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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Nord

Nord’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Nord. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 21, 2025

Dune Dewulf Nature Reserve

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The Dune Dewulf contains both dry dunes and moist dune pans. The dunes have a military history, the remains of which can be found in the area. At the entrance is a former military camp, the Fort des Dunes.

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Ostricourt slag heap

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Small slag heap (n ° 120 said Fosse 6 d'Oignies Nord) with a few bumps to have fun at the start, then a long single around the Ostricourt karting. A …

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Heron Lake

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Avoid riding there on weekends or when the weather is nice, there are people walking there!

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Roost-Warendin Slag Heap 138

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Small heap located near the College of Roost-Warendin. It is less known than its neighbor of the Paturelles (bigger and more fun), but it deserves a trip if you are …

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Lac des Argales

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Magnificent playground.
The different paths allowing to multiply the routes.

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Northernmost Point of France

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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 …

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The Growing Stone

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Very beautiful monument of local history to discover during a walk in nature.

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Vaucelles watering trough

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This watering trough is probably a distant legacy of the Cistercian monks of Vaucelles. Nestled in the pastures surrounding the farm, it is fed by the nearby fountain, which filters …

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Liberty Garden

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A beautiful 19th century garden with box trees lining the paths and lots of roses. Note the presence of a century-old purple beech.

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Terril 125 of Sainte-Marie

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A small part is accessible by bicycle but you will have to cross a few rocks which prevent motor vehicles from venturing there.

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Nord

Dune Dewulf Nature Reserve

Ostricourt slag heap

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Lac des Argales

Northernmost Point of France

The Growing Stone

Vaucelles watering trough

Liberty Garden

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