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Potelle Castle – Porte Fauroeulx loop from Le Quesnoy

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Potelle Castle – Porte Fauroeulx loop from Le Quesnoy

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Potelle Castle – Porte Fauroeulx loop from Le Quesnoy

03:12

12.3km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Parc naturel régional de l'Avesnois

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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175 m

The kiosk

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Pretty pavilion in a beautiful park, everything makes a neat impression.

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263 m

The castle

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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 …

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863 m

GR121C

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This section is on the GR®121C, which starts in Aubigny-au-Bac and is 51 km long. Easy because you just have to follow the arrows. This section runs between the ramparts and is wonderfully beautiful.

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8.95 km

Potelle Castle

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Very beautiful castle but it is forbidden to pass the gate. It is open to the public only during heritage days.

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11.8 km

First Rampart Entrance, Parc naturel régional de l'Avesnois

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

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11.9 km

Porte Fauroeulx

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The Porte Faurœulx is part of the fortified city walls built between the 15th and 17th centuries. These walls were built to protect the city from attacks and sieges. The …

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12.2 km

Belfry of Le Quesnoy

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The belfry, also known as the Tour de l'Horloge, was built in the 17th century during the period of the fortified city of Le Quesnoy. The city had a more …

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12.3 km

Church of Our Lady of the Assumption

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The original church on this site was Sainte-Marguerite, built around 1416. It was destroyed during the French Revolution in 1794. The current church was built between 1826 and 1829 after …

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12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.60 km

2.62 km

869 m

684 m

580 m

Surfaces

4.80 km

4.38 km

1.68 km

859 m

586 m

Elevation

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Thursday 25 June

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Potelle Castle – Porte Fauroeulx loop from Le Quesnoy

The kiosk

The castle

GR121C

Potelle Castle

First Rampart Entrance, Parc naturel régional de l'Avesnois

Porte Fauroeulx

Belfry of Le Quesnoy

Church of Our Lady of the Assumption

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