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Villa Marguerite Yourcenar

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Villa Marguerite Yourcenar

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Villa Marguerite Yourcenar

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    Location: Saint-Jans-Cappel, Dunkirk, Northern France, France

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    1. Sentier du mont Noir — loop from Saint-Jans-Cappel

    10.5km

    02:48

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    2. Wooden Steps and Bridge Path – Tunnel of Greenery Trail loop from Dranouter

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    06:47

    400m

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    3. Mont Noir Forest – Wooden Steps and Bridge Path loop from Loker

    14.7km

    04:07

    300m

    300m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    June 21, 2024

    Villa built in 1930 in a mixed Art Deco and neo-Norman style.
    It stands on the site of the former neo-Louis XIII style castle of the Dufresne family. It was completely destroyed in 1918.
    The villa is now a residence for writers. Stefan Hertmans was selected as the first Belgian writer in residence. Anne Provoost stayed at Villa Marguerite Yourcenar from 2 to 29 March 2012.
    A long banner on the façade lists the names of all the authors who have resided here since 1997.

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      August 26, 2025

      Interesting history about this house. Worth a visit for both young and old.

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        February 16, 2024

        Great hike to do absolutely and a magnificent view. 😉

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          April 18, 2022

          On the Jacinthes path and in the departmental park which is very nice for a short walk.

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            Location: Saint-Jans-Cappel, Dunkirk, Northern France, France

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