The Saint-Louis Chapel from Tournehem-sur-la-Hem

A lovely walk through woods and hedged farmland to the pretty Chapelle Saint-Louis. It's a signposted trail run by the Communauté d'Agglomération du Pays de Saint-Omer.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.08 km
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    Average duration: 2h 55 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Return to departure point: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 126 m
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    Vertical drop: - 121 m

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    Highest point: 123 m
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    Lowest point: 26 m

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Description of the walk

Starting point is from Place de la Comtesse Mahaut d'Artois. Parking is available.

(S/E) From the start sign at the bottom of Place de la Comtesse Mahaut d'Artois, turn left (D218). At the crossroads, turn right onto Rue de l'Étang (D217). Drive up the entire road, leaving several junctions. Arrive at the Rue des Prés du Roi crossroads.

(1) Go straight on for 30m, until n°1 Rue de Zouafques. Turn left onto Route de Guemy. At the crossroads, turn right up Rue du Bois du Parc. Cross the wood, following the signs for the Chapelle Saint-Louis. Turn right at the first crossroads, then left twice, then right twice. Continue straight ahead until you come out of the woods. Follow the fields until you come to a dirt track after passing a place called La Queue de Louches.

Turn left to reach the road.

(3) Cross the main road, turn left and then right up the steps to the Chapelle Saint-Louis.

(4) After this building, follow the path down to Bois de Crezecques.

(5) Turn left and walk carefully as the ground is slippery during and after rainy weather. At the crossroads, go straight on down the track to reach the road.

(6) Turn left. You'll now be on D225 (B road).

(7) Turn left, then immediately right until you reach a fork in the road.

(8) At the fork, turn right. Go straight ahead, leaving the grassy path on your right, to reach the "Cédez le passage" (Give way) sign.

(1) Turn right and follow the opposite route to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 30 m - Place de la Comtesse Mahaut d'Artois - Hem ou Tiret (rivière)
  2. 1 : km 0.34 - alt. 28 m - Carrefour de la boucle
  3. 2 : km 2.08 - alt. 69 m - Location: Queue de Louches
  4. 3 : km 2.99 - alt. 106 m - D225
  5. 4 : km 3.45 - alt. 121 m - Chapelle Saint-Louis (Tournehem-sur-la-Hem)
  6. 5 : km 4.4 - alt. 109 m - Location: Bois de Crezecques
  7. 6 : km 6.14 - alt. 37 m - Rue de Clerques
  8. 7 : km 6.83 - alt. 34 m - Close to the - Hem ou Tiret (rivière)
  9. 8 : km 7.76 - alt. 32 m - Bifurcation
  10. S/E : km 9.08 - alt. 30 m - Place de la Comtesse Mahaut d'Artois. Close to the - Église Saint-Médard (Tournehem-sur-la-Hem)

Practical information

(4) Picnic and snack facilities at the chapel.
Benches available.

In the nearby area

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 13 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
Annesofy
Annesofy
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A very pretty walk that takes us close to the remains of La Chapelle, where there is a fine viewpoint.
Be careful at the crossroads, before point 6, turn left to join the GR as the footbridge is still not accessible.

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bel air dunkerque
bel air dunkerque
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : May 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Very nice walk - very varied landscape - we were lucky enough to see a field of flax in flower next to a field of rapeseed - a real beauty!
It's a good idea to stop off at the café rando in the village (lunch at , booked several days in advance) and she'll show you her visitors' book!
Conclusion: one of the best hikes we've ever done
Small downside: check the signs - they're fading!

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bapfred
bapfred
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 26, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Thank you for this superb walk. Be careful on the route when you start to take the downhill path after the chapel (about 1.5 km later), beware of the white chalk paths, which are very, very, very slippery.

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Balto62730
Balto62730
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Be careful when leaving the town hall, it's hard to find the signs... there are signs but they don't say anything about the St-Louis chapel... as I know the area I fell back on my "paws" otherwise it's great ... 800m of tarmac that's it
On the footbridge in the centre of the village there is no arrow indicating to turn left...

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TomDL
TomDL
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : May 20, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

Small problem the bridge with point 7 does not exist any more it is necessary to circumvent or this geter with water (40 cm of water with the assistance of somebody who guided us) not easy if not very sympathetic stroll.

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CAROLE.SEUX
CAROLE.SEUX
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : May 16, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : No

We were disappointed at the end of the walk, as the last two kilometres of the route were to be crossed by a footbridge over the River Hem. As this no longer existed, it was impossible to cross the river. So we had to retrace our steps and take a small secondary road that was quite busy with cars. As a result, the return to the starting point was less interesting.

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jeom5670
jeom5670
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : May 16, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

parish specific to Brittany, the point 7 footbridge has not existed for 6 months.

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MAMIEJO
MAMIEJO
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : May 15, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

I've just done this walk again today; for your information, at point 7, the footbridge no longer exists.
So turn left at the T-junction and follow the signs to CHAPELLE SAINT LOUIS to return to Tournehem.

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lilifanfan69
lilifanfan69
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 28, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We did this walk this morning in the sunshine.
Nice route without too many roads through the forest, the description is perfect.
Be careful at the chalk quarry, which is very slippery: 2 falls on well-padded behinds (lol).
We then enjoyed a bite to eat at the café in the town hall, where we were given a very warm welcome and could eat a sandwich, a sandwich prepared by the lady of the house or a bite to eat.
The owner is great and we've decided to do this walk again in the summer and eat at this lady's restaurant.
See you soon for more walks.

The walking club of the MJEP in ISBERGUES

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MAMIEJO
MAMIEJO
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 29, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Point 2: It says to follow the "Chapelle Saint-Louis" signs. This gives a slightly different route to the one shown on the map (unless you've misunderstood!).
This is a very pleasant walk with varied scenery. The Hem, the forest, the fields, the chapels,

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grossemy
grossemy
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 02, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

very nice walk, highly recommended, very rural landscape with uninterrupted views

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ladube62
ladube62
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 30, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

it took us 2 h 38 to do it, a magnificent walk

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