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- Opening of "The house" Wilfried Owen

British soldier and poet, he died the 4th November 1918. Located in Ors, he wrote his last letters a few days before the armistice was signed.

The house is open everyday (except on Tuesday) from 2pm to 4pm

 

45 rue de Landrecies 59 360 Le Cateau-Cambrésis Tél : 00 333-27-84-09-32 Fax : 00 333-27-77-01-00
E-mail : resahostellerie@voila.fr Website : hostelleriedumarche.com

It was developped in 1952. The Matisse Museum is located in a gorgeous old stately mansion which used to belong to Cambrai's archbishops.
There you find Matisse's Work and pictures who was born in Le Cateau.
You can also discover Auguste Herbin's work who is the master of the geometric abstraction.
More information ... www.cg59.fr/matisse Tél : 03 27 84 13 15

- Matisse Museum and Fenelon's Park

- Mining and coal museum in Lewaerde

25 kilometers from Le Cateau in the heart of the mining area, the biggest mining museum offers to discover the history of coal miners in the Nord Pas De Calais
More information ... www.chm-lewarde.com
You are in the heart of "The Avesnois" with its rich culture and architecture.
Browse in the Val Joly, sport lovers will enjoy the landscapes, you will appreciate the Liessies abbey, then to finish taste the famous cheese in Maroilles (Maroilles cheese) and a great variety of local beers...
More information ... www.valjoly.com/sitestouristiques

- Val Joly Lake, Liessies Abbay, Maroilles