📍 France

NORTHERN CURSES: HAUNTED FLANDERS AND CASTLE PHANTOMS

Curses weighing on old stones, ghost soldiers pacing ramparts, spirits prowling in dungeons, misty nights thick with mystery. The North and its shadows.

≈ 2
Days
125
Km
2
Stops
📖 3 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Explore Northern France under low skies and forgotten fortresses. Approach Esquelbecq and its walls fragile with time, cross Steene and its abandoned military remains, and let Flemish landscapes reveal a dense and silent atmosphere.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Esquelbecq

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Discover

1
Esquelbecq — White lady & little dog.
2
Olhain — Lantern & black knight.
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Activities

Access: public (Esquelbecq)
Coords: 50.888, 2.429
Access: public (Olhain)
+1 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 125 km
Travel time: 1h40
2
Day

Steene

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Discover

1
Steene (Stennebourg) — Little girl of the moats.
2
Aire-sur-la-Lys — Priest in cassock.
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Activities

Access: private ext. (Steene)
Coords: 50.962, 2.341
Access: public (Aire)
+1 Optional activities

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What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming countryside, ideal for all regions, moderate crowds, excellent value, romantic atmosphere.

Summer (July-August): Warmest weather, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, perfect for Mediterranean coast, festival season.

Fall (September-October): Harvest season, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, wine regions spectacular, excellent photography, good value.

Winter (November-March): Christmas markets, ski season Alps, fewer crowds, lowest prices, cozy indoor attractions, cultural experiences.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 2 and 2 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

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