To discover
The village of Marchiennes
The remains of the Banedictine Abbey including : the main entrance to the 1748 abbey, which now houses the Town Hall and the Museum of local History ; a monumental dovecote from 1754 ; 2nd gate to the abbey ; the former Dufour brewery, a major witness of the monks' activity en the area ; the old presbytery ; part of th old abbey dwelling ; some farm buildings dating fron the time of the abbey.
Marchiennes forest
The only forest in the district of Douai, the Marchiennes massif covers 800 hectares in the régional natural park of the Scarpe and Scheldt plains, and is protected by the National Forestry Office.
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Its natural wealth and facilities make it an ideal place for relaxation and discovery all year long : walks, mountain biking or on horseback, picnic area, information panels...
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You can observe the many species of trees such as beech, Scots pine or American red oak.
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Respect the silence and you may have the chance to see foxes, weasels, deer, squirrels and many other living things...
Map of the forest and hiking trails to download on www.marchiennes.fr
Marchiennes local history museum
Located in the former jails of the bailiwick, the museum displays a multitude of objects and documents on the history of Marchiennes and its region (from prehistory to modern times).
Highlight of the visit : the relief map of the city as it was in 1791 and the sinister dungeons.
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Find all the details of the conditions of visit as well as the museum brochure at www.marchiennes.fr
Argales slag heap, in Rieulay
à 5 km
A mine site converted into a natural space, a unique space where you will have the chance to observe among others lizards, water hens, and curious toads ... a surprising place for a stroll due to its size, its fauna and flora.
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Description : les-argales-slag-heap
Brochure : www.marchiennes.fr
Saint-Amand les Eaux
à 10 km
The only spa in the north of France, between Lille and Valenciennes, 10 minutes from Belgium, saint-Amand is a pretty and very dynamic historic town.
Somes activities :
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Aquatic centre
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Cinema
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Bowling alley
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Casino
Bernicourt Castle, in Roost Warendin
à 20 km
Castle built in the early eighteenth century (1743). Open to the public, it now hosts an ecomuseum on the 1st floor and cellar. The castle terrace opens into a park with a pond, groves and vast lawns
Louvre Lens Museum
à 40 km
The Louvre-Lens museum houses semi-permanent exhibitions representative of the Louvre museum collections and also temporary exhibitions.
Lewarde historic mining center
à 20 km
The most important mining museum in France!
Relive the three centuries of coal mining in Nord-Pas-De-Calais. An exciting industrial and human adventure.
Lewarde Historical Mining Center offers a wide range of activities and discoveries.
In addition to this, you will need to know more about it.
All the information on www.chm-lewarde.com
Canadian Memorial Park, at Vimy
à 47 km
The Canadian National Vimy Memorial honours the memory of Canadian soldiers killed in France during the First World War.
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All information on www.memorialcanadiendevimy.fr
More
Golf in Mérignies (21 km) - www.merigniesgolf.com
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Equestrian center (3.9 km, Tilloy les Marchiennes), in the heart of the forest, suitable for children, it also offers pony rental for walks in the forest ... www.kidzou.fr
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For lovers of local products :
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Coffee roasting workshop, Marchiennes : www.cafespoitau.fr
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Cattelet mini goat foram : chevrettesdeterril.fr
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Vandecasteele Honey producer
Other museums :
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La chartreuse (19 km from Marchiennes): museedelachartreuse.fr
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Pigeonnier Museum (5 km from Marchiennes)
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Archaeological Park ARKEOS (16 km from Marchiennes): http://www.arkeos.fr/
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Some Towns and cities near Marchiennes :
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Douai (19 km) : pleasure boats of vieux Douai, The Belfry, Saint-Pierre collegiate and Notre Dame church... to discover at Office de Tourisme de Douai.
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Lille (40 km): old Lille, the museum of fine arts, the citadelle, the main square, the braderie ...
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Roubaix (47 km): pool museum.
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Tournai (Belgium, 35 km): the main square, the Belfry, the cathedral with 5 steeples...
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Valenciennes (25 km): the Place d'Armes, old Valenciennes, Museum of Fine Arts.
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Villeneuve d'Ascq (34 km): modern art museum, mill museum, Asnapio archaeological park, Heron lake ...
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+/- 10 km south of Cambrai : Vaucelles abbey (Cistercian abbey classified as a historic monument)
Annual event: Paris-Roubaix
Good to know, for cycling enthusiasts : every year Paris-Roubaix goes through Marchiennes, 3 km from our cottage.
Information leaflets are available in the cottage to help
you organise your activities during your stay.
Our beautiful coast
Finally, for those who would like to go even further, take the sea air for example :
à 110 km
à 150 km
à 160 km
