Bergues

Bergues

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Bergues
Insee code	59067
Postcode	59380
Latitude	50.9685190
Longitude	2.4333240
Altitude	From 1 to 22 meters
Surface	1.32 km²
Population	3988 inhabitants
Density	3021 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
National labels			Hoymille at 2.4 km (7 min)
Chief town	Lille (at 65 km, 51 min)		Bierne at 2.9 km (4 min)
Department	Nord		Quaëdypre at 5.3 km (7 min)
Region	Nord-Pas-de-Calais		Search another town

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In the Flemish plain, 9 kilometers of fine sandy beaches of Dunkirk - Malo-les-Bains, 15 km from the Belgian border and 40 km from the mouth of the Channel Tunnel, Bergues opens ...

Yet fully corseted walls, whether medieval or due to the awesome talent of Vauban, the town is nestled at the foot of the belfry, World Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. On the hill overlooking the city and gave it its name, the ruins of an ancient Benedictine abbey seem to stand guard while his museum pawnshop reveals part of its rich collections in a beautiful setting of brick at warm yellow ... Whether it's at its facades, its places, its traditions, Bergues St. Winoc is one of those Flemish towns where time seems to have no control. Its rich heritage, gastronomy, its friendliness and its environment will retain the tourist passing through the "other Bruges of Flanders" ...

As in the past, the city is punctuated with accents of his counting up chime every quarter of an hour or when it rings its bells for fifty Monday morning market or traditional festivals such as Carnival (Sunday of Lent ), Palm (agricultural fair the Sunday before Easter), the fire of Saint-Jean (around June 24) or during the Night of the decoy, Anno 1585 (evening show in late April and late September- early October).

Local specialties like cheese Bergues, sausage or Bergues Potsch'vleech, sprinkled as it should be a good beer.

Very close to Bergues, is the discovery of Flanders, this flat country where the flower market towns with brick walls and huge churches of this land and canals criss watergangs, which paved with chapels or small bridges, sometimes even lead to a few mills or a few taverns ...

• The Belfry (World Heritage of Mankind) and its carillon of 50 bells.
• The ruins of the abbey of Saint-Winoc.
• Its unique fortified 13th to 19th.
• Its yellow brick facades.
• The Museum of Mount of Piety.
• Its gastronomic specialties (Bergues cheese, sausage Bergues ...).
• His Ch'ti turn, guided tour at the scene of the film "Welcome to the Sticks".

• Market Monday morning.
• Carnival on Sunday of Lent.
• Palm Sunday Fair: Sunday before Easter (Agricultural Fair).
• The Night of the decoy, Anno 1585 (evening show): late April and late September.
• Fire of Saint John, the last Saturday of June.
• The most beautiful Sunday Bergues: markets and concerts on Sundays in July and August.
• The strides of the Flemish Red: 3rd Sunday of November.
• Comedy Festival: 1st or 2nd weekend of November.

• 6 km, golf 18 holes of Dunkirk.
• 10 km: sandy beaches of Dunkerque - Malo-les-Bains.
• 15km: Hondschoote, an ancient city and capital of drapery linen!
• A 20 km De Panne, Belgian important range.
• 30km Saint-Omer, Ypres.
• 40 km: the Channel Tunnel.
• 65 km Lille and Bruges.

Ruins of the Abbey of Saint-Winoc		The Belfry (World Heritage of Humanity)
Gate Bierne		The Night of the decoy, anno 1585
Tram 99, tram travel on wheels		The Saint John
L ' City Hall building in 1665 rebuilt in 1871

Wednesday 22 May Day Night Min. 7°C - Max. 14°C

Thursday 23 May Day Night Min. 6°C - Max. 10°C

Friday 24 May Day Night Min. 7°C - Max. 9°C

Bienvenue Chez Nous   8.8 Bergues Welcome to Bergues! In the village made famous by the film by Dany Boon, Jean-Pierre and Valérie welcome you in their guest house and restaurant warm and elegant. You can enjoy a meal... Located in Bergues 35 € per person

Au Pont Tournant   9 Bierne Nestled on the banks of a river in a village green near Bergues, the Swing Bridge is a haven of peace. You will be warmly welcomed in a setting that is both simple and elegant. The... Located 830 m from Bergues 46 € per person

Fleur de Sel   8.7 Cappelle-la-Grande It is in a small village near Lille that Doria and Laurent welcome you in their restaurant Fleur de Sel. The modern and cozy invites you to sit comfortably for a gourmet parenthesis.... Located 4.6 km from Bergues 17 € per person

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La demeure du galgouck     9.4 Téteghem Just on the outskirts of the A16 (exit 63) and the A25 (exit 16), but at the quiet countryside of Dunkerque, you'll stay in a charming character house. The 3 large bedrooms, upstairs... Located 4.7 km from Bergues 57 € the double room

L'escale malouine   Dunkerque L'Escale Malouine is a nineteenth century villa located at 350 meters from the beach of Malo-les-Bains and 1 km from the center of Dunkirk. Nearby are the rink, swimming pool and the... Located 9.2 km from Bergues From 55 € to 70 € the double room

Maison Weekend     8.1 Malo-les-Bains Three guest rooms comfortably at 50 m from the beach. Each room is equipped with a kitchen, a living room / lounge / TV, bathroom / shower and toilet. It is possible to rent the house... Located 9.4 km from Bergues 72 € the double room

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Camping Saint Antoine     8.8 Bollezeele Quiet and wooded campsite near the village with all amenities. Snack bar, foosball, billiards, bowling, parties, playground for children. 30 min of the Sea (Dunkerque, Malo-les-Bains)... Located 13.7 km from Bergues 10 € per day

Chateau du gandspette     10 Éperlecques Welcome to the Nord - Pas de Calais Camping castle of Gandspette **** - Located in the countryside, 10 minutes north of St Omer, city of art and history, 167 pitches spread over 11... Located 24 km from Bergues From 16 € to 26 € per day

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Au Tonnelier      8.2 Bergues Located in Bergues, Au Tonnelier is set in an 18th-century building and is 9 km from Dunkerque. You can relax on the terrace with a drink from the bar and dine at the on-site restaurant.... Located in Bergues Room from 59 €

Motel 25      6.5 Socx Located 2 km from Bergues and 10 km from the Belgian Border, Motel 25 offers a French restaurant, a bar and accommodations with an LCD TV and satellite channels. There are a terrace,... Located 1.9 km from Bergues Room from 60 €

La Meunerie      8.6 Téteghem Located in Tétéghem, and set in a former mill house, La Meunerie offers a gourmet restaurant and a garden. All of the rooms have a unique decor, a spa bath and a flat-screen TV with... Located 4.7 km from Bergues Room from 90 €

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