Registration for Historic Monuments 5 février 2003 (≈ 2003)
Official protection of the kettle and its track.
1er quart du XXe siècle
Construction of the kettle
Construction of the kettle 1er quart du XXe siècle (≈ 2025)
Period of construction of the monument.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The bourloire in its entirety, with its playing track (Box AO 285): registration by order of 5 February 2003
Key figures
Information non disponible - No character mentioned
Sources insufficient to identify key players.
Origin and history
The Bourloire Notre-Dame de Consolation, located in Tourcoing in the Hauts-de-France, is a historical monument dating from the 1st quarter of the 20th century. This type of construction, rare and specific, is characterized by an integrated playground, typical of the local traditions of the era. The site has been listed in the Historical Monuments Inventory since 2003, highlighting its heritage and cultural importance to the region.
The monument is located at 101 rue du Pont-de-Neuville, in a district whose geographical accuracy is considered poor (level 5/10). Owned by a diocesan association, it embodies a religious and playful heritage, reflecting the social and community practices of the early 20th century in the North of France. The bourloires, traditional games often associated with local kermesses or festivals, played a central role in collective life, mixing competition and conviviality.
The registration by order of 5 February 2003 relates to the whole bourloire, including its playing track (cadastal park AO 285). This official ranking marks the recognition of its historical and architectural value, while ensuring its preservation for future generations. No information is available on its current accessibility (visits, rental, accommodation) or on any services offered on site.
Available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, confirm its status as a Historic Monument, but do not provide additional details on its contemporary use or precise conservation status. The approximate location, based on GPS coordinates, places the monument at 99 rue du Pont de Neuville, an address close to that officially recorded.
Tourcoing, an industrial city in the North, experienced a marked economic and demographic growth in the early 20th century, thanks in particular to its textile activity. In this context, gathering places such as bourloires served as points of sociability, strengthening ties between the inhabitants. These spaces, often managed by local or religious associations, illustrated the importance of collective leisure in a changing society.
No historical or sponsor character is mentioned in the available sources, limiting knowledge of the actors who contributed to the creation or preservation of this monument. His history remains mainly related to his community use and recent heritage protection, without documented anecdotes or individual accounts.
