Rumes & Bachy

Rumes and Bachy, twin villages on the Belgian-French border, commemorate the recueils (gathering points) of the Comète Line. Helpers here sheltered Allied aircrew after the Brussels safe houses, guiding them across the frontier toward Valenciennes and the routes south. Modern trail stages pause at the Ferme Liberte memorial stone and the parish church honouring the Dermine and De Greef families.

Plan your visit

• Commune de Rumes - local services, accommodation and plaque locations on the Belgian side of the frontier.
• Mairie de Bachy - municipal contacts and heritage trails linking to the Comete memorial stone.
• Tourisme Wallonie WWII trails - regional overview of wartime heritage sites in Hainaut.