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Also known as "terril de la cuisse maraine" (the slag heap of the thigh maraine), a slag heap where nature has reclaimed its rights, dotted with small paths.

A bastion adjoining the chapel, whose entrance was defended by a drawbridge and a moat. The Saint-Pry bastion was particularly important because it was located in a strategic location within the city. The Anglo-Dutch siege of 1710 only confirmed the strategic role of this bastion. The bastion and the circular Saint-Pry gate date from the 14th century, during the reign of John the Good. While this bastion attracts attention, its surroundings have changed profoundly over time. Some buildings have disappeared, while others have appeared. Around the chapel stood the old Béthune hospital, which ceased operating in the early 1980s. On October 13, 1982, there was considerable excitement around the bastion. And for good reason! 180 patients had been transferred to the Germon and Gauthier Center. In the early 1960s, a residence was built a few meters from the bastion, which still exists today. In March 1962, the local press reported that "Upper Béthune is being built on Rue de la Gendarmerie, giving the town a modern appearance." In October 1962, it was revealed that "the Vauban residence, which, alongside the belfry and the Saint-Vaast tower, now dominates the town of Béthune and symbolizes the new life that animates it today." (c) https://www.arnaudwillay.net/article-un-bastion-nomme-saint-pry-86957447.html

Built in 1828, the Cultural Space Chapel is the last remaining building of the former hospital. It was renovated in 1992. This chapel is now the exhibition space of the Regional Ethnology Museum, offering over 200 m² of exhibition space. (c) https://www.bethune.fr/lieux-culturels/musee-d-ethnologie-regionale/la-chapelle-espace-culturel-535.html

The Grand'Place de Béthune is the focal point of the city of Buridan. Destroyed in 1918, it was rebuilt and stands as an architectural example. A group of architects led by L.M. Cordonnier gave it its present-day appearance: eclecticism, Art Deco, and neo-regionalism combine to create a diverse ensemble. Town Hall Rebuilt many times, the current Town Hall was designed by architect J. Alleman. Built between 1924 and 1929, the building stands out from the other buildings with its massive form. Its façade embodies the city's titles and glories: the Croix de Guerre and the Legion of Honor, as well as the city's coat of arms. The Town Hall has been listed as a Historic Monument since April 2002. Some of the square's façades, representative of the Art Deco style, are also listed as Historic Monuments. The Cellars of the Grand'Place Vast cellars, boves, and countermine galleries: the underground of Béthune bears witness to the city's intense activity. During the First World War, the cellars served as refuges for the inhabitants of Béthune. Some cellars of private homes are now open to the public. (Notably at No. 42 Grand'Place) (c) https://www.bethune.fr/bethune-brille/patrimoine-historique/la-grand-place-558.html

The Belfry of Béthune is a historic belfry in the northern French city of Béthune. The tower is 33 meters high and houses a carillon with 36 bells. It is one of 56 belfries in Belgium and France that have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The first belfry in Béthune was a wooden structure dating from 1346. It burned down in 1388, prompting the construction of the current tower. In 1918, German artillery fire caused extensive damage to the city. The belfry was also severely damaged; its restoration lasted from 1921 to 1923. (c) https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belfort_van_B%C3%A9thune

The Saint-Vaast Church boasts a 68-meter-high tower with three pointed arches at the entrance and a red brick structure with stone elements. The original church, dating from 1547, was destroyed during the First World War and rebuilt between 1924 and 1927 under the direction of architect Louis Marie Cordonnier. The stained-glass windows, created by master glazier Charles Champigneulle, depict the history of Béthune and the life of Saint-Vaast. The church houses four bells cast in 1927 by Charles Wauthy, each with specific dimensions and individual names. The building combines French Gothic architecture with regional Flemish influences, resulting in a neo-Flemish style characteristic of the post-war reconstruction. (c) https://nl.aroundus.com/p/7423599-eglise-saint-vaast-de-bethune

Magnificent, unspoiled natural setting, ideal for walks and hikes. Departure from the "cuisse maraune" (Maraune thigh) to the Chartreuses de Gosnay and the Bois des Dames de Bruay-la-Buissière. Open year-round. Fishing and hiking. Free access.