Le Boat Who's on board? – Friendly cruising on tranquil waterways Famous for its delicious chocolates, delicate lace-works and many hundreds of varieties of beers, Belgium's network of tranquil waterways wind through gentle countryside and historic towns rich with charm and character. The Westhoek region is said to have the most peaceful and beautiful waterways in Europe. 38 HIGHLIGHTS – 01 The long sandy beaches at Nieuwpoort and Oostende. 02 Pretty Bruges with cobbled streets , pretty churches and humpback bridges – take a horsedrawn carriage tour of the city. 03 Historic Gent - the former capital of Belgium. 04 The UNESCO protected belfry at Diksmuide and famous ‘Man in the Moon’ symbol of peace. 05 Menin Gate at Ieper where the last post is played daily at 8pm in memory of fallen soldiers in the World Wars. 06 The Museum of Bakery in Veurne. 07 ������������������������������������������������������������������������ 08 Belgian chocolate, lace, beer and the nation’s signature dish – moules frites. 09 Small quaint villages and pretty towns like Oudenaarde and Bossuit. 10 Hundreds of local crafts, from tapestryweaving and cloth-dying to book-binding. USEFUL INFORMATION – 01 �������������������������������������������������������������������� manned by lock-keepers. Certain locks and lifting bridges are closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays. Due to restricted opening hours of some bridges, it is not possible to visit Bruges on a 3nt short break from Nieuwpoort. Please allow 4 nights or longer. 02 If you are cruising to Bruges, you follow the main ‘ring canal’ (an old moat) around the outskirts of the town. You can moor securely in ‘La Coupure’ a canal inlet protected by a barrier that will be lifted by the harbour master. Mooring fees are ���������������������������������� 03 Public moorings are available at the very centre of Bruges, Gent and veurne. – To Nieuwpoort From Brussels – 127km From Lille – 105km From Calais – 79km From Dunkerque – 35km An amazing new way to combine a city break and the chance to see the beauty of Belgium’s countryside. Plus you can’t go wrong with ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� visit this region again. �� C. Stephens Belgium ���������������������������������������������������� Cirrus B (2+2) Sheba (3+2) ����������������������(4) Caprice (4+2) Royal Mystique (4+2) Continentale (6) Elegance (6) Vision3 (6+4) Classique (8) ��������������������(8+2) Gent
LBT - Online Brochure - 2016 - UK
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