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Wavrin

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Municipality of the North of more than 7,700 inhabitants, in the Hauts-de-France region, Wavrin takes place about fifteen kilometers from Lille, of which it is part of the metropolis. It is also located not far from Lens, Béthune or the Nord-Pas-de-Calais mining basin.

Originally a barony in the first half of the 11th century, the town of Wavrin has developed over the centuries, taking advantage of its geographical location between France and its northern neighbors. Today, the city attracts passing visitors seduced by its traditional architecture and its proximity to some of the most beautiful tourist sites in the region.

Geographical information

MunicipalityWavrin
Postcode59136
Latitude50.5692800 (N 50° 34’ 9”)
Longitude2.9308709 (E 2° 55’ 51”)
AltitudeFrom 18m to 40m
Surface area13.55 km²
Population7793 inhabitants
Density575 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLille (16.9 km, 17 min)
Insee code59653
IntercommunalityME Métropole Européenne de Lille
DepartmentNord
TerritoryFlandre-Artois
RegionHauts-de-France

Nearest cities & towns

Sainghin-en-Weppes2.6 km (7 min)
Don3 km (5 min)
Beaucamps-Ligny3.7 km (7 min)
Fournes-en-Weppes4.2 km (6 min)
Allennes-les-Marais5.1 km (8 min)
Santes5.1 km (10 min)
Annoeullin5.2 km (8 min)
Hallennes-lez-Haubourdin5.8 km (10 min)
Herrin6.3 km (10 min)
Wicres6.4 km (8 min)
Gondecourt6.7 km (11 min)
Radinghem-en-Weppes6.9 km (13 min)
Marquillies7.5 km (9 min)
Noyelles-lès-Seclin7.7 km (15 min)

Things to see and do

All in brick, the Saint-Martin church is one of the jewels of Wavrin, revealing an architecture typical of this part of northern France. Not far away, it is also possible to admire the old mill now transformed into a cultural center.

A peri-urban green space of over 400 hectares, the Deûle park is a popular place for locals and tourists alike. An important element of the regional green network, it was built around thirty years ago, now offering a wide variety of landscapes, starting with the banks of the Deûle or the ponds of La Gîte.

Located to the north of the city, the German military cemetery of Wavrin testifies to the importance of the fighting in the region during the First World War. Under German occupation from 1914 to 1918, the city today hosts a burial place for nearly 1,000 German soldiers who fell during this period.

Places of interest

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Events and festivities

Weather

Tuesday 16 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 11°C
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Wednesday 17 april
Min. 6°C - Max. 10°C
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Thursday 18 april
Min. 3°C - Max. 13°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Interactive treasure hunt around the secrets of Lille - In French
Entertainment24 € Lille (11.7 km)
Beer Tasting Treasure Hunt in Lille
Entertainment29 € Lille (12 km)
Skip-the-Line E-Ticket – Villa Cavrois
Culture and education9 € Croix (19.7 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Godewaersvelde, Heritage Village
HikeEasy2:00Godewaersvelde (32 km)
Footstep at Aire-sur-la-Lys
HikeEasy35 minAire-sur-la-Lys (39 km)
Vert Bocage Circuit
Village visitEasy3:15Staple (39 km)
Discovery trail around the town of Cassel
Village visitEasy1:30Cassel (40 km)
In the heart of the Battle
HikeEasy3:20Noordpeene (46 km)

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