Events calendar Les Flandres

Since 1991, every year since 1991, the Citadel has been abuzz with excitement. Together with the band La Citadelle, at carnival time, the festival La Citadelle en Bordées is the second highlight of the year for this sailors' district. In Dunkirk, the Citadel is surrounded by basins, it can only be accessed by bridges, so it is a sort of small "island" with a soul and is still very much dedicated to the economy of the port and the sea. This festival therefore logically resounds with sailors' songs, but also with folk, Celtic groups, blues, and French songs that are sometimes offbeat and humorous. At Les Bordées, you'll find people flitting from stage to stage (there are 10 of them!) and from café to café. And when it comes to bars and restaurants, there's plenty to choose from! In addition to these establishments that set up large tables outside, there is always the possibility of eating "a French fry", along the heritage ships of the Port Museum, strolling in the middle of an often compact crowd, especially at the Quai de la Citadelle, and being guided by the sound of the bands. The people of Dunkirk love this event and it's easy to see why. About twenty groups can be seen free of charge. Atmosphere until the end of the night!

It's the only book village north of Paris. In 2006, Esquelbecq took up the challenge of becoming a book village. All year round, the village offers a wide range of events, including a book market, literary aperitif, reading salon, meetings with authors and exhibitions. The highlight of the year is the Nuit des livres, a major event held every year on the first weekend in July. It will take place on July 6, 2024. Esquelbecq's exceptional setting, a blend of rurality and interesting architectural buildings (Hallekerke Saint-Folquin, château...), is in keeping with the ambitions of facilitating access to literary expression and culture for as many people as possible, but also with the promise of visiting a pretty corner of culture in Flanders. It's impossible not to fall under the spell of Esquelbecq, village of books and heritage. Christmas and book market on November 16 and 17, 2024. Book market every^3rd Sunday from September to May.Places to visit:

- Le Chef-d'oeuvre retrouvé

- Carpe Diem bookshop

- Books and you

Other establishments contribute to the cultural renown of this charming village:

- Les Gigottos Automates

- Brasserie Thiriez

- The castle

- The church

- Jean-Michel Devynck cultural center

The Rameaux Faire is a great living room for open agriculture. The farmers in the surrounding area leave their most beautiful animals (horse, horses, etc.) for a parade, competitions or demonstrations of training. Some animals invade the heart of Bergues. Rutilantes agricultural machines are displayed on the streets of the squares. A gourmet village and an elegant exhibition complete the visit.

A big braderie to celebrate August 15 with family? That is a great idea! In the middle of the city, you will have the opportunity to browse, sell or make the necessary apprentices by rolling your nose! And if you want to go behind the stands, to register, all the info is available on the site of the city of Dunkirk.

First time to take a gastronomic break after Carnival and before returning to the summer holidays. Les Temps des Mets offers you time to love the best products of our sweet France: a condensed of our flavours and land, in a relaxed and healthy atmosphere. In short, the Kursaal is a must. Take the time: The tasting is free and you will have the opportunity to discover our regions better.

It's not a joke and it's even a very serious and very expensive championship to our Leffrinckouckois. More than ever proud of their fishing village, there are more than a hundred each year to break up the country's small grey shrimp more quickly than their shadow to be sacred champions of the world. An event worthy of the user's friendliness. Who will beat the title of the title, Nicole Vanzinghel, who can break up 134 grams of shrimp in 10 minutes?

The Monts de Flandres trail is a sporting event that allows participants to discover the region's natural riches while challenging themselves. Participants can choose from five routes of varying lengths and gradients. So everyone can choose their own level of difficulty. This trail is part of the Nord Évasion event, which offers nine sporting events throughout the year and across the whole of the Nord region.

The hilly trail runs through the municipalities of Steenvoorde, Oudezeele and Terdeghem and contains a few small areas of battered land.

Distance: 11,5 km.

Departure: at 14 h from Steenvoorde.

Difficulty: average.