The Protestant Temple in Wanquetin was built from 1822 to 1828 and was the first Protestant temple built in the Pas-de-Calais department. By decree of 18 March 2010, the Protestant Temple was listed as a historic monument.
Anyone choosing Wanquetin as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture
The main part of the Église Saint-Martin in Wanquetin dates from 1821. The church also contains a bell from 1633 named Denise-Anne, which is listed in the inventory of historic monuments.
The streets of Wanquetin feature numerous white-stone farmhouses, large gateway entrances and wattle-and-daub barns.
History
Catholicism and Protestantism have coexisted in Wanquetin for almost five centuries. Protestants came to Wanquetin between 1535 and 1540 to escape persecution in Arras.
Geographical setting
The area around Wanquetin is home to the historic site of Abbaye Saint-Vaast d'Arras, the historic site of Abbaye du Vivier and the Cathédrale Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Vaast.
The wider regional area around Wanquetin also includes the Canadian National Vimy Memorial and Parc du chà teau.
