Selection of the most beautiful monuments in the North

Moulin à vent
59470 Houtkerque

The Hofland windmill, built in the 18th century in Houtkerque (Hauts-de-France), is a wooden pivot-type flour mill, classified as a Historic Monument since 1977.

Architecture gothique flamboyant
59800 Lille

The Saint-Maurice church of Lille, a Gothic and neo-Gothic building from the 14th to the 19th century, has been listed as a historic monument since 1840. Located in the city centre, it combines medieval architecture and modern restorations, with a slender nave and rich artistic furniture.

Eglise gothique
59500 Douai

The collegiate Saint-Pierre de Douai, a 18th- and 19th-century religious building, is a former collegiate, classical and Flemish Gothic style located in Douai, Hauts-de-France. It is 112 metres long and houses an exceptional Cavaillé-Coll organ and major works of art.

Beffroi
59140 Dunkerque

The belfry of Dunkirk, a 15th century Gothic brick monument, dominates the city at 58 meters. Ranked a historic monument and registered with UNESCO, it served as a watchtower and bell tower.

Feu maritime
59140 Dunkerque

The late Saint-Pol, the lighthouse of the 2nd quarter of the 20th century located in Dunkirk (Hauts-de-France), is a listed historical monument, famous for its unique architecture and its role in port signage.

Hôtel de ville
59140 Dunkerque

The Town Hall of Dunkirk, a 17th, 19th and 20th century neo-flamand building, is an administrative and historical symbol of the Hauts-de-France, famous for its UNESCO-listed belfry and its facade decorated with emblematic statues.

Porte-de-ville
59400 Cambrai

The Porte Notre-Dame de Cambrai, listed as a historical monument in 1914, is an ancient 17th-century fortified gate in the North, marked by Louis XIV's military architecture.

Château fort
59530 Potelle

The Castle of Potelle, built around 1290, is a feudal castle located in the North, preserving its medieval character despite successive wars. It has been a historical monument since 1944 and dominates the town of Potelle with its moat and cylindrical towers.