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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.

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.

On 4 November 1918, New Zealand troops attacked the Vauban fortifications and liberated the town of Le Quesnoy, which had been occupied for four years. The New Zealand Peace Garden, called Rangimarie, is inspired by this Maori expression synonymous with peace and community. For the Maori, the quelles rangimarie represent the tranquillity of the hours before sunrise, when they can walk in the company of their ancestors. This garden invites a dialogue between cultures and memories. The red colour of the plantations is one of the sacred colours for the Maori and is reminiscent of the colour of the poppy, the symbolic flower of the Great War. Plants chosen for their medicinal or nutritional properties, such as taonga (medicinal plant) or harakeke (New Zealand flax), are planted along the ramparts. The former battle site has become a garden and welcomes visitors for a peaceful journey to meet the Rangimarie. In 2005, Xanthe White established her practice Xanthe White Design (XWD). She lives and works in Auckland. The role of the landscape artist is to act as a catalyst for the relationship between people and nature, through beauty and wonder. For this project she collaborated with Zoë Carafice, landscape architect at XWD, Charmaine Bailie, eco-restoration expert, and Tui Hobson, bench sculptor.

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.

The fortifications of Le Quesnoy date back to the Middle Ages and were further strengthened in the 17th century under the direction of the famous military engineer Vauban. These fortifications were necessary to protect the city from attacks and sieges. The fortifications have been declassified since 1901, but they are still well maintained. The remparts are designed in a Renaissance style with heavily fortified walls and gateways. They are built of brick and stone, which is typical of the military architecture of that period. The fortifications include several bastions, such as the Porte Faurœulx and the Bastion Vert, which are strategically placed to protect the city.