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 Dérivation de la Colme 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.
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