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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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KimberlyAnn Fri Jun 19, 2009 21:25 UTC
Thanks for visiting my Deadwood page, I am glad that I could be of help to you. | tango_jd Mon Jun 15, 2009 07:34 UTC
Thank you for my birthday greetings! I had a great weekend spent with my family. I'm now looking-forward to summer vacation in Majorca! | planxty Tue Jun 9, 2009 13:42 UTC
Martine, thanks for your kind comments. Yes, Winchester is a great place to visit, and the Black Rat is really worth it for a special occasion (not cheap!). fergy. | pieter_jan_v Wed May 20, 2009 10:27 UTC
1500 Kortrijk foto's doorgeworsteld; nu nog een fatsoenlijke pagina bouwen (zucht!). PJ |
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