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Bruges (Brugge) – Ride the canal
boats (boottocht) around Bruges. One place to get the boats is G. Stael,
Katelijnestraat. There’s also a very nice park to run around next to
the Begijnhof (Beguine convent) near the canal. |
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Go to the beach (Knokke-Heist, Oostend) – Belgian families go to the beach all year round. Even in bad weather,
kids love a walk on the beach in the rain. Rent go-karts on the beach or
shop for unusual shells. In Oostend, watch the big ferries coming in from
England. |
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Abbaye de Villers-la-Ville –
This old abandoned 12th century abbey is what a ruined abbey
should look like – decrepit, covered in vines, open to the sky and
plenty of rooms to explore. A gem. |
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Battle of Waterloo – Even
if you don’t think you’re interested in battlefields, Waterloo
is not to be missed. Walk up the Butte du Lion and look out over the scene
of the battle. The excellent visitor’s
center has a movie that shows the battle in detail. Tip: Easy day trip from Brussels. |
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Le Grand Hornu (near Mons) –
Le Grand Hornu is a coal mining town that’s been made into a tourist
site. This is a fascinating look into the Industrial Revolution, in a planned
city where people worked and lived. Visit the mines, climb on slag heaps
and tour these 19th century period houses. |
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Grotte de Han (Han-sur-Lesse) – The
Grotte de Han is a huge limestone cave with spectacular stalagmites and
stalactites. Truly memorable! Take the tram up to the cave entrance; then
walk down through the cave, about 3km. |
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Chateau de Bouillon (Bouillon) – Visit the medieval fortress
of Godefroy de Bouillon who went off to fight in the First Crusade. In
the castle, be sure to see the Godefroy de Bouillon room, hollowed out
of the rock, with a large cross carved in the floor. |
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Gorge de Loup (Echternach, Luxembourg) – This corner of Luxembourg is know as Luxembourg’s "Little
Switzerland" because of its amazing rock formations, caves and gorges.
Visit the Gorge de Loup – there are well marked footpaths and you can
take little kids on this walk. |
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Illustrated biography of Napoleon, an excellent student (good at math, loved history), he went on to become conquering hero, emperor, one the most famous military commanders in the world. But his empire crumbled when he was defeated at Waterloo. (Chapter book)
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Hilarious adventures
of comic heroes Asterix and his sidekick Obelix, who travel to Belgium to find out who's the bravest - the Gauls or the Belgians. When no one wins the contest, will Caesar meet his Waterloo? (Cartoon book)
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Fun facts about
Belgium – landscape, wildlife, going to school, daily life, sports, comic strip art, holidays, and food. (Picture book)
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