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Bourbourg (Dutch: Broekburg) is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. It is situated in the maritime plain of northern France, at the heart of a triangle formed by Dunkirk, Calais, and Saint-Omer. Rich in history, there are a large number of historic sites to see, such as the former jail. Originally built in 1539 under Spanish rule, the three-story 18th century prison building in the main square includes several dungeons and strongrooms. Above the entrance door is a sundial with the motto: Qua hora non putatis - this is part of a verse from the Bible, Luke 12:40, "Et vos estote parati quia qua hora non putatis Filius hominis venit" (Be you then also ready: for at what hour you think not the Son of man will come).

Other interesting old buildings include the gothic church (Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste), parts of which date from the thirteenth century, and the choir of which is sheltering a huge installation from Anthony Caro called "The Chapel of Light"; the old Fishmarket (Halle au poisson) which dates from 1587 and has twice-weekly fresh fish markets; and a 16th century fortified farmhouse, the Manoir du Withof.
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