Coppenaxfort
# 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.
