Le Petit Chemin: Heritage, Trails and Hotels

Le Petit Chemin is a hamlet in Dominois. Maison Houx is located here; other travel interests include Dominois’s heritage and landscape, as well as trails in Argoules. If you are looking for a hotel, first consider which of these themes matter most for your trip.

Maison Houx: Menu and Local Produce

At Maison Houx, you can reserve a gourmet menu prepared by the hosts and served on site. Check the reservation requirements and availability before you arrive. The offering also includes mushrooms grown in cellars, including oyster mushrooms and shiitake. They are made into spreads and sauces on site. Seasonal availability of the products may vary.

Landscape and Trails in Dominois and Argoules

Dominois lies in the Authie Valley and is surrounded by fishponds and marshland. Since 13 February 2020, the commune has been part of the Baie de Somme–Picardie Maritime Regional Nature Park. When planning and finding your bearings, both its location in the valley and its wetlands are defining landscape features.

There are various trails and walking opportunities for pedestrians within the commune of Dominois. A named circular route can be found in Argoules: the Valloires Circuit is an eight-kilometre loop through the countryside. It crosses the rural plateau above the abbey and the Gardens of Valloires. The gardens also serve as a starting point for cycling and walking tours to places of interest in the Baie de Somme and the Authie Valley. The “De Petit Chemin à Valloires” route is accessible to pushchair users and wheelchair users; weather and surface conditions may affect accessibility.

Heritage in Dominois and Petit-Chemin

The Church of Saint-Antoine et Saint-Denis in Dominois was built in the 16th century. Inside are carved ceiling timbers depicting the instruments of Christ’s Passion. The church and the calvaries in the commune are maintained as historic heritage features. Another architectural detail can be found at the Chapelle à la Vierge in Petit-Chemin: above its door is a pointed-arch stained-glass window. Arsène Doual was born in the hamlet of Le Petit Chemin.

Valloires Abbey can only be visited as part of a guided tour. As visitor arrangements may change, confirm the tour before your visit. This ensures that this restriction, as well as the relevant type of visit, is taken into account when planning.

Guided Activities at the Domaine de l’Arche d’Amandine

The Domaine de l’Arche d’Amandine at 26 Rue de Bas in Dominois offers a guided farm visit lasting about an hour. It is designated as an educational farm and offers workshops for adults and children. These include a guided workshop on feeding the animals in their enclosures. Confirm with the provider in advance how the visitor activities are organised.

Choose the Right Focus for Your Hotel Search

For your planning, the interests described can be clearly distinguished: a reserved menu at Maison Houx, the trails and heritage of Dominois, or a circular tour in Argoules. For activities involving a menu that requires a reservation, a guided tour or guided activities, it is advisable to check the relevant visitor arrangements in advance.

For the broader travel overview: Argoules.