Discover Salomé

Salomé can be explored for trip planning through several specific themes: First World War memorial sites, the history of the chapel and Saint-Vaast Church, and walks along waterways. The dated building and wartime histories, as well as the different details provided about the routes, can help you choose what to focus on. This lets you include historical sites and walking destinations in your plans for your stay.

Memorial sites and building history

The German military cemetery in Salomé was established by German troops in January 1916. The war cemetery is the final resting place of 3,548 German, two Portuguese and two Austro-Hungarian dead from the First World War. The site was created during the war; those buried there represent three national groups. These details place the cemetery in its historical context and provide a specific connection to the history of the First World War.

The Chapelle du Comte d’Hespel was built by Albéric-Charles-Henri d’Hespel d’Hocron behind the church in Salomé, on the grounds of the former municipal cemetery. Around 1930, it was rebuilt slightly offset from its original location. After being damaged in June 1940 during the Second World War, the chapel was restored in 1949. The chronology distinguishes the reconstruction around 1930 from the later restoration following the war damage.

Saint-Vaast Church was also rebuilt in the 1920s. It had been damaged at the beginning of the Second World War and was restored after 1945. The church and the chapel therefore offer different dates for exploring local history: the rebuilding and restoration of Saint-Vaast are dated, while the chapel’s damage in June 1940 and restoration in 1949 are also specified.

Walks and waterside paths

The short Chemin de halage loop is an easy walk along waterways. In addition, the Chemin de halage du Canal de la Deûle from Salomé is listed as 12.3 kilometres long, with an estimated duration of about three hours and 30 minutes. The towpath is almost entirely paved. These details help with different planning needs: the short loop is presented as an easy walk, while the length, approximate duration and surface can be considered for the route along the Canal de la Deûle.

The Canal d’Aire à La Bassée is also a destination for nature and walks in Salomé. The two canal names refer to different details: the length and duration of 12.3 kilometres apply to the Chemin de halage du Canal de la Deûle; the Canal d’Aire à La Bassée is a destination for nature and walks. This lets you distinguish the route with a stated length and duration from this other nature and walking destination.

Plan your journey and accommodation

SNCF Gares & Connexions provides real-time train schedules for Salomé station. When planning your train journey, you can check the displayed services for your travel date. If you are looking for a hotel in Salomé, first decide whether historical sites, walks or both will be the main focus of your stay. The building history and the different route details offer specific points to consider.

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