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Canal de Neufossé – Boat Lift of Fontinettes loop from Aire-sur-la-Lys

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Canal de Neufossé – Boat Lift of Fontinettes loop from Aire-sur-la-Lys

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Canal de Neufossé – Boat Lift of Fontinettes loop from Aire-sur-la-Lys

01:58

34.2km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.2 km for 119 m

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1.66 km

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A pleasant cycling route through the Parc Naturel des Ballastieres.
This former ballast extraction site is now a natural area with a pleasant walking trail a stone's throw from the city. On and around the bodies of water, nature is reclaiming its rights and many species have taken up residence there under the gaze of the Highland cows that maintain the place.

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Canal de Neufossé

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The Canal de Neufossé is an artificial canal located in the north of France, between the River Aa in Arques and the Canal d'Aire in Aire-sur-la-Lys. The canal is part of the Dunkerque-Escaut Canal and is approximately 18 kilometers long. The canal was built in 1760 to connect the Lys River with the Aa, giving Lille and other inland cities a French route to the sea. The canal has a maximum height of 19 meters and a minimum height of 3 meters. The canal has a number of historic features, including three locks from the eighteenth century and a double lock from 1887 called the ascenseur des Fontinettes.

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9.66 km

Canal de Neufossé

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Canal de Neufossé: The Canal de Neufossé is an artificial canal located in northern France, between the River Aa at Arques and the Canal d’Aire at Aire-sur-la-Lys. The canal is part of the Canal Dunkerque-Escaut and is approximately 18 kilometres long. The canal was built in 1760 to connect the River Lys to the River Aa, giving Lille and other inland cities a French route to the sea. The canal has a maximum height of 19 metres and a minimum height of 3 metres. The canal has a number of historic features, including three locks from the eighteenth century and a double lock from 1887 called the Ascenseur des Fontinettes.

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16.1 km

Boat Lift of Fontinettes

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The Ascenseur à bateaux des Fontinettes is a historic boat lift in Arques, France. It was built between 1881 and 1887 and is the only remaining boat lift in France. It was built to connect the Lys River with the Aa, thus giving Lille and other inland cities a French route to the sea. The canal has a maximum height of 19 meters and a minimum height of 3 meters. It is a unique example of hydraulic engineering and works according to the principle of the vessels of Communicating and Archimedes' law. It can carry two boats at the same time and it takes about 22 minutes to raise or lower a boat. It is a popular tourist attraction and offers a fascinating insight into France's industrial history.

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31.9 km

Balastières Pond

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The Federal Ballastières ponds are located on the Lys basin, in the territory of the commune of Aire sur la Lys. These old ballast pits, resulting from the extraction of ballast, are today at the heart of a vast natural area of approximately 109 hectares. The federal fishing zone is divided into two bodies of water. These ponds, of varying depth, are home to cyprinid fish species such as roach, bream, carp, and predators such as pike and perch.

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33.7 km

Saint-Pierre Collegiate Church of Aire-sur-la-Lys

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The Collegiate Church of Saint-Pierre is a former collegiate church in the town of Aire-sur-la-Lys (Pas-de-Calais, France). The monument impresses with its dimensions, and is an emblem of the city of Aire. The collegiate church is considered one of the most important Flamboyant and Renaissance monuments in the Southern Netherlands. It was built between 1492 and 1634. The tower of the collegiate church collapsed in 1569 and was rebuilt between 1569 and 1624. The Saint-Pierre collegiate church was classified as a historic monument in 1862. The dimensions of the building are considerable : Total exterior length: 105 m, total exterior width: 40 m, Width of the central nave: 10 m, height of the large vaults: 20 m Height of the side vaults: 10 m, height of the tower: 65 m

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Moulin des Invalides

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The Moulin des Invalides is a watermill on the Laquette, located in the city of Aire-sur-la-Lys, part of the French department of Pas-de-Calais. The mill functioned as a flour mill. The mill was built in 1682 for Count De Robelin, who was an engineer for the French king. The builders were soldiers who were no longer fit for military service due to their injuries. In 1790 it was reported that the mill had two paddle wheels, but the current was too weak to turn both wheels. In 1840 the mill was partly rebuilt and enlarged. A winch was also installed to hoist the bags of grain. Mechanization followed in the course of the 19th century and the current building was erected in 1878. Electric propulsion arrived in the 20th century. In 1979 the company was closed down. In 1996 a new water wheel was installed, which had the same diameter of 5.2 meters as in 1790.

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Aire-sur-la-Lys Belfry

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The Beffroi d'Aire-sur-la-Lys is a monument that is part of the heritage of Aire-sur-la-Lys. It was first built in 1355 and rebuilt between 1716 and 1724 by the architect Hérogue. It has been listed as a historic monument since 1947 together with the adjacent town hall1. The beffroi is 45 meters high and rests on four large pillars of brick and stone, two meters thick, which demarcate an interior space of six meters wide. It is of Baroque style and is part of the list of 23 belfries inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2005 as part of the list of "Belfries of Belgium and France".

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34.2 km

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Bus stop

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22.1 km

9.96 km

1.24 km

611 m

290 m

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20.3 km

13.0 km

712 m

185 m

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Canal de Neufossé – Boat Lift of Fontinettes loop from Aire-sur-la-Lys

The perfect cycling route 👍🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

Canal de Neufossé

Canal de Neufossé

Boat Lift of Fontinettes

Balastières Pond

Saint-Pierre Collegiate Church of Aire-sur-la-Lys

Moulin des Invalides

Aire-sur-la-Lys Belfry

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