The best walks and hikes around Jolimetz

Every year on August 15, the Church celebrates an event that even has the rank of a solemnity in the (Catholic) liturgical calendar: the Assumption of Mary, popularly known as “Mary’s Ascension”. In the Roman Missal, the prayer for this special occasion reads as follows: + “Almighty, eternal God, you have preserved the blessed Virgin Mary, who bore Christ for us, from all sin and raised her, body and soul, to the glory of heaven. Grant that we may look to this sign of hope and comfort and remain on the path that leads to your glory.”

This chapel in Locquignol dates back to the Middle Ages. It is in honor of Saint Sylvester, one of the first popes from the Christian Romanesque era, from the 3rd century AD. Inside there is also a coquille Saint Jacques and a cross, often belonging to pilgrims to Compostella. There is also a statue of Saint Roch, patron saint of dogs, dog lovers, and shepherds.

The Chapelle de l'Hôpital in Le Quesnoy is a beautiful example of neo-Gothic architecture. The chapel was built in 1854 based on plans by the architect Casimir Pétiaux. It was originally intended as an oratory for the sick, children from the orphanage and the religious who cared for the sick. The chapel is surrounded by a serene environment and is located on the Rue Jean Jaurès. The interior of the chapel is decorated with beautiful stained glass windows that shed light into the space.

The Place Juhel in Le Quesnoy is a prominent place in the city, named after the French military engineer Capitaine Juhel, who was involved in the construction of the city's defenses. The square is surrounded by historic buildings and offers a beautiful view of the city walls and bastions. The square is also home to the monument that honors the heroic actions of the soldiers who liberated Le Quesnoy during World War II. It is a place of silence and reflection, where visitors can stop to remember the history and courage of the military units.

The New Zealand Liberation Museum – Te Arawhata in Le Quesnoy is a museum dedicated to the liberation of the town by New Zealand soldiers during World War I. The museum offers an immersive experience with dramatic stories, sculptural artworks and soundscapes that depict New Zealand’s involvement in the liberation of Le Quesnoy on 4 November 1918. The museum is also known as Te Arawhata, which means “the ladder” in Māori, a reference to the manner in which the town was liberated. The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday from 9:30am to 5pm and offers a range of price options for visitors. It is a great place to learn more about the heroic actions of New Zealand soldiers and the history of Le Quesnoy.

The photos of the castle and the waterfalls are from Potelle Castle and do not belong here at all.

The castle, built in the 12th century by Baldwin IV of Hainaut, was the home of the Counts of Hainaut, also Counts of Holland and Zeeland. Its last sovereign was a woman who was born in the castle in 1401. Charles the Bold and then his daughter were the last sovereigns to reside there. It was then abandoned and almost completely abandoned from the 16th century. Of the prestigious castle of the Middle Ages, few remains remain: an entrance gate and a set of remarkable Romanesque cellars. The current large building called Cernay actually dates from 1681.

Monument and commemorative plaque in honour of Leon Mallard and Roger Robert, members of the FFI (Forces françaises de l'intérieur) who lost their lives near this gate during the recapture of Le Quesnoy on 2 September 1944.