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Valenciennes Station – The prodigal son loop from Valenciennes

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Northern France

Valenciennes Station – The prodigal son loop from Valenciennes

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4.7

(3)

25

hikers

Valenciennes Station – The prodigal son loop from Valenciennes

01:44

6.79km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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139 m

Valenciennes Station

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The Gare de Valenciennes is an impressive building with a rich history. The station was originally opened on 14 November 1842 and has been a major rail hub in the …

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3.90 km

Jacques Chirac Garden

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Garden with many works of art scattered throughout the garden

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4.12 km

The prodigal son

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Many statues in the Jacques Chirac garden

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4.98 km

Musée des Beaux-Arts

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The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Valenciennes is the fine arts museum of the French city of Valenciennes. It has existed since 1801 and is housed in a building dating from …

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5.35 km

Colonne de la Défense

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The Colonne de la Défense in Valenciennes is a monument erected to commemorate the heroic defence of the city in 1793. The monument was designed by Gustave Crauk and unveiled …

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5.75 km

Monument to Jehan Froissart

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The Monument à Jehan Froissart in Valenciennes is a beautiful memorial that was unveiled in 1856. It is a marble statue by the French sculptor Henri Lemaire and is located …

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5.87 km

Lots of art scattered throughout the city of Valenciennes

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6.40 km

Special home

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The house at 3, Place de la République is, to say the least, very remarkable.

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6.79 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.49 km

2.72 km

576 m

Surfaces

3.84 km

2.30 km

635 m

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