Leers

Leers

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• Location:

• The city of Leers is at the heart of the city Roubaix, about 17 km from Lille. Its access to this great city is fast by the antenna south of Roubaix, and the urban expressway (VRU). The town is part of the Canton de Lannoy and the seventh constituency. Leers is bordered by Wattrelos (North) Toufflers (south), Roubaix, and Lys-lez-Lannoy (west). Border with Belgium, it is bordered by North and Leers Néchin.
• Since 2008, Leers Eurométropole is part of the Lille-Kortrijk-Tournai with 146 French and Belgian cities. Dotted with greenery with Park Butte, agricultural land but also squares and green spaces adjacent to residences, Leers has on its territory to the presence of a river, the canal de Roubaix, reopened to navigation since 2011 and whose banks have been fully refurbished.

• Short history:

• 1106: First official mention made in the city of Leers: This is the cartulary of the abbey of Hasnon. Sicher The Lord gives the right of the altar (right to install a religious building on his land) to Albert Hasnon.
• 1297: 4th Philippe le Bel (1285-1314), king of France, came to make war in Flanders, place a garrison in the castle of Royère. It is taken up by the Flemish in 1302.
• August 1566: As part of the religious wars, troops set fire to the Protestant church Leers. Progressive restoration will last until 1650.
• 1656: The Bishop of Tournai, Francois Ghent Leers comes to spend two altars dedicated to the Virgin and St. Vaast.
• 1668: Louis conquers 14th Walloon Flanders, including Lille and Leers.
• 1678: The Treaty of Nijmegen (Netherlands) confirms these acquisitions and ended the war with Spain. Leers is officially under French persuasion.
• May 16, 1769: Signing of the Treaty of Limits, which states that the whole of Leers belongs the kingdom of France, causing discontent among populations.
• June 3, 1780: The knight came to Calonne Leers to inform people sharing Leers into two separate territories: North Leers, attached to Tournai, and South Leers dependent castellany of Lille.
• 1843: Inauguration of the Roubaix canal linking the Belgian border in Roubaix and at the same time Coulont Bridge, now called Grimonpont.
• October 1918: The English colonel Cowley frees the town from German occupation.
• 1973: 76% of Leersois approve by referendum the restoration of the mill White (1851). It will be inaugurated in 1976.
• September 5, 1976: Twin mills with the municipality of Coquelles.
• June 15, 1980: Signing of the Twinning Charter with the German city Jüchen.
• September 14, 1986: Signing of the Twinning Charter with the entity of Estaimpuis (Belgium).
• September 29, 2002: Signing of the Twinning Charter with the town of Coquelles (Pas-de-Calais).

• Traditions Leersois:

• The game of the Bourles étaque.
• The jet shuttle during celebrations of the Moulin.
• The Rise firing the guns on the morning of July 14.
• Allumoirs's Day in late September.

• Gastronomic specialties:

• The Leersois, original amber beer, brewed in the old, based on wheat.
• Shuttle Leersois, pastry cream and chocolate chips, sold during the holidays Mill.
• The small Leersois, pressed cheese made from raw milk from cows.

• The mill white symbol of the town, the mill was built in Leers 1852. Located rue Hoche, on the outskirts of the city, it closed in 1914 before falling into ruin. It was not until 1973 that the city bought it. She organized a referendum of Leersois who vote to 76% in favor of its restoration. Opened in 1976, he has been honored each year at parties du Moulin (the third weekend in June) where you can visit for free.
• The Church of St. Vaast: High of 47 m, the Church of Leers the 13th century and dominates the square Sadi Carnot. Restored four times because of wars, the aisle still bears the date 1663, the year of renovation. Weakened by time, the walls of the tower in 1834 are connected by an iron corset. We speak therefore of "bell connected" to refer to the church. Finally, the building is constructed in accordance with the number of gold and the symbolism of numbers. In 2005, the work of security has been made by the City to strengthen the tower.
• The Circle bourloire Saint Louis Listed as historic monument in 2006, part of the heritage bourloire Leersois. It was founded in 1891. We practice game Bourlès, known in the region since the Middle Ages. Location festive and friendly, the circle before St. Louis to continue the tradition of the game to Bourles Leers. Initiation possible throughout the year.
• The local museum: Located rue du Maréchal Leclerc, the museum consists of Leers solely from donations. It covers various topics: archeology, history and customs border, industrial and agricultural history, world conflicts, religion, witnesses and objects of daily life, etc.. Managed by the association Leers history, it is open every first and third Saturdays of the month. Admission is free. Group visits are available by appointment.
• The banks of the canal: Completed in 1893, the canal runs through the town of Roubaix Leers. Discontinued in 1985 following the decline of local industries, navigation was reopened in June 2011 thanks to the European Blue Links. Pleasure boats are now sailing on the brand, the Roubaix canal and that of Espierre, connecting on 28 km Deûle the Escaut, France and Belgium. River Heritage is all that is valued, with the restoration of bridges and locks. Real living for hikers, cyclists and riders, the canal bank are regularly the subject of many animations.
• The brick: The brick of Leers was built in 1929. High-quality brick Leers is a solid brick fired at the old coal in a furnace ring Hoffmann. It is available in several formats. Its production was in part deliberately preserved traditional and most original techniques. Since 2005, the Hoffmann kiln has a kiln heat recovery enjoying the most advanced technologies and a supply of automated coal furnace. Next to the brick is the quarry from which are extracted materials (silt and clay plateau of Roubaix). The brick can be visited for free at parties du Moulin, on request from the Animation department of the town hall (Tel: 03 20 20 June 00).

• Holiday Moulin: Created in 1978, celebrations were held on the Moulin third weekend of June. They are the festive event of the year. In June, at the foot of the mill - emblem of the town - that occur most animations, but also in the city: from the attic, card tournaments and Bourlès, sporting events (Jean-Louis Vanreust stride, tournaments volleyball and bocce, cycling, nature walk), field trips (tours of the mill, the brick, the local history museum), concerts and evening entertainment, Theme parties, picnic and competition of painters in Street offers you the opportunity to spend pleasant moments.
• National Day: Popular dance and fireworks display on July 13 evening. Awakening with a bang, run course, set Bourlès, country buffet and petanque contest on July 14.
• Festivals of Friendship Franco-Belgian: Just like the good understanding which exists between the inhabitants of Leers and those of the entity of Estaimpuis (Belgium), the festivities celebrating the anniversary of the twinning between the two municipalities , foster new contacts and allow you to discover the strengths of each other in different areas: the matching chips, animation channel, walking tour, concert, sports tournaments (table tennis, petanque), cycling tours, fishing contest , purse collectors, card games, fraternity Satcheux. The celebrations of Friendship Franco-Belgian joint are with Heritage Days (French side). They held the third weekend of September.
• Day Allumoirs: Children's party, the lighters mark the arrival of autumn and the holidays come close to the Franco-Belgian Friendship. Leers has developed this tradition that continues in the region for over 150 years. Each year, nearly a thousand participants with lanterns through the streets at dusk, the sound of instruments of civic harmony. The parade ends with a distribution of sweets to the children.
• Carnavaleers: Carnival, this is not new to Leers. It is said that there was one there about fifty years. The desire to revive this forgotten tradition encouraged the City to create Carnavaleers in 2010. In a friendly atmosphere, parade floats and marching music in the streets of Leers.
• Vitazik Festival: Every year in June, stands at the foot of the mill festival Vitazik. On stage, various artists share their passion for music, to the delight of the public. Vitazik is a festival organized by young people for young people, around a variety of musical cultures.
• Ducasses: The Ducasse moved to Leers in the spring and fall, up Sadi Carnot and Rue Leon Gambetta, with rides, games of skill and its sweet stalls. A festive event for the enjoyment of young and old!
• Flea markets:

• Fund attics Leersois: Saturday parties Mill (the third weekend in June).
• Bullets of Friendship between France and Belgium: Saturday celebrations of Friendship between France and Belgium (the third weekend in September).

• Exhibitions:

• Handicraft (craft fair), the second weekend of March in Room Alphonse Daudet.
• The Floréales (flower market, garden items, animals, etc.), the second weekend of May in the Salle André Kerkhove.
• Living Arts, Entertainment & Creations (exhibitions of artists and craftsmen), the second weekend in November at the Salle André Kerkhove.

• La Piscine Museum of Art and Industry, 23 rue de l'Espérance in Roubaix. Tel. : +33 3 20 69 23 60.
• Lion's Park, 43 acres of greenery, St. George-in Wattrelos Philippot. Tel. : +33 3 20 75 85 86 (Tourist Office).
• The city of Tournai in Belgium festival, museums, exhibitions, shops, etc..

Mill with pennants		Moulin summer
Moulin		Moulin snowy
Visit the mill		Church of St. Vaast
Canal in the country		Banks of the canal flowers
Bourloire		Play Bourles
Visit the brickyard		Festival Vitazik
Brocante		Brocante
Visit the museum

Sunday 3 June Day Night Min. 13°C - Max. 19°C

Monday 4 June Day Night Min. 9°C - Max. 16°C

Tuesday 5 June Day Night Min. 7°C - Max. 14°C

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