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Turn every walk into a real cultural journey. Thanks to our guided tour application “Legendr, History in your pocket”, you can explore places in a whole new way: at your own pace, with captivating, accurate accounts tailored to the curious and the passionate alike. Your personal guide, always in your pocket.

Looking for a smart place to stroll? Visit freely, learn intelligently

Our digital guided tour app turns every walk into an adventure.

There’s no need to follow a group or strain your ears: launch the app, let yourself be guided and discover anecdotes, hidden secrets and the little stories behind the big story, thanks to our 5 tour routes.

Specially designed for adults, whether you’re a curious weekend warrior or a seasoned urban explorer, discover the sites in a different way – freely, at your own pace, and with a smile.

Because visiting is great… but learning is even better!

Walk in the footsteps of the monks Listen to the echoes of the past

Perched on the heights of Bergues, Saint-Winoc Abbey invites you to take a trip back in time. Once one of the most influential religious centres in the region, it has experienced greatness, prosperity… and the upheavals of history.

Today, only a few visible vestiges remain, but behind each stone lie centuries of fascinating stories.

During your visit, discover this thousand-year-old epic in a fun and immersive way. Thanks to never-before-seen 3D reconstructions, step back in time and explore the abbey as it was at the end of the 17th century, in all its splendour. It’s a unique experience that lets you see things the eye can’t see today. Don’t forget to pick up your Card Board at the Tourist Office.

Whether you’re a history buff, a heritage lover or just curious on a walk, Saint-Winoc Abbey has plenty of surprises in store for you. Open your eyes wide and let yourself be guided!

Memory in motion On the trail of a forgotten tragedy

A place of remembrance never to forget. The La Plaine au Bois site pays tribute to a tragic episode of the Second World War: the massacre of British and French soldiers by the Waffen-SS on 28 May 1940.

This remembrance trail takes you from La Plaine au Bois to the Commonwealth War Cemetery, via Esquelbecq Castle, combining peaceful landscapes with moving stories. A walk that is both historical and human, to understand what happened here and why this tragedy left a lasting mark on the region.

The route can be explored on foot or by bike, at your own pace. There are stop-off points along the way, where you can relive the events through eyewitness accounts, archive documents and historical context.

⚠️ This route deals with violent events linked to the war. It is aimed primarily at an adult or informed public.

The Wateringues Nature tamed by man

A landscape shaped by water… and human will. Do you know the Wateringues? This little-known area of northern France is a treasure trove of natural beauty. Between land reclaimed from the sea, peaceful canals and wildlife, set off to discover a landscape that is unique, fragile and shaped by centuries of human ingenuity.

Along a route on the outskirts of Holque, you can trace the history of the reclamation ofthe Flemish coast: an ambitious process in which local people patiently drained the wetlands and harnessed the water to develop agriculture and shape the landscapes we see today.

A journey through nature, history and know-how, this tour invites you to take a fresh look at the landscapes around you. You’ll discover how hydraulic systems work, the role of the wateringues and the ongoing efforts to preserve the balance between land and water.

An open-air walk, ideal for adults curious to understand how man and nature live together… sometimes down to the last millimetre.

Warhem Between discreet charm and living memory

Well-kept secrets… for those who take the time to discover them. At first glance, Warhem appears to be a peaceful, typical Flanders village. But behind its brick facades, quiet lanes and familiar bell towers lie surprising stories, a discreet but rich heritage, and local figures who have left their mark on the area’s history.

This tour takes you deep into the soul of Warhem. From one stage to the next, discover its Flemish identity, its traditions, its emblematic sites and the key figures who have shaped its past.

An open-air heritage walk. Designed to be explored on foot, the tour is perfect for anyone interested in local discoveries and human stories. Whether you’re passionate about history, curious about culture or simply looking for a peaceful stroll, Warhem is sure to surprise and captivate.

Take the time to look up, listen to the stories… and you’ll soon find that Warhem holds no secrets for you.

Guardians of the wind Witnesses to time

Windmills, watermills, pivot mills, oil mills, drainage mills or horse mills… Flanders’ mills are as diverse as they are fascinating. Long essential to daily life and the local economy, they are now living symbols of ancestral know-how and a strong link between man, the land and the elements.

Although some have lost their wings, their silhouettes continue to punctuate the Flemish landscape. Restored, maintained or simply preserved, these mills are much more than mere monuments: they are true witnesses to the rural history, hydraulic ingenuity and agricultural traditions of the region.

This tour takes you on a journey to meet these giants of wood and brick. The trail invites you to locate the mills that are still visible, to understand how they work and their history, and sometimes even to go inside to discover the mechanisms that still make them turn. We advise you to do this tour by car or, for the more courageous, by bike, as the mills are quite far away.

So let yourself be carried away by the wind… and follow the windmill trail!

Frequently asked questions

How do you find out about these routes?
Download the Legendr, l’histoire en poche application from the stores and set off on an adventure, choosing your route.
Does it pay?
No, these 5 routes, as well as the application, are completely free. So why deprive yourself!
Will there be other routes in the future?
We’re not telling you everything… but new routes are coming in 2026! Terre de Flandre Tourisme has some great surprises in store to make you want to come back even more.