Fresnicourt-Le-Dolmen: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Fresnicourt-le-Dolmen showcases its long history through a remarkable monument: the Fresnicourt dolmen is believed to be more than 4,000 years old; it is considered the only surviving element of a large megalithic complex that was dismantled in the 19th century.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Fresnicourt-le-Dolmen is planning their stay in this location.

Culture and history

The Church of Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité was rebuilt between 1875 and 1879 on the foundations of the former church. Château d’Olhain was built around 1200 and retains its original layout as well as its bailey.

According to a local legend, at certain times of the year the Demoiselles blanches gather around the Table des Fées to celebrate ancient rituals.

Nature and activities

The Parc Départemental d’Olhain extends across Fresnicourt-le-Dolmen, Maisnil-les-Ruitz and Rebreuve-Ranchicourt and is located in a 450-hectare woodland area. The Parc Départemental d’Olhain offers trails for mountain biking, orienteering and Nordic walking.

The Golf d’Olhain has a hilly course in the Artois Hills on the edge of the state forest and offers views of Château d’Olhain.

The Espace VTT-FFC des collines de l’Artois is the first site in Pas-de-Calais to be awarded recognition by the French Cycling Federation (FFC). The Parc d’Olhain is the starting point for several mountain-bike circuits.

Routes

The Route du Patois is a 33-kilometre tourist route with eight stages. It allows visitors to discover heritage sites, the region’s natural environment and local features.

The hiking trail to the Table des Fées begins at the 17th-century square in Fresnicourt-le-Dolmen, passes Château d’Olhain, the Fresnicourt dolmen and Golf d’Olhain, and partly follows the GR 127.

Other destinations: Vendin-Le-Vieil, Dannes, Sainte-Catherine, Brias, Agnez-lès-Duisans, Wanquetin, Marant, Saint-Venant.

To the higher-level travel overview: Pas-De-Calais.