Deûlémont: Routes along the Deûle and Lys

Deûlémont brings together the banks of the Deûle and Lys, a port, waterside routes and local cultural attractions. If you choose the town as a destination, you can plan your visit around walks and bike rides, or include the port and local history. When searching for a hotel in Deûlémont, it helps to first decide what you want to focus on during your stay: the river landscape, a particular route or a local topic?

Riverside routes, views and bike rides

The “Deûlémont au fil de l’eau” circular route follows the banks of the Deûle and the Lys. From the viewpoint at the confluence of the Deûle and Lys, you can see as far as the Monts de Flandres; the confluence at Deûlémont is also a rare photo spot.

From the belvedere at the confluence, the towpath follows the Lys towards Armentières and the Prés du Hem, or downstream towards Comines and Comines Belgique. Cyclists can start in Deûlémont and follow the Lys between Frelinghien and Halluin. The banks of the Deûle and Lys offer opportunities for family outings on foot, by bike and on horseback. These options differ in their starting point and direction: choose the circular route, the towpath from the belvedere or the start of a bike ride along the Lys.

Port and boat trips

The port of Deûlémont is approved for 35 berths. Boats can moor here for one night or stay year-round; launching most recreational boats is also easy. In collaboration with the Association Nautique, the marina offers boat trips on Sundays from June to September. If you are planning a berth or trip, check the applicable conditions or schedule in advance. The distinction matters when planning: overnight and year-round stays apply to boats at the port, while boat trips are available on Sundays from June to September.

River landscape and repurposing

The “Du chemin de halage aux chemins de campagne” circular route passes a fishing pond that is an example of an industrial site being repurposed. You can view Deûlémont’s natural wastewater treatment plant from the Chemin du Petit Bonheur or from the banks of the Deûle. These two viewpoints let you see the plant either from a path or from the riverbank.

Church and local history

The grand organ in Saint-Symphorien Church dates from 1924. The Fête des allumoirs in Deûlémont dates back more than 150 years. The Péniche Jasi II is also located on the Lys; today, it is the home of the local history association DHA (Deûlémont d’hier et aujourd’hui). These three details highlight different aspects: a dated feature of the church, a long-standing festival tradition and a present-day association based by the river.

Discover more destinations: Loon-Plage, Looberghe, Louvroil, Déchy, Haubourdin, Ferrière-La-Petite, Avesnes-Sur-Helpe, Feignies.

For the broader travel overview: Nord.