Former abbey where the monks were making the famous cheese: maroilles ... "the finest of strong cheese."
This abbey was destroyed during the Revolution "din Maroilles" in which the peasants revolted.
From this set, it remains: the watermill to the tithe barn (Maison current Regional Nature Park Avesnois), the guest house.
You can also enjoy the flamiche (Maroilles pie) and the famous sugar pie in the North.
Maroilles is about 40 km from Belgium, 45 km from Valenciennes, 18km from Le Cateau, the birthplace of Henri Matisse (Matisse Museum), 90 km from Lille ...
SIGHTSEEING
Besides a few remains of the abbey, two gardens are worth visiting in the village.
A guided tour of the village is possible by individual members of the Syndicat d'Initiative.
On the green square was erected the old abbey church porch and a bandstand concert. Avesnois is rich in kiosks together but mostly dancing stands typical of the region.
The listed church hosts many concerts and has a magnificent organ of the old abbey church.
The first Sunday in April: The Green Hell - Mountain bike (4000 enrolled).
May 1: The 20 km Maroilles - Half Marathon - 3000 runners.
3rd Sunday of June: Flea market - 5 km from pure flea market - 700 exhibitors.
Sunday closest to August 15: Celebration of Flamiche and Maroilles (Feast of soil).
ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
Numerous hiking trails exist around Maroilles and its environs. Forest Mormal 4 km from the village (10 000 ha) is a place for walking and exploring the different tree species.
Quesnoy, 16 km from Maroilles, is a town fortified by Vauban, where magnificent ramparts and a body of water you can spend very pleasant moments.
Marie-France welcomes you in his old body ferme. Bibliothèque, billiards, foosball, microwave, fridge, wooded park (60a), kitchen, lounge area under the carport next to the garden and...
Located in Maroilles
52 € the double room
Boutons d' or
9.7
Haut-Lieu
Between sky and green is the guest room of gold buttons or a detached house, near a farm in organic agriculture (possibility of table hosts and breakfast all in farming) welcomes you....
Located 9.5 km from Maroilles
45 € the double room
La jolimessine
8
Jolimetz
5 guest rooms and 1 cottage for 6 persons 500 m from the forest, 2 km from Mormal Quesnoy, in a quiet green meadow for the horses accueuil.
Real trailer charming, traditional, fully equipped, bathroom with shower, toilet, two single beds bunk beds in alcove for two people, kitchenette equipped.
Located 16.2 km from Maroilles
From 350 € to 450 € per week
La chaiserie
Romeries
Cottage of 75 m² with 2 separate bedrooms. Kitchen, lounge with inglenook fireplace with insert. Propriétée of 2 acres with pond closed.. Calm, rest assured.. If you love animals you...
Located 17.7 km from Maroilles
300 € per week
La Chaiserie
9.7
Romeries
Cottage of 110 m² with 3 separate bedrooms upstairs including 1 mezzanine. Cuisine, lounge with wood fire with insert. Propriété of 2 acres with unfenced pond.. Calm, rest assured.....
This remodelled barn, located in Saint-Hilaire-sur-Helpe, offers country-style B&B accommodation in a rustic setting. It stands within Avesnois Natural Park and features free Wi-Fi...
Located 10.1 km from Maroilles
Room from 55 €
Les Paturelles
7.8
Avesnelles
Les Paturelles is located in the south of department Nord, in the heart of l'Avesnois. It offers en suite guest rooms with cable TV and free Wi-Fi in each. The Logis Les Paturelles'...
Located 12.4 km from Maroilles
Room from 52 €
Duccio Cabana Hébergements Insolites
Potelle
This accommodation is located 2 km from the historical town of Le Quesnoy. Duccio Cabana offers guests unique accommodation in a yurt or a caravan featuring bright, colourful designs....
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