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Typical city scenery in Flanders.
I took this photo in Mechelen, the town where I was born and spent my youth. Since I left Mechelen, 26 years ago, it changed for the better. Just as in most historic towns, lots of old houses have been restored and cars are discouraged to drive into the the old town center.
If you are fond of history, step-roofed houses, tapestry, chocolate and beer... visit Flanders! |
And the other part of Belgium? South of the linguistic frontier is called Wallonia. More rural than Flanders and most unfortunately less intereresting for international tourism.
Wrongfully, while the South of our country holds lots of trumps. |
| castle in the Molignée (Belgium) |
Wallonia is relaxed and less strict than Flanders. I especially like the Molignée region between Namur and Dinant. No big must sees, but lots of interesting places such as castles, abbeys, old farms and picturesque villages. |
My favourite painting Le déjeuner d’huîtres (The oyster lunch) from Jean-François de Troy, a piece of the collection of the Duke d’Aumale, hanging in his castle in Chantilly (France).
Wonderful detailed active scene, showing a bunch of aristocrats having lunch after a hunting party. Watch the faces, the red cheeks and noses, the men looking up the champagne cork popping, the glasses resting on the table in a bowl of ice…a humourous snapshot. |
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FarmerFun Fri Nov 6, 2009 08:08 UTC
The new PPP is Angelic and innocent....I think! | garridogal Sun Sep 27, 2009 19:04 UTC
Thank you for your birthday wishes Martine. Wow, you have some beautiful photos on your page! | Blkbelt57 Thu Sep 24, 2009 13:19 UTC
Happy belated birthday Martine. I hope you had a wonderful day. Best regards always, Doug | icunme Thu Sep 17, 2009 11:17 UTC
Hi Martine - Must tell you, I love that saying and got a good laugh. Lovely home page and will tour here w/you awhile. Ciao, Carol <(•¿•)> |
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