House of the Park and Geopark
The Maison du Parc et du Geopark, an elegant eighteenth-century manor house, benefited from a meticulous restoration in 2021, highlighting its typical architecture of the time. This building is a perfect example of the use of local geological resources in construction.
The Wast
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No, there is an entrance fee
Picnic area
Facilities
- Dogs welcome
- Visitor information available
- Cycle parking
- Disabled parking
- Toilets
- Car parking
- Accessible footpaths
Geosite details
The Maison du Parc et du Geopark, an elegant eighteenth-century mansion, benefited from a careful restoration in 2021, showcasing its typical architecture of the time. This building is a perfect example of the use of local geological resources in construction. The walls of the manor house are a harmonious blend of different stones, revealing the geological riches of the area. Marble stone, a solid, fine-grained limestone, provides great durability and a beautiful finish. There is also Marquise stone, a soft, shelly limestone, which adds a unique texture and warm colour. Finally, the Baincthun stone, a Jurassic sandstone, testifies to the antiquity of the materials used. This manor house is not content with being a historic building; It also serves as a starting point for a self-guided tour. Visitors can explore at their own pace, learning about the different stones and their use in construction, while learning about the geological history of the area. The opening hours allow for easy access, giving the curious the opportunity to admire these remarkable testimonies of local heritage.
