Fransmansmuseum

About

The Fransmans Museum pays homage to thousands of men and women from Flanders who travelled to Northern France to work the fields up to the 1960s. They usually worked in the sugar beet fields, from weeding in spring to harvesting in autumn. Follow the footsteps of the Fransmans (Flemish ‘Frenchmen’), from the village pub where they arranged their contract, on their long journey on foot, by bicycle or by train to the fields of France. The Fransmans were away from home months at a time, with but one purpose: to escape poverty. The renovated museum makes a statement, with gripping photographs and amazing stories. Visiting children can go on a quest with Louis: a youngster who travelled with his parents on their campaign through the French countryside.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes