Pecquencourt, Nord, Nord-Pas-de-Calais

Located in the historical centre of the Town of Tournai, Hôtel Peeters houses an atypical museum which is devoted to puppetry arts in all their forms. The Puppet Centre will take you on a voyage of discovery, during which the Centre's hidden treasures will be revealed to you – treasures from the four corners of the earth. This trip around the world will thus take you in the footsteps of the most popular figures in European puppet theatre, known by the young and the not-so-young alike, but also in the footsteps of the typical characters and techniques found in the puppetry traditions of various African and Asian countries. Apart from the heritage items stored in the museum, the Puppet Centre offering for visitors also consists not only of various temporary exhibitions, educational events (upon request), creative workshops, but also many shows, training sessions and courses for children and adults. NEW! An unaccompanied tour for families entitled "Jack s'est fait la malle" – the puppet called Jack has disappeared! The only evidence of where he has been are the selfies that he has hidden, here and there, in the museum's rooms. We need you to help him to get back to his designated place amongst the other puppets! During your investigation, you will have to solve riddles, experiment with various puppet handling techniques, observe the puppets in detail, imitate their expressions, touch the material they are made of, and so forth. Available every day the museum is open. We prefer that you book in advance (by calling us on +32 (0)69 889 140 or by emailing us at maisondelamarionnette@skynet.be).

The Centre de la Tapisserie, des Arts Muraux et des Arts du Tissu (Centre for Tapestry, Mural Arts and Textile Arts) is one of the five contemporary centres established by the Wallonia-Brussels Federation in the field of textile art. The fact that it is established in Tournai is not insignificant, as the “capital” of Wallonie picarde was one of the country’s main centres of tapestry production in the 15th and 16th centuries. The TAMAT is housed in a beautiful mansion in neo-classicist style, the Museum of Tapestry of the City of Tournai.The collections of the TAMAT are an accurate reflection of the diversity of textile art. More than 250 items from 6 centuries of textile production are exhibited, from old 15th-century tapestries – remarkable heritage of the City of Tournai - over items from the post-war movement “Forces Murales” to contemporary works.The TAMAT also houses research workshops. Every year scholarship holders come here to work in total artistic freedom. A documentation and study centre welcomes researchers, students, teachers and the general public within the context of historical or biographical studies. Moreover, a conservation and restoration workshop, open to the public, enables visitors to gain an insight into the painstakingly slow and meticulous work done by the restorers, who will gladly answer any and all questions.

Discover one of Lille's highlights on a walking audioguided tour by the belfry of Lille's City Hall, and climb on top of its 104-metre-high tower to enjoy a breathtaking view of Lille! Visit the belfry of Lille's City Hall on this audioguided tour! This visit will grant you the opportunity to find out about this 104-metre-high UNESCO World Heritage Site towering over Lille, whose construction ended in 1931. You will be equipped with a pair of binoculars and an audioguide, and enjoy an ideal viewpoint to look at the city and its surroundings. Choose this guided tour to discover the belfry of Lille's City Hall and tower over the city to enjoy a breathtaking scenic view!

Discover the city of Lille on this bus tour! Relax and explore every single part of the city! EXPLORE THE STREETS OF LILLE BY BUS AND ADMIRE THE CITY'S MONUMENTS! Embark on a 50-minute bus tour of Lille aboard a comfortably open-top bus (in summer)! Audio guides provide informative commentary throughout the tour, in the language of your choice (French, English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese and Russian). As you travel, you can enjoy a scenic view of the city's key monuments, from the ancient to the modern neighbourhoods. The itinerary includes the following sites: * Palais Rihour (tourist information office, first and last stop) * Grand Place * Rue Faidherbe * Quartier des Gares * Euralille * Quartier Royal * Lille Old Town * Îlot Comtesse * Porte de Paris * The City Hall belfry * The Saint-Sauveur neighbourhood * Place de la République and the surrounding district (Palais des Beaux-Arts, Préfecture...) Choose the Lille bus tour to discover the city's major landmarks and points of interest, supplemented with audio-guide commentary!

This Art Deco manor house and its eighteenth century outbuildings stand within a 2 hectare park containing trees some hundreds of years old. Here, you can admire the stained glass windows created by Pierre Turpin and discover the history of the manor, a history that is closely connected to the region’s great industrial past. Paying guided tour of the manor and unaccompanied visit of the park: Individuals at the weekend year-round, by appointment only

Palluel's main asset is the natural wealth that surrounds it. The lush green setting of its pond is an invitation to relax. Explore the narrow streets of the village and look for the boundary stones scattered around the foot of some of the buildings that once demarcated the village. Enter the cemetery to admire this 17th-century sandstone cross, the pride of the village. For a complete break from it all, Ecoland is a restaurant with a panoramic terrace overlooking the lake, and offers a wide choice of eco-friendly accommodation.

Water is at the heart of Écourt-Saint-Quentin. The commune is literally surrounded by the marshes of Saudemont, Becquerel and Grand Clair. Hiking and cycling trails invite nature lovers to get away from it all! Are you ready for a complete change of scenery? The town's heritage preserves traces of Écourt's rich past, including its beautiful porch farms and curiosities such as the Merovingian tomb on display in the recently renovated church.

This rose garden is entirely dedicated to the Australian breeder, Warren Millington, of which 157 different varieties (planted in triplicate, so almost 500 rosebushes) are associated with companion plants. It is therefore more of a rose garden than a classic rosarium. The design and maintenance of this garden were entrusted to Isabelle Olikier, author of three books related to roses. She has at heart to achieve beautiful harmonies. There is, for example, a white garden with a Zen corner, a garden of medieval inspiration, large spaces mixing the roses with old-fashioned plants in the manner of the cottage gardens and also, a mixed-border with all the creations of Emile Foucart, famous rose breeder of the region (Lesdain).

Just 20 minutes east of Arras, Saudemont is renowned for its waterside nature and its eponymous angels. The "Angels of Saudemont", polychrome wooden sculptures from the Middle Ages, are now housed in the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Arras. Copies have been placed in the chapel of Christ, where they once stood. In addition to this history, Saudemont is home to the only church in the area whose 12th-century Cluniac-style bell tower survived the ravages of the First World War. It has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1928.

Café, bar. For more information, visit Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/auqgdelapevele/?locale=fr_FR Contact : 06 10 26 27 65

Le Hameau de la Becque is a pretty farmhouse with meeting and function rooms, a gourmet restaurant "L'Âme au vert" with its tasting cellar, a vegetable garden and a craft brewery "Les Barbes Blanches" where the beer is brewed directly on site. For more information, visit Website : https://hameaudelabecque.com/ Contact : 03 20 32 00 41

Emmanuel and his chef present their new menu, full of flavour and authenticity, offering quality cuisine and carefully prepared dishes based on carefully selected fresh local produce. For further information, visit Website: https://lesabotvert.fr/index.php/reservations/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lesabotvert/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/le_sabot_vert__restaurant/ Contact: 03 59 51 79 81

Restaurant convivial et chaleureux, situé dans le centre de la ville d'Harnes à côté du centre culturel Jacques Prévert

Burgers, tacos and fresh chips restaurant offering a wide choice of products, with a lovely terrace to enjoy a draught beer or glass of wine. For more information, visit Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/FritesCorner/ Contact : 03 20 16 84 12

Café, brasserie. For more information, visit Contact : 03 20 62 03 40

The restaurant welcomes you in an exceptional setting with a varied menu to suit all tastes. For more information, visit Website: lenvolrestaurant.fr Contact: 03 20 30 85 17

A restaurant that combines African and European cuisine for tasty, exotic dishes. You can enjoy your meal while contemplating a work of art, drink tea while reading a book and have fun with the games available. You can also buy products from other parts of the world in the restaurant's grocery shop. A warm and complete place that will light up your eyes and that you won't want to leave! For more information, visit Website: https://linstant-kwuzi.fr/ Contact: 03 20 97 34 62

Discover the world of the Moulins d'Ascq brewery, its commitments, its values and above all its products, beautiful 100% organic beers! For more information, visit Website: https://www.moulinsdascq.fr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoulinsdAscq/ Contact: 03 20 59 79 38

The team at l'Almanach, just a stone's throw from Pierre Mauroy stadium, welcomes you in a warm setting to share a moment of pleasure and conviviality. Our menu features fresh local produce and is updated weekly! For more information, visit Instagram : www.instagram.com/almanach_restaurant/ Site internet : www.almanach-restaurant.com Contact : 03 20 41 06 55

L’hôtel CERISE Lens vous propose tout le confort nécessaire avec 85 chambres équipées de salle de bain privative (douche et WC ) , TV avec TNT, Canal + et satellite, literie de qualité et bonne isolation phonique. CERISE Lens vous offre un confort complet à un prix très économique

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Right in the heart of the countryside, 5 minutes from Tournai and the French border, the Charm’en Gîte is the perfect destination for couples in search of some peace and quiet. The gîte is modern and welcoming, with a fitted kitchen, a bathroom with a large Italian shower and an open-plan double bedroom and living room. Make the most of the sunshine to relax on the patio or explore the area. Feel free to bring your bikes, as there is a cabin where you can keep them if required. You can also explore lots of unmissable parts of Picardy Wallonia from here: Tournai with its cathedral and belfry, Péruwelz and the Forest Halt (Escale forestière), Ath and its giants, Beloeil and it castle, and much more.

Just 10 minutes from Stade Pierre Mauroy, come and "mingle" in a family setting in the colours of rugby. For more information, visit Website : https://www.hotel-agena.com/ Contact : 03 20 60 13 14

Looking for an eco-friendly place to stay at the very heart of Tournai? Try the city's Youth Hostel. https://walloniabelgiumtourism.co.uk/en-gb/3/accommodation/eco-labelled-accommodation/auberge-de-jeunesse-de-tournai-/10780

The Tournai Youth Hostel enjoys a fantastic location right in the heart of the City of the Five Bell Towers. It’s just a 5-minute walk from the Grand Place and UNESCO jewels the Belfry and the Cathedral. Not forgetting the many shops and places to explore, relax and enjoy yourself! The building was once a music academy, and is not far from the Museum of Fine Arts and the Natural History Museum and Vivarium, as well as the Puppet Centre. At the Tournai Youth Hostel, there is a left-luggage office, a bar, a lounge with a television, as well as meeting rooms, a kitchen and plenty of other facilities! With its “Bikes Welcome” label, the hostel is happy to host lots of cyclists, who can take the opportunity to follow the “points-nœuds” or wave at the boatmen along the RAVeL route that runs alongside the Scheldt.