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Saint Peter's Church – Godewaersvelde loop from Flêtre

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Saint Peter's Church – Godewaersvelde loop from Flêtre

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Saint Peter's Church – Godewaersvelde loop from Flêtre

00:49

13.2km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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128 m

Kasteel van Wignacourt

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This castle was the seat of the lordship of Flêtre. The Van Vleteren family ruled here, succeeded in 1364 by the Van Houtte family. Between 1364 and 1380, Jan van Houtte had a fortified castle built. It was equipped with a wooden gallery between the castle and the freestanding tower, from which the soldiers could hurl projectiles at the besiegers. Later, as military technology advanced, these were replaced by machicolations.

In 1532, the lordship passed through marriage to the Wignacourt family. In 1656, Flêtre, under Jacob van Wignacourt, was elevated to a county. The last Count of Flêtre, Balthasar-Philippe de Wignacourt, died in poverty in 1810.

During the French Revolution, the castle was expropriated and largely demolished to reuse the building materials. However, the keep was so massive that demolition was decided against. In the early 19th century, the estate was purchased by an industrialist, who built a house on the site of the demolished castle and converted the keep into a reception hall, with Louis XV-style wall paneling.

Later, the estate was purchased by Edmond Vanuxem, a brewer in Ardres. He commissioned the construction of the current brick castle, completed in 1872. After the First World War, the moats were filled in.

nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kasteel_van_Wignacourt

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4.46 km

View of French Flanders from Mont des Cats

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Picnic and rest area with benches, close to the top of the Katsberg with beautiful views over French Flanders.

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6.72 km

Former Godewaersvelde Railway Station

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d'Oude Staesje: The old station along the former Poperinge - Hazebroek railway line.

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6.83 km

Saint Peter's Church

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This church dates from the beginning of the previous century (1906). It was built after the previous church was destroyed by fire in 1902.
That church was 16th century, with a crossing tower from the 11th century.

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Godewaersvelde

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Godewaersvelde is a Flemish village marked by its border past. The Museum of Border Life tells the local history through the traditions and daily life of the inhabitants of yesteryear. Several typical taverns allow you to stop and enjoy a beer or a regional dish in a warm atmosphere.

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St. Matthew's Church Flatterer

Highlight • Religious Site

The church originally dates back to the 14th century, as we know that the lord of Vleteren, Jan van Houtte, was buried here in 1398. The church initially had two naves, and a third was added later. In 1727, the two oldest naves were demolished and replaced by two new ones, each as high as the third, creating a hall church. The church had no tower, but the bells hung in a bell tower (a freestanding bell tower in the shape of a closed wooden tower). In 1799, the church was sold publicly. However, the asking price was extremely high. The demolition crew was called in. This led to a popular uprising. Eventually, the parishioners were able to buy back the church for a much lower price. In 1903, a tower was completed and the bell tower was demolished.

In 1906, there was another uprising, when the church property was inventoried in the context of the Separation of Church and State Act.

The church was damaged during the First World War and also lost some of its treasures, including the 16th-century stained glass windows and a regency altarpiece.

nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sint-Mattheuskerk_(Vleteren)

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13.2 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

1.70 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

753 m

< 100 m

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Saint Peter's Church – Godewaersvelde loop from Flêtre

Kasteel van Wignacourt

View of French Flanders from Mont des Cats

Former Godewaersvelde Railway Station

Saint Peter's Church

Godewaersvelde

St. Matthew's Church Flatterer

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