Canal de la Nieppe

#3035 among destinations in France

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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. The other canals composing the Hazebrouck canals are the Canal de Préaven, Canal de la Bourre, Canal d'Hazebrouck. ()

Coordinates: 50°39'0"N, 2°28'0"E

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Hauts-de-FranceFrance

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

Nearby attractions include: Château de Zuthove, Canal de Neufossé, St. Peter's Church, Château de la Motte-aux-Bois.

6.8 miNW
Forts and castles
Château de Zuthove, Renescure
173 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.
2.5 miW
Canal
Canal de Neufossé, Aire-sur-la-Lys
64 min walk • 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.
3 miW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
St. Peter's Church, Aire-sur-la-Lys
76 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.
5.1 miNE
Forts and castles
Château de la Motte-aux-Bois
130 min walk • The Motte-aux-Bois castle was built in 1065 by Robert le Frison, Count of Flanders. It remained for a long time in the possession of the counts of Flanders and then of the dukes of Burgundy, before becoming the property of the counts of Morbecque.
3.6 miNE
Church
Église Saint-Firmin, Morbecque
92 min walk • The Saint-Firmin Church is a Catholic church located in Morbecque, in the Nord department of France.
2.5 miSW
Canal
Canal d'Aire
64 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.
5 miS
Locality
Busnes
128 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.
1.9 miS
Memorial
War Memorial, Isbergues
49 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
3.6 miNE
Memorial
War Memorial, Morbecque
92 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
1.8 miNE
Locality
Steenbecque
47 min walk • Steenbecque is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.
3.3 miE
Locality
Haverskerque
86 min walk • Haverskerque is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.