Places worth the detour in Tourcoing

9 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Tourcoing, France, across 4 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (4). Best known: 1989 Belgium MiG-23 crash. 9 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Built landmarks4 Parks & cemeteries3 Ruins & the uncanny1 Fun & leisure1

All 9, ranked 9

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.1989 Belgium MiG-23 crash

Ruins & the uncanny · 20th century · Hidden gem

Aviation accident

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2.Menen German war cemetery

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Cemetery in Menen, Belgium

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3.Belfry of Menen

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

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4.Brouwerij Omer Vander Ghinste

Fun & leisure · 19th century · Hidden gem

Brewery in Bellegem, Kortrijk, Flanders, Belgium

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5.Château des Comtes

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Castle in Wallonia

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6.Jardin botanique de Tourcoing

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Botanical garden in France

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7.De Sjouwer

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Memorial in Aalbeke, Belgium

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8.Wervicq-Sud German military cemetery

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Cemetery located in Nord, in France

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9.Parc Arboretum du Manoir aux Loups

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Garden in France

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