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The region
The area around the cottage offers a wide range of activities to make your stay unforgettable.
Immerse yourself in unspoilt countryside with waymarked walking and cycling routes.
The nearby RAVeL trail makes it easy to explore highlights such as the Harchies marshes, the scientific adventure park in Frameries, and Grand-Hornu with its contemporary art museum.
Heritage lovers will enjoy exploring cities such as Mons, Tournai and Lille, as well as the beautiful villages on both sides of the border.
Dock 79 in Tertre is ideal for sports enthusiasts, while a visit to Pairi Daiza will also create wonderful memories.
You can also discover delicious local produce in the region’s farm shops and grocery stores.
Discover…
Culture and history
For lovers of culture, history, gastronomy and folklore, the cottage is ideally located for exploring major cities such as Mons, Tournai, Lille, Valenciennes, Brussels and Paris.
Nature
For a countryside escape, there are plenty of nature discovery activities to enjoy.
With its inviting valleys bordered by meadows and fields, and woodlands that change colour with the seasons, the region invites you to enjoy the gentleness and beauty of an authentic natural landscape. The tranquil charm of our villages was beautifully captured by the poet Émile Verhaeren.
Explore the area
Follow the RAVeL through fields and woodland to discover our region’s natural treasures. Walking maps and information about local heritage, gastronomy, craftspeople and artisan food producers are available for you to use.
A little history
The name of the cottage, Les Coquelicots, is inspired by Audregnies’ deeply moving history. On 24 August 1914, the village was the scene of fighting during the Battle of Audregnies, a heroic episode of the British retreat at the start of the First World War.
In the fields scarred by the fighting, poppies have become a universal symbol of remembrance for soldiers who fell in battle. A fragile flower that grows again on disturbed ground, the poppy evokes sacrifice, restored peace and the renewal of nature.
By choosing this name, the cottage pays a quiet, poetic tribute to the village’s history, while reflecting the tranquillity and beauty of the countryside and keeping local memories alive.
At the cottage…
We offer a guided walk through the village and its surroundings, tracing its origins and the different economic activities that have shaped its history.
The region has a rich and vibrant cultural and folk tradition. Roisin’s summer music events, theatre at the Château de Montignies-sur-Roc, Heritage Days, the Printemps des Artisans, Dour Festival and the Ducasse de Mons bring the seasons to life.
We also invite you to share in local and rural activities. Throughout the seasons, you can discover and experience farm work alongside us.