Culture and History
The choir of the Église Saint-Étienne de Friville in Friville dates from the second half of the 15th century and was built by monks from Sery Abbey. The nave was built in 1785. By a decree dated 29 December 1981, the choir was partially protected as a historic monument.
The Musée des Industries du Vimeu is housed in an 18th-century building in Friville-Escarbotin and opened in 1965. Visitors can see reconstructed old workshops as well as collections of locks, padlocks and chests dating from the 16th century to the present day.
The Musée des Industries du Vimeu is primarily open to groups of 15 or more by prior reservation.
The Église Saint-Hubert d'Escarbotin was built in stages: the choir was completed in 1842, the nave in 1843 and the spire in 1845. The church has a single-nave layout, a polygonal chancel and a tower incorporating a portal or porch.
The former Chapelle Saint-Hubert in Escarbotin has been documented since 1637 and is said to have been founded by Étienne de Roussé.
Water and Leisure
The Espace Aquatique in Friville-Escarbotin is considered a water and leisure facility open to everyone, covering an area of 1,000 m². It features a 312 m² sports pool with five swimming lanes, as well as a leisure pool with a massage bench, a hot tub and the “Canon Slide” water slide.
Those who choose Friville-Escarbotin for their stay may wish to rent a holiday apartment there.
Surroundings
The historic site of Abbaye du Lieu-Dieu is located both in the immediate vicinity and in the wider area surrounding Friville-Escarbotin.
The Palais Chateau d'Eu and the historic site of Abbaye Notre-Dame-du-Pré are also located in the area surrounding Friville-Escarbotin.
Plage de Fort-Mahon beach lies in the wider regional surroundings of Friville-Escarbotin.
Further Historic Sites
The Chapelle des Saints Anges in Belloy-sur-Mer originally depended on the nearby château. The municipality acquired the chapel in 1927. Since 1927, it has been accessible to the residents of the hamlet of Belloy and the municipality.
Further information: Friville.
