Chés Pailleuses (Loop B)

Discover the richness of the rural heritage, the numerous castles, churches and chapels, and especially the dovecotes.
Start the route from the Place du Pré d'Hornoy le Bourg, go around the church, take a detour by the castle quite original because of its square shape made of brick and stone and its simplicity in decoration. Resume the direction to Airaines, then Lincheux, the road rises very quickly and the slope is impressive. Take the communal path leading to Aumont. In the center of this village, a stone church offers a silhouette unusual in the region, a castle is also visible as well as a small religious tower from 1869. Continue the route through Méricourt en Vimeu, pass in front of the cemetery at the place called "La Justice" and descend to Avelesges, observe the small white stone church. Head to Warlus then Tailly l'Arbre à Mouche, go as far as the 18th-century castle and park, home of General Leclerc de Hauteclocque, Marshal of France. Return towards Warlus, appreciate the 16th-century church and head to Belloy St Léonard. Pass in front of the small church with a tribute on the side to those who died for the homeland. Turn left, admire the 17th-century castle entirely made of stone, historic home and childhood house of Marshal Leclerc, in front of a pretty brick and stone dovecote. Return to Dromesnil, a well-flowered village with a beautiful church, continue to the magnificent 18th-century castle made of brick and stone, next to it, the farm with a beautiful dovecote. Retrace your steps, reach Selincourt, appreciate the elegant church with its unique bell tower, marvel at the park, the castle and the gates. Leave Selincourt for Boisrault then return to Hornoy le Bourg.