Construction of the kettle 4e quart XIXe siècle - 1er quart XXe siècle (≈ 1987)
Period of construction of the monument.
5 février 2003
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 5 février 2003 (≈ 2003)
Protection of the kettle and its track.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The bourloire in its entirety, with its playing track (cad. CV 251): registration by order of 5 February 2003
Key figures
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Origin and history
The Bourloire Saint-Louis is a monument located in Tourcoing, in the Nord department, in the Hauts-de-France region. Built between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it represents a rare example of a bourloire, a traditional ball game typical of northern France. This type of structure, often associated with local social and playful practices, illustrates the popular leisure activities of the industrial era in this region.
The bourloire was listed as a Historic Monument by order of 5 February 2003, including its playing track in the protection. It is now owned by the municipality of Tourcoing. Although the practical information on its current visit or use is limited, its registration demonstrates its heritage importance. The bourloires, like this one, were places of gathering and competition, reflecting the community life and working traditions of the region.
Available sources, including Monumentum, indicate that the bourloire is approximately located, with an official address at 109 rue Ingres, although GPS coordinates suggest a position close to Rue La Fontaine. This disparity highlights the challenges of preserving and documenting such monuments, often less studied than major religious or civil buildings.
