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During the 1914-18 War Cassel was at different periods the headquarters of both Marshal Foch and Lord Plumer. At the end of May 1940 the western flank of the British Expeditionary Force was on the line Dunkirk-Cassel-Hazebrouck, and Cassel was in the section defended by the 48th and 44th Division on May 28th-29th. There are now nearly 100, 1939-45 war casualties commemorated in this site. Of these, almost 20 are unidentified and one of the soldiers from the United Kingdom whose grave could not be precisely located is commemorated by a special memorial inscribed "Buried near this spot". (c) https://www.cwgc.org/visit-us/find-cemeteries-memorials/cemetery-details/2026931/cassel-communal-cemetery-extension/

The equestrian statue of Marshal Foch. His statue was placed here because he chose Cassel as his command post in 1914-'15. During that period he coordinated the allied armies. The statue was inaugurated in 1928, one year later he died.

The Kasselberg (French: Mont Cassel) is a witness hill in the French Westhoek, in the French department of Noord. The hill is the highest in the Westhoek with 176 meters. The city of Kassel is located on top of the hill. The Kasselberg is part of the so-called central hill ridge in the West Flemish Hills, which also consists of the Watenberg, Wouwenberg, Katsberg, Boeschepeberg, Kokereelberg, Zwarteberg, Vidaigneberg, Baneberg, Rodeberg, Sulferberg, Goeberg, Scherpenberg, Monteberg, Kemmelberg and Letteberg. To the south of this hill ridge is the catchment area of the Leie, to the north of this hill ridge is the catchment area of the IJzer.

The church was built in a 16th-century Gothic style, characterised by high vaults, pointed-arch windows and detailed brickwork. The sturdy stone construction reflects the building traditions of the time and offers an impressive sight. A striking feature is the massive bell tower with its characteristic square base and octagonal superstructure. Inside, you will find a wealth of religious art and historical artefacts. The stained-glass windows tell biblical stories and scenes from the life of Saint Vaast, while the wooden pulpit and altar bear witness to the craftsmanship of a bygone era.

In Noordpeene you can follow in the footsteps of the Battle of the Peene. To do this, visit the House of Battle, an exceptional museum.

La Porte de Bergues is one of the historic city gates of Cassel, located in the province of Nord. This gate is part of the defensive wall of Cassel and is an important historical monument.

This Church of Our Lady is the oldest in Cassel and dates from the 11th century. It was completely rebuilt in brick in the 16th century. It is now under restoration and is usually open.

The Remparts of Cassel are a historic defensive wall built around the French town of Cassel. These walls have a rich history dating back to the 9th century when they were fortified to protect the town from invasions, particularly by the Normans. The walk along the Remparts is a popular activity for tourists and residents of Cassel. The walls are made of arches and stones, and offer beautiful views of the village and its surroundings.