Canal de la Colme, Marais Audomarois

Name: Canal de la Colme
Address: Marais Audomarois, France

#8 among attractions in Marais Audomarois

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The Canal de la Colme is a canal in France and Belgium comprising the Canal de la Haute Colme and the Canal de la Basse Colme. It spans 25 kilometers and has three locks, of which only two remain. It was constructed as a flood way some time in the seventeenth century. It currently connects the river Colme to the Aa. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°49'60"N, 2°12'0"E

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Marais Audomarois France

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Blockhaus d'Éperlecques, Moulin de Watten, Tilques, Canal de la Haute Colme.

0.8 miSW
Military museum in a massive WWII bunker
Blockhaus d'Éperlecques, Éperlecques
20 min walk • The Blockhaus d'Éperlecques is a historical monument nestled in the city of Éperlecques, in the Hauts-de-France region of France. This massive concrete bunker, built by Nazi Germany during World War II, stands as a grim reminder of the war's dark history.
0.9 miE
50°49'43"N • 2°13'6"E
Moulin de Watten, Watten
23 min walk • Architecture, Windmill
4.1 miS
Locality
Tilques
104 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.
~0 ftN
Canal
Canal de la Haute Colme, Marais Audomarois
1 min walk • The Canal de la Haute Colme is a canal in northern France. The haute Colme corresponds to the western segment of the Canal de la Colme. The channel connects the river Aa at Watten to Canal de Bergues and Canal de la Basse Colme at Bergues. Between Watten and Cappelle-Brouck, it is part of the Canal Dunkerque-Escaut.
5.7 miS
50°45'15"N • 2°14'19"E
Mairie de Saint-Martin-lez-Tatinghem, Saint-Martin-au-Laërt
146 min walk • City hall
6 miE
Locality
Bollezeele
153 min walk • Bollezeele is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. It is 17 km south of Dunkirk and also 20 km west of the Belgian border. The river Yser runs through Bollezeele.
4.9 miW
Locality
Recques-sur-Hem, Marais Audomarois
125 min walk • Recques-sur-Hem is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.
6 miSE
Brewery, Nightlife
Brasserie de Saint-Omer, Saint-Omer
153 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.
1.5 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Forest of Éperlecques, Marais Audomarois
40 min walk • The Forest of Éperlecques is a large forest covering some 850 hectares in the commune of Éperlecques in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France. Trails through the forest provide leisure opportunities for walkers.
6.2 miSE
Locality
Clairmarais
158 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.
2.7 miSW
Locality
Houlle, Marais Audomarois
70 min walk • Houlle is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Canal de la Colme?

Nearby attractions include Canal de la Haute Colme, Marais Audomarois (1 min walk), Blockhaus d'Éperlecques, Éperlecques (20 min walk), Moulin de Watten, Watten (23 min walk).

How to get to Canal de la Colme by public transport?

The nearest stations to Canal de la Colme:

Bus

Watten – Grand Place • Lines: 104, 104E (13 min walk)
Wattendam • Lines: 104 (15 min walk)

Train

Watten–Éperlecques (16 min walk)