Guided Tour
Due to the Covid-19, all of our activities, guided tours and events are suspended until further notice.
Thank you for your understanding
To do alone, with family or friends, the Tourist Office offers a rich and varied program to do throughout the year.
The walks are assured subject to a minimum of participants. Reservations on our online shop or directly in our tourist information offices in Bergues, Esquelbecq, Hondschoote, Vockerinckhove, Watten and Wormhout.
Our cities have a story!
Plaine au bois Memorial Site in Esquelbecq
We often know the history of Operation Dynamo and its repercussions on Dunkirk and the War, but we know little about the beginnings of this operation and its consequences on our villages!
With the visit of the Plaine au Bois Memorial Site, our guide will tell you the context of the battle of Wormhout-Esquelbecq-Ledringhem and the rearguard fights of Operation Dynamo that occurred at the end of May 1940. Reservation: click here
Site of memory: 3 € / Ad. And 2 € / Enf. (4-14 years old) / Site of memory + Museum: 4 € / Ad. And 3 € / Enf. (4-14 years old)
The Berguois’ heritage
Touched many times by the tumult of history, Bergues has retained its Flemish character Heritage Bergues preservant its rich heritage and nature.
Whether you visit the church district, the ruins of St. Winoc Abbey or the ramparts that surround the city, you will find all the charm of this city where life is good !
The visits of the Heritage berguois are proposed to you at 5.00pm on May 11, June 15, and August 17.
The themes of the visits will be different each time. Reservation: click here
4.20 € / Ad. and 2.85 € / Child (4-14 years old). Guaranteed visit subject to 10 people minimum.
The “Ch'ti Tour” in Bergues
Dany Boon's film "Welcome to the Ch'tis" is a story marked by Bergues.
With the "Ch'ti Tour" come and enjoy the 3 weeks of filming and fun with our guide who will teach you more about the secrets and magic of cinema!
Reservation: click here 4,20 € / Adult. and 2.85 € / Child (4-14 years old) Guaranteed visit subject to 10 people minimum.
Gourmet Walk in Bergues: Visit, Enjoy and Share
39 € / person or 75 € / 2 persons (drinks included) Only on Booking (click here) Mini. 4 people, max. 10
The Heritage of Volckerinckhove
Through a tour, our guide will make you discover, his cottage, his horse mill (unique in France), his bread oven, his church ... and all that makes the charm of this small Flemish village that has knew how to keep its authenticity.
Departure at 3.00 pm from Volckerinckhove Tourism (13 rue de l'ancienne gare) on Thursdays 11, 18 and 25 July and the 1st, 8, 22 and 29 August
3 € / person. Reservation : click here
The Bell Tower Tour in Esquelbecq
See you in Esquelbecq Tourisme 3 € / Ad. And 2 € / Child (4-14 years old)
The Belfry and the Bergues' Carillon
The belfry, formerly a symbol of communal liberties, is also the very symbol of Bergues. His story is closely related to the life of the city. But the belfry is also the tower with 50 bells and it is with the sound of the carillon, that will finish the visit of our carillonneur.
Attention, it will be necessary to commit to climb nearly 200 steps to access the walkway and enjoy the view of the instrument and the Flemish plain!
Inauguration of the belfry on September 7, 2019, many animations planned this day (attention, risk of problem of access to the city center).
Guided tours of the belfry and Carillon are scheduled on October 5, November 2 and December 7 (subject). Information in Bergues Tourisme 0033 3.28.68.71.06
The Deschodt Mill in Wormhout
Built in 1756, it is the most authentic Windmill on the pivot of the region. He is also the only survivor of the 11 windmills present in the municipality of Wormhout. Come and relive his story during guided tours. Hondschoote Heritage
Booking on the online store, or Hondschoote Tourism at 0033 3.28.62.53.00