Arques,
eau, nature et technologies...
Ship
lift of Fontinettes
Completed in 1887, this splendid pilot building of mechanization triomphant of the 19th century, allowed the barges of the time of franchir the 13,13 meters of unevenness. True technological prowess (foundations with the compressed air, freezing of the grounds...), it used with this intention two simple physical principles that are the balance the Roberval ones and push of Archimedes. Its operation will perdura until 1967, date on which it will be remplacé par the current lock of Fontinettes. Threatened of destruction, il was taken again in hand by the Association of Fontinettes, which organizes thus since 20 ans des guided tours. During those, you will discover the computer room, des exposures on shipping, a video of the Elevator under operation à edge of a fitted out barge... Information and reservations to the 03.21.12.62.30. Embark with the foot of l.ascensor with boats of Fontinettes and leave to discovered l.ancian channel Neuffossé, à edge of the boat-walk " Le Fontinette ". Throughout strolls, the guides will reveal you the richesses et l.histoire of l.ancian channel. Moreover, you will cross the bridge-levis du great winnowing and l.écluse Saint-Bertin, whose heavy gates chêne s.ouvrent some manually. You will accost then on the quay of the commerce de Saint-Omer, d.Art city and d.Histoire. For the individual ones, cruisings are done at the time of outputs programmées spécialement for this purpose. There is also possible of s.intégrer à a lorsqu.il group remains place. Duration: 2h30 Contact: Association of Fontinettes - 03.21.12.90.23
Completed in 1887, this splendid pilot building of mechanization triomphant of the 19th century, allowed the barges of the time of franchir the 13,13 meters of unevenness. True technological prowess (foundations with the compressed air, freezing of the grounds...), it used with this intention two simple physical principles that are the balance the Roberval ones and push of Archimedes. Its operation will perdura until 1967, date on which it will be remplacé par the current lock of Fontinettes. Threatened of destruction, il was taken again in hand by the Association of Fontinettes, which organizes thus since 20 ans des guided tours. During those, you will discover the computer room, des exposures on shipping, a video of the Elevator under operation à edge of a fitted out barge... Information and reservations to the 03.21.12.62.30. Embark with the foot of l.ascensor with boats of Fontinettes and leave to discovered l.ancian channel Neuffossé, à edge of the boat-walk " Le Fontinette ". Throughout strolls, the guides will reveal you the richesses et l.histoire of l.ancian channel. Moreover, you will cross the bridge-levis du great winnowing and l.écluse Saint-Bertin, whose heavy gates chêne s.ouvrent some manually. You will accost then on the quay of the commerce de Saint-Omer, d.Art city and d.Histoire. For the individual ones, cruisings are done at the time of outputs programmées spécialement for this purpose. There is also possible of s.intégrer à a lorsqu.il group remains place. Duration: 2h30 Contact: Association of Fontinettes - 03.21.12.90.23
Great
Winnowing
This superb house is oldest of Arch since it goes back to 1782. You will be able to see inside the mechanism of the valves (which function toujours) régulant water of Aa. Other curiosity in the vicinity: le passage out of siphon of the Aa river under the channel of Neuffossé. The house of the Great Winnowing shelters également le Regional Natural reserve of the Capes and Marais of Opale (03.21.98.62.98).
This superb house is oldest of Arch since it goes back to 1782. You will be able to see inside the mechanism of the valves (which function toujours) régulant water of Aa. Other curiosity in the vicinity: le passage out of siphon of the Aa river under the channel of Neuffossé. The house of the Great Winnowing shelters également le Regional Natural reserve of the Capes and Marais of Opale (03.21.98.62.98).
3)
the Marina
Regarded as one of most beautiful of the area, the marina proposes many activities to you: hiring of livable boats, river lodging, restoring bar, club house... and an innovation: Surfbikes or bicycles nautical to (voir photo) which will enable you to walk on the channel. Tel.: 03.21.98.35.97
Regarded as one of most beautiful of the area, the marina proposes many activities to you: hiring of livable boats, river lodging, restoring bar, club house... and an innovation: Surfbikes or bicycles nautical to (voir photo) which will enable you to walk on the channel. Tel.: 03.21.98.35.97
The ponds " Rainbow " Arch does not count less than seven superb ponds, of various origin: - Batavia, gigantic water tank for the lock of Fontinettes - Malhôve, old ballast-pit and today protected natural site - Beauséjour: also old ballast-pit, near the camp-site *** of the same name - the 3 ponds " Arc-in-Sky ", which have a surface of picnic, and where one can practise fishing with the white or trout. Information to the 03.21.88.53.66. All that, it is appropriate to add the channel of Neuffossé, as well as the two branches of Aa: the high one and low Meldyck.
