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1. Port de Beuvry – Beuvry Water Sports Center loop from Béthune

29.7km

01:44

50m

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2. Canal de d'Aire – The Aire canal loop from Béthune

29.2km

01:40

50m

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3. The Aire canal – Canal de d'Aire loop from Robecq

30.7km

01:44

40m

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Willem VS

September 25, 2024

In the North and in Belgium, the “Grand'Places” are special places, unique places. Centres of life and encounters, but also places rich in their remarkable architecture. Brussels, Lille, Arras of course... But Béthune is no exception to the rule, far from it!

The Grand Place of Béthune is less known than the Belfry and has an astonishing charm! Art Deco and the regionalist style predominate on all the facades. During the First World War, Béthune was a rear-front town defended by the British. In May 1918, it was hit by German bombardments and 90% of the city centre was destroyed. In the aftermath of the conflict, the city wanted a modern urban environment, but without breaking with history. The architects appointed for this reconstruction were Jacques Alleman, Paul Dégez and Léon Guthmann.

They then adopted an eclectic style combining Art Deco and regionalist architecture, which today gives the city centre its originality and charm. As you cross the Grand Place, look up to enjoy this surprising architecture. Discover the many details that adorn the facades: bunches of grapes, vine leaves, shells, sun...

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Willem VS

September 25, 2024

facades: note those of the old Delepierre grocer's (bar le Kerry), the Maison du canon (old arms factory) and to its left the narrower facade with its pointed roof, or those of the Hôtel du Beffroi and the town hall.

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Location: Hauts-De-France, France

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1. Port de Beuvry – Beuvry Water Sports Center loop from Béthune

2. Canal de d'Aire – The Aire canal loop from Béthune

3. The Aire canal – Canal de d'Aire loop from Robecq

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