Between sky, earth and memoryWhen walls whisper history
Nestling in the heart of French Flanders, our destination boasts a rich and authentic heritage that bears witness to a rich past.
The majestic Bergues Belfry, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, proudly dominates the town, a symbol of communal freedom and tradition. Not far away, the Château d’Esquelbecq, with its Flemish elegance and enchanting gardens, transports you back to the age of lords and poets.
Stroll along the ramparts of Bergues, defensive relics that have stood the test of time, and the Abbeys of Watten and Bergues, havens of spirituality and culture.
Those with a passion for history and culture will be enchanted by our museums: from the poignant memory of the Plaine au Bois, to the magical world of the Gigottos Automates, not forgetting the other museums of Terre de Flandre Tourisme.
Finally, let yourself be charmed by the mills of Watten, Wormhout, Volckerinckhove, Pitgam or Hondschoote, witnesses to ancestral know-how and a strong link between man and nature.
Each site is an invitation to discovery, emotion and contemplation. The heritage here is not static: it lives, it vibrates, and it’s waiting for you.
The horse mill or Assekot, rebuilt in the heart of the village by Mrs J. Bruggeman and M. Thoorens, is run by M. Devisscher's Haflinger.
Flemish house with small garden and gates at the entrance on which information panels hang
