The Bon-Secours national forest, stretching across the Franco-Belgian border, is a vast natural space of 2,000 hectares. It is rich in biodiversity, home to a variety of plant and animal species. The forest is dotted with hiking trails, offering routes for all levels, particularly around the Mer de Sable nature reserve. This historic and ecological site is also a place of local legends, with chapels and votive trees.

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Bon-Secours is a picturesque village located on the border between Belgium and France, and is part of the commune of Péruwelz in Wallonia. The main attraction of the village is the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Bon-Secours, a Marian pilgrimage center built in the 19th century. This neo-Gothic basilica is known for its remarkable architecture and stained glass windows. The village is surrounded by the Bon-Secours national forest, a protected natural area offering great hiking opportunities.

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Location: Péruwelz, Tournai, Hainaut, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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