Attractions and Places To See around Maulde - Top 20

Sculpture by Naïs D’Hey. The artist Naïs D’Hey was so inspired by the bridge, Maubray and its villagers that she wrote a story related to the statuette that sits near the bridge. A few years ago, Naïs D’Hey submitted a project to the City of Antoing: to create a work for each village. She thus developed a trail of small bronzes, embellished with the 3 tales related to local history. For the occasion, the City of Antoing published a folder, entitled “Promenade antoinienne sculptée et contée”, in which the works are briefly presented and QR codes allow access to the location of the statuettes and the tales. A booklet details the complete trail as well as the tales in their entirety. These documents are available at the Tourist Office. Description taken from https://www.antoing.net/ma-commune/services-communaux/graphisme/bulletins/bulletin-septembre-2022.pdf

Sector of one of the oldest legendary cycle races and to think that our idols have ridden it..., great 😊.

Tough cobblestone section that is halfway between Paris-Roubaix. You'll be pretty tired here already, so keep your wits about you. Make sure you have something to eat and drink quickly because you won't find many opportunities to refuel after this

The Trouée d'Arenberg is a 2.3 km long paved path located in the Raismes-Saint-Amand-Wallers forest in northern France. This path is famous for being part of the Paris-Roubaix cycle race, where it is considered the most difficult section of the route. The cobblestones are uneven and slippery, and the path is often muddy and wet, but you will also enjoy the historic and natural scenery of the former mining region, where you can see the old railway bridge and the wildlife of the forest. The Trouée d'Arenberg is not for the faint-hearted, but it is a unique and rewarding experience for those who dare.

Very mobile with magnificent view of the gorial pond

2400 meters - 4 stars In 14 kilometres, the riders have three fairly long stretches to choose from, of which this is the third. Shortly before this, the riders had the strips of Hornaing à Wandignies (3700 meters) and Warleing à Brillon (2400) in front of their wheels. At Tilloy, the riders take the narrower D158B at the D35. They pass a quiet residential area to fly up the cobblestones where the buildings stop. Although the road is also used for daily traffic and not only by farmers, the stones are seriously bad in many places here. After 200 meters there is a difficult bend to the right. If you drive here alone and there is no audience then there is nothing to worry about. The corner seems quite wide, but it is not easy to go through it at high speed during the race. Many riders come here next to the cobblestones where there is fine gravel and sand where you can easily slip. Many riders have already been on the ground in this corner. Shortly after this follows a slight left turn that can be taken at high speed. The cobblestones remain bad and after about 1500 meters there is another turn to the right immediately after a bridge. Due to the bridges, riders cannot ride side by side with too many, so that everything is pushed together. It is important to sit here at the front because you also want to stay out of trouble here. After this there are still a few gentle windings, but it is mainly the cobblestones themselves that provide the challenge. The succession of strips starts to weigh and we are on our way to the 200 kilometer limit. The final is coming!

Very rolling towpath as a whole, can be extended to Douai then Arras towards the west and going as far as Mortagne-du-Nord (by changing banks) where the Scarpe joins the Scheldt. Can sometimes be very popular with all types of users (walkers, fishermen, etc.) when the weather is good and on weekends.

Mythical hole in Paris Roubaix