Sint-Gustaafsmolen (De Moeren, Belgium)
The St. Gustave Mill was once the studio of sculptor and folk singer Willem Vermandere. The mill is picturesquely located but is...
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Special places & events: Opal Coast, French, West and Zeeland Flanders ... and beyond ;-)
1820-1880 Industrial Revolution
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 light tower of Calais
The Calais Light Tower/Lighthouse is the successor to a lighthouse that used to stand not far from it. The...
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Castle of Hardelot (Hardelot, France)
Hardelot Castle is a remarkable 19th-century castle built in the English style. The gardens ...
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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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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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