On the façade of the Église Notre-Dame de Criquiers, a fresco combines local art with a religious theme: a local graffiti artist created it in 2015, using Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper as inspiration. The work is near the starting point of the Bois des Puits walking trail. For a culture-focused stay, this local connection stands out: the artwork and the trail share a specific point of reference.

Church and chapel: different periods in time

The parish of the Église Notre-Dame de Criquiers was founded by the Abbaye de Beaubec in 1326. The church’s current stained-glass windows were installed in 1875. These dates mark different chapters: 1326 refers to the founding of the parish, while 1875 marks a specific detail of its later furnishings. Together, they offer a glimpse into a church history spanning several centuries. Compared with the stained-glass windows installed in 1875, the fresco is a later addition to the façade; both show how art has been incorporated into the church building in different forms.

The Chapelle Saint-Lambert des Anthieux also has its own chronology. It was blessed on Sunday, 20 September 1876, and renovated and beautified in 2010 and 2011. The blessing and later works mark different periods: one was a dated event in the 19th century, the other part of a more recent restoration history. This gives the chapel its own historical focus alongside the parish church.

Religious art in several locations

Beyond the church and chapel, there are eight calvaries in Criquiers’ various hamlets and local areas. Their distribution gives the religious history a decentralised dimension: it is not limited to the two named buildings, but can also be seen in several places across the commune. Those interested in local history can therefore explore it from different angles—from the founding of the parish and the stained-glass windows to the calvaries scattered throughout the area.

Walking is possible in Criquiers and the surrounding area. This complements the cultural focus with another way to shape your stay. You can give different weight to your interests—for example, set aside more time for the history of sacred buildings or make walking the main focus.

Getting oriented and practical information

The starting-point totem for the Bois des Puits trail is opposite the Espace Pierre Boulet. There is a picnic area at the Espace. Criquiers also has a charging station for electric vehicles; check its availability before setting out.

When deciding whether to stay overnight in Criquiers, it may help to consider what you want to focus on during your stay: religious history and art, walking, or a combination of the two.

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