The ramparts of Montreuil-sur-Mer

Come and discover the rich flora, fauna and history surrounding the Chartreuse de Neuville, one of the largest Carthusian monasteries in France. To start or finish your walk, you will receive a warm welcome for a tour of the monastery and gardens of the Chartreuse de Neuville.
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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.53 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 161 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 171 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 171 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 20 ft

Description of the walk

Park in the car park at the Chartreuse de Neuville.

(S/E) Follow Allée de la Chartreuse, then continue along Route de la Chartreuse until you reach a crossroads.

(1) Take Rue de Montreuil on the left. At the roundabout, head straight on towards Rue Saint-Gengoult (D349) until you reach a level crossing.

(2) Head up the road on the left, Avenue de la Gare, and you will soon reach Avenue du 11 Novembre.

(3) Turn right onto it, then pass under the Porte de Boulogne.

(4) Turn left onto the uphill path, then continue along the Promenade des Remparts. You will reach the Porte de France.

(5) Turn right, then immediately left onto Rue du Thorin and follow it to the junction with Rue Pierre Ledent.

(6) Take the road opposite and continue on to the Porte de Boulogne.

(4) Go through this gate again, and head back the way you came to reach the Chartreuse de Neuville car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 85 ft - Car park at the - Chartreuse Notre-Dame-des-Prés (Neuville-sous-Montreuil)
  2. 1 : mi 0.64 - alt. 33 ft - Four-way junction - Nocq (canal, chenal et un cours d'eau) - Affluent de la Canche
  3. 2 : mi 1.31 - alt. 26 ft - Level crossing - Canche (fleuve)
  4. 3 : mi 1.44 - alt. 56 ft - Avenue du 11 Novembre
  5. 4 : mi 1.6 - alt. 95 ft - Porte de Boulogne. Junction of the circular loop -  Citadelle de Montreuil-sur-Mer
  6. 5 : mi 2.4 - alt. 157 ft - Gateway to France
  7. 6 : mi 2.64 - alt. 141 ft - Rue Pierre Ledent
  8. S/E : mi 4.53 - alt. 85 ft - Car park at the - Chartreuse Notre-Dame-des-Prés (Neuville-sous-Montreuil)

Worth a visit

(S/E) The Chartreuse de Neuville: nestled in the heart of the Opal Coast, the Chartreuse de Neuville is a site steeped in 700 years of history, covering 18,000 m² of buildings. Formerly a monastery, the site is now a heritage and cultural centre open to the public; offering a year-round programme that blends cultural, artistic, social and entrepreneurial activities. Its remarkable architecture and gardens provide an exceptional setting, ideal for exploration, rejuvenation and contemplation. Combining heritage, nature and modernity, the Chartreuse de Neuville invites visitors to find inner peace and enjoy a timeless experience.
North of (2): the marshes are wetlands that play a vital regulatory and purifying role in maintaining the natural balance and preserving water resources.

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
Based on 1 review

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An enjoyable and easy walk; a visit to the Chartreuse monastery is well worth including in your schedule as it closes at 6 pm

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