Place du 9 octobre – Saint-Géry Church loop from Cambrai

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Place du 9 octobre – Saint-Géry Church loop from Cambrai

Moderate

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Place du 9 octobre – Saint-Géry Church loop from Cambrai

03:03

11.9km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Réserve naturelle régionale de l'Escaut-rivière

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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721 m

Place du 9 octobre

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Place du 9 octobre is a famous place in Cambrai, France. The square was designed by architect Pierre Leprince-Ringuet in 1919 to improve the connection between the north-south and east-west …

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930 m

Saint-Géry Church

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Founded in the sixth century, it is the oldest church in the city. It became the abbey church of Saint-Aubert in the eleventh century. Rebuilt between 1697 and 1745, it …

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1.06 km

Gate of the former episcopal palace

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The portal of the former archbishop's palace in Cambrai is a magnificent example of 17th century architecture. This portal, which is part of the current sub-prefecture, was built in 1625 …

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1.59 km

Cantimpré Lock

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The Écluse de Cantimpré in Cambrai is a historic lock that played an important role in the development of the region's waterways. It was built in 1900 as part of …

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3.76 km

Regional Nature Reserve of the Escaut River

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10.9 km

Former Jesuit chapel

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The Jesuits arrived in Cambrai in 1562 to fight against the spread of Protestantism and founded a college there. Thanks to a legacy from Monsignor Vanderburch, they had their chapel …

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11.0 km

ND de Grace Cathedral

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The former abbey church and the guest house, which has housed the Post Office since 1905, belonged to the Abbey of the Holy Sepulchre, founded in the 11th century. Between …

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11.0 km

Spanish House

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Built in 1595 during the Spanish occupation, hence its name, this half-timbered house with a gable on the street is the last example of this type of construction, which was …

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11.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.43 km

3.95 km

2.26 km

1.31 km

Surfaces