Maison de la Bataille
Museum in Noordpeene on the Bataille de la Peene of 1677, with a large model, a film and a teaching garden.
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About the museum
The Maison de la Bataille grew out of the idea of showing the large model of the Bataille de la Peene, also known as the third Battle of Cassel, in one of the villages where the fighting took place. In 1677, the armies of William of Orange and Louis XIV clashed there, in an episode linked to the incorporation of part of Flanders into France.
The museum opened in April 2007. Its building, whose silhouette recalls a Flemish barn, houses a 12-square-metre model of the battlefield, complemented by a timeline presenting the forces involved and the consequences of the battle. A 50-square-metre screening room shows a film in French and Dutch about how the battle unfolded.
Outside, a teaching garden brings together around seventy plant species that predate the 18th century: field plants, kitchen garden, aromatic and medicinal herbs, and flowers. The visit can be extended with a walk through the village of Noordpeene or along the battle trails as far as the memorial obelisk between Zuytpeene and Noordpeene.
The project was funded by local authorities and the state, and the museum today runs thanks to the association’s volunteers. It also has a shop devoted to Flanders and tourist information about the Westhoek.
Highlights
- 12 m² model of the 1677 battlefield
- Timeline of the forces involved and the consequences of the battle
- Film in French and Dutch about the Bataille de la Peene
- Teaching garden with around 70 plant species predating the 18th century
- Shop on Flanders and tourist information about the Westhoek
Permanent exhibition
- Maquette de la bataille de la Peene (1677) – A 12-square-metre model shows the battlefield, accompanied by a timeline and a film about the armies involved.
- Founded
- 2007
- Operated by
- Association Maison de la Bataille
- Visitors per year
- approx. 4,000
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Children & teens | €3free up to age 6 · €3 for ages 7 to 15; free under 7. |
| Groups (15+ people) | €5 per personAdult rate for pre-booked groups (from 15 people); school rate on request. |
| Families | €15Family rate for 2 adults and 2 children. |
The full price applies to visitors over 16.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
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| Family ticket | €15 · Family rate for 2 adults and 2 children. |
Family rate for 2 adults and 2 children. A small Adventure Lab-style trail for children and a geocaching game were launched on the battlefield in 2026.
Getting there & parking
Noordpeene lies between Cassel and Saint-Omer, between the A26 motorway (Saint-Omer exit) and the A25 (Steenvoorde exit).
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Shop at reception (objects and books about Flanders, in French and Dutch). Occasional events offer a tearoom and a refreshment bar.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | A film in French and Dutch is screened in an annex room. The visit can continue with a walk through the village or on the battlefield. Groups can book. |
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