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| Seclin | |
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| Information | |
| Country |  France |
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| Area | 17,42 km² |
| Population | 12 410 hab. () |
| Density | 712,4 inhab./km² |
| Postal code | 59113 |
| Tourist information office | 70 rue Roger Bouvry.  33 3 20 90 12 12E-mail: [email protected] |
| Location | |
 50 ° 32 ′ 54 ″ N 3 ° 1 ′ 46 ″ E | |
| Official site | |
Seclin, south gate of the Lille metropolis.
Understand
Seclin, the southern gateway to the Lille metropolis, has always been at the crossroads of major traffic and trade routes since Gallo-Roman times. There have always been men there to make Seclin a busy city. Today, we also want to make a tourist city. Since 2003, the team of the Tourist Office of Seclin ensures the influence and the tourist promotion of the city. We invite you to discover our monuments, museums, natural and leisure sites.
To go
By car
To come by the highway, take theA1 Lille-Paris, exit 19
By train
- 1 Seclin Station ,
33 3 20 90 11 54 – Regular trains from Lille, Arras, Douai, Valenciennes.
By bus
Lines:
- 52,55,323,318 from and to Lille
- 303 towards Libercourt / Harnes
- 318 to Douai
- 319 towards La Bassée
- 323 to Billy Berclau and Bauvin
- 324 towards Houplin-Ancoisne and Chemy / Gondecourt
- Transpole network
- Suburban network
Circulate
To see
Seclin is a city whose monumental heritage is classified in the inventory of historical monuments.
- 1 Collegiate Church of Saint Piat – Dean of the churches of the Lille metropolis (13th century) The Saint Piat collegiate church houses the relics of Saint Piat, an ancient martyr from the 3rd century. Under its choir, you will discover one of the rare ancient crypts of Nord-Pas-de-Calais in which is the tomb of Saint Piat and the well whose beneficial water was supposed to relieve the sick. Since the 13th century, wars and reconstructions have made the building a site with eclectic styles (Romanesque, Gothic, etc.) which nevertheless maintains a beautiful harmony. In the bell tower, the chime of 42 bells is considered one of the fairest in Europe. Guided tour by reservation at the Seclin Tourist Office
- 2 Notre-Dame Hospital – Founded in the 13th century. by Countess Marguerite de Flandre (1202-1280), the Notre-Dame de Seclin hospital has a special place in the regional heritage, because it clearly illustrates the parallel evolution of medical conceptions and hospital architecture in the North of France from the 13th to the 19th century. Nowadays, behind an apparent calm, nurses and doctors are still working. If you are lucky, perhaps you will come across a Sister Augustine who will be able to share some secrets with you… Guided tour by reservation at the Tourist Office.
- 3 Monumental Gate of the Center Cemetery – The portal of the cemetery in the center of Seclin was built around 1808 according to the plan of the Lille architect Benjamin Dewarlez (1767-1819). It is a picturesque and theatrical monument, in the shape of an Egyptian pylon, of revolutionary inspiration. He miraculously escaped the destruction of the Restoration (1814-1830). Guided tour by reservation at the Tourist Office.
Museums
- 4 Fort de Seclin - Museum 14-18 (Take the highway A1, exit 19. At the first roundabout, continue straight (Unexpo on your right). At the second roundabout, take the direction of Templemars. TO 500 meters, take the old path that leads to the fort.), 33 3 20 97 14 18, e-mail : [email protected]
weekend of 14 h - 18 h, on other days, by appointment for groups of at least 5 people. 
adults 5 €, children 4 €. – Recognized as a must-see site of the First World War from the North, the museum covers more than 3 rooms 120 m ² each and includes an impressive horse-drawn collection as well as a collection of artillery devices from the First World War. The first room is dedicated to officers, with the remarkable memorial of General DEFFONTAINES. A quick appetizer before entering the artillery machine room which contains masterpieces of the French, British and German armies. Finally, the history race ends with a presentation of the military equipment of the time. After visiting the museum, discover the architecture of the last intact fort in the Lille belt. Built in 1873, the fort of Seclin is of the “Séré de Rivières” type and is part of the fortified belt of Lille. We find this system of fortifications, built from 1874 until the beginning of the First World War, along the borders. It owes its name to its designer and promoter, General Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières. The visit lasts approximately 2 h
weekend of 
adults - Napoleon Estate 204 Burgault Street (Highway A1, exit 19 (direction Seclin). At the first roundabout turn left (direction Carvin), then at the second straight ahead, the entrance to the Estate is on your right, about 20 meters away.), 33 (03) 20 32 54 93, e-mail : [email protected] Monday to Saturday from 10 h - 17 h, last entry. Closed on Sundays and public holidays. Guided tour for groups by reservation. Individual persons: 5 € Groups of more than 20 people: 4 €. – As an enlightened patron, Georgy Fourcroy has brought together an eclectic collection of objects and curiosities linked to the Napoleonic epic within this former farm. Considered one of the four most beautiful French museums dedicated to the Emperor in private collection, this place is full of 489 priceless pieces such as a chiseled silver box that contained the keys of the city of Vienna, ivory triptychs, weapons and historical documents, manuscripts, letters and personal notes of the Emperor or the Empress. So many traces of an era that will appeal to history buffs, but also to neophytes curious to discover the past through such a vast and diverse collection. Also discover the history of the "Mandarine Napoleon" liqueur and take advantage of the boutique bar at any time to taste it.
Do
Nature walks
- 1 Seclin Canal Avenue des Marronniers 59113 Seclin – It is first of all the southern entrance to the Parc de la Deûle, it is also the starting point for several hikes and a bucolic promenade area which was at the heart of the industrial development of Seclin (late 19th - early 20th century). ).
- 2 Husband Rosenberg Park Rue Marx Dormoy 59113 Seclin – The Parc des Époux Rosenberg surrounds the Château Guillemaud with a green space.
Events
- Hairy Day – Each year, the third weekend of October is dedicated to the commemoration of the liberation of the fort by the British in 1918. In tribute to the soldiers who died for the homeland during the two World Wars, the Fort of Seclin organizes a day commemoration where all history buffs are present in period uniforms. After a parade to the town's war memorial, presentations of military techniques are organized. The cannons from the First World War, in perfect condition, leave the museum to once again make the spectators shudder to the sound of the gunfire.
Hobbies
- Themed walks from the Tourist Office , 33 6 54 66 70 17 (cellphone) Seclin member: 12 € year-round, non-Seclin member: 17 € year round. – Stroll, relax, in a group, in a friendly atmosphere, this is what the Seclin Tourist Office offers you by inviting you to participate in the "themed walks" activity. With 4 to 5 monthly walks (Monday afternoon and Sunday morning), you will discover the hidden facets of the regional heritage. Other exceptional day or weekend outings are also offered several times a year.
To buy
Eat
Traditional kitchen
- Auberge du Forgeron , 33 3 20 90 09 52
- Stopover in Flanders , 33 3 20 90 09 59
- The Espresso , 33 3 20 32 80 74
- The Gourmet Break , 33 3 20 96 83 32
- The Lion Cub , 33 3 20 90 05 60
- The Croque-Notes , 33 3 20 90 08 34
- La Table d'Hilde , 33 3 20 32 66 43
Flavors from elsewhere
- Lee's Garden , 33 3 20 96 85 33
- The Sidi Bou , 33 3 20 96 82 30
- Kim's table
- Di Augusto , 33 3 20 97 07 79
In the evening
- 1 The Croque-Notes 31 rue Jean Baptiste Mulier, 33 3 20 90 08 34 Mon.- Fri. : 12 h - 14 h,sat. : 20 h - 22 h,.
Housing
Periphery
- 1 First class Rue de l'Hotellerie (Z.A.C. de l'Épinette), 33 3 20 96 72 08, e-mail : [email protected] room available from 14 h, to be released before 12 h. From 39 €. –
- 2 B&B Hotel Lille Seclin Unexpo Hotel Street, 33 8 92 78 80 54 room available from 14 h, to be released before 12 h. From 49 €. –
- 3 Campanile 51 rue de l'Hôtellerie, 33 3 20 96 74 63, e-mail : [email protected] room available from 14 h, to be released before 12 h. –
Downtown
- L'Auberge du Forgeron 17 rue Roger Bouvry, 33 3 20 90 09 52, e-mail : [email protected] From 109 €. –
