Veurne
Veurne, or Furnes in French, is a city and municipality in the province of West Flanders, Belgium. It lies in the Flemish Region near the French border, on the eastern side of the IJzer river. Veurne is the administrative center of the Arrondissement of Veurne and includes Veurne proper plus several surrounding villages.
Historically, Veurne grew from a medieval fortress town at a river crossing and developed into an important
The surrounding region is primarily agricultural, with Veurne serving as a local center for services, commerce,
Veurne and the broader Westhoek area have a significant World War I history, with extensive fortifications,