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The Vauban ramparts in Bergues
Bergues, the capital of the North since the film "Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis", invites you to discover its unique fortified complex dating from the 13th to the 19th century via an easy heritage walk.
The Ramparts of Bergues and the Bois des Forts
As part of the Parcours du Coeur 2023, the CCAS France Services de Bergues offers a 15 km walking route.
You will walk around the ramparts of the town of Bergues, then follow the Canal de Bergues; after crossing the Bois des Forts, you will return to your starting point: the Foyer Socio Éducatif.
Discover historic Bergues and the Bois des Forts
An easy route in the heart of the city of Vauban and Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis.
Welcome to the Ch'tis!
Immortalised by the film "Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis", the small town of Bergues is much more than just a film set. Bergues is a small fortified town: its ramparts, over 5 km long, date back to medieval times or were built according to Vauban's plans. Bergues also stands out for its remarkable monuments, such as its belfry, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, and the remains of Saint-Winoc Abbey.
Parcours du Cœur 2026 – 5 km starting from Bierne
As part of the Parcours du Cœur 2026, the CCAS in Bierne offers a 5 km walking route. Starting from the Bierne Multi-Activity Hall, you will take the Route des Sept Planètes and walk alongside the Colme, following the towpath. You will return to the starting point via the Voie Douce.
Parcours du Cœur 2026 starting from Bierne
As part of the Parcours du Cœur 2026, the CCAS in Bierne offers an 11 km walking route. The walk starts at the Bierne Multi-Activity Hall. You will take the Route des 7 Planètes and follow the towpath alongside the Colme. Heading towards Bergues, the route will take you to the Foyer Socio Éducatif. Then, walking along the ramparts, you will return to Bierne via the greenway.
Street Art in Petite-Synthe
Street Art Trail to discover the main monumental murals that make up the urban art route of Dunkirk, Petite-Synthe district (Sporting Aviron, Mikko Uni, La Bastille, The World is Yours murals, etc.).
Dunkirk - Bergues
After Dunkirk, theGR® 120 takes a detour inland. Once out of Dunkirk, the route passes peacefully through the Bois des Forts and reaches the pretty fortified town of Bergues with its canals and medieval ruins.
The stage is fairly short, leaving plenty of time to wander around Bergues.
Dunkirk - Bergues
Thirty-eight and final stage from the Jura to Hauts-de-France, via the Francigena. For this final stage, you leave Dunkirk to cross the Bois des Forts, before arriving at the foot of the Vauban Fortifications. You walk along the ramparts before entering Bergues, a charming and picturesque fortified town, nicknamed the ‘little Bruges of the North’, and now world-famous since the filming of the movie “Bienvenue chez les Ch’tis”! It is at the foot of the belfry, topped by the Lion of Flanders, that this journey ends.
From Leffrinckoucke to the new districts of Dunkirk via the beach
This is an easily accessible circular walk that will allow you to discover the Dunkirk coastline from various angles: the dunes, the long northern beaches, the new districts of Dunkirk and the beautiful façades of the Malo houses.
Between dunes, beaches, the sea wall and the cycle route north of the North
A wonderful hike of around fifteen kilometres through the heart of the dunes, protected areas, and along the most beautiful beaches of the North.
The Plaine au Bois Memorial at the start of Arnèke
Hike starting from Arneke and passing by the Plaine au Bois Memorial. This memorial commemorates the atrocities that took place in May 1940 during Operation Dynamo. This hike includes paths and small roads with little traffic.
The disappearing mills of Arnèke
Arnèke is a village of 1,600 inhabitants not far from Cassel. You'll discover beautiful views of Cassel and Mont des Récollets, as well as the church of Zegerscappel.
The coastal path from Bray-Dunes to Étaples
This beautiful route allows you to discover a varied coastline with vast sandy beaches, pebble beaches and a long stretch of cliffs between Calais and Boulogne. It also offers short detours away from the coast into dune nature reserves.This multi-day hike will appeal not only to lovers of remarkable natural sites, but also to enthusiasts of architectural heritage and birdwatchers (during migration periods).
Standaert Straete - Mont des Récollets from Cassel
A walk that will allow you to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Flanders as you descend north of Mont-Cassel.Admittedly, there are long stretches of tarmac, but these are not busy roads.
From Buysscheure to the Booneghem Marshes
Starting from the path to Paradis, in the shade of the hawthorn hedges, come and discover the large wet pastures, the Booenghem marsh and the nature barn. Then cross the Bachelin marshes and peat bogs before following the magnificent path that runs alongside the River Booneghem through the small marsh. This circular route mainly follows paths.
Mont Cassel and Mont des Récollets starting from Terdeghem
This route alternates between small roads and paths.
Explore Cassel via the Chemin des Remparts and enjoy a bite to eat as we’re two-thirds of the way through the walk.
After Cassel, we follow a series of paths to reach Terdeghem.
Cassel and Oxelaëre from Sainte-Marie-Cappel
Circular starting from Sainte-Marie-Cappel, passing through Cassel and Oxelaëre.
The source of the Peene at Sainte-Marie-Cappel
A route through the fields following the course of the Peene’s sources, starting from Sainte-Marie-Cappel, with Mont Cassel and Mont des Récollets as a backdrop. Passing by one of the two documented sources of the Peene or Peene Becque.
Along the canalised Aa and the Houlle
Discover the waterways of the Audomarois, a beautiful area of Hauts-de-France.
Discovering the Audomarois marshlands
A walk that combines crossing the Clairmarais market garden marsh with the Romelaëre Nature Reserve.Lots of birdwatching: ash herons, coots, storks... And the star attraction of this walk: crossing the canals on the chain ferries, which will appeal to young and old alike!Please note: chain ferries and drawbridges only operate from March 15 to September 5.
La Cuvette from Clamarais
This route is divided between marshland, bocage and forest. It crosses Flanders before returning to the Audomarois region. In the first part of this itinerary, walkers will see street names in Flemish. This is a signposted trail of the Communauté d'Agglomération du Pays de Saint-Omer.
Let’s wander around the mountain
A very long route on and around Mont des Cats, allowing you to explore its southern section. I’ve tried to take as many paths as possible, resulting in a very winding route (hence the name of the walk). Take care on the small roads where visibility isn’t always very good.
Le Lansbergue
This is a route through the heart of the Audomarois marshes along a marked trail maintained by the Pays de Saint-Omer Urban Community.
Around Mont des Cats (Katts Walk)
Walk around the Mont des Cats monastery. Peaceful, natural surroundings and panoramic views guaranteed.
Mont des Cats - Around the Monastery
This walk will take you around the Mont des Cats along paths and back roads. It will reveal its viewpoints, its chapels, its heritage and its gentle slopes.
Ecou marsh “Marais d’Ecou” in Tilques
Houses, each with its own dock and boat moored on the Lansberg. People fishing practically from their homes. Cottages, each more beautiful than the last. Little market gardeners' boats loaded with crates of vegetables heading off to who knows where.Truly, the passage along the Lansberg will delight you with its beauty.You'll find a tranquil, picturesque feel that's rare in the region.
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