Around Bévillers

From the peaceful village of Bévillers, the paths lead you through fields and green hedges to Beauvois-en-Cambrésis, whose typical architecture and bell tower have watched over the village for generations. In Fontaine-au-Pire, the murmur of fountains and the discreet charm of red brick façades create a gentle and welcoming atmosphere. The road continues to Carnières, a village closely linked to the agricultural history of the Cambrésis region, where every turn reveals a detail of its heritage: old wash houses, traditional farms and small chapels.

When you reach Boussières-en-Cambrésis, the horizon opens up once again onto expanses of fields dotted with copses and sunken paths, offering a last breath of fresh air before the end of the route. Throughout this getaway, the landscape changes subtly: the play of light on the crops, the seasonal scents and the birdsong create a gentle immersion in rural life, inviting you to savour the moment.

Details

n°3352734

Creation:
02 Jun 2020

Last update:
24 Aug 2025

Last review:
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Activity: Walking
Distance: 8.44 mi
Average duration: 4h 00
Difficulty: Moderate
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 167 ft
Descent: - 197 ft
Highest point: 387 ft
Lowest point: 243 ft

Country: France
City: Bévillers (59217)
Start/End: N 50.155055° / E 3.388844°
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Description of the walk

Park in the car park of the Bévillers village hall.

(S/E) Head south on Rue de l'Arbre towards Beauvois-en-Cambrésis, Caudry. Turn right onto the D74, ignore the paths on the left and right, and cross the Riot de Beauvois.

(1) Just after the Riot de Beauvois bridge, turn left and follow the stream to the D643.

(2) At the junction with the 643, cross at the pedestrian crossing, then walk towards Caudry. At the end of the village, take the paved road behind the safety barrier and follow the path along the Riot de Beauvois.

(3) At the intersection with Chemin du Riot, go straight ahead and walk along the gardens. At the end of the road, continue straight ahead on Rue Léon Rambach. Take the^second street on the left (Rue de l'Avenir), then turn left and take Rue de Four (one-way street). At the end of the street, turn right (Rue du Frêne) until you reach the intersection.

(4) Turn left and cross Rue Marcelin Berthelot, then turn right (Rue de Cattenières). After 150 m, turn onto the small road on the left towards Ruelle de la Barrière.

(5) At the end of the lane, turn right onto Rue Lamartine, and at the end of this street, take the path on the right (Chemin les Quarante) until you reach the roundabout on the D643.
(6) At the roundabout, cross at the pedestrian crossing and take the road opposite. At altitude 101, turn left and pass under a power line and continue north-west to reach the D113.

(7) With your back to the chapel, cross the road, continue straight ahead towards Carnières via Rue Jean Jaurès and turn left until you reach the end of Rue du Général Leclerc.

(8) At the crossroads, turn right onto Rue de Rieux, then turn right onto Allée de l'Enclos. Turn right onto Rue du 8 Mai, then turn left into the lane until you reach Rue du Général Leclerc near the cemetery.

(9) Take this street on the left and at the next intersection, turn right towards Boussières-en-Cambrésis. When you reach the cross, turn left, then right onto Rue du Calvaire.

(10) At the end of the street, turn right onto Rue Général de Gaulle. Pass the school and town hall and, at the crossroads by the church, continue straight ahead until you reach the new intersection. Cross the D113 and continue straight ahead onto Rue du Faubourg.

(11) At the end of the village, turn right, then left and take the path along the Riot de Beauvois. Turn left until you reach the crossroads.

(12) At the Maison Rouge crossroads, take the road opposite towards Bévillers, Rue du Fresnoy.

(13) At the intersection with the church, turn right until you reach the crossroads, then turn right onto Rue du Préau until you reach the car park of the village hall (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : mi 0 - alt. 358 ft - Car park at the Bévillers village hall.
1 : mi 0.66 - alt. 295 ft - Riot de Beauvois bridge.
2 : mi 1.3 - alt. 325 ft - D643.
3 : mi 1.56 - alt. 318 ft - Chemin du Riot de Caudry.
4 : mi 2.08 - alt. 377 ft - Rue Marcelin Berthelot.
5 : mi 2.41 - alt. 377 ft - Rue Lamartine.
6 : mi 3.32 - alt. 351 ft - D643.
7 : mi 5.03 - alt. 246 ft - Rue du Fresnoy.
8 : mi 5.38 - alt. 249 ft - Rue de Rieux.
9 : mi 5.67 - alt. 279 ft - Rue du Général Leclerc.
10 : mi 6.52 - alt. 279 ft - Rue Piton.
11 : mi 6.99 - alt. 272 ft - Rue du Faubourg.
12 : mi 7.49 - alt. 285 ft - La Maison Rouge.
13 : mi 8.18 - alt. 354 ft - Rue du Préau.
S/E : mi 8.44 - alt. 358 ft - Car park at the Bévillers village hall.

Notes

The route is easy but not signposted. The terrain consists of earth, grass, cobblestones, pebbles and tarmac. Wear suitable footwear.

(S/E) On the path towards the D643 crossroads, section with tall grass, unpleasant passage in wet weather.
Pumping station.
(10) Calvary.

Worth a visit

(4) Pony and horse riding lessons at "Le petit Carrousel".
(8) Oratory.
(9) The towers of the churches of Saint-Joseph de Carnières and (11) Saint-Médard de Boussières-en-Cambrésis.