From one bank of the Deûle to the other

The walk follows the Canal de la Deûle, on the towpaths on both banks: La Madeleine to the east and Saint-André to the west. A mixed urban and nature trail between two bridges. Several information boards on the La Madeleine side. The trail is also quite popular with cyclists and runners on the La Madeleine side.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.34 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 30 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 30 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 75 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 46 ft

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park of the Acoljaq community centre, at the intersection of Rue de Berkem and Rue du Pré Catelan.

(S/E) With your back to the car park, turn left onto Rue Sainte-Hélène and follow this street towards the Canal de la Deûze.

(1) Go down the steps and head north (right), following the greenway. Go under the railway bridge and you will arrive at the road bridge, Pont de l'Abbaye.

(2) Cross this bridge to reach the other bank, follow the street of the same name, then turn left onto Rue Simone de Beauvoir to reach the canal bank. Continue along the canal and turn right at the picnic area. Follow Rue Vrau to the left and you will arrive at Pont Sainte-Hélène.

(3) Turn left to cross this bridge and, at the beginning of Rue Roger Salengro, turn left to rejoin the greenway.

(4) Follow the canal until you reach the steps you took on the way there.

(1) Go up the stairs and follow the same route you took on the way there to reach the car park of the Acoljaq social centre (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 75 ft - Car park at the Acoljaq community centre
  2. 1 : mi 0.11 - alt. 56 ft - Crossroads of the loop - Deûle (rivière)
  3. 2 : mi 0.69 - alt. 72 ft - Pont de l'Abbaye - Deûle (rivière)
  4. 3 : mi 1.78 - alt. 66 ft - Sainte-Hélène Bridge. Sainte-Camille Church
  5. 4 : mi 1.97 - alt. 56 ft - Greenway - Deûle (rivière)
  6. S/E : mi 2.34 - alt. 75 ft - Car park at the Acoljaq community centre - Église Saint-Vital (La Madeleine)

Notes

On the Saint-André side, there are picnic areas, a children's playground and sports facilities.

Worth a visit

The great mills of Paris in Marquette.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 1 review

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
Mic Bravoure
Mic Bravoure
• Edited:

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant stroll along the Deule.
It's hard to get lost, even without GPS!
You can easily extend the route to walk further.
Best done during the week if you don't want to encounter too many cyclists and joggers.
Thanks to @jefdelille for the route.

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