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Raismes

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Nord

Raismes is a major mining center of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and is a dynamic city with an exceptional environment. A forest, requalified mining centers, a leisure base... everything is made for an authentic and active life. The forest once stretched over the whole territory. After serving as a place of life for looters, she sees religious coming to settle down by building a cloister and a church. 1139 marks the official start of the village. The villagers live by agriculture and logging. The coal deposits present on the territory rapidly become the main activity of the village. The metallurgical factories stand in the economic landscape and the village thrives. But the crisis comes spoil everything and Raismes is obliged to review its economic policy. It is oriented towards tourism by focusing on its natural capital: the forest.

Geographical information

MunicipalityRaismes
Postcode59590
Latitude50.3925460 (N 50° 23’ 33”)
Longitude3.4849840 (E 3° 29’ 6”)
AltitudeFrom 17m to 124m
Surface area33.31 km²
Population12253 inhabitants
Density367 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLille (47 km, 34 min)
Insee code59491
IntercommunalityCA de la Porte du Hainaut
DepartmentNord
TerritoryFlandre-Artois
RegionHauts-de-France

Nearest cities & towns

Beuvrages2.2 km (6 min)
Anzin3 km (6 min)
Petite-Forêt4.2 km (8 min)
Aubry-du-Hainaut4.3 km (8 min)
Bruay-sur-l'Escaut4.8 km (8 min)
Hérin5.6 km (9 min)
Valenciennes5.6 km (12 min)
Oisy6.1 km (10 min)
Bellaing6.5 km (11 min)
La Sentinelle8.1 km (9 min)
Saint-Amand-les-Eaux8.5 km (13 min)
Escautpont8.6 km (15 min)
Saint-Saulve9.5 km (14 min)
Hasnon9.8 km (10 min)

Things to see and do

Despite its restless past, Raismes retains a magnificent historical heritage to see absolutely. Starting with the castle Mabille de Poncheville. It is in fact a mansion built in the nineteenth century in the style of the seventeenth. In the series of castles, the visit continues with that of the Princess of Arenberg built in 1829. The next building is a church, that of St. Nicholas. Built in 1752-53, it is neoclassical in style. But it is especially the treasures that it shelters that are remarkable. The pulpit is classified as a Historic Monument. Built in 1924, the Sainte-Cécile church of Sabatier was built by Polish workers. The cultural heritage does not end there. It continues in the hamlet of Vicoigne with the church of Sainte-Barbe consecrated in 1855. Dating from the 12th century, from the abbey of Premonstratens only a few ruins remain. The castle of Raismes has disappeared, but the portal called the hunting rendezvous has remained intact. It's up to you to discover it!

To entertain you, Raismes has put the double mouthfuls and its state forest too. Put on your hiking shoes and go on the trails to discover a preserved and dense nature. You can cross the path of the local fauna and admire the remarkable flora. If you prefer to take the height, you can test the adventure park. This tree-climbing adventure offers courses in the trees for all levels. At the gates of the forest, the leisure base offers you the arms. On the program, relaxation and laughter with the playground, the remote controlled car circuit and the pond. This beautiful place is also the starting point of many walks in the forest. You will probably go to the pond in Goriaux, a splendid pond from which the panorama is offered to you on an exceptional nature.

Places of interest

Leisure centres
Natural sites
Transport

Events and festivities

Raismes Fest welcomes you for non-stop concerts. Lovers of the genre will appreciate this hard rock festival which is held in early September.

The Raismes market welcomes you every Thursday from 8am to 1pm to shop. Come and immerse yourself in a friendly and warm atmosphere while stocking your basket with fresh and appetizing products.

At the end of September, the flea market Tout pour l'Enfant opens its doors. This is the time to come to choose the objects and clothes that are missing your little one for the re-entry.

Weather

Sunday 2 june
Min. 11°C - Max. 18°C
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Monday 3 june
Min. 8°C - Max. 19°C
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Tuesday 4 june
Min. 13°C - Max. 20°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Skip-the-Line E-Ticket – Villa Cavrois
Culture and education9 € Croix (38 km)
Beer Tasting Treasure Hunt in Lille
Entertainment29 € Lille (40 km)
Interactive treasure hunt around the secrets of Lille - In French
Entertainment24 € Lille (40 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Cambrai Baroque
HikeEasy20 minCambrai (30 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
A hotel
A vacation rental
A bed & breakfast
A campsite
A leisure activity
A restaurant
A rental car
A plane ticket
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