Cassel is a pleasant town in northern France, famous for its rich historical heritage and culinary specialities. The town is packed with historic sites such as the Place du Général-de-Gaulle, the clock tower and the Notre-Dame-du-Val chapel. A city of art, it was crowned Capital of Culture in 2018. In terms of cuisine, there's potjevleesch, a delicious white meat pâté, and sugar pie, a local delicacy.

The Cassel market takes place on Thursday mornings from 8am to 12.30pm.

To do your shopping in Cassel, you will find :
- Supermarket
- Pharmacy
- Groceries
- Bakery
- La Poste, 16 Rue de Bergues
- Tourist Office, 20 Grand' Place

Cassel Carnival (March)
Fête de la Musique (June)
Saint Nicholas Day (December)

To have fun in Cassel, you can :
- Go hiking (walking, mountain biking, cycling) and explore the Mont des Récollets hiking trails
- Visit Mount Cassel
- Tasting local produce at the markets
- Relax in the Public Garden, with a breathtaking view of Flanders

To discover Cassel :
- Admire the Grand'Place and its typical houses
- Visit the Flanders Museum
- Visit the church of Saint-Nicolas
- Discover the Remparts of Cassel
- Take part in a guided tour of the city
- Visit the Brasserie Thiriez and taste the local beer
- Admire the windmill