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Mesen (also called Messines) is the smallest city in Belgium with only about 1075 inhabitants. Mesen has a rich history dating back to Roman times and played an important role in medieval trade, especially in the cloth and leather industry . The town is best known for the Battle of Mesen during the First World War, where it was a strategic location . Today, Mesen is home to several monuments and memorials, such as the New Zealand Division Memorial and the Irish Peace Tower, which commemorate the history and sacrifices of the soldiers during the war .

The castle was built in 1925 by order of Jacques Bruneel de la Warande, mayor of Kemmel. Previously there was a castle, which was destroyed in 1918 during the First World War. Architects were Henri Carbon and Charles Pil. After the castle served as a holiday home for a while, it was put into use as the town hall of Heuvelland in 1979. https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kasteel_De_Warande

The Pool of Peace (or Lone Tree Crater) in Wijtschate is now a peaceful reminder of the great Mine Battle of June 1917. The opening of the offensive was marked by the explosion of 19 deep mines under the German lines between Ploegsteert and Hill 60. explosions form huge craters in the landscape. The largest and most ultimate crater is the Pool of Peace. It is 12 meters deep and has a diameter of 129 meters.

Mesen, the smallest city in Belgium. Ever heard of Mesen? No? Shame! For those who are still looking for a nice staycation, we can warmly recommend Mesen. You have to travel all the way to the remote corner of a beautiful part of Westhoek. But once there, you end up in the smallest city in Belgium. Mesen may only be the size of a handkerchief, but there is so much to experience. The history goes back far into the Middle Ages. The Great War had horrific episodes here. Pressed against the Heuvelland witness hills and a piece of Wallonia, you can get lost in the beauty of mother nature. You come here for small moments of happiness and to listen to the shimmering silence. More information at https://www.wandelwandel.be/mesen-de-kleinste-stad-van-belgie/

UNDERSTOOD RESTING PLACE Worth a visit out of respect for the more than 5000 French fallen. They have fought against the usurper. At the entrance to the hilltop, look and you will see the Angel looking down and watches over the peace of mind of the many young fallen soldiers. Yet another place to reflect. Information boards at the entrance provide more information.

Pleasant little town to ride

The French mass grave - also called 'ossuaire' - is located against the western flank of the Kemmelberg, with a view of the Zwarteberg, Rodeberg and Scherpenberg. The beautiful view also immediately provides insight into the strategic importance of this sector and of the Battle of the Kemmelberg. French Mass Grave The mass grave - in fact there are four mass graves - was only built after the armistice of November 1918. Today there are 5294 French dead. Only 57 of them could be identified, some only partially. Their names are on the monument to the dead, the obelisk made of white natural stone with a Gallic rooster at the top, which rises in the middle of the mass grave.

The De Warande domain is a 16 hectare park with a castle that functions as the central town hall. The park is an excellent walking area with many open spaces and a rich range of plants. The site is well connected by various paths. One half of De Warande is meadow, the other half forest. The forest section is located in the highest part of the park, closest to the Kemmelberg. It consists of a mixture of various deciduous trees, which were planted after the First World War. In early spring the white wood anemone blooms and later the bluebells. Source: https://www.toerismeheuvelland.be/nl/de-warande