Conveniently located 50km from Lille (1hr 20min from London on the Eurostar) and 70km from Calais (the Channel Tunnel Eurotunnel Terminal and Calais-Dover Ferry Terminal). An old Roman town, with cobblestone streets and hidden alleyways, located on a prominent hill overlooking the magnificent Flemish countryside. At the top of Mont Cassel is a traditional wooden (functioning) windmill on the site of a former castle. Recently named by Lonely Planet as one of the prettiest places in France to have an aperitif! See
here Surrounded by numerous local farms, cheese makers, orchards and artisan breweries. A great location for outdoor sports - hiking, on- and off-road cycling, running. Home to its own train station (at foot of hill), with free parking and easy access to Hazebrouck, Lille, Calais, Dunkirk and beyond. Hosts its own post office, grocery store, library, bakeries, estaminets (local pubs), hairdressers, small shops and even a museum (Musée de Flandres -
here) Location of a famous Easter Carnaval and the legendary giants Reuze-Papa and Reuze-Maman, registered UNESCO "intangible cultural heritage" treasures.