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The Aire canal – Canal de d'Aire loop from Mont-Bernanchon

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The Aire canal – Canal de d'Aire loop from Mont-Bernanchon

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The Aire canal – Canal de d'Aire loop from Mont-Bernanchon

01:33

27.6km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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1.89 km

Vauthier Portuguese marker, Mont Bernanchon

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The Bornes Vauthier are a series of sculptures created in the 1920s by the artist Paul Moreau-Vauthier to mark the front line of the First World War. They are located in Belgium and France and are one of the routes set up to keep the memory of the war alive. The Bornes Vauthier consist of a series of granite monoliths marking the front line as it was in July 1918, during one of the last Allied offensives. A total of 240 Bornes Vauthier are planned, from the North Sea to the Swiss border, between Nieuwpoort in Belgium and Mooslargue near Altkirch/Belfort on the Franco-Swiss border.

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The Aire canal

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The canal was completed in 1825. During the 1920s, the Aire canal underwent numerous works to facilitate the navigation of 350-ton boats. In the 1970s and 1980s, it was upgraded to a large size; today it is part of the Dunkirk Escaut connection.

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7.49 km

Canal de d'Aire

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10.8 km

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In the North and in Belgium, the “Grand'Places” are special places, unique places. Centres of life and encounters, but also places rich in their remarkable architecture. Brussels, Lille, Arras of course... But Béthune is no exception to the rule, far from it!

The Grand Place of Béthune is less known than the Belfry and has an astonishing charm! Art Deco and the regionalist style predominate on all the facades. During the First World War, Béthune was a rear-front town defended by the British. In May 1918, it was hit by German bombardments and 90% of the city centre was destroyed. In the aftermath of the conflict, the city wanted a modern urban environment, but without breaking with history. The architects appointed for this reconstruction were Jacques Alleman, Paul Dégez and Léon Guthmann.

They then adopted an eclectic style combining Art Deco and regionalist architecture, which today gives the city centre its originality and charm. As you cross the Grand Place, look up to enjoy this surprising architecture. Discover the many details that adorn the facades: bunches of grapes, vine leaves, shells, sun...

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10.8 km

Belfroi

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The Belfry of Béthune is a historic belfry in the northern French city of Béthune. The tower is 33 metres high and contains a carillon with 36 bells. It is one of 56 belfries in Belgium and France that have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The first belfry of Béthune was a wooden construction from 1346. It burned down in 1388 and then the current tower was built. In 1918, German artillery fire caused great damage to the city. The belfry was also badly damaged; the restoration lasted from 1921 to 1923.

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10.9 km

City Hall

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The town hall is a listed monument. The façade features the Croix de Guerre and the Légion d'Honneur, which were awarded to the town in 1919 for the courage and resistance of the inhabitants of Béthune during the war. The interior is in Art Deco style.

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11.2 km

Saint-Pry Chapel & Gate

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Built in 1828, the Saint-Pry chapel is the last vestige of the old civil hospital of Béthune. Completely destroyed during the First World War, it was rebuilt between 1918 and 1930. Since 2009, the Saint-Pry chapel has become the preferred location for Béthune exhibitions. It hosts 3 to 4 exhibitions per year, generally from the collections of the Regional Ethnology Museum.

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24.9 km

Robecq Church

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The Église Saint-Vaast in Robecq is a beautiful example of Gothic architecture, characterized by its high vaults and pointed arches. The church has an impressive façade with detailed stonework and a tower that rises above the village. Inside, you will find beautiful stained glass windows that create colorful light patterns and depict biblical scenes. The vaults and buttresses are typical elements of the Gothic style, designed to support the structure while giving a sense of height and space.

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27.6 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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18.8 km

3.82 km

2.86 km

1.90 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.0 km

1.16 km

304 m

< 100 m

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The Aire canal – Canal de d'Aire loop from Mont-Bernanchon

Vauthier Portuguese marker, Mont Bernanchon

The Aire canal

Canal de d'Aire

la-grand-place-et-ses-facades-art-deco

Belfroi

City Hall

Saint-Pry Chapel & Gate

Robecq Church

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