The signposted circular trail “Circuit de la pierre bleue et du four à chaux” begins at the entrance to the Monts de Baives site.
The lime kiln is a remnant of a local industrial activity associated with the extraction of bluestone.
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Nature
The lime kiln was restored in 2006 and is home to six species of bat.
Culture and history
The baptismal fonts date from the 16th or 17th century. On 26 June 1979, they were listed as a protected object. Saint Fiacrius is the patron saint of gardeners.
The Chapelle Saint-Fiacre in the hamlet of Les Monts dates from 1756 and was restored in 1975. The nave and choir of the church in Baives were rebuilt in the 18th century.
Regional surroundings
The wider regional surroundings of Baives include the historic site of Abbaye de Montreuil les Dames.
The wider regional surroundings of Baives include the historic site of Martin-Rieux.
The War Memorial 1914-18 of Couvin monument is also located in the wider regional surroundings of Baives.
The Fort de Cerfontaine fortress is also located in the wider regional surroundings of Baives.
Other places in the directory: Seclin, Lezennes, Aulnoye-Aymeries, Vicq, Feignies, Saint-André-Lez-Lille, Féron, Saint-Amand-Les-Eaux
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