The kiosk – Porte Fauroeulx loop from Le Quesnoy

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The kiosk – Porte Fauroeulx loop from Le Quesnoy

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The kiosk – Porte Fauroeulx loop from Le Quesnoy

02:49

10.9km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional de l'Avesnois

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2.42 km

Mémorial FFI 02 Sep 1944

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Monument and commemorative plaque in honour of Leon Mallard and Roger Robert, members of the FFI (Forces françaises de l'intérieur) who lost their lives near this gate during the recapture of Le Quesnoy on 2 September 1944.

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3.37 km

Passage

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Passage through the ramparts. This brings you near the Mémorial des Néo-Zélandais.

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3.39 km

Le Mémorial des Néo-Zélandais.

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The Mémorial des Néo-Zélandais in Le Quesnoy is an important monument commemorating the New Zealand soldiers who liberated the town during the First World War.
The monument was erected to …

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3.86 km

The castle

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The castle, built in the 12th century by Baldwin IV of Hainaut, was the home of the Counts of Hainaut, also Counts of Holland and Zeeland. Its last sovereign was …

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3.95 km

The kiosk

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Pretty pavilion in a beautiful park, everything makes a neat impression.

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3.96 km

Marguerite of Burgundy Castle

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The Palace of Margaret of Burgundy in Le Quesnoy is a historic building that used to serve as the residence of Margaret of Burgundy, Duchess of Bavaria-Straubing and Countess of …

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4.38 km

Porte Fauroeulx

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The Porte Faurœulx is part of the fortified city walls built between the 15th and 17th centuries. These walls were built to protect the city from attacks and sieges. The …

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4.45 km