Bergues - Bergues

Bergues lies in the greater region Hauts-de-France (former region Nord-Pas-de-Calais) in the North department in the North Of France and as a film set is one of the most famous places in the nation. The town's landmark is the medieval city wall and the belfry (bell tower) with its carillon. The belfries of France (cross-border with Belgium) have been part of the since 1999 UNESCO World Heritage. The Bergues Belfry was added to the list in 2005.

background

The previously rather sleepy town became one of the most famous places in France in 2008. The film was running then "Bienvenue chez les Ch’tis" (Welcome to the Sch’tis) in the cinema. The provincial comedy is about the fate of a post director from sunny Provence who was transferred to the cold and windy northern region. At the time, it was the most successful film in France to date, with over 20 million admissions. The name Sch'ti is derived from Ch'timi, the nickname for the inhabitants of the Atlantic coast: in the local dialect, "Ch" becomes "Sch".

getting there

By plane

The small 50.960833331.951388891 Calais – Dunkerque Airport(IATA: CQF) is located approx. 50 km west of Bergues. But there are no line connections there.

On the Belgian side is the 51.2002782.8702782 Ostend-Bruges Airport(IATA: EAST) approx. 50 km east of Bergues. This is mainly used by TUI fly for holiday flights to the Mediterranean and North Africa. There are no connections with the German-speaking area.

The 50.5633333333333.08694444444443 Lille airport(IATA: LIL) is about 80 km south of Dunkerque, the 50.9013888888894.48444444444444 Brussels Zaventem Airport(IATA: BRU) 160 km to the west.

By train

Bergues can be reached from Dunkerque several times a day with the TER in 8 minutes. Of Roubaix the journey takes 1.5 to 2 hours.

By bus

In the street

Bergues is a good 10 km south-southeast of Dunkerque (Dunkirk). The French autoroute A25 (toll-free) go to the RN 225 N 225 over, which continues to Dunkerque. Two smaller roads lead from Belgium to Bergues, such as the Belgian national road N306 N306 of Poperinge, that of Kortrijk via the Belgian A19 and the Belgian national road N38 is reached, with extension in France by the D916A départemental road D 916A. Otherwise, the travel options correspond to those in the nearby Dunkerque.

By boat

The nearby port of Dunkerque (in Loon-Plage) is the destination of the operator's ferries DFDS of Dover. Travelers coming from England can also take the ferry to Calais or take the Eurotunnel. From Calais (port terminal) it is around 50 km (toll-free motorway and four-lane expressway) to Bergues.

mobility

Tourist Attractions

• 50.96672.433331  Belfry (beffroi de Bergues), place de la République. .A first watchtower is documented as early as 1112 and was destroyed in 1383. The belfry (watchtower, bell tower) as it is today came from the 14th century and was considered the most beautiful belfry north of Paris. The tower was blown up in 1944 when the Germans withdrew during World War II, but the 50 bells had already been dismantled and hidden when the German troops arrived. Reconstruction began in 1958. In 1961, the reconstruction of the city bell tower in its historical form was completed. The belfry has been part of the UNESCO world cultural heritageBelfries in Belgium and France.last change: Jul. 2020

• 50.96922.430282  Musée du Mont-de-Piété, 1 rue du Mont de Piété, 59380 Bergues. Tel.: 33 (0)3.28.68.60.44. .The museum is located in a building that was built in 1630 in the Flemish style. Art on various topics is shown on three floors.Open: May, September, October: Monday, Thursday and Friday from 2pm to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to 6pm; June to August from Thursday to Monday from 2pm to 6pm; Closed Wednesday and Thursday.Price: Children and young people under 18 pay € 1.50, adults € 3.80.last change: Jul. 2020

• 50.968542.433813  town hall, Place de la République, 59380 Bergues. Last change: Jan. 2017 (information may be out of date)

• 50.96872.430824  Saint Martin Church (église Saint-Martin de Bergues), 21 Rue de la Gare, 59380 Bergues. .last change: Jul. 2020

• 50.9679392.4383425  Abbaye de Saint-Winoc, Rue des Postillons, 59380 Bergues. .The ruins of the abbey are located in the Jardin Public de Bergues.last change: Jul. 2020

activities

• The seaside resort is ten minutes from Bergues Malo-les-Bains with the largest beach in Europe.

shop

• 50.97632.445041  Intermarché Super, 34 Rue d'Hondschoote, 59380 Hoymille. Tel.: 33 (0)3.28.68.19.00. Open: Monday to Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Last change: Jan. 2017 (information may be out of date)

kitchen

nightlife

accommodation

• 50.972152.431691  Camping Vauban, Avenue Vauban, 59380 Bergues. Tel.: 33 (0)3.28.68.65.25, Email: [email protected]. Open: April to October.Last change: Jan. 2017 (information may be out of date)

• 50.9682.43522  Bienvenue chez nous, 25 Rue du Collège, 59380 Bergues. Tel.: 33 (0)3.61.38.47.20, Email: [email protected]. The small hotel offers four rooms and also has a small restaurant.Last change: May 2016 (information may be out of date)

• 50.97062.43183  DeVastBrug, 10 Quai des Maçons, 59380 Bergues. Tel.: 33 (0)3.28.20.70.08. Only two rooms are available to guests of the hotel. Both rooms have their own bathroom with shower.Last change: May 2016 (information may be out of date)

• 50.96982.43394  Les Capucins, 14 Rue des Capucins, 59380 Bergues. Tel.: 33 (0)6.70.89.83.12, Email: [email protected]. The hotel has three rooms, a large common room.Last change: May 2016 (information may be out of date)

• 50.969392.43075  Hotel Au Tonnelier, 4 Rue du Mont de Piété, 59380 Bergues. Tel.: 33 (0)3.28.68.70.05. Hotel with 40 rooms.Last change: Jan. 2017 (information may be out of date)

health

• 50.969112.432391  Pharmacie Allan Frédéric, 15 Rue nationale, 59380 Bergues. Tel.: 33 (0)3.28.68.62.74. Open: Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Last change: Jan. 2017 (information may be out of date)

• 50.968232.432092  Pharmacie du Beffroi, 10 Place de la République, 59380 Bergues. Tel.: 33 (0)3.28.68.61.95. Open: Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Last change: Jan. 2017 (information may be out of date)

Practical advice

• 50.968132.432833  Office de Tourisme Bergues, Beffroi, Place Henri Billiaert, 59380 Bergues. Tel.: 33 (0)3.28.68.71.06, Fax: (0)3.28.62.84.56. The tourist office is located directly at the belfry.Open: From Monday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., from April to October also on Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. : 00 o'clock.Last change: May 2016 (information may be out of date)

• 50.968732.433594  La Poste, 2 Rue Léon Claeyes, 59380 Bergues. Open: Monday and Wednesday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 2:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Last change: Jan. 2017 (information may be out of date)

trips

literature

Web links

• http://bergues.fr/ - Bergues official website