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Haverskerque, Nord, Nord-Pas-de-Calais

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Haverskerque, nestled in the Nord department of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, is a charming town waiting to be discovered. With its picturesque ambiance, it offers a harmonious blend of cultural and natural heritage. In Haverskerque, along the Lys River, you'll find idyllic landscapes perfect for hiking and cycling. Its Sainte-Marthe Church, remarkable for its neo-Romanesque architecture, is the ...See more

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GRP Tour de la Lys
7.9 km

GRP Tour de la Lys

Trail markings: red and white, yellow and white The GRP Tour de la Lys is a 34 km loop hiking trail, located between the agricultural plain of the Lys. It crosses diverse landscapes, marshes and small waterways, offering an immersion in the natural and cultural heritage of the region. Accessible to all, this route highlights local agriculture, picturesque villages and ancestral traditions. A real invitation to discover the riches of the Artois-Lys region.Stage 1 (17km): from Ham-en-Artois to Saint-VenantYour hike starts in the town of Ham-en-Artois. You will follow the large canal, where it is still possible to come across barges. On this long-distance hiking trail, you can follow the Lys plain, wedged between the Flanders mountains.Stage 2 (16km): from Saint-Venant to MametzDuring this second stage, you will cross the lock and the river port of Saint-Venant. You will also have the opportunity to visit the town hall dating from the 18th century as well as the 17th century Porte d’Aire. Before reaching Mametz, you will pass through the town of Aire-sur-la-Lys, where you can discover the public garden, the Grand' Place with its pilastered houses, and the Renaissance-style bailiwick which houses the Office of tourism.Stage 3 (22.5km): from Mametz to AmettesA rather rural stopover with the discovery of Lacquette and its castles. You will also visit watercress beds, crop basins fed by individual boreholes. On the way, you will pass through small picturesque villages like Fléchinelle, Fléchin, Febvin-Palfart, Nédonchel to arrive in Amettes.Stage 4 (10.5 km): from Amettes to Ham-en-ArtoisTo finish this long-distance hiking trail, you will leave Artois to go down towards the Lys plain and reach Ham-en-Artois, thus returning to your starting point.

20 h
82 km
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Neuve-Chapelle Indian Memorial
18 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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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾