Patrimoine - Tourisme en Cambrésis

NaturePlace of natureCambrai The public gardenThe twenty hectares of public garden can rightly be calledthe lung of the town. They were created in 1862where the esplanade - or training grounds for the soldiersof the citadel - used to be. The landscape gardenerPierre-Jean Barillet Deschamps laid out the « Batiste» and the « Monstrelet » gardens surrounding vastlawns with a slight slope, copses and sculptures whichgave a perspective effect. The bandstared - one of theoldest in France - was built by André de Baralle in 1867.The Grottes garden, which is more recent, was laid outat the beginning of the 20th.Open to the public from 8 a.m to 8 p.m in the summer,9 a.m to 7 p.m in the winter.Boulevard Paul BezinThe Cantimpré harbour and the canalCambrai is located at the junction between the stQuentin canal in the direction of the Oise and Parisand the Escaut canal which flows into the Dunkerque-Escaut canal. A harbour has been laid out at the junctionbetween the two canals in the Cantimpré districtwhere beautiful walks along the banks are greatlyenjoyed.Place Marcelin BerthelotProville The Bois ChenuSilence, quietness, harmony are what a walk in theBois chenu will provide you with. This delighful ecologicaltown park close to Cambrai will enable you todiscover or rediscover the flora and fauna of theregion. The discovery path will lead you inside thewood towards the centre of Proville where you will beable to walk along the Escaut.Ors The Bois l'Evêque, départementale 959This wood has housed the Flaquet Lake sine 1971. Thevillage of Ors used to be covered with the primitiveforest of the Arrouaise, a continuation of the Ardennesforest which used to stretch out over the North ofFrance and Belgium.During hunting period access to forest may be forbidden(information about dates at the Town Hall03 27 77 62 10 or Forest Commission 03 27 84 10 94)EstrunThe Bassin RondThis place of meeting for bargees is now enjoyed bytourists, fishermen and members of the sailing school.The Bassin rond links up the Escaut to the Senséecanal.The Cateau-CambrésisPublic garden of Le CateauThis beautiful park set at the back of the Fénelon Palace(Matisse museum) was bought by the town in 1883 atthe same time as the Fénelon Palace and the garden isnow open to the public. The park is lined with a century-oldlime trees and by ponds.From 10 a.m to 6 p.m all year round Rue des Poilus.Flaquet Briffaut lakeAt the place known as Grand Bois l'EvêqueThe " Flaquet " already existed in the 11th century andbelonged to the St André abbey of Cateau-Cambrésiswhich rented it as a fishtank. Today the lake is an idealplace for fishermen and strollers.Estourmel Zoo parcPlay and picnic area30, avenue de la Victoire - 59400 EstourmelTél/Fax. 03 27 78 62 61Entrance Fee : Adults : 6€, free under 3Opening hours : April : 2 pm to 7 pm From may 1rst to 5 thSeptember : 10am to 7 pmSeptember and october : Wednesday, Saturday andSunday at 2 pm to 7 pmIn November (school holidays) 2 pm to 7 pmOn 6 hectares planted with trees a lot of animals can beseen : donkeys, Arararauna macaws, Peruvian guineapigs,ducks, peacocks, peacock pigeons, kangaroos,Phoenix cockerels and hens, watussis, emus, Poitoudonkeys, Arab thoroughbreds, dwarf goats, Rove goats,Soay sheep, Cameroon sheep, dromedaries, camels,lamas, a group of macaques from Japan, deers, Indianrunning ducks, grey parrots from Gabon and racoons.Most of the animals roam practically free in the park.Picnic area with games and refreshment stall.23