Esquelbecq
Remembrance trail : La Plaine au Bois
La Plaine au Bois site commemorates the massacre of British and French soldiers by the Waffen-SS at La Plaine au Bois on 28 May 1940. From the site of La Plaine au Bois to the Commonwealth War Cemetery, via Esquelbecq Castle, discover this tragic event, which left a deep mark on the memory of the Hauts de Flandre region. You can visit the site by bike or on foot. ⚠️This tour deals with violent historical events and may not be suitable for young visitors.
Starting Point
La Plaine au Bois, Rue des Dunkirk Veterans, 59470 Esquelbecq
DirectionsInformations
Guided Tour
A guided route follows a predefined circuit. It is the most efficient way to visit a place.
Duration 80 min
Price Free
Available languages fr en es nl
For hikers
In the wilderness
World War II
1939–1945
By bike
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