The Promenade bucolique begins at the Église Saint-Séverin and leads from the heights of Outrebois, across the Authie, into the village. It connects the church grounds, the river crossing and stops in the village in a clearly defined sequence. This provides a practical starting point for planning a stay: you can take in the sights along the route rather than exploring the area through individual buildings alone.

The Église Saint-Séverin and its historic details

The Église Saint-Séverin is considered a 16th-century church. It stands on the heights of Outrebois, beside the road linking Doullens and Auxi-le-Château. Inside the church, the baptismal font dates from the 13th century, making it older than the church itself. The building and its furnishings therefore reflect different historical periods.

There is also a rectangular sundial at the Église Saint-Séverin. It is only slightly tilted; its small hand is intact, and the Roman numerals are still clearly visible. These features offer another specific point of interest at the church for anyone interested in architectural details.

The church’s furnishings also include the statue Vierge à l’Enfant dite Notre-Dame de Bonne Nouvelle. The statue, made of white marble, dates from the 16th century and is classified as a protected heritage object. It was stolen between 5 and 6 January 2022 and may therefore be missing today.

The Promenade bucolique: from the church grounds into the village

Visitors can see old graves when walking around the church. Numerous graffiti are engraved on the walls, most of them dating from the 18th century. The graves and inscriptions are part of the church grounds; they add further traces on site to the history of the building.

After leaving the Église Saint-Séverin, the walk passes a 19th-century chapel. It crosses the Authie below the road before leading into the village. There, it continues to a remarkable wrought-iron calvary cross. Old farm buildings with impressive large gates also line the route. The sequence thus leads from the elevated church site, across the river, to historic buildings in the village.

Manor house and castle ruins on the route to Boisbergues

The manor house of the Quesnel farm lies on the route from Outrebois to Boisbergues and is now privately owned. The estate stands at the foot of a hill, on which the ruins of a former fortified castle are located. Only two towers remain of the castle. The manor house, hill and surviving towers thus form a distinct focus in the area’s history.

The Promenade bucolique brings together stops at the church, the Authie and in the village. By contrast, the route to Boisbergues highlights the manor house and the remains of the fortified castle. These different points of focus can help you choose which cultural sites you would like to explore more closely during a stay in Outrebois.

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