Esquelbecq village is located in the heart of Flanders. It has about 2,200 inhabitants and covers 1195 hectares. It has preserved its authentic Flemish character. It is crossed from west to east by the Yser, famous small coastal river, lined with many oak trees, which gave the name of the village whose origins Flemish " Ekelsbeke " means " brook acorns." Esquelbecq is rich in history and traditions.
THINGS TO SEE AND DO
Book village with its booksellers.
The Saint-Folquin church and the "Burning Charcoal" exhibition by artists Carol Levy and Sophie Wirtz.
The Thiriez craft brewery.
La Plaine au bois memorial site and its museum (Operation Dynamo 28 May 1940).
Art&Cerami'k by artist Bernard Burghgraeve.
The Gigottos automatons by the artist Bruno Dehondt.
"Chênes au château" hiking circuit (6 or 11 km).
Donkey ride with the Flânerie d'Esquelbecq.
Heritage visit.
Château d'Esquelbecq and its garden.
Garden "Au Paradis des Plantes".
Sorcerer's Garden.
Treasure hunt "The circuit of whispers".
Book village with its booksellers.
The Saint-Folquin church and the "Burning Charcoal" exhibition by artists Carol Levy and Sophie Wirtz.
The Thiriez craft brewery.
La Plaine au bois memorial site and its museum (Operation Dynamo 28 May 1940).
Art&Cerami'k by artist Bernard Burghgraeve.
The Gigottos automatons by the artist Bruno Dehondt.
"Chênes au château" hiking circuit (6 or 11 km).
Donkey ride with the Flânerie d'Esquelbecq.
Heritage visit.
Château d'Esquelbecq and its garden.
Garden "Au Paradis des Plantes".
Sorcerer's Garden.
Treasure hunt "The circuit of whispers".
