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Bergues
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Fortified hilltop towns

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  • Transport
  • Accommodation
  • Journey guide with tickets
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  • Disruption replanning

Journey at a glance

Trip overview

  • London

  • Cassel

    2 nights

  • Bergues

    1 night

  • London

Full itinerary

Journey
1hrs 32mins
Standard class

LondonLille

Make your way to St Pancras International to dart across the channel on a Eurostar to Lille; you’ll arrive in a mere hour and a half.
Journey
0hrs 42mins
Standard class

LilleCassel

Make your way to Lille Flandres station to take the train north to Cassel.
Stay
2 nights
Cassel

Cassel

There’s real drama in the setting of this fortified hilltop town, which regularly pulls awards as one of the most picturesque rural communities in northern France. Cobbled streets and a wonderful set-piece main square all add to Cassel’s old-world charm.
Jardin d’Hiver

Where you could stay2 nights

Jardin d’Hiver

This boutique B&B has large, beautifully furnished rooms with warm and inviting decor. There’s a peaceful courtyard garden and sauna, and hosts Jacob and Elise ensure you have everything you need for a relaxing stay in Cassel.

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Room details
Room: Queen room
Board: Room only

Recommendations

  • Visit the Flanders Museum which has a beautiful Renaissance façade and is home to a large collection of paintings and sculptures, as well as information on the history of French Flanders.
  • Enjoy the slow pace of French village life and soak up the peace with a drink on the vast cobbled square.
  • Climb 176 metres up the quirky Alpine steps to the top of Mont Cassel, the site of the former castle which is now home to a windmill. Enjoy the views and refuel with a meal or drink at the brasserie before heading down.
Journey
0hrs 17mins
Standard class

CasselBergues

Head to the station for the short 15-minute hop to Bergues.
Stay
1 night
Bergues
Photo by Frédérik Astier

Bergues

The fortified, picture-perfect town of Bergues is surrounded by four kilometres of its famous ramparts and a large network of canals. It’s a peaceful spot and a perfect base for exploring the local countryside.
Hotel Au Tonnelier

Where you could stay1 night

Hotel Au Tonnelier

Set in an 18th Century building in the centre of Bergues, Au Tonnelier offers a modern interior, comfortable rooms and an excellent breakfast. We can't book that for you right now but it can be arranged directly with the hotel.

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Room details
Room: Comfort double room
Board: Room only

Recommendations

  • Visit the belltower, home to an impressive 40 bells. The current tower is the third to exist on the site, the first, built in 1112 was rebuilt in 1940 following a fire and the second didn’t survive World War II. A bell sounds every quarter hour and all 40 chime on Monday mornings to signal market day.
  • Relax and unwind on a stroll by the river, along the ancient ruins and through the pretty cobbled streets to soak up Bergues’ historic atmosphere - it's believed the original fort was built in 857.
Journey
1hrs 1mins
Standard class

BerguesLille

Walk down to the station to take the direct train to Lille.
Journey
1hrs 34mins
Standard class

LilleLondon

Head to Lille International station to take the Eurostar to London, you’ll arrive at St Pancras in just an hour and a half.

Before you book

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