Discover Hem along a variety of routes and cultural sites: trails lead past wet meadows and riverside woodland or by a historic chapel. A quadrangular farmstead, a digital cultural offering and a craft brewery provide further points of interest. When planning your visit, the main considerations are the different route lengths and access conditions, as well as the opening times of individual attractions.

Trails through landscape and history

The Boucle des quatre vents is a 5.76-kilometre loop and is accessible to people with reduced mobility. The Chemin de la Salamandre runs for 800 metres alongside Hem’s species-rich wet meadows. The distances give you a concrete basis for choosing a route; accessibility is specifically stated for the Boucle des quatre vents.

Geocaching on the Chemin de la Salamandre is free, available to visitors aged five and up, and can be done independently year-round. Check the availability of the accompanying app in advance. This lets you combine the walk with an activity that does not require a guided tour.

The Boucle de la Source offers a different kind of landscape: it follows the Marque through riverside woodland. The European hedgehog is protected there. If you are looking for a nature-focused route, you will find a different type of landscape described here alongside the wet meadows.

You can also factor culture into your choice of route. The Boucle de la Tribonnerie passes the Chapelle Sainte-Thérèse-de-l'Enfant-Jésus-et-de-la-Sainte-Face. The chapel and its bell tower have been listed as historic monuments since 14 February 1995. It was built from 1956 to 1958 with contributions from the architect Hermann Baur and painter Alfred Manessier; its stained-glass windows are also by Manessier. Together with the neighbouring workers’ houses, the chapel forms a beguinage.

Quadrangular farmstead, brewery and cultural offering

The Boucle du Houblon leads to Ferme Braquaval. This typical quadrangular farmstead, with its paved courtyard, dates from the 16th century and was renovated in 2016. The building houses the Les Tours du Malt craft brewery and a Café Rando. Café arrangements may change, so check the current details in advance if needed.

Les Tours du Malt offers guided brewery tours featuring explanations of the brewing process, beer tasting and the Tour Infern'Ale game. As tour dates may change, check the current tour times before your visit. This lets you combine the walk to the farmstead with a closer look at brewing, provided a tour is offered when you visit.

The Micro-Folie de Hem is a free cultural venue open to everyone. Visitors can discover digital works from more than 400 national and international institutions and museums. As the public programme may change, it is worth checking what is currently on offer if you would like to plan your visit around it.

Sunday market and outdoor activities

The weekly market takes place every Sunday morning from 8 am to 1 pm on the Grand’Place. If you are planning to visit the market, this regular time slot provides a clear guide for Sunday.

The Base de Loisirs de Hem includes a fishing pond, sports equipment, table tennis and chess tables, picnic tables and a play area for children. Access is seasonal, so check which dates apply before your visit. The “Lille côté marais à vélo” cycling route also leads to the Base. Its route details may change seasonally, so it is worth checking the current route before setting out.

Discover more destinations: Avesnes-Sur-Helpe, Mouvaux, Condé-sur-l'Escaut, Saint-Pol-Sur-Mer, Gruson, Sin-Le-Noble, Eppe-Sauvage, Déchy.

For the broader travel overview: Nord.