A stone’s throw from the French border, enjoy this gem of the Haute Sambre and its magnificent rural landscapes, the Hantes and the Thure rivers, its woodlands and its rich and remarkable monuments. The Church of Saint-Georges, a semi-classical building with a Roman choir dating to the 12th century, contains beautifully distinctive features, such as the Bonne-Espérance coat of arms, a stone dated 1716, an image of Christ carved into oak, and more. The Erquelinnes military cemetery has a large memorial lawn for WWI soldiers, including 66 soldiers from England, 4 from France and 11 from Germany. At the end of the route, you will follow the Sambre river. A harbour basin is found right before the border. The ambiance of the pleasure boats waiting for their next outing invite you to unwind.
Roughly 1 km away from the marina you will discover an opportunity to taste the natural, unfiltered "La Blonde" or "La Brune" beers brewed with 100% pure malt. Batches of beer can be made to order.
This cemetery, with its extensive park of honour for those who served in WWI, is the final resting of place of 66 British, 4 French and 11 German soldiers.
Come and discover in this semi-classical building and its 14th century choir the Bonne-Espérance coats of arms, a stone featuring the date 1716, a figure of Christ carved in oak, ...
Located close to the tourist information centre, and not far away from the RAVeL network of greenways, this marina and its myriad facilities play host to numerous sailing folk berthed here all year round or just passing through.
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