Steenvoorde

Steenvoorde (French pronunciation: [stɛ̃vɔʁd]) is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.

[3] Once part of the Seventeen Provinces of the Low Countries, Steenvoorde was the site of the beginning of the Beeldenstorm, or "Iconoclastic Fury."

Today the city is known for its Géants du Nord, sculptures of giants that can be admired in summer festivals.

The average annual rainfall is 727.8 mm (28.65 in) with November as the wettest month.

The temperatures are highest on average in July, at around 18.5 °C (65.3 °F), and lowest in January, at around 4.5 °C (40.1 °F).

Steenvoorde, church: église Saint Pierre
Arms of Steenvoorde
Arms of Steenvoorde