The Top 10 Natural Monuments around Dunkirk
Dunkirk’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 10
beautiful natural monuments around Dunkirk. 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!
beautiful natural monuments around Dunkirk. 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: October 4, 2025
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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The Flemish nature reserve De Westhoek extends over almost 350 hectares. In 1935, De Westhoek was protected as a landscape. In 1957, the area was the very first Flemish nature …
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The Réservé Naturelle Nationale des Étangs du Romelaëre is a beautiful nature reserve located in Clairmarais, Saint-Omer and Nieurlet. This reserve, which covers approximately 108 hectares, is a remnant of …
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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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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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A nature trail to discover all year round. Please note that you are walking through a nature reserve, so respect the rules. Don't forget your binoculars and your botanical magnifying glass. conservatoire-du-littoral.fr/siteLittoral/213/28-dune-fossile-59_nord.htm
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Here stands the thickest pollard willow in the country. According to forest ranger Erwin Verfaille, this tree is said to be between 200 and 300 years old.
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It is far from imagining that here, in the 18th century and until the first half of the 20th century, human activity, linked to peat extraction, was in full swing. …
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A very nice lake to stay at. Bathing is not permitted
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Enjoy a breath of fresh air on the wide beaches between De Panne and the French border
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