Lompret: Chapel, château history and countryside leisure

Lompret combines a rural setting with historic buildings and a leisure area. This gives you different ways to plan your visit: the history of the chapel and Château de La Phalecque, the landscape with a remarkable beech tree, or specific leisure activities. You can therefore explore the town through whichever themes matter most to your stay.

Chapel and Château de La Phalecque

The chapel in Lompret dates from 1842 and is located on Rue de la Chapelle in the town centre. Château de La Phalecque has a longer history: the Seigneurie de La Phalecque is mentioned as early as 1295 and included a farm and a château. The present-day château was built in the 18th century and has features of Lille townhouses of that period. The seigneurie and the present-day building thus represent different historical periods.

Changes made in the 19th century are also part of the château’s history. In the 1850s, Alban Edmond d’Hespel de Flencques had his coat of arms placed above the main entrance and a second wing added to the rear façade. The coat of arms above the entrance and the rear extension are two specific elements of this later design. Together with the 18th-century architecture, they offer a glimpse of several building phases rather than a building from just one period.

Rural surroundings and a remarkable beech tree

Agricultural, nursery and horticultural activities shape Lompret’s character, while its rural surroundings have been preserved. A three-hundred-year-old beech tree bearing the “Arbre remarquable” label stands in the nursery. Here, the town’s character and a specific natural and cultural heritage site come together: the beech tree is not separate from the landscape, but is located in a local nursery. This adds another connection to the town alongside its architectural history, without reducing its landscape and nature to a single building.

Leisure activities and walking

The Base de loisirs du Fort is located on Route de Verlinghem in Lompret. Its facilities include an 11-hectare green space, three tennis courts, a mini-golf course, children’s play areas, a fitness trail and an adventure trail for younger children. The site also has a farm that welcomes children from leisure centres, as well as an ice rink. A range of leisure activities are available there; facilities may change, so check the latest information before visiting.

The municipal walking programme includes a 5 to 8-kilometre walk in Lompret and the surrounding area on Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The meeting point is the forecourt of the church. The stated times, distance and meeting point give the walk a clear schedule and location. If you would like to plan around this activity, check the latest municipal schedule.

Lompret en Fête and a local address

Lompret en Fête takes place on the first weekend of October; check the exact dates before your trip. Saturday’s programme includes “Lompret en courant” and networking games. On Sunday, a traditional youth flea market is part of the programme. Individual events may vary from one edition to the next. The weekend schedule therefore differs between the Saturday activities listed and the Sunday flea market—a useful distinction if you have a particular day in mind.

La Ferme Blanche is described as a restaurant-hotel. Products from the region are given a fresh interpretation there, using fresh herbs from the garden; restaurant offerings may change. These features of the town can help you decide whether you would rather focus on its architectural history, rural surroundings, or leisure and events.

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