Colonne de la Grande Armée (Wimille, Pas-de-Calais)
In 2019, the "National Monuments of France" (see CMN) received more than 10 million visitors. This place is one...
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1820-1880 Industrial Revolution
Steam train of the Bay of the Somme (Le Crotoy, France)
How fun and original is this Bay of Somme Steam Train. Saint-Valery-sur-Somme is a medieval town,...
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KerkHotel (Biervliet, Zeeuws-Vlaanderen)
Nice project this KerkHotel at Biervliet : a beautifully renovated church in which a 4-star hotel with 16 rooms was created....
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Picon
In the border region, the "Schreve," between French and West Flanders, the aperitif drink "Picon" is served in many an estaminet. This is a...
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Beach carts - Beach cabins - Cabin Art
Beach cabins trace their origins to the "bathing machines" of the prudish Victorian era. These were built on wheels and could...
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Dam on the Gileppe (Baelen, Jalhay, Belgium)
is a large dam that was built on the watercourse "The Gileppe". Because of that dam, a large lake became...
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la Roche à 7 heures (Monthermé, France)
, called "La Roche à 7 Heures" in French, is a cliff overlooking the French town of Monthermé....
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Royal Castle of Ciergnon (Houyet, Belgium)
It is an official country residence of the Belgian King. This domain is not open to the general public. Officially, it belongs...
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The Calais Lighthouse (Calais, France)
The Calais Light Tower/Lighthouse is the successor to a lighthouse that used to stand not far from it. The...
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Belfry of Menen (Menen, Belgium)
is one of 56 Flemish Belfries that were recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. A striking feature of the 33-meter...
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