Hestrud: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In Hestrud, historic traces range from the present-day Église Saint Romain d’Hestrud to a museum dedicated to the village’s history: the church was rebuilt in 1668 using old materials, and since 1996 the village has been home to a museum depicting the history of customs in the village.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Hestrud should focus their accommodation search on Hestrud.

Culture

Once a year, Hestrud’s festival committee organises the Course de la Thure. The Association La Tenaille has renovated the bunkers at Trieu du Chêneau. It also carries out restoration work and visits the bunker. At the foot of Hestrud’s church rock is the Fontaine du Petit Pont.

History

The former border post of Hestrud is a popular destination for excursions. The forts in the area around Hestrud include Fort de Cerfontaine, Fort de Boussois and Fort du Bourdiau.

Landscape

The road between Hestrud and Cousolre runs for 6 km along the banks of the fast-flowing Thure. The same road passes through a narrow valley with slate outcrops.

Surroundings

Abbaye Sainte Aldegonde is a historic site in the wider regional surroundings of Hestrud. The hill of Mont Panisel is also located in the wider regional surroundings of Hestrud.

More local pages: Auberchicourt, Ronchin, Haulchin, Wattignies, Dimont, Bachy, Croix, Amfroipret.

To the higher-level travel overview: North.