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Locquignol

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Nord

Locquignol - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Nord
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Charming small village of north region Hauts-de-France, Locquignol takes up to eighty kilometers from Lille and its tourist attractions in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of Avesnois. Considered the largest municipality of Nord-Pas-de-Calais, it is located about twenty kilometers from Maubeuge and Valenciennes, near Maroilles and Le Quesnoy.

Originally, the village was a simple Locquignol go hunting for the counts of Hainaut. The site gradually became the face we know today, developing despite the horrors of the German occupation during the First or Second World War.

Today, the town in northern France attracts visitors with its natural charm as well as its proximity to some of the most beautiful sights in the region.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLocquignol
Postcode59530
Tourism label
Latitude50.1983000 (N 50° 11’ 54”)
Longitude3.7180390 (E 3° 43’ 5”)
AltitudeFrom 125m to 174m
Surface area97.55 km²
Population308 inhabitants
Density3 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLille (78 km, 1:02)
Insee code59353
IntercommunalityCC du Pays de Mormal
DepartmentNord
TerritoryFlandre-Artois
RegionHauts-de-France

Nearest cities & towns

Jolimetz4.7 km (5 min)
Raucourt-au-Bois6 km (7 min)
Berlaimont7.2 km (7 min)
Potelle7.6 km (11 min)
Preux-au-Bois7.7 km (11 min)
Maroilles8.3 km (8 min)
Englefontaine8.4 km (9 min)
Le Quesnoy8.6 km (12 min)
Robersart8.9 km (13 min)
Aulnoye-Aymeries9.3 km (12 min)
Louvignies-Quesnoy9.5 km (12 min)
Sassegnies9.8 km (10 min)
Poix-du-Nord10.3 km (13 min)
Hecq10.4 km (12 min)
Villereau10.8 km (12 min)

Things to see and do

Crossing Locquignol, do not forget to admire the beautiful church of St. Peter and the traditional architecture of the houses of the city center.

But it is mainly for its natural heritage that the village is popular with visitors. Lovers of unspoilt enjoy discovering the Regional Natural Park of Avesnois or browse at family outings, the regional nature reserve Prairie Sambre valley. Ranked as it spans nearly fifty hectares and protects all water meadows of the Sambre valley.

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Events and festivities

An equestrian rally is proposed in May on the occasion of the communal Ducasse. Also on the program, rides for younger, boules or of different festive activities.

In June, up to the games and their intervillages festive atmosphere.

In mid-July, the People Mormal offer medieval fantasy with the various reconstructions of diverse and varied program and entertainment.

A fireworks display takes place in mid-July on the occasion of the national holiday.

In early August, up to the communal Ducasse and his car boot.

The feast of the forest is proposed at the beginning of September with a woodcutting contest, demonstrations of hitches or children's games and horse shows.

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The Town Hall
The Town Hall
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The town
The town
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The town
The town
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The town
The town
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The church
The church
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Inside the church
Inside the church
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The town
The town
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The town
The town
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The town
The town
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The church
The church
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The interior of the church
The interior of the church
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The interior of the church
The interior of the church
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The interior of the church
The interior of the church
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The interior of the church
The interior of the church
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Weather

Tuesday 4 june
Min. 12°C - Max. 21°C
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Wednesday 5 june
Min. 11°C - Max. 18°C
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Thursday 6 june
Min. 7°C - Max. 17°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Cambrai Baroque
HikeEasy20 minCambrai (35 km)

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