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The fortifications have remained intact, revealing the original character of this ancient stronghold. Le Quesnoy provides a fine example of Vauban's system of defences. A tour of the ramparts affords a pleasant walk, which is dotted with information panels. The ditch has been turned into a park and open-air theatre. You come across the Étang du Pont-Rouge and then the Lac Vauban, which stretches away from the foot of the ramparts, on both sides of the gateway Porte Fauroeulx. From the bridge there is a view of the curtain walls and pink brick bastions, which are reflected in the water.
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide14.6 Km - Boulevard Watteau, 59300 Valenciennes
- The Green Guide14.8 Km - 1 rue Askièvre, 59300 Valenciennes
- The Green Guide15 Km - Rue Notre-Dame, 59300 Valenciennes
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Where to sleepnearby
- From €55Duccio Cabana Hébergements Insolites2.39 Km - 1 Chemin de l'Hôpital, 59530 Potelle
- From €69La Jolimessine3.14 Km - 15 Rue du Pavé, 59530 Jolimetz
- From €65La gaîté de louvignies3.76 Km - Hameau le petit ghaye Ferme de Gay, 59530 Louvignies-Quesnoy
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Where to eatnearby
- Pub Goudale Restaurant - Le QuesnoyAround€301.58 Km - Route de Valenciennes, Centre commercial Les Portes de l'Avesnois, 59530 Le Quesnoy
- La GentilhommièreAround€358.89 Km - 2, rue de l'Eglise, 59269 Artres
- L'Unico coté jardin, au clos de la PerrièreAround€5011 Km - 32 Rue des Verimetz, 59990 Sebourg
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