Watten

Watten

Travel guide and tourist information

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Watten, traversed by the AA, as with his "Mountain" to 72 meters, the last link in the chain of mountains of Flanders. In the limit of the maritime plain Flemish Watten is only few steps from Saint-Omer and its marshes and twenty miles from Dunkirk and vast beaches of the coast.

City of about 2700 inhabitants, Watten, whose name means "ford", has maintained and maintains vestiges of centuries are its pride. When the sea still covered his land now built and cultivated Roman tribes chose to settle in Watten, they were dethroned by francs, themselves driven by the Normans who destroyed the city in 881. The presence monastic saved Watten of abandonment. A priest in 1072 decided to found a monastery on the Mount of Watten.

Over the centuries, the city was at stake in many battles and suffered the discord between the sovereigns of France, England, Flanders and Spain, to which it belonged until 1678 alternate date of his final return to France. From the late 19th century, the city experienced a growth industry (tile, spinning, boat yards), whose rise was facilitated by the geographical position of the city, a crossroads of communication channels.

The mill of the Mountain (1731).

The church of Saint-Gilles (1236).

The tower of the Abbey of Our Lady of Mount (1072).

The journey of discovery in the history of Watten.

The natural site of Blue Lake.

Trail of the Mountain Watten connects the center of the fortified site, the mill and the tower of the abbey at the top of Mt.

The GR 128.

Market every Friday morning on the rue de Dunkerque (downtown).

Guided tours of the Mill Mountain from June to September on Sundays from 15h to 19h by the Association of Friends of Old Watten.

Nightly sound and light of Brueghel the first weekend in July at the site of the abbey.

For more information contact the Tourist Office in Watten +33 3 21 88 27 78 and email: tourisme@watten.fr

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 6°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 2°C - Max. 6°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 6°C - Max. 7°C

L'auberge flamande Watten At the crossroads between Flanders and Audomarois, the Flemish inn is located on the Place de Watten.. With this rich geographic cuisine inspired both specialties of Flanders (Potjevleesh,... Located in Watten From 15 € to 30 € per person

Hôtel restaurant La Sapinière Wisques 2 star Logis de France, traditional cuisine based on local produce, restaurant with panoramic views, evening stage. Located 12.1 km from Watten From 15 € to 40 € per person

Hotel Restaurant La Sapinière Logis de F Saint-Omer In the small village of Wisques, famous for its abbeys, your hotel restaurant La Sapinière Logis de France held by Mr and Mrs delbeke, will seduce you with its warm and friendly atmosphere.... Located 12.1 km from Watten From 15 € to 30 € per person

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La ferme des saules   Millam Located between Calais, Dunkirk and Saint-Omer, Millam is one of the most charming villages in Flanders, nestling among meadows, fields and houses dotted around the countryside. In... Located 3.5 km from Watten From 70 € to 80 € the double room

Au coin du berger     9.2   SPECIAL OFFER Staple Two cottages in staple in the north at the foot of Mont Cassel, between Dunkirk and Lille. Gîtes de France 2011 and know how to please. We are part of 'welcoming the world' for a short... Located 19.1 km from Watten 60 € the double room

La Coulonnière   Wismes Situated in the upper regions of Artois and on the borders of the Caps and Marais d'Opale Regional Park, the village of Wismes has retained its rural and pastoral character, surrounded... Located 21 km from Watten 100 € the double room

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Maison Rêve   9.4 Quercamps Cottage 5 / 6 people in the heart of the Parc National Regional des Caps et Marais d'Opale in a small village near Commerce. Ideal for recharging, and enjoy various activities in the... Located 14.6 km from Watten From 295 € to 360 € per week

Gîte des peupliers, gîte à la ferme Haut-Loquin Vinciane Benedict and their children will be happy to welcome you in their lodging next to their homes. Admission is independent from ours but the proximity will allow us to know ourselves... Located 19.6 km from Watten From 300 € to 350 € per week

Gites de famille 10 et 16 places Morbecque Two family houses 10 and 16 seats. Special feature: ability to stay themes: renewable energy, harnessing, initiative aimed at making bread over a wood fire, introduction to brewing.... Located 26 km from Watten

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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 9.2 km from Watten 10 € per day

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Hôtel Château Tilques      8.3 Saint-Omer Hôtel Château Tilques offers the true charm and romance of rural France. The hotel was built in 1891 on the ruins of a 17th century Manor House and is located only 3 miles from Saint... Located 6.4 km from Watten Room from 115 €

Le Château     9.3 Saint-Pierre-Brouck Le Chateau provides en suite rooms in the village of Saint-Pierre-Brouck, 18 km from the Platier d’Oye Nature Reserve. Some rooms have a canopy bed. Free Wi-Fi is available. Guests... Located 7.3 km from Watten Room from 73 €

Hostellerie Saint Louis      8.9 Bollezeele Housed in a country manor house in the tiny village of Bollezeele, between Dunkerque and St Omer, the Hostellerie Saint Louis offers elegantly furnished rooms and features an excellent... Located 9.5 km from Watten Room from 46 €

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