The "Estaminets"

If Lyon had their "Bouchons", Parisians their "Bistros" the Bretons their "Café de la marine," we have their "Estaminets".

The "Estaminet" was the name commonly used to designate pub, and until the Second World War.

Although "Estaminet" is often confused with the humble dwellings houses. We had to push the door to find a pub. Sometimes it was reported to the public by a sign on behalf of the owner.

In the room, often small and stood behind the desk which was the owner. Some tables were placed in the room where the stove dominated.

In some taverns could play the traditional games of the area.

The tavern was therefore the place of sociability in excellent workers when they entertained in the evening after work or during leisure time. Men will be felt well. It was the extention of the family space.

The keepers of taverns often exercised another job, another occupation (coal merchant, blacksmith, saddler, blacksmith, mason ....). It was also frequent for the "estaminet" There were also barbers or tailors who worked in the consumption room. The man practiced his profession and his wife was behind the desk.

We found 112 estaminets, the oldest has been identified in 1824 then called "Maison commune", but it is known as Estaminet Meurisse. This pub was located in the cemetery Street, today rue Jean Jaurès. Since 1925 the destination of this establishment has changed and it became a butcher until 2008, called butcher Dekimpe these last owners name.

Estaminet Meurisse

In 1824 it was a house floor to use as an inn called "La Maison Commune".

Estaminet Messian

In 1930 he was held by George and Irene Messian Lannoo

Hôtel-Café Le Terminus

This pub was originally held by Sir Achile Vantieghem said "roofer", then by Louis Vantieghem. There was also a hotel for travellers.

Café-Brasserie-Restaurant Le Grain d'Orge

It was called "Tour de France", its owner Albert Desmet cyclist had raced the Tour de France in 1913.

Estaminet des Croisiers Mulle-Croenne

It was held by Mr. Wagnon. It was at within the angle of the streets of Wattrelos and Victor Hugo. The building was destroyed in 1940.

Estaminet Lefebvre "chez Henno"

Grocery store, bar and aunages. It also sells costumes for men and children.

Estaminet Desobry

It was located at the current location of the square at the corner of Victor Hugo and Jean Jaurès streets.

Chez Fremaux

On Victor Hugo street, just before the border was the pub known as "Café du Progrès"

Café F. Trenteseaux Delgrange

It was called "the rest of the Archers" and had a covered bourloire.

Estaminet du peuple

Located at the corner of streets Roger Salengro and Captain Picavet, it was held by Mr and Mrs Elbows-Nys in 1920. You can still see the remains of inscriptions on the front.

Café le Buisson

In the 1940s, it was held by Mrs. Juliette Klein, whose husband was killed in the bombing of the factory "The Glue of the North"

Café de la Marine

Located beyond the Grimonpont Bridge on the right was held by Mr Gilbert Mullie. It was at the same time a customs agent.