Discover Lumbres for your stay

Lumbres offers several distinct starting points for planning a trip: a tourist railway, Saint-Sulpice church, a greenway, and leisure activities involving swimming, horse riding and an escape game. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in Lumbres, you can assess the town according to which of these themes suit your travel plans. The main points of interest are architectural history, routes and activities for a range of interests.

Railway and greenway

The Chemin de Fer Touristique de la Vallée de l’Aa tourist railway runs for 15 km between Arques and Lumbres. Another option is the 5.5 km Lumbres–Remilly-Wirquin greenway. It passes through natural surroundings and can be used on foot, by bicycle or on horseback. The distances refer to two different types of route: a railway line between Arques and Lumbres, and a greenway between Lumbres and Remilly-Wirquin. As well as their length, the options differ in how they are used and the places they connect: railway on the one hand, and a walking, cycling and riding route on the other.

Saint-Sulpice: architectural history and materials

Saint-Sulpice church in Lumbres was built between 1854 and 1863 in the neo-Gothic style, based on plans by architect Alexandre Grigny. It was constructed from local limestone from the La Montagne quarry. Its construction period, architectural style and materials each offer a different way to explore the church. A restoration project carried out in 2010 stabilised the tower, restored the spire and renovated the nave. These works mark a later, clearly dated stage in the building’s history. Anyone interested in architecture can consider both its 19th-century origins and the specific restoration works.

Swimming and classes

The Centre Aquatique L'Aa Piscine is a family and sports pool complex with two swimming pools, a leisure area for children, a fitness area and an outdoor sunbathing area. Activities include aquabike, aquajump, aquagym, swimming lessons, advanced classes for adults and children, and baby swimming. When planning your visit, you can choose between the different pool areas and the classes listed. If a particular class is an important part of your stay, check the schedule in advance.

Leisure from games to horse riding

The Hôtel de la Gare Escape Game is set in the atmosphere of a 1920s railway hotel. The historical setting is part of the game. Ferme équestre Les Ardents offers horse or pony riding for people of all ages. Alongside the architectural and railway themes, these provide two different leisure options: a game set in a railway hotel or riding a horse or pony.

Cycling services and seasonal conditions

The Base VTT at the Lumbres Tourist Office has a washing, inflation and repair station, as well as showers, toilets, lockers and a changing room. Different conditions apply: the washing station is closed from October to March; the other facilities listed are accessible during the Tourist Office’s opening hours. Bear the closure period in mind if the washing station is important to your plans, and time your visit to the other facilities according to the Tourist Office’s opening hours. This makes it clear to cycling visitors which part of the offer is subject to seasonal restrictions and when the other facilities listed are accessible.

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