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Cassel a small French town



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Cassel is a small town about 25 miles from Calais and the coast.

The town has been the site of several battles dating back to 1071.

It was used in WW1 as French headquarters for Marechal Foch. Much of it was destroyed by bombardments during the English army retreat to Dunkerque in WWll.


The town centre


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The shops in the main street


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Perched on the Flemish heights, Le Foch is a hotel and restaurant

It is the ideal meeting place for your family or business lunch or dinner parties

Or simply for the pleasure of treating yourselves to the chef's gourmet specialties and to enjoy the warm and friendly environment and the service.

The Hotel Resaurant Le Foch 41 Grand Place | Cassel, 59670, France



Cassel


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Cassel street off town centre


A street in Cassel France picture

The town was built on the slopes of Mont Cassel.

You can go to the public park where there are viewing platforms.

On a clear day you can see England, Belgium, Holland.

Cassel has a weekly market on a Thursday you need to get there early to park.



  • If you liked Cassel try Abbeville France
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  • Cassel is a short drive to the city of Lille
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