Esquelbecq

Esquelbecq ( Flemish Ekelsbeke ) is a commune with 2121 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011) in the department of Nord, in the Nord -Pas -de -Calais. It belongs to Arrondissement Dunkerque and Canton Wormhout.

Neighboring communities of Esquelbecq are Socx in the north, Wormhout in the east, Ledringhem in the south, the west and Zegerscappel Crochte and Bissezeele in the northwest.

Demographics

Attractions

Classé Monument historique:

  • Esquelbecq castle (13th century)
  • Pigeon House of the Castle ( 1606 )
  • Garden of the castle (17th century)
  • Gatehouse of the castle (1590)
  • Hôtel du Baillage ( 1615)

Inscrit Monument historique:

  • Church Saint- Folquin ( 10./17. Century)
  • Maison du Bailli (18th century)

Castle Esquelbecq

Personalities

  • Folcuin, Bishop of Therouanne died in Esquelbecq 855
  • Valentin de Pardieu, Governor of Gravelines 1577-1584
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