Around Audencourt

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From Audencourt to the villages of Cambrésis: a stroll through the countryside Starting from Audencourt, let yourself be carried away by charming paths that wind their way through fields, hedgerows and farmsteads, leading in turn to Caudry, Beaumont-en-Cambrésis, Inchy and then Troisvilles. Each village has its own unique character: the quiet bustle of Caudry, the charming narrow streets of Beaumont, the authenticity of Inchy and the tranquillity of Troisvilles. Between stops, the panorama unfolds like a living canvas of changing colours, country scents and birdsong. More than just a route, this is a getaway that combines discovery, fresh air and the pleasure of walking in the heart of a region shaped by time and nature.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 11.65 km
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    Average duration: 3h 25 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 43 m
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    Descent: - 48 m
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    Highest point: 138 m
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    Lowest point: 109 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Caudry (59540)
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    Start/End: N 50.118596° / E 3.440312°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 2607E
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Description of the walk

Park in the car park at Place d'Audencourt.

(S/E) At Place Louisa Poulain, with the cemetery on your right, turn left, cross the road and take the street opposite Rue Jean-Baptiste Poulain, which continues as Rue Aristide Briand, then turn right onto Chemin de Beaumont.

(1) At the junction with the D115A, cross and continue straight ahead on Rue du Docteur Nick. At the next junction, go straight ahead, take thethird street on the right, Rue Marc Desfossez, and continue straight ahead to Place du 19 Mars 1962.

(2) At the church, turn left onto Rue Adolphe Soissons, which continues onto Rue de l'Agneau, turn right onto Rue du Paradis and left onto Rue du Docteur Eloire and keep to your left.

(3) At the junction with the Route Nationale, cross and continue straight ahead along Rue Petite. At the end of the street, turn right onto Rue de l'Enfer and at the junction continue straight ahead onto Rue de Neuvilly. Ignore thefirst road on the right and at the next junction, turn right.

(4) At the D643 crossroads, cross and take Rue Jean Stablinski opposite (be careful when crossing, as there is no pedestrian crossing). At the next intersection, turn right onto Rue de la Sotière.

(5) At the chapel, stay on your left on Rue du Maréchal Leclerc and at the crossroads with the calvary, turn right onto Rue du Général De Gaulle.

(6) At the church, turn left onto Rue du Villers, then right onto Rue d'Audencourt. Follow the road, ignoring the paths on the right and left, and stay on Chemin Champ des Saules.

(7) At the three-way junction, keep right and follow Rue Henri Meresse, then turn left onto Place Louisa Poulain. At the end of this street, you will arrive at Place d'Audencourt (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 136 m - Louisa Poulain Square.
  2. 1 : km 2.04 - alt. 126 m - D115A.
  3. 2 : km 3.35 - alt. 122 m - Alphonse Soissons Street.
  4. 3 : km 3.97 - alt. 121 m - National Road. - L'Erclin (rivière) à finaliser
  5. 4 : km 6.08 - alt. 116 m - D643.
  6. 5 : km 7.07 - alt. 137 m - Rue du Maréchal Leclerc.
  7. 6 : km 8.15 - alt. 118 m - Rue du Villers.
  8. 7 : km 10.5 - alt. 120 m - Henri Méresse Street.
  9. S/E : km 11.65 - alt. 136 m - Louisa Poulain Square.

Notes

The route is easy but not signposted. The terrain is paved with cobblestones, pebbles and asphalt. Wear appropriate footwear.

(2) Chapel.
(3) Calvary.
(4) Stele dedicated to Jean Stablinski, French road cycling champion.
(5) Chapel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and Calvary Chapel.
(7) Chapel of Our Lady of Audencourt.

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