The Espierres Canal lies in Belgium between the French border and the Scheldt through the provinces of Hainaut and West Flanders. Its French extension is called Roubaix Canal. It was reopened in 2011 for river traffic.

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Willem VS

December 6, 2023

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The Canal de l'Espierres is a canal that was originally built to connect the Deûle with the Scheldt. The purpose of this canal was to supply Lille-Roubaix-Tourcoing with water and coal. The canal was built between 1840 and 1843 and has a length of approximately 8.4 kilometers. The canal runs through the provinces of Hainaut and West Flanders and is classified as Walloon heritage.

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Moriske Muttens

June 7, 2020

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Nice for cycling, new cycle path and beautiful surroundings.

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Canal de Roubaix – La Marque Canal Towpath loop from Vichte

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Espierres Canal – IJzerweg Bridge loop from Fort de Mons

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Downhill 10 m

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Canal de Roubaix – Espierres Canal loop from Saint-Maurice Pellevoisin

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