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Steenbecque, Nord, Nord-Pas-de-Calais

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Steenbecque, a charming village located in the Nord department of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, is an ideal destination for lovers of nature and tradition. As you stroll through its picturesque streets, you will discover a rich and preserved heritage with historic buildings, windmills, and ancient churches. The surrounding countryside offers bucolic landscapes and hiking trails perfect for outdoo...See more

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Neuve-Chapelle Indian Memorial
24 km

Neuve-Chapelle Indian Memorial

At a crossroads on the Richebourg Road stands a high column of white stone between two majestic weeping willows. Flanked by two tigers, the column is surmounted by a Lotus flower, the Star of India and the Imperial Crown. Its base is carved with the words: INDIA 1914-1918. Neuve-Chapelle Memorial is the only place of remembrance on the Western Front to commemorate the sacrifice made by Indian soldiers during the Great War. Inaugurated in 1927, the memorial was the work of Sir Herbert Baker, a famous British architect who also designed Tyne Cot War Cemetery in Ypres, Le Trou Aid Post Cemetery in Fleurbaix, and others. In honour of the Indian soldiers of the Great War The inner south wall of the monument bears the epitaph, 'To the honour of the Army of India which fought in France and Belgium, 1914-1918, and in perpetual remembrance of those of their dead whose names are here recorded and who have no known grave'. Beneath the inscription are listed by regiment the names of the 4,857 soldiers who were reported missing in action. Under the dome opposite the entrance to the memorial, a bronze plaque fixed to the wall in 1964 completes the list with the names of the 206 Indian prisoners of war who died in Germany. Severely tested by the fighting in the summer of 1914, the British Army called upon military units already established in India. The first reinforcements landed in Marseilles in September 1914 and were soon transported to Flanders. The Sikhs, Gurkhas, Punjabis and other Indians fighting in the Battle of Givenchy in December 1914 were ill-prepared for the harsh conditions in the trenches and suffered from a lack of warm clothing and food. In March 1915, during the Battle of Aubers Ridge, they took part in the Battle of Neuve-Chapelle where more than 4,000 of their comrades perished. Six months later, on 25 September, they lost 3,017 soldiers in one day's fighting around Laventie. From the end of 1915 onwards the men of the Indian Corps were gradually relieved and transferred to other fronts in the Middle East.

413 Rue du Bois 62136 RICHEBOURG
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HOTEL LA CHARTREUSE DU VAL SAINT ESPRIT
21 km

HOTEL LA CHARTREUSE DU VAL SAINT ESPRIT

4 star Hotel-Restaurant - Gosnay La Chartreuse du Val Saint-Esprit is located in the heart of Artois and just a few minutes away from the North highway!   This luxury hotel is located in a beautiful park of 6 hectares, a quiet and peaceful place where you will stay in all serenity! . It has three restaurants: Robert II ( gourmet restaurant) , Distillerie (traditional restaurant), Vasco (innovative cuisine). The quality of this place and the service, offered by a competent staff, will delight you!The 53 rooms, 4-star category, seduced by the quality of their equipment, their luxurious charm and character. Each room, decorated with stylish furniture and always meeting the key word elegance, displays its own personality. In each you will find: a bathroom with separate bath and shower, television with satellite channels, mini bar, safe (free), telephone, wireless access, bathrobes, toilet set and slippers. For smokers' pleasure, the hotel has maintained a smoking room in "Comfort” category.This majestic hotel has its own heliport. It can also welcome your babies through: high chair, cot, changing table, bath and bottle warmer. To entertain you, the Chartreuse du Val Saint-Esprit offers two tennis courts at the heart of its park, nicely decorated with flowers, and a fitness room. For your seminars, all rooms are equipped with screen, overhead projector, flip chart, folders and mineral waters. Of course, it is possible to provide you a video projector, a TV or a VCR on request.To meet the needs of everyone, several options are available: Formula for 2 persons (drinks not included):- Stay at the Castle: 2 "Discovery" menus at the Robert II, one night in a "Privilege” room and two buffet breakfasts. - Gastronomic Stay: Champagne + “mignardises”, 2 nights in a "Luxury" room, 2 "Gourmet" menus and 2 “Discovery” menus at the Robert II. - Discovery Stay: Champagne + “mignardises”, 2 nights in "Privilege” room, 2 dinners at the "Distillerie" or "Vasco" and 2 "Discovery" dinners at the Robert II. So share a moment of discovery, relaxation and wellness in a beautiful, unusual and comfortable place, while enjoying the pleasures of nature, sport and gastronomy!

1 rue Fouquières 62199 GOSNAY
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