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Week-end (2 nights) Friday 6 am - Sunday 6 pm

Flanders and Half way between and , while in others it is the plain, here stands a barrier which some call Cordillera, others say the hills, we say "Monts". Crossing the border, Kemmel has Cassel, each summit that makes up the chain offers a special fea- ture, Mont des Cats is the second peak after Cassel but the view is above the (Timber Country) and Blootland (Country naked) into the , on the other hand, it is possible to discover a pano- rama stretching from the Lille metropolitan area to the hills of Artois through the Coalfield. Coming from Lille via the A25, exit 12, (Meteren) turn In , one writes Katsberg "Mont des Cats" but right then left and follow up on the D 18 to the Mont it is more reasonable to think the "Mont des Cat- des Cats, the « Chemin du Rossignol » is the first right De Nachtegaal : The nightingale tes ». The Cattes were part of the Sueves Nation, after bus shelter. In Flemish, "De Nachtegaal" is the came in 406 across the Rhine to find a resemblance From Dunkirk the A25, exit 13, () turn left nightingale. to the homeland, the Hercynian forest with ranges of then right direction . Cross the village In a wooded, green and flowers, over- hills while the rest of Germany has only campaigns and follow the D 18 to the Mont des Cats. At the first looking the surrounding countryside, swamp. crossroads, do not go left towards the summit, but the way Rossignol offers a quiet Towards the middle of the seventeenth century, reli- continue to Meteren and « Chemin du Rossignol » be- space. gious "Hermits of St. Augustine" from live in gins opposite the next junction. a small monastery on the Mont des Cats. The monks From Belgium, via and Godewaersvelde. had to flee because of the Revolution and in 1817, The Gîte "De Nachtegaal" Nicolas Ruyssen, an artist originally from Haze- Between Lille and Dunkirk, at Mont brouck buys the ruins, restored buildings, and settle- GÎTE DE NACHTEGAAL des Cats, on a plot of 2000 m² south ments. He donated it to the Abbey of Notre-Dame du facing cottage one farm worker reno- 333, chemin du Rossignol Gard in March vated cottage awaits you for your stay Mont des Cats 1826 before his in . death and his 59270 METEREN The cottage "From Nachtegaal" Ap- remains lie be- proval was granted "Gite de France" neath a white Phone : 33 (0) 328 49 48 44 under No. 1444 and its rank is: marble plaque in GSM : 33 (0) 651 61 14 56 the church of the Mail : [email protected] monastery. Website : http://denachtegaal.fr Printed by us by Printed Gîte De Nachtegaal

Christiane HERMAN and Stephane CNOCQUAERT are glad to wel- come you to Mont des Cats in their cottage ideally located in the heart of the Monts de Flandre. Comfortable equipment, the ubiquitous nature flowery garden and the quiet places near the Abbey will give you healing and relaxation that you expect du- ring your stay. Belvedere over the northern plain, the cottage is also an ideal base camp to go to explore the many hiking trails and bike paths that crisscross the Flanders. Not far from major population centers in the -Pas de , near Belgium and England as well as centers of tourism, Mont des Cats is a central location to explore many facets of the region. Rich in cultural and folk traditions, with the presence of numerous cafes and a warm festive atmosphere, Flanders deserves to be immersed, discovered and appreciated in all its splendor. The owners are very active in community life, meet your expectations and can advise you effectively to the success of your stay. Hope to hear from you soon, at Mont des Cats

Equipments

Private car park, woodland, panoramic terrace facing south, outdoor table, sun um- brella, sun beds, barbecue. Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, dishwasher, was- hing machine, dryer, baby equipment. Electric heating, wood-burning fireplace, radio, TV, DVD player, phone, TV lounge and wireless internet access. Room with double bed and two single beds upstairs.