Forêt de Mormal

The Forêt de Mormal is a forest in , near the Franco-Belgian border. It is best known to the British for its role in the retreat from Mons in August 1914.
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  • Type: Forest
  • Description: forest in France
  • Also known as: Forest of Mormal” and “Foret de Mormal

Places of Interest

Highlights include Église Saint-Pierre de Locquignol.

Church
is a church.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Aulnoye-Aymeries and Le Quesnoy.

Town
Photo: Budotradan, Public domain.
is a commune in the department in northern . It was established in 1953 by the merger of the former communes Aulnoye and Aymeries. is situated 7 km east of Forêt de Mormal.

Town
is a commune and small town in the east of the department of northern . It was part of the historical province of French Hainaut. is situated 8 km northwest of Forêt de Mormal.

Suburb
Photo: Havang(nl), CC0.
is a former commune in the department in northern . On 1 January 2025, it was merged into the new commune of . is situated 8 km north of Forêt de Mormal.

Forêt de Mormal

Latitude
50.20382° or 50° 12′ 14″ north
Longitude
3.73286° or 3° 43′ 58″ east
Elevation
175 metres (574 feet)
Open location code
9F256P3M+G4
Geo­Names ID
2991756
Wiki­data ID
Q3078922
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Spanish—“Forêt de Mormal” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Locquignol and La Grande Carrière.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Hachette Railway Station and Berlaimont.

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