Hazebrouck

Hazebrouck is a commune in the Nord region that rises 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level on the flat landscape of northern France. The town features a notable town hall at its center and the Saint-Eloi church as its principal landmarks.

During World War I, the town served as a vital supply base for allied forces and was awarded the Croix de Guerre 1914-1918 for its contributions to the war effort. This military honor reflects the town's importance to the allies during the conflict.

The town's art museum occupies a former chapel and displays paintings from Flemish artists alongside exhibits about local customs and regional traditions.

The town is easily reached by rail with direct connections to larger cities like Lille, Calais, and Paris, plus bus services throughout the wider region. The flat terrain makes walking around town simple and allows visitors to explore comfortably on foot.

Before 1880, most residents spoke West Flemish in their daily life until mandatory French schooling gradually replaced the local language. This linguistic shift shows how deeply regional traditions ran in northern France.

Location: Nord

Location: arrondissement of Dunkirk

Elevation above the sea: 23 m

Industry: administration publique générale

Shares border with: Vieux-Berquin, Wallon-Cappel, Borre, Caëstre, Hondeghem, Morbecque

Address: 59190 Hazebrouck, France

Phone: +33328434445

Email: contact@ville-hazebrouck.fr

Website: http://ville-hazebrouck.fr

GPS coordinates: 50.72444,2.53833

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:00