Colonne d'Helfaut, Helfaut

Name: Colonne d'Helfaut
Address: Helfaut, France

#1 among attractions in Helfaut

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Facts and practical information

The column or obelisk of Helfaut is a memorial built in memory of the death of the duke and prince of Orleans, near Saint-Omer, on the plateau of Helfaut.

It is in fact more like an obelisk placed on a cubic base. The work is made of stones of a relatively soft limestone, probably taken in the vicinity. Very degraded, it was restored at the end of the 1990s.

Coordinates: 50°42'17"N, 2°14'56"E

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Helfaut France

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Day trips

Colonne d'Helfaut – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: La Coupole, Fontinettes boat lift, Saint-Omer Cathedral, Château de Zuthove.

~1230 ftW
Museum, Military museum, History museum
La Coupole, Saint-Omer
6 min walk • Nestled in the bucolic landscape near the town of Saint-Omer, France, La Coupole stands as a monumental testament to a darker chapter of history. This massive concrete dome, now a history museum in Helfaut, was originally constructed by Nazi Germany during World War II...
3 miNE
Canal
Fontinettes boat lift, Arques
78 min walk • The Fontinettes Boat Lift French: Ascenseur des Fontinettes or Ascenseur à bateaux des Fontinettes was built in 1888 on the Canal de Neufossé and connected the river Aa and the Neuffossé Canal in Arques, near Saint-Omer in the Pas-de-Calais.
3 miN
Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Gothic architecture
Saint-Omer Cathedral, Saint-Omer
76 min walk • Saint-Omer Cathedral is a Roman Catholic former cathedral, a minor basilica, and a national monument of France, located in Saint-Omer.
5.6 miE
Forts and castles
Château de Zuthove, Renescure
143 min walk • The Château de Zuthove is a historic manor in Renescure, Nord, France. It was built in 1472. It has been listed as an official monument since 1946.
3.2 miN
Bridge, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Rue Saint-Bertin, Saint-Omer
82 min walk • The Abbey of St. Bertin was a Benedictine monastic abbey in Saint-Omer, France. The buildings are now in ruins, which are open to the public. It was initially dedicated to St. Peter but was rededicated to its second abbot, St. Bertin. The abbey is known for its Latin cartulary whose first part is attributed to St. Folquin.
5.1 miN
Locality
Tilques
129 min walk • One of the main attractions in Tilques is the stunning Château de Tilques, a historic castle that dates back to the 19th century. The castle is surrounded by lush greenery and offers visitors a glimpse into the region's aristocratic past.
3 miN
Church
Chapelle des Jésuites Wallons, Saint-Omer
77 min walk • The chapel of the Jesuits of Saint-Omer, located in the rue du lycée in Saint-Omer, Pas-de-Calais, is a baroque church built by the Jesuit architect Jean Du Blocq from 1615 to 1640.
3.4 miN
50°45'15"N • 2°14'19"E
Mairie de Saint-Martin-lez-Tatinghem, Saint-Martin-au-Laërt
88 min walk • City hall
3.4 miN
Brewery, Nightlife
Brasserie de Saint-Omer, Saint-Omer
87 min walk • Brasserie de Saint-Omer is a French brewery in Saint-Omer, in the Pas-de-Calais department, situated in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. It is one of the two big breweries left in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais.
5.1 miNE
Locality
Clairmarais
130 min walk • One of the highlights of a visit to Clairmarais is a boat tour through the Audomarois marshes, where visitors can admire the rich biodiversity of the area and learn about the traditional methods of agriculture and fishing that have been practiced here for centuries.
2.2 miN
Locality
Longuenesse
57 min walk • One of the most popular attractions in Longuenesse is the Saint-Omer Cathedral, a stunning Gothic masterpiece that dates back to the 13th century. Visitors can marvel at its intricate architecture and beautiful stained glass windows, as well as explore the surrounding...