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The castle – Porte Fauroeulx loop from Le Quesnoy

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The castle – Porte Fauroeulx loop from Le Quesnoy

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The castle – Porte Fauroeulx loop from Le Quesnoy

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3.25km

20m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Parc naturel régional de l'Avesnois

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115 m

The castle

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The castle, built in the 12th century by Baldwin IV of Hainaut, was the home of the Counts of Hainaut, also Counts of Holland and Zeeland. Its last sovereign was …

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296 m

The war memorial

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The Monument aux Morts in Le Quesnoy is an important memorial that commemorates the military victims of the city, in particular those who died during the First World War.
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358 m

Belfry of Le Quesnoy

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The belfry, also known as the Tour de l'Horloge, was built in the 17th century during the period of the fortified city of Le Quesnoy. The city had a more …

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622 m

Porte Fauroeulx

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The Porte Faurœulx is part of the fortified city walls built between the 15th and 17th centuries. These walls were built to protect the city from attacks and sieges. The …

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689 m

First Rampart Entrance, Parc naturel régional de l'Avesnois

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The photos of the castle and the waterfalls are from Potelle Castle and do not belong here at all.

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833 m

Ramparts: Le Quesnoy

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2.73 km

Ramparts and Moats of Le Quesnoy

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Magnificent site in the heart of the ramparts.
Many walking paths to discover in the heart of the ramparts.

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3.18 km

Church of Our Lady of the Assumption

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The original church on this site was Sainte-Marguerite, built around 1416. It was destroyed during the French Revolution in 1794. The current church was built between 1826 and 1829 after …

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3.25 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.34 km

516 m

251 m

130 m

Surfaces

1.16 km

1.04 km

751 m

285 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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The castle – Porte Fauroeulx loop from Le Quesnoy

The castle

The war memorial

Belfry of Le Quesnoy

Porte Fauroeulx

First Rampart Entrance, Parc naturel régional de l'Avesnois

Ramparts: Le Quesnoy

Ramparts and Moats of Le Quesnoy

Church of Our Lady of the Assumption

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