Verchin

Verchin is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.

Geography
Verchin is located 20 miles (32 km) east of Montreuil-sur-Mer on the D93 road.

Population
The inhabitants are called Verchinois.

Places of interest

 * The Château, dating from the sixteenth century
 * The seventeenth century presbytery.
 * The flamboyant gothic church of St. Omer, dating from the seventeenth century, with its twisted spire, caused by the use of unseasoned timber.



Transport
The Chemin de fer d'Anvin à Calais opened a railway station at Verchin in 1881. The railway was closed in 1952.