Merville: Holiday apartments and holiday homes
Merville combines traces of history with water-based activities and scenic landscapes. The “Au fil de l’eau” tour begins at the car park of the Base Nautique on Rue Duhamel Liard. In the town centre, it is signposted at various stops with historical information boards and is approximately 5 kilometres long.
Those choosing Merville as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture and history
Merville Town Hall is a Renaissance-style building designed by the architect Louis Cordonnier. It was inaugurated on 7 April 1929. The “Caou” barge is also part of the town’s history: the bow and stern sections of the last barge moored in the municipality were renovated and are now displayed in the town.
Nature and trails
The Prés de la Ville park covers 7 hectares and includes natural areas and wetlands. The park in Merville has 1.5 kilometres of walking paths.
The Base Nautique Claude Boulenguer is a starting point for hikes and is located on a cycle route as well as the cycle-node network. Merville is one of the towns in the vicinity of which the “Vallée de la Lys & Monts de Flandre” cycle-node network is promoted.
Water and events
The Base Nautique Claude Boulenguer offers water-based activities and nature-discovery workshops. Events are organised at the Base Nautique Claude Boulenguer every year. Traditional water jousting takes place at the Deux Ponts on 14 July and 15 August.
Traditional vertical-pole archery is practised at the Prés de la Ville; introductory sessions are available for groups and individuals. A club organises competitions and challenges in this typically Flemish game throughout the year, open to everyone; special introductory sessions are available for groups.
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