The Sainte-Marie spoil heap extends over 70 hectares. Woodlands, paths and viewpoints characterize the area; walks and bike rides are possible there. The Chemin des Galibots also runs across the spoil heap as a hiking and cycling loop, largely following former mining railway tracks.
Anyone wishing to combine Auberchicourt and the Sainte-Marie spoil heap on their own trip may be looking for a holiday apartment to rent.
Landscape
The wooded Chaufour site in Auberchicourt is a destination for excursions. The medieval Wolf Festival, the Fête médiévale du loup, takes place every year at the wooded Chaufour site.
Culture and History
The inhabitants of Auberchicourt are called “leus”. This local identity associated with wolves is reflected, among other things, in the Chemin des loups and in a local giant figure in the shape of a wolf.
Auberchicourt is first mentioned in documents concerning the foundation of Anchin Abbey in 1079. Gallo-Roman remains were discovered in Auberchicourt during construction work in the early 2000s; a local path is still known as the Voie romaine.
The Church of Notre-Dame de la Visitation now contains more than 70 stained-glass windows rebuilt by Raphaël Lardeur after the destruction of the First World War. The 51st edition of the Chaufour Festival is scheduled to take place in Auberchicourt in 2026.
Surroundings
The Artothèque du CRP/Centre régional de la photographie Hauts-de-France museum is located near Auberchicourt. Also nearby are Anchin Abbey, the historic site of Abbaye Sainte-Rictrude-et-Saint-Pierre and the historic site of Abbaye de Flines.
The Mont de la Justice hill is located in the wider regional surroundings of Auberchicourt.
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