Tour Sarrazine ou Tour au Bois

Chemin de Bettrechies (Parcelle 319 320), 59570 Saint-Waast

Probably built around 1170 by Bauduin V, Count of Hainaut, this square tower served to defend the southern part of Hainaut against the lords of Avesnes, in particular against Jacques d’Avesnes.

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Listing provided by Office de Tourisme de l'Avesnois (updated by the source on 15/05/2026).

Tourist office data: DATAtourisme, Licence Ouverte (French open licence), updated 28 October 2026.