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The Lordship of Guermignies (one of the streets in Pottes still bears that name), of which the castle was once the seat, produced figures who played an important role in the history of our region. For instance, the House of Croÿ was of great importance in the unification of the Netherlands. The current appearance of the building is that of a large farmhouse rather than a castle.

The Pottes war memorial commemorates 16 military and 23 civilian victims (including 16 deportees) of both world wars.

The neo-Gothic St. Anthony the Hermit Church (with an integrated Gothic west tower) in Pottes was built in 1912-1913 to a design by P. Clerbaux. It replaced the late 18th-century church that burned down completely on July 17, 1911. That church also had a predecessor, built in 1432 and demolished in 1777. The patron saint, St. Anthony the Hermit or St. Anthony of Egypt (Heracleopolis Magna, Egypt, 251 – Colzimberg, Egypt, 356) was a Christian saint known as the father of monasticism. Source: Wikipedia

Until 1955, people used to swim here, but now it's a fascinating spot on your walking tour. You'll see the old pool with the original changing rooms and The Fisherman: a 10-meter-high sculpture by Tom Herck, previously displayed on the Grand Canal during the Venice Biennale. There's also a permanent outdoor exhibition. Eight artists were inspired by the former swimming pool and display their work on panels between the changing rooms, along with nostalgic archive photos. In the summer, relax at the summer bar and linger a little longer. Fun fact: in 1935, a water purification testing factory stood here. King Leopold III even visited. The project was canceled, and the pool closed in 1955, but it did receive protected monument status. Source: www.toerisme-leiestreek.be

At the corner of Maagdestraat and Kooigembosweg, on the border between Kooigem and Espierre-Helchin/Spiere-Helkijn (also the language border), stands this simple roadside chapel, popularly known as "Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ter Ruste" (Our Lady of Rest) or "Peter's Chapel." A statue of the Virgin Mary sits in the niche. Pieces of cloth are tied to the bars of the niche, left in gratitude for healing (from fever), an old tradition that may refer to a Germanic custom. Source: Inventory of Immovable Heritage

Originally a former landfill, now a recreation and rest area where biodiversity is being developed.

Bridge over the Scheldt, which connects Helkijn in West Flanders and Pottes in Hainaut

Originally, this was the seat of the Guermignies estate, which was successively owned by the Croÿ, Marnix, Croix, and Beauffort families. It was first mentioned as a manor house in 1388. It was rebuilt in 1624 by Jean de Marnix. The main house, gatehouse, and an outbuilding date from that year.