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Saint-Omer

Esquerdes

Esquerdes Gunpowder Factory

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Esquerdes

Esquerdes Gunpowder Factory

Esquerdes Gunpowder Factory

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Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional des Caps et marais d'Opale

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    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    August 16, 2024

    It is a former French gunpowder factory that was founded in the 17th century by the “Régie Royale des Poudres et Salpêtres” under Louis XIV to supply the army with gunpowder and to meet certain civilian needs. The factory closed in 1972 and has been abandoned since then. The site is polluted by large quantities of nitrates that remain in the soil. The area is now a protected nature reserve and is open to the public

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      Location: Esquerdes, Saint-Omer, Hauts-De-France, France

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