Argoules: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In Argoules, abbey history, garden art and paths through the village come together. Valloires Abbey was founded in 1138 and combines simple architecture with Baroque furnishings, particularly in the abbey church and the sacristy. Anyone looking to rent a holiday apartment in Argoules will want to get to know the destination in advance.

Culture

Valloires Abbey can only be visited as part of a guided tour. The church, cloister, sacristy, chapter house and large salon are accessible.

The Château d'Argoules was built in the 16th century and significantly altered in the Neo-Gothic style in the 19th century. The façades and roofs, the raised northern terrace with its staircase, and the interior staircase have been listed as a historic monument by decree dated 23 September 2009.

Nature

The Jardins de Valloires were designed by landscape architect Gilles Clément. They have been awarded the Jardin remarquable distinction and comprise five themed gardens with more than 5,000 species across 8 hectares.

The Gros Tilleul lime tree in Argoules is a natural monument listed as a historic botanical monument and has been protected since 1934.

Paths

The Circuit de Valloires is an approximately 8-kilometre hiking trail around Argoules and runs entirely within the municipality of Argoules. As a rural walking route, it crosses the plateau above the abbey and gardens, as well as the village with its church, château, lime tree and chapel.

The Jardins de Valloires are a starting point for cycling and walking excursions to important sights in the Baie de Somme and the Authie Valley.

More pages about localities: Le Petit Chemin, Estrées-Lès-Crécy, Bouvaincourt-Sur-Bresle, Villers-sous-Ailly, Frettecuisse, Cappy, Gueschart, Carnoy.

To the main travel overview: Somme.