Marcq-En-Baroeul: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

On the edge of Belles Terres lies the 2.7-hectare Ferme aux Oies, a family leisure and recreational sports park. The site includes a beach volleyball court and an animal area.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Marcq-en-Baroeul thereby has a clear travel intention.

Leisure

The Chemin du Halage runs along the Marque and is suitable for walks and family bike rides. The navigable Canal de Roubaix offers free passage between Marcq-en-Barœul and Leers.

Nature

The Parc du Septentrion covers 60 hectares and is home to rare exotic trees, including species from China, Turkey, Japan and Italy.

The Parc Monplaisir is a small urban area overlooking the banks of the Marque. There, the residents of Marcq-en-Barœul can see numerous animals and walk along the river.

Culture

The present-day Église Saint-Vincent is predominantly a building from the 16th and 19th centuries. It is made of the regional white stone from Lezennes as well as sandstone.

The Château du Vert-Bois welcomes visitors and offers guided group tours on request. The Espace Saint-Joseph is now a cultural venue where exhibitions are held. Le Minorelle houses exhibitions and a conservatory with greenery.

The Village Artisanal in Septentrion is home to more than 20 craftspeople and traders. The Fête Saint-Vincent d’Automne takes place on the third Sunday in September and combines street performances with the discovery of the cultural heritage.

The Musée régional des Télécommunications et de la Radio traces two centuries of telecommunications technology – from the Chappe telegraph through radio, submarine cables and optical fibres to the mobile phone.

To the higher-level travel overview: North.

More destinations

More places in the same destination:

Bergues, Templeuve, Tilloy-Lez-Marchiennes, Bambecque, Villers-Guislain, Lambersart, La Gorgue, Aulnoye-Aymeries.