Canal de Neufossé, Aire-sur-la-Lys

Name: Canal de Neufossé
Address: Aire-sur-la-Lys, France

#1 among attractions in Aire-sur-la-Lys

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The Canal de Neufossé is a French canal connecting the Aa River in Arques to the Canal d'Aire in Aire-sur-la-Lys. It is a segment of the Canal Dunkerque-Escaut. In 1760, the Neufossé canal was built to link the river Lys to the Aa, and give Lille and other inland towns a French route to the sea. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°38'42"N, 2°24'38"E

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Aire-sur-la-Lys France

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Canal de Neufossé – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château de Crémesnil, St. Peter's Church, Canal de la Nieppe, Église Saint-Firmin.

5.1 miSW
Forts and castles
Château de Crémesnil
131 min walk • Créminil Castle is located in Estrée-Blanche, Pas-de-Calais, district of Bethune in France.
0.6 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
St. Peter's Church, Aire-sur-la-Lys
15 min walk • The Saint-Pierre d'Aire-sur-la-Lys collegiate church is a former collegiate church of the city of Aire-sur-la-Lys. The monument impresses by its dimensions, and is an emblem of the city of Aire.
2.5 miE
Canal
Canal de la Nieppe
64 min walk • The Canal de la Nieppe was part of the Hazebrouck Canals. It connected to the River Lys at Thiennes with a second connection to the River Lys at Merville. It was 23 km with 4 locks.
5.6 miNE
Church
Église Saint-Firmin, Morbecque
144 min walk • The Saint-Firmin Church is a Catholic church located in Morbecque, in the Nord department of France.
0.9 miS
Canal
Canal d'Aire
22 min walk • The Canal d'Aire is a French canal connecting the Canal de Neufossé in Aire-sur-la-Lys to the Canal de la Deûle in Bauvin. It is a segment of the Canal Dunkerque-Escaut.
6.1 miSE
Locality
Busnes
155 min walk • One of the main draws of Busnes is its stunning natural surroundings. The rolling hills, lush forests, and meandering rivers provide plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventures such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking.
2.4 miSE
Memorial
War Memorial, Isbergues
60 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
5.6 miNE
Memorial
War Memorial, Morbecque
144 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
4 miSW
Locality
Blessy
102 min walk • Blessy is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region in northern France.
3.8 miNE
Locality
Steenbecque
97 min walk • Steenbecque is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.