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Northernmost Point of France

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Northernmost Point of France

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  • Location: De Panne, Veurne, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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    September 10, 2025

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    First of all, this boundary marker on the beach is completely new, as an earlier one was irreparably damaged in 2021. The date and initials refer to the brief period from 1814 to 1830 when France bordered the Netherlands.
    The former boundary marker was first erected in 1819.
    Now, this boundary marker 2.0 marks the border between Belgium and France. The point also marks the westernmost point of Belgium in combination with the northernmost point of mainland France.
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    November 1, 2025

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    This boundary stone is the westernmost in Belgium. It was recently installed to replace the original, which had braved the elements for many years. The annotation "1819" refers to the …
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    Westerpunt – View of the Dune Reserve loop from De Panne

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    Location: De Panne, Veurne, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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