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The photos of the castle and the waterfalls are from Potelle Castle and do not belong here at all.

The castle, built in the 12th century by Baldwin IV of Hainaut, was the home of the Counts of Hainaut, also Counts of Holland and Zeeland. Its last sovereign was a woman who was born in the castle in 1401. Charles the Bold and then his daughter were the last sovereigns to reside there. It was then abandoned and almost completely abandoned from the 16th century. Of the prestigious castle of the Middle Ages, few remains remain: an entrance gate and a set of remarkable Romanesque cellars. The current large building called Cernay actually dates from 1681.

Monument and commemorative plaque in honour of Leon Mallard and Roger Robert, members of the FFI (Forces françaises de l'intérieur) who lost their lives near this gate during the recapture of Le Quesnoy on 2 September 1944.

This section is on the GR®121C, which starts in Aubigny-au-Bac and is 51 km long. Easy because you just have to follow the arrows. This section runs between the ramparts and is wonderfully beautiful.

Passage through the ramparts. This brings you near the Mémorial des Néo-Zélandais.

The Mémorial des Néo-Zélandais in Le Quesnoy is an important monument commemorating the New Zealand soldiers who liberated the town during the First World War. The monument was erected to commemorate the New Zealand Rifle Brigade, which liberated Le Quesnoy from German occupation on 4 November 1918. The monument was officially inaugurated in 1923 by the French military leader Maréchal Joffre. It is a symbol of the close bond between Le Quesnoy and New Zealand, and is regularly visited by New Zealand military delegations and families of the soldiers. The Mémorial des Néo-Zélandais consists of a bas-relief depicting the liberation of the town by the New Zealand soldiers. It is located in the fortifications of Le Quesnoy, emphasising the historical and strategic significance of the liberation.

The town's war memorial, near the town hall, a work by the Valenciennes sculptor Félix Desruelles.

The Wallen Garden in Le Quesnoy is a beautiful park designed around the historic fortifications of the city. It offers a peaceful and serene environment for walking and relaxing. The Wallen Garden is a relatively new addition to the city, designed to embrace the historic fortifications and integrate them into a green, accessible space. The park is a symbol of the combination of nature and history. The park is designed with a focus on natural materials and landscaping that harmonizes with the historic fortifications. It offers several walking paths that surround the city walls and provide access to the fortified bastions and gateways.