Château du Romerel

Top choice in Lille, Flanders & the Somme


Four forested hectares envelop this 1870-built château with five spacious, beautifully furnished rooms, and two self-catering apartments sleeping up to four. Breakfast on the terrace in summer or by the open fire in winter. The honesty bar stocks regional wines and liqueurs; three-course evening meals (€35) are served by candlelight. The shaded outdoor pool opens from June to September.


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