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The Drievenmeulen is a post mill located in the municipality of Steenvoorde in the Nord department of France. The mill was built in 1774 in Somain by Quentin Hennion. There, it served as an oil mill. In 1901, the mill was purchased by Mr. Desbonnets and moved to Steenvoorde, where it served as a corn mill. In 1938, the two wooden sails broke and were replaced by iron ones. The cap was also damaged and was replaced by one from the Vanneufville mill, located in Sint-Silvesterappel. On November 13-14, 1940, a storm severely damaged about twenty windmills, and the roof and sails of the Drievenmeulen were also destroyed. The roof was replaced by that of the Ledringem windmill, which had been destroyed by war in May 1940. In March 1974, the miller ceased his work and continued to give tours of his mill, which he maintained well. However, the miller, and later his wife, died, and in 1988 the mill was put up for sale. In 1993, it was purchased by the municipality of Steenvoorde, where restoration work took place from 1995 to 1997. The mill was reopened on October 3, 1998. (c) https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standerdmolen The mill is currently not (or no longer?) accessible.

Le Moulin de la Roome is a small village. In Dutch 'rooome' means room of cows in the meadow (the mill is located in the middle of a meadow landscape). The restaurant is in fact an old restored farm, next to the mill de la Roome. Rustic interior, simple, but stylish. In the hall of the restaurant is explained how the mill was reconstructed. You can visit the mill on Sunday from 15:30 to 17:30 (€2 for adults, €1.5 for children). Traditional regional dishes.

This wooden standard mill with an extra long silhouette has been standing along the road to Cassel since 1901. The mill was built in 1774 in Somain. This oil press mill, converted into a grain mill, was active until 1974 and was completely restored. It is on the list of historical monuments.

Cassel is a fortified town on top of a hill and not far from the Belgian border with Poperinge (20 km). Beautiful views, cozy alleys, unique estaminets and a richly furnished museum in a historic mansion. This is in short what Cassel brings you, once you have conquered the slope from whichever side. A lot of variety with a bit of history and culture, a lot of nature and local gastronomy. Enjoyment is the motto. Highlights are there for the taking in Cassel. For some, the Musée de Flandre will be the top attraction, for others the estaminets and still others just come for the cobblestone climb. Enjoy Cassel.

The Porte de Dunkerque dates back to the Middle Ages and served as one of the main gateways to the fortified city of Cassel. The gate is built in a robust medieval style, with thick stone walls and an imposing arch marking the passage. The architecture reflects the military and strategic function of the gate.

The church was built in a 16th-century Gothic style, characterised by high vaults, pointed-arch windows and detailed brickwork. The sturdy stone construction reflects the building traditions of the time and offers an impressive sight. A striking feature is the massive bell tower with its characteristic square base and octagonal superstructure. Inside, you will find a wealth of religious art and historical artefacts. The stained-glass windows tell biblical stories and scenes from the life of Saint Vaast, while the wooden pulpit and altar bear witness to the craftsmanship of a bygone era.