Marchiennes town of 4 700 inhabitants and capital of Canton is located on the bottom between Douai Scarpe and Saint-Amand-les-Eaux. Its height is 18 meters. The town extends over 2 144 hectares with a forest of 800 hectares. In the department of Nord, near the A1 and A23 motorways, Marchiennes is a half-hour and 20 minutes Lille, Douai and Valenciennes and 2 hours from Paris and Brussels.
Today the city is expanding with the arrival of new settlers came mainly from the Lille area, happy to find a genuine and pleasant city, and living environment preferred. Numerous sports and cultural associations offer these many activities and festivities throughout the year. The forest, the leisure of Evoïches and various streams and hiking trails are all invitations for family walks.
SIGHTSEEING
The history of the city Marchiennes is closely linked to that of its abbey. Many vestiges of its rich past are still visible.
The porch of City Hall and the porch of the dovecote and the remains of the brewery Dufour are privileged witnesses of the monastic day.
The Church of St. Rictrude also presents a number of rare features in such buildings.
The museum of local history present through its various rooms of the main steps of the city from 630 until today.
The Evoïches ponds, dug by the monks who were fond of fish, are an invitation to relaxation and family walks.
The Cucurbitades, pumpkin festivals and witchcraft, to bring Marchiennes every first Sunday of October, nearly 30 000 people.
The second Sunday of October every year the half marathon course that provides a crossing part of the forest and known through this unique growing success year after year.
Every first weekend of December has held the Christmas market, a true Christmas village with many activities that delight children and adults.
ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
Several walking routes, mountain bike riders and cross the territory of Marchiennes.
The forest of 800 hectares attracts an audience of more and more people mainly from the Lille area and seeking a moment of relaxation in relaxing and natural places.
The basis of Evoïches is a paradise for fishermen who are sometimes far enough to indulge their passion.
In the heart of the Scarpe-Escaut natural park, you will taste at the Auberge du Bord des Eaux traditional local cuisine as well as specialities. The restaurant looks out over the grounds,...
Located 11.4 km from Marchiennes
From 35 € to 40 € per person
Campanile valenciennes rouvignies
Rouvignies
Contemporary French cuisine inspired by nature... It is the spirit of the complicity between Campanile and a big name in French cuisine: Pierre Gagnaire. Our products follow the seasons!...
Located 14 km from Marchiennes
From 10 € to 25 € per person
La terrasse
Douai
Traditional cuisine perfect for this local institution. Hanique Emile and his team offer fine cuisine and elaborate where everything is homemade (smoked salmon, foie gras, charcuterie...
Our rooms are large and modern, are located in an apartment south very bright and very pleasant, situated on the route Paris-Roubaix, 2minutes of Bouvines and a quarter of an hour from...
Located 18.4 km from Marchiennes
From 60 € to 65 € the double room
Chambre d'hôtes Lille - la verdiere SPECIAL OFFER
Sainghin-en-Mélantois
For a family visit, a business trip, a tourist stay, 8 km from Lille, in an exceptional environment, in a park of 1.5 ha, take advantage of this haven of peace and tranquility. The...
Located 22 km from Marchiennes
From 120 € to 145 € the double room
Le Domaine de la Frênaie
9
Estreux
For your stay in cottages of charm in the Valenciennes region, nestled in a quiet village, the Domaine de la Frênaie offers 4 cottages. Its very comfortable accommodation, a park...
At 35 minutes from Lille by E42, the heart of the 'Porte du Hainaut' in the regional park Scarpe-Escaut, the center of the hamlet Rouillon and near the forest of the Flines Mortagne,...
Located 19.5 km from Marchiennes
From 270 € to 300 € per week
Gites et roulottes Douai Cambrai Arras
8.4
Arleux
Series of lodgings and trailers 2 to 5 people along and near the lake. http://www.gites-senseens.com schedules on site. Holiday retail. Pets accepted. Tapering rates. Special rate pros....
Located 20 km from Marchiennes
287 € per week
Perle de L' Ecaillon
Saint-Martin-sur-Écaillon
Welcome. We offer your a romantic stay in one of our 2 ensuite guestrooms or in our romantic holiday cottage / gîte on the estate of our historical farm ' La Rose Laitiere ' from the...
The inn has a wooden façade and features well-equipped rooms, a restaurant and meeting facilities. Benefit from a free Internet connection to keep in touch with your friends, colleagues...
Located 7.1 km from Marchiennes
Room from 46 €
Le Manoir
8.3
Orchies
Located between Lille and Valenciennes, near the A23 motorway and the airport Lille-Lesquin, the 3-star Hotel du Manoir, hosts a diverse clientele in a warm and friendly atmosphere....
Located 8.5 km from Marchiennes
Room from 79 €
Hôtel Akena City Saint-Amand-Les-Eaux
8.7
Saint-Amand-les-Eaux
This hotel is situated on highway D169 in the heart of the Parc Naturel Regional Nord-Pas-de-Calais. It offers en suite rooms with free Wi-Fi in the spa town of Saint-Amand-les-Eaux....
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