Le village des métiers d'art du Septentrion
The area of Vert Bois at Bondues stretches over 48 acres. Anne and Albert Prouvost created the foundation in 1975. The foundation has been transformed into a village of artists and craftsmen. They exhibit and sell their works (art gallery, antiquities, frame, cabinet-work...). There are restaurants, a tearoom and a bakery on site. The castle's 18th century interiors constitute a real museum of decorative arts, with furniture of outstanding quality, taste and charm.
Information:
Tourist Office of Marcq-en-Baroeul
111 avenue Foch - Marcq-en-Baroeul
Bus 35 - stop Le jambon.
Tel : +33 (0)3 20 72 60 87
The village of artists and craftsmen is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm.
The Vert Bois Castle is open in July and August from Wednesday to Sunday.
Visit the village des métiers d'art du Septentrion website! (only in French)
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MARCQ-EN-BAROEUL
Marcq-en-Baroeul offers a breath of fresh air only a stone's throw from Lille. Many Northerners seek out its peace and calm to go walking, spend time or even more there. At its heart is its racecourse. Stretching over 30 hectares of land, it has become a place for walking and is a major venue for sporting events. It also hosts regional and national trade fairs such as the Salon des Antiquitaires (Antiques fair); The Fondation Prouvost nearby offers more options for day trips with its 18th century furnished château and its 60-hectare grounds, its sculptures by Dodeigne, Jean de Bologne and Paul Hémery and its crafts.
The Resistance Museum
