Coppenaxfort
Coppenaxfort is a hamlet in the Nord department in northern France. It is located on the territory of three communes : Brouckerque, Craywick and Bourbourg.
Geography[]
Coppenaxfort is located at the junction of and Canal de Bourbourg canals. The Vliet river flows there too.
History[]
Around 1644, the Spanish army build a little fort in the place named Coppenax.
Economy[]
The hamlet had a strong industrial activity between 18th and 20th centuries. Famous industries were Duriez distillery (1857-1986), Chevalier flour milling industry (1911-1980), Dambre brewery (1769-1952).
Duriez distillery.
Motor of the Chevalier flour mill.
Chevalier flour mill.
Cityscape[]
The Craywick side has manors which belong to the Duriez family. Coppenaxfort as a big bridge, which was made in 2009 to replace the old one from 1935.
New Coppenaxfort bridge.
Château jaune.
Château rouge.
See also[]
Coordinates: 50°57′21″N 2°15′47″E / 50.95583°N 2.26306°E
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