Tilloy-Lez-Marchiennes: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Tilloy-lez-Marchiennes is located in the heart of the Scarpe-Escaut Regional Nature Park and at the same time within a European Natura 2000 site. Special biodiversity is monitored and protected there. The Ferme Bauduin offers visits throughout the year by prior reservation, including self-guided visits and guided group visits. There are also encounters with animals as well as explanations of livestock farming and cultivation.

Perhaps you would like to find or rent a holiday apartment for a stay in Tilloy-lez-Marchiennes.

Nature

The Marchiennes State Forest extends across four municipalities, including Tilloy-lez-Marchiennes. Its wetlands are home to the great crested newt, which is protected in France and Europe.

The Circuit du marais des vaches runs along paved roads and wooded paths as well as along the Décours, connecting wet meadows with woodland. Along the route, it offers a diverse range of birdlife. The Marchiennes State Forest also has 35 kilometres of paths suitable for walking and exploring.

Getting around

Tilloy-lez-Marchiennes is the starting point for numerous excursions on foot, by bicycle or on horseback. The Voie verte de la plaine de la Scarpe crosses the Marchiennes State Forest and is suitable for walks on foot or by bicycle.

The Paris-Roubaix cycle race also passes through Tilloy-lez-Marchiennes. The Paris-Roubaix route uses two sections of cobblestones there.

History

The Notre-Dame Chapel in the town centre was rebuilt at another location in 1927 after its predecessor, dating from the 18th century, was destroyed during the German retreat in 1918. The chapel contains a white and gold altarpiece in the Neoclassical style.

Other places: Auberchicourt, Haulchin, Amfroipret, Cappelle-La-Grande, Saint-Saulve, Mons-En-Baroeul, Marchiennes, Hazebrouck

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