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Contents KEY Zeebrugge

03 The seaport of Bruges, 21 Lissewege through Lissewege a major international port the eyes of Kurt Defrancq

Tip 07 Zeebrugge through 25 Mystery and devotion the eyes of Lieven Verstraete Excursion

29 The grandeur of Ter Doest Event 09 Delicacies from Zeebrugge View 33 Maps 15 Zeebrugge and Museum/Exhibition the Great War Accommodations and food 35 Gastronomy

19 A very wide beach ZEEBRUGGE

Knokke - Heist

Blankenberge

LISSEWEGE COAST De Haan

Bredene

Oostende

BRUGES

Middelkerke

Nieuwpoort Oostduinkerke

Koksijde

De Panne

it was time for some more sea. An A special intervention was carried out that was good for Bruges. Plans for a Bruges triangle seaport became concrete at the end of Medieval Bruges owed its commerce the 19th century. Lissewege withdrew to and wealth to the sea. The sea defined the hinterland, Bruges regained access the current cultural patrimony and to the sea via the Boudewijn Canal contributed to the many tourist assets and the coast acquired a new seaside found in this world heritage city. When resort - Zeebrugge! Everyone came the sea retreated, the residents of out a winner. The seaport of Bruges Bruges transformed the hinterland grew into a major international port. into a splendid polder area. The clay It is the widest stretch of beach and soil was moulded into bricks that were culinary pleasures abound in Zeebrugge used to build city gates, churches thanks to the fishing port and fish and monuments. The Cistercians, market. Whether you pull up a chair promoters of brick gothic architecture, in a renowned restaurant or order a settled in Ter Doest in Lissewege and pint with a ‘pote geirnoars’ (portion of set the tone there. The white polder shrimp), everything that comes from village near the sea accommodated Zeebrugge is tasty. No wonder Lieven devote pilgrims on the way to Santiago Verstraete and Kurt Defrancq have de Compostela. Many centuries later, fallen in love with the area.

A special triangle – 2 The seaport of Bruges, a major international port

Become acquainted with the seaport of Bruges, a wondrous place that never sleeps and where the whole world comes together.

How it Belgian coast called ‘Zeebrugge’, which Nautical Institutions of Bruges' (M.B.Z.) means Bruges-on-the-sea, a sea canal was established. The M.B.Z. built the started... to Bruges and an inland port in Bruges, port and later managed and ran the just north of the city. 1895 was a new harbour complex. Work started in The history of the seaport started when crucial year; that's when the 'Society of 1896 and was finally completed in 1905. Baron Auguste de Maere, a hydraulic engineer, argued in favour of a direct link between Bruges and the sea in 1877. Leopold II wanted to develop the port directly along the sea in order to take advantage of the first maritime revolution in which sailing vessels were being replaced by much bigger steel steamers. In 1891 the Belgian government installed the ‘Commission Mixte de Bruges Port de Mer’; its mission was to organise a contest related to building a seaport in Bruges. An agreement was concluded between the Belgian State, the City of Bruges, Mr Louis Coiseau and Mr Jean Cousin on June 1, 1894. It established the conditions for building and exploiting the new port. The new port had to consist of three parts: an outport on the

3 – Zeebrugge The brand-new port Bruges-on-the-sea was officially inaugurated in 1907. King Leopold II even sailed his private yacht into the seaport to do the honours. It was not a major success in the early years. This shortcoming can mostly be explained by a lack of roads, railway connections and hinterland industry. Moreover, transatlantic passenger services were less successful than hoped-for. Two regularly scheduled services were finally established: passengers could sail to Hull twice a GOOD TO KNOW! week and there was a connection with Rotterdam. Two devastating world wars • Part of the international seaport was unabashedly taken over by terns. The prevented the seaport from getting largest population of these graceful birds in Western Europe brood on 'tern off to a good start. Luckily, that has island' every year. changed. Globalisation of the world • The seaport of Bruges can welcome the largest containerships in the world economy enabled the seaport of Bruges thanks to its special coastal location and deep channel. to make a major breakthrough on an • The American company Tropicana invested in a packaging factory in the seaport international level in 2000. for pouring fresh fruit juices, from Florida and Brazil, into cartons and plastic bottles before they conquer the rest of Europe. • The seaport of Bruges is a ‘clean port’. The healthy air quality of the coastal region is ideal for sensitive foodstuffs.

Zeebrugge – 4 The port vegetables, potatoes, coffee, meat, fish and dairy products. It is even the official today European distribution centre for Zespri kiwis from New Zealand. The seaport of Due to its central location and its Bruges is also an important passenger direct access to the North Sea, the port, the largest Belgian cruise port busiest sea route in the world, the and a world leader in car traffic. It is seaport of Bruges has developed into the most important port in the world an international seaport. for the import and export of new cars, which are transported within Europe and Almost 10,000 ships moor here every worldwide. And we mustn't forget gas, year and the seaport is an important which is imported in two ways. On the junction for fast-growing global one hand liquid gas arrives from Qatar container traffic and European roll-on/ and is stored in the LNG terminal in roll-off traffic. Many large distribution the outport. That is a great example of TIP Take a tour companies have settled in the port technical ingenuity! On the other hand a of the port so they can serve their European pipeline links the seaport with Norway A cruise around the port with the customers. The seaport of Bruges is and Great Britain. This gas continues to Zephira, a passenger boat owned a major port of import for paper and France and Southern Europe. by Franlis, is the ideal way to see foodstuffs like fresh fruit and fruit juices, how things work in an international port. An audio system and several screens give a full explanation during the port tour. You can also call up information about the vessels en route. If you prefer to experience a cruise around the port at your own tempo then you can download a free app on your smartphone. The app is available in two versions, one for adults and one for children. If you don't have a smartphone you can borrow a device on board. Franlis also organises North Sea cruises to Thorntonbank, the first Belgian FIGURES TO BE PROUD OF! offshore wind farm. • The 14 wind turbines in the seaport supply electricity to 8000 families. Open > March 30 - October 12: • Westdam and Oostdam, the concrete arms that enclose the first pier, are made weekends and holidays at 2 p.m. from 10 million tons of natural stone and 60,000 concrete blocks. July and August: daily at 2 and 4 p.m. • Approximately 1 million lorries pass through the port every year. About 20 cargo August 1 - 17: extra departure at ships set off to England, Scandinavia, the Baltic States and Southern Europe 11 a.m. every day. Price > adults: €9.50 | children • The seaport of Bruges specialises in the transport of unaccompanied lorries. 3 - 11 years old: €7 | seniors: €9 Almost 90% of all roll-on roll-off freight makes the crossing without a driver. special formulas and North Sea • The annual car record is currently 2 million handled items. cruise to Thorntonbank: see website • Today the seaport offers 12 weekly scheduled services to the Middle East and Info > boarding 20 minutes before the Far East. departure | corner of Tijdokstraat and • The seaport of Bruges is a gas distribution platform; it supplies about 15% of Vismijnstraat (near Maritime theme the Northern and Western European market. park Seafront, Old Fishing Port) • Cruise companies have booked 110 visits in 2014; this represents about 230,000 passengers. www.havenrondvaarten.be

5 – Zeebrugge TIP Cross the harbour area

Want to discover the port from all sides? A tour of the port by boat and bus is the perfect solution! During the tours a guide will reveal all the secrets related to the daily operation of the port of Bruges. When you purchase a combination ticket you also get a discount off an admission ticket to Seafront. Open > every Tuesday in July and August at 1:45 p.m., immediately followed by a tour of the port at 4 p.m., tour ends around 5:15 p.m. Price > adults: €12 | children under 12: €9.50 | includes one refreshment in a fishermen's café Info > board at car park on the corner of Tijdokstraat and Vismijnstraat (near Seafront) TIP Observe the tickets as per availability | register in advance at: Tourism Zeebrugge loading and (Sea dyke, opening hours: July and August every day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and unloading from 2 to 6 p.m.) spectacle

The look-out on the Zweedse www.brugge.be/zeebrugge Kaai (Swedish Wharf) is located between the outport and inner port. From the terrace you can NOTE THIS DOWN IN admire the cruise ships and see YOUR DIARY! the gigantic car ships sail into the Vandamme lock. July 5 and 6 > Navy Days At the end of the Rederskaai and Omookaai, you get a unique view For two days Belgian and inter- of the outport. From the look-out national sailors guide you from platform near the Visserskruis, a one impressive ship to another. monument for fishermen lost at The new patrol boats will be sea, you get a front-row seat for highlighted this year. Lots of free observing the steel tankers and exhibitions and demonstrations. the impressive giant tankers as they come and go. www.mil.be/navycomp

Zeebrugge – 6 TIP Visit a museum… ship

You can see the West-Hinder and the Foxtrot, a lightship and a submarine, from the Rederskaai. They are the two main attractions at the Seafront Maritime Theme Park. On board the Russian submarine, a steel colossus that is about 100 metres long, you can experience how oppressive life was for the 75 submariners. You can settle your nerves after that oppressive submarine experience by taking the helm of the lightship West-Hinder. Until recently it was a bright red lighthouse on the North Sea, now it is high and dry. Open > July and August: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | September - June: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except on 25/12 and 1/1) | annual closing: see website Price > children under 1 metre: free (if accompanied by an adult) | children under 12: €9 adults: €12.50 | 60+: €11 | special discounts: see website www.seafront.be Zeebrugge through the eyes of Lieven Verstraete

INTERVIEW For a long time TV celebrity and Bruges native Lieven Verstraete had mixed feelings about 'his' seaside resort but he no longer hums and haws about Bruges, he simply loves it! ‘Extremes come together here. I want Zeebrugge to remain the best kept secret along the coast.’

Was Zeebrugge your first coastal love? hour. In the summer you mainly see What captivates you in Zeebrugge? ‘Zeebrugge was the first place my Bruges residents in Zeebrugge; that's ‘I love that mixed feeling that parents took us. It was the first place really fun. Sometimes I haven't seen Zeebrugge radiates. A gigantic beach I carefully waded in the sea, the first someone for a whole year, but I have next to a hectic harbour. Extremes time I tasted a 'boules de berlin' and time to talk when I'm there. It's so easy come together in Zeebrugge.’ the first occasion when I forgot to wear to fraternise over a beer on one of the sunscreen and came home red as a beach terraces.’ What kind of future do you see for lobster. It all happened in Zeebrugge.’ Zeebrugge? Your view of the port? ‘I have been going there to kite surf The beginning of a love story? ‘Ten years ago I lived on the Rederskaai for the last two years. Even at high ‘Later my youth group frequently for a few months. That was like a front tide Zeebrugge has a very wide cycled to Zeebrugge; that was row seat. I watched those immense beach. Zeebrugge should become the fantastic. We rolled down the high container ships sail in and that's really preeminent kite surfing Mecca. dunes right into the water. However, I must admit that I was unfaithful to Zeebrugge for a while.’ “The fact that you can see the port of Zeebrugge from the beach is incredibly fascinating.” – Lieven Verstraete True love never dies? ‘I recently rediscovered Zeebrugge and have embraced it once again. A friend intriguing. The fact that you can see Silent recreation, spectacular for purchased an apartment on the sea the port of Zeebrugge from the beach anyone who is watching, and you've got dyke and when I visited him there, my is incredibly fascinating.’ lots of room!’ love for Zeebrugge was rekindled.’ Favourite places? Conclusion? Fun in winter or summer? ‘I am a fan of the Old Steamer, a ‘Zeebrugge remains one of the best ‘On sunny Sundays in the winter I love classic cocktail bar and restaurant kept secrets on the Belgian coast. walking on that gigantic, deserted that typifies Zeebrugge. Very little It's not chic like Knokke-Heist, beach. I start out in Zeebrugge show, it's authentic. It's not expensive not common like Blankenberge, and keep walking until I reach and it doesn't put on airs. It is simply it is something in between. In fact, Blankenberge then I go back by tram. delicious. I also love the Old Steamer Zeebrugge should remain our It's a fantastic route that allows me because it is where I met my wife and little secret.’ to enjoy the sun on my face for an danced with her for the first time.’

Zeebrugge – 8 Delicacies from Zeebrugge: gastronomy straight from the sea

Good news! Zeebrugge offers true culinary treats thanks to its active fishing port, high-tech fish market, many restaurants, harbour cafés and fish boutiques. Let yourself be led by a Zeebrugge fisherman and hurry to the Zeebrugge fishmongers. Bon appetit! Become acquainted with fisher- man Steven Savels

Steven Savels has been fishing, in good weather and bad, for more than 30 years. He catches 30 different types of fish, from sole and monkfish to pout whiting and horse mackerel. He was not brought up in a fisherman's family. His parents ran a fishermen's café where he undoubtedly learned to love the sea. He is one of the few fishermen who did not learn the trade from his father. Even more remarkably, he was able to purchase his own ship. His two sons now man that ship. A love for fishing turns out to be genetic.

Steven knows that you learn the tricks of the trade over several years. ‘You must sense when it is time to fish. A good fisherman knows where to find the best grounds and when his nets are full. You cannot learn that in a book, you figure it out through trial and error.’ Even though fishermen are currently experiencing turbulent times, Steven is holding up courageously. ‘I didn't force my sons to become fishermen, on the contrary. It is a tough trade. You are away from home for long stretches of time and you miss your family. But I couldn't stop them and now I support their decision. It is the most beautiful profession in the world. You are your own boss, you are one with nature and you experience nature to the fullest. Not from the sidelines, you experience it full on and that is an enormous rush. Sailing for hours, arriving at a location and then noticing that your suspicions were correct and that your nets will be full - that is pure adrenaline. Don't be mistaken, the sea is full of fish. You simply have to know where

Zeebrugge – 10 to find them. Every time I sail out of Zeebrugge I know that this is my calling. This is what I should be doing. Believe me, I count my blessings every time the sun sets. I never get tired of sunsets, even though I have seen a thousand of them.’

We cannot sail out every week. ‘I only go fishing when my sons want to get out, but a captain has always got work to do. I repair nets or figure out how to do things better.’ Steven has made lots of ingenious alterations and now his ship (Z.53 Van Eyck) uses half as much fuel and is much more ecological. He pursues that ecological approach on other fronts too. As one of the eight North Sea fishermen he demands attention for all the species of fish in the North Sea, not just the expensive classics. ‘Everything I catch is delicious, but people often only want to eat the species that they know. That's a shame.’ Steven eats fish every day with great relish. He usually chooses Scottish TIP A tip from Steven! sole. ‘It is unknown, but just as good as ‘My favourite place in Zeebrugge is ’t Werftje! Everyone gathers at the bar, from turbot and costs next to nothing.’ Let's dockworkers to lawyers, and the owners are such nice people. Herlinde does a not forget the unrivalled shrimp from perfect job! I order either a Zeebrugse Paljas with a ‘pote geirnoars’ (portion of Zeebrugge. ‘The secret? Fishermen shrimp), a shrimp croquette or ‘u stuute mè ploate’. It is a delicious, no-nonsense from Zeebrugge know where to look for establishment where everyone knows everyone.’ their shrimp. For really good shrimp you need a really good seabed. If you want Café ’t Werftje, Werfkaai 29, Zeebrugge to find that, you'll have to follow in M + 32 497 55 30 10, www.cafetwerftje.weebly.com our wake….’

EATING WHAT THE FISHERMEN CATCH

As a North Sea fisherman Steven is active in ‘Northseachefs’, a project made up of a team of enthusiastic ambassadors that promote sustainable fish, less famous or undervalued species of fish and by-catch caught in the North Sea. They promote them to professional chefs, hobby chefs and consumers. These ambassadors value expertise, a sense of responsibility, passion and a love of cooking with sustainable Belgian fish.

www.northseachefs.com

11 – Zeebrugge FRESH FROM ZEEBRUGGE

Whether you go out for lunch, dinner or purchase some fish at a fish shop, one thing is certain: you'll be eating fresh fish from Zeebrugge! • Fish shop Saskia, Vismijnstraat 34, Zeebrugge, T + 32 50 54 46 74 • Fish shop Westhinder, Vismijnstraat 20, Zeebrugge, T + 32 50 54 41 47 • Fish shop StemiFish, Tijdokstraat 1, Zeebrugge, T + 32 50 54 57 81

You can find a list of restaurants in Zeebrugge on pp. 35 and 36. Roam through the old and new fish markets

Even though the fish market moved to a brand-new complex in the inner port almost two decades ago, thereby making room for the Seafront Maritime Theme Park, the popular and mysterious atmosphere surrounding the old fishing dock remains intact. The Visserskruis (Fishermen's Cross), the old shrimp cutter Virtus and the many fishermen's cafés add to the atmosphere. Until about 20 years ago fishermen unloaded sole, plaice, whiting and turbot at this location. They arrived early in the morning then sorted and auctioned their catch. Today everything is computer-controlled in the new fish market in the inner port, but in the Seafront Maritime Theme Park you can learn how the fish used to be auctioned on the quay by the auctioneer.

Zeebrugge's fleet currently consists of roughly 40 ships that are active in different zones. Fish is sold in the new fish market on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Sole, plaice, cod, lemon sole, skate wings, haddock, squid, scallops, shrimp, monkfish, brill, turbot and langoustines are all on offer. Specially adapted machinery and 60 employees inspect and sort the fish, which is then sold via a high-tech auction system. Yesterday it was swimming in DID YOU KNOW... the sea, today it is on your plate. • that the Flemish Fish Auction trades about 17 million kilograms of fish every year? • that they draw for lots to decide which vessel can sell its catch first? • that the fish are gutted on board? • that they only sort fish at night? • that a ship can carry up to 15,000 kilograms of fish at a time? • that sole is the most frequently supplied fish species? • that the average fishing trip lasts 5 days? • that fish is sold via the principle of an opendescending price auction, otherwise known as a Dutch auction? • that flatfish like sole and plaice taste best during the summer?

13 – Zeebrugge Dive into the world of fish and fishing!

TIP Explore Seafront

In the huge Old Fish Market building you will discover the secrets of the sea and the rich fishing history of Zeebrugge. The interactive and multimediaexhibition ‘Fish, from boat to plate’ takes you to unprecedented depths and introduces you to the enormous variety of fish in the North Sea: from tiny shrimp and handsome brill to terrifying monkfish. You will also discover the route that fish follow from the sea to your plate and you will be swamped with all kinds of fish facts. The auction game takes centre stage; you can actively participate in a fish auction.

www.seafront.be NOTE THIS DOWN IN YOUR DIARY! August 15 > TIP Get a taste of a fisherman's life Flemish Fish Day You can get a real taste of a fisherman's life every Wednesday in July and August. Enjoy an atmospheric day related You can visit Seafront Maritime Theme Park in combination with a guided to the Flemish North Sea Fish! mariners walk around the Old Fish Market and visit the atelier of fish shop Saskia Have a look on board a fishing or fish shop Westhinder. Afterwards you can have a drink in a typical fishermen's vessel and try some delicious fish café. Participation in this mariner arrangement also entitles you to a serious snacks during a tasting tour. For discount off a tour of the port with Franlis. the occasion the Fish Wholesaler's Open > every Wednesday in July and August | between 1 and 2 p.m.: visit Seafront Federation will present a new Maritime Theme Park, 4 p.m.: guided mariners walk and fish atelier visit, product: Flemish Fish Soup. This 5:30 p.m.: refreshment in a fishermen's café soup is based on undervalued Price > advance sales: adults: €12 | children under 12: €9.50 species of fish such as gurnard, Same day sales: adults: €16 | children under 12: €12.50 dogfish, weever, pout whiting and Info > tickets as per availability from: small flatfish. No less than 3,000 • Tourism Zeebrugge (Sea dyke, opening hours: July and August every day from litres of the delicious Flemish Fish 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 to 6 p.m.) Soup will be cooked in one large • Seafront: T + 32 50 55 14 15 cauldron! If you prefer to stir your • Same day tickets can only be purchased at the Seafront cash desk, own pot then you can participate in opening hours see p. 7 a hobby chef cooking contest. www.seafront.be www.brugge.be/zeebrugge

Zeebrugge – 14 Zeebrugge and the Great War

Submarines, torpedoes, nocturnal raids and a luxury hotel. This war story reads like an exciting thriller full of surprising turns. Become acquainted with Zeebrugge's silent but impressive war stories.

In August 1914 the Germans planned on Canal they sailed to Bruges because in history submarines were used as using the port of Dunkirk as a base of they were much safer there. Zeebrugge a weapon. It was a sneaky guerrilla operations against the British, but the was an operating port for the submarine technique that didn't have rules yet. This Yser River and trench warfare ruined base in the inner port of Bruges, a safe made it a weapon without limitations. that plan. So the German admiralty's nest with two operating bases. From Initially things were chivalrous. As soon eye fell on the triangle Bruges-Ostend- Bruges the U-boats could easily head to as a U-boat spotted an enemy warship, Zeebrugge (the so-called Dreiecke) Zeebrugge or Ostend to reach the sea a sloop was sent to rescue the crew with Ostend and especially Zeebrugge and if one of the ports or canals was then the ship was torpedoed. But the as satellite ports; both were linked to blocked they could always flee via the British Royal Navy quickly introduced the inner port of Bruges by a canal. intact outport. About 30 submarines the Q-ship, a heavily armed vessel Moreover, the Kaiserliche Marine were active during the Great War; that looked like a regular fishing boat secured the brand-new port undamaged. submarines that were designed to suit or merchant ship but whose artillery The occupier immediately installed anti- the Flemish coast. Their limited size was concealed behind cargo on deck. aircraft guns and batteries just in front of enabled them to slalom between the They lured U-boats into coming closer the entrance to the port and on the mole sandbanks along the North Sea coast. then opened fire on them. This resulted (old port wall) in order to protect their in a hardened German approach and fleet as it entered or left the port. The Each of those submarines was a thorn in as a consequence passenger ships inner port of Bruges was a safer location the side of the Allies because the Allies were attacked. Despite international so it was developed into a hypermodern shipped in fresh troops and supplies indignation, Germany announced it submarine base. On 9 November 1914 for the British forces in France via the would engage in unrestricted submarine the first U-boat entered the port of Channel. Since no progress was being warfare on 1 February 1917. From then Zeebrugge. Many more followed. From made along the Yser River, German high on vessels were torpedoed immediately then on the submarines departed for command focused on blocking vital and without warning. sea and their bigger German brothers supplies for the Allies. Large gunner refuelled here. The submarines did not ships were not used; they didn't dare This made the British convinced that remain in Zeebrugge; via the Boudewijn attack each other, so for the first time they had to reconquer Zeebrugge

15 – Zeebrugge and Ostend, no matter the cost. To achieve that they launched the Third Battle of Ypres, the famous Battle of Passchendaele. British troops wanted to break through the German frontline in order to free the coast and regain control of the ports. But they could not capture the German bunkers. The British made no progress for 100 days and Passchendaele was transformed into a wasteland. The British only gained 8 kilometres of terrain while 400,000 British soldiers died in the mud. The Battle of Passchendaele goes down in history as one of the bloodiest battles ever. But the British did not give up; they quickly forged new plans. One of their daring plans was a raid on the ports of Zeebrugge and Ostend. Vice-Admiral Roger Keyes was given the task of planning and leading the raid. The and went, but on the night of April 22 the ship in that location. The other two to 23, on the feast day of Saint George ships sailed into the harbour entrance Zeebrugge and the National Day for England, the almost unnoticed. They positioned British were ready. Sir Roger Keyes themselves diagonally in the port Raid alluded to Saint George, the patron saint channel and exploded their charges. A of warriors and of England who once successful operation, or was it? A few The British wanted to fill three vanquished a dragon, when he gave the days later the Germans created a new antiquated warships with concrete and starting shot with the words: ‘Let’s give port channel behind the ships. Due to its sink them in the port of Zeebrugge. That the dragon’s tail a damned good twist’. spectacular character, the huge surprise implied eliminating the batteries that attack had a significant psychological defended the mole. British troops had Initially the Germans confused the impact and German self-confidence was to land on the pier. At the same time ship's motors with an air raid, but they strongly undermined. Even the German the British wanted to blow up an old quickly realised that the fog was only a Emperor came to measure the damage. submarine in the viaduct that connected smoke-screen. Flares quickly unveiled the mole to the mainland in order to lock British smokestacks and a coastal alarm out German reinforcements. This would followed. Searchlights illuminated the allow the three British ships to sail into mole. When a sudden gust of wind blew the port channel where they were to be away the smoke-screen, the German sunk. Small, fast boats were supposed to battery opened fire. Half of the British provide a smoke-screen. This was not an soldiers on the first ship died or were easy task. Moreover, the plan could only injured. But the British sailed on. Troops succeed in calm weather, with an inland landed on the port wall and, precisely wind for an effective smoke-screen, and according to plan, a British submarine high tide so they could climb the mole. blew up under the viaduct. The first To profit from darkness everything had to British ship that passed the port wall got COMMEMORATING occur around midnight. Attempts came stuck in German nets and the crew sunk THE WAR To commemorate the courageous attempt of Vice-Admiral Keyes and to pay homage to the more than 200 victims, the famous Zeebrugge Raid is commemorated every year on April 23 or on the Sunday closest to April 23. On Saturday homage is also paid at the Saint George’s Day Monument, which shows the raid on a commemorative tablet. On Admiraal Keyesplein there is also a monument made from pieces of the pier where British ships collided when they unloaded their troops. Be sure to stop at the beautiful military cemetery near 'Sint-Donaaskerk'. This is one of the rare places where you find both German and British soldiers. An authentic, untouched and intimate place that illustrates the madness of war. It is guaranteed to affect you. Follow the trail of the Great War! THE UNFORTUNATE FATE OF THE PALACE HOTEL

The Palace Hotel, which still dominates the Zeedijk in Zeebrugge, has experienced an eventful history. Construction was started in 1908 to welcome German tourists before they set sail to the United States. A luxury hotel tailor-made for anyone who was rich enough to cross the ocean. The building was inaugurated exactly 14 days before the start of World War I. At the opening the then mayor of Zeebrugge is said to have concluded his speech with the famous words ‘...let's hope that the Germans come soon’. They did come… The hotel was immediately occupied by German troops.

TIP Walk past war heritage

The Zeebrugge heritage walk, TIP Relive the heyday of the Palace Hotel which starts near Seafront, sheds light on Zeebrugge's This year the Palace Hotel celebrates its 100th birthday! You can inhale the unique place in Flemish fishing atmosphere of the impressive Palace Hotel through unique photos that will be on history and the fate of this port display in the Badengebouw. during World War I. You can Open > July and August every day from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 2 to 6 p.m. purchase the map at Tourism Price > free Zeebrugge (Sea dyke), at Info > Badengebouw, Sea dyke Seafront or you can order it via www.fietsen-wandelen.be. www.zeebruggepalace.be

TIP On the warpath in Seafront

Exactly 100 years after the German invasion Seafront is commemorating the Great War with the exhibition ‘Besieged coast, occupied port; WWI and Zeebrugge’. The story of Zeebrugge as a base of operation for the war at sea is thematically sketched via some exceptional pieces. Info > see p. 7

www.seafront.be

Zeebrugge – 18 1. Webcam 6. Work of Art by Bilquin Do you need a weather update? Both young and old are intrigued by ‘The Take a look at the webcam or watch man who saw the boat, in the air’, a work the weather report on Canvas/ÉÉN! of art by Jean Bilquin. www.brugge.be/zeebrugge 7. Beach Playground 2. Badengebouw The playground on the beach is The Badengebouw is a great assembly challenging! It offers swings and climbing point! It is a tourist information office, frames suitable for different ages. First Aid post and it houses public toilets. www.brugge.be/zeebrugge 8. Beach Terraces You can enjoy some refreshments with 3. Train to the beach your feet in the sand. Zeebrugge has Did you know that the train stops really wonderful beach terraces. close to the beach? www.b-rail.be 9. Beach Library Every summer you can borrow books 4. Surf club from the extensive collection at the The Icarus Surf Club knows everything about Beach Library. surfing, kite surfing and paddleboarding. www.icarussurfclub.be 10. Sports Beach All summer long qualified instructors 5. Free Parking will get you sweating on the sports beach. Parking is free in Zeebrugge. www.brugge.be/sport 11. Nature Reserve De Fonteintjes You can admire orchids and enjoy all the peace and quiet that the dunes provide in De Fonteintjes. A guide can also be reserved. www.natuurpunt.be 12. Films on the Beach Free open-air cinema every Thursday in July and August (three films per day). www.bruggeplus.be 13. WeCanDance Get swept up in the exuberant atmosphere of this electronic dance festival on August 9 and 10. www.wecandance.be 14. Saint George’s Day Walk This walk takes you right into the sea via the western pier. Two large look-out platforms guarantee a fantastic sea, beach and harbour panorama.

Lissewege through the eyes of Kurt Defrancq

INTERVIEW Actor Kurt Defrancq grew up in Bruges and spent many hours in Lissewege and Zeebrugge. He moved away many years ago but he is still a popular guest in Lissewege. The white polder village continues to intrigue him.

What does Lissewege mean to you? Have you already unlocked the mystery? ground. And at least once a year I want ‘Lissewege is the perfect summary of an ‘I know that they are currently looking to enjoy those huge steaks that Ter ideal Flemish village. It doesn't get more for the lost treasure of the Knights Doest serves up so expertly.’ Flemish than this. While the rest of the Templar somewhere in North America. world races ahead at a feverish pace, time I think this is completely pointless. Where can one breath in some passes a bit more slowly in Lissewege.’ If they look anywhere then it should be couleur locale? in Lissewege. I will continue my ‘In Café Den Ouden Toren they serve How did you fall in love with Lissewege? diligent search.’ up pints and jokes. As soon as you ‘Many years ago I cycled to Zeebrugge with a bunch of kids from Bruges on a regular basis. We always stopped "We could already smell the sea, we already had in Lissewege. We could already smell our swimming trunks on, but the beach suddenly the sea, we already had our swimming seemed miles away and we lost all our courage trunks on, but the beach suddenly to continue." – Kurt Defranq seemed miles away and we lost all our courage to continue. We stopped in Lissewege, hung out a bit, then hitched Do you love that Lissewege walk inside, conversations come to a ride for those last few kilometres. We mysteriousness? a standstill and everyone turns their usually got a ride from a trucker who ‘I love seeking out the silence of heads to carefully inspect the new took pity on us. So we experienced our Lissewege's churchyard and daydreaming visitors. That's how it is in Lissewege, first exciting adventures in Lissewege.’ near the graveside of Frans ‘Sus’ that is truly part of the village's charm.’ Verleyen. There is a quote on his Do you still cycle to Lissewege? headstone by the author Harry Mulisch: Conclusion? ‘In the meantime I have moved away, ‘It is best to augment the riddle’. That ‘There is still a lot of quality in but I still love roaming around on my is precisely what he does with his last mysterious Lissewege and that makes it own in Lissewege's church hunting for message for the human race. He has only so nice to go back there. You are never references to the Knights Templar. I increased the riddle and I keep staring at disillusioned here.’ usually bump into a Lissewege resident his headstone with fascination.’ who acts like he knows all about it, which rouses my curiosity even more. Favourite places? There is nothing as mysterious as huge ‘Ter Doest is another place where lots polder secrets.’ of wealth is still undoubtedly in the

Lissewege – 22 For lovers of…

… ART!

Art lovers will definitely be satisfied in Lissewege. There are several galleries in the village. Artepol, an art gallery in the beautifully renovated train station, shows work by contemporary graphic artists. Kunsthuis Den Engel, which is housed in a late eighteenth- century house, and the cultural bistro next door on the market square are both definitely worth … ANCIENT MUSIC! a visit. Galerij Fotoon in the W. Lissewege exudes ancient Romboudtstraat displays the music! The MAfestival of Bruges work of diverse artists and Art will once again make a musical Centre ’t Vaartje shows art made trip to Lissewege on August 3. by and for people with a visual Expect a day full of atmospheric impairment. Every summer concerts in unique locations and Lissewege transforms into an surprising fringe activities. The open-air museum during Ter Doest walking route links ‘Beelden in het Witte Dorp’ the different concert locations. (Figures in the White Village), a Snacks and drinks will be served surprisingly modern sculpture in the garden of the presbytery in route in a historic setting. the afternoon.

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23 – Lissewege … CYCLE RIDES!

Do you want to cycle around and discover Lissewege and its surroundings just like Kurt? That's a great idea because Lissewege is the ideal departure point for a cycling trip. The church is a great bicycle starting point. It is easily accessible by car or by public transportation, there is free parking and a handy info panel will get you going in the right direction. The area around Lissewege, Zeebrugge and Bruges is shown on the cycling network maps ‘Brugse Ommeland Noord’ and ‘Kust’. You can map out your own cycling route using the cycling junctions. If you want to cycle in the east coast polder, a vast and open polder landscape interwoven with canals and dikes, then you should purchase the thematic cycling route ‘Fietsen tussen weidevogels en vriezeganzen’ (Cycling amongst meadow birds and wintering geese). Polder lovers can also try the thematic cycling route ‘Fietsen tussen zoet en zout water’ (Cycling between freshwater and salt water) which links the port, Zeebrugge and Lissewege via freshwater and salt water areas. You can purchase these maps at VVV Lissewege and Tourism Zeebrugge (Sea dyke) or you can order them via www.fietsen-wandelen.be. Mystery and devotion

Mysterious Lissewege belongs on a postcard: a giant church, a silent canal, infinite flat grassland surrounded by bent willow trees and an authentic, untarnished view of the village. An untouched village that has charmed visitors for centuries. Immerse yourself in an exciting story in which Knights Templar and pilgrims play a leading role.

Lissewege, statue was given a prominent place. Large groups of pilgrims followed and a stop on the greeted the miracle statue. That's how Lissewege developed into a famous pilgrimage to Virgin Mary place of pilgrimage and the first stop on the Flemish coast Santiago de for pilgrims from the north who were travelling to Santiago de Compostela. Compostela The pilgrims slept in the Sint- Jacobshuis and the Spaniënhof, very Those who climb the tower of the near the church. Many centuries 13th-century Our Lady of the Visitation later, the Spaniënhof is still a B&B. Church ask themselves how a village Lissewege now offers even more tourist Romanesque church could be replaced of no more than 300 residents could accommodations. Modern pilgrims with the current impressive church. ever have paid for such a cathedral can also stay in B&B Pronkenburg, Despite all their noble intentions, things of a church. The answer is hiding in a Hostellerie Ter Doest and B&B fared badly for the Knights Templar. medieval legend... De Lisdodde. They were accused of all kinds of crimes and in 1312 they were burnt at In those days fishermen from Heist According to author Johan Ballegeer the stake. You can still spy traces of used to fish in the streams around and others, the Knights Templar the Knights Templar in the church in Lissewege. One day while walking guarded the pilgrimage route in Lissewege. It requires some searching, near the streams they found a statue order to ensure the pilgrims' safety. but perceptive eyes will undoubtedly of a woman with a child in her arms. They wanted to make sure that all find the half hidden stone head of They thought she looked like the Virgin those who undertook the difficult trip Baphomet. It has been suggested that Mary. They took the statue to Heist, but arrived safely. The Knights Templar the Knights Templar hired serfs to build the next day it was in the stream once were initially a poor religious order of chapels and cathedrals. Once their task again. This phenomenon repeated itself knights, but their popularity resulted was complete they were rewarded with a few times and the fishermen saw this in generous gifts and they quickly a letter of safe-conduct. They became as a sign that the Virgin Mary wanted to evolved into a rich and powerful order. Freemasons. In every church, also in be worshipped on that location. A small According to rumour, they provided Lissewege, those Freemasons left their Romanesque church was built and the some financing in 1225 so that the small signatures behind.

25 – Lissewege THE PROCESSION, EXPERIENCE THE LEGEND

An annual 'Ommegang' (Procession) has departed from Lissewege on the first Sunday in May since the Middle Ages. The miracle statue of Our Lady of Lissewege is carried in a baroque sedan chair. A praying crowd carries the miraculous Virgin Mary statue from the church to the Ter Doest chapel. Then a short service takes place. After the ceremony the statue is carried back to the church. www.lissewege.be

Lissewege – 26 After that ecclesiastical find be sure to climb the 264 steps in the church tower. You will enjoy an indescribable polder panorama once you reach the top. On a clear day you can admire Ostend, the island of Walcheren and all the steeples in between. A panorama that you will not soon forget. Once you are back on the ground, visit the graveside of Frans ‘Sus’ Verleyen. There is a quote on his headstone by the author Harry Mulisch: ‘It is best to augment the riddle’. And that's just what he does. Perhaps it is simply a happy coincidence, but Frans Verleyen was a Freemason…

That's something you can daydream about when walking along the 'Vaartje'. This old waterway, which was dug in the 13th century to connect Lissewege with Bruges, is truly beautiful. It's the ideal place for daydreaming. Of course people used to do other activities here. Bluestone from Tournai was transported via this waterway for the construction of the church. A nice detail: the stones reached the construction site via the small black-and-white painted door across from the church entrance. In addition, the foresightful Ter Doest monks used this waterway as a trade route to Bruges. But that is a different story. As you can see, there is more to Lissewege than meets the eye.

TIP Unravel the mystery

To understand the mystery of the huge Our Lady of the Visitation Church you must climb the tower, which never received a steeple due to a lack of money. Once you reach the top you can admire the white village without hindrance. Open > Church: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | June 1 to September 30 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tower: July 1 to August 31 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Price > adults: €1 | children under 12: €0.50

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27 – Lissewege NOTE THIS DOWN IN YOUR DIARY! TIP Release the August 22 and 23 > Lichtfeest (Festival of Light) pilgrim in you Lissewege will be even more mysterious on August 22 and 23! As soon as evening In hospitable Lissewege they have falls you'll be able to enjoy an atmospheric evening in the centre of the village. known since time immemorial All kinds of artists will provide an extra poetic touch with atmospheric music and how to feed the hungry and intimate light installations. quench the thirsty. The white village offers extensive culinary www.bruggeplus.be offerings for every budget, from nice bistros to high-quality restaurants. If you are thirsty Café Den Ouden Toren and the November 9 > Whisperings in Lissewege Sint-Jacobshuis are two authentic Discover hidden stories, polder secrets and legends during a two-hour walk pubs where you can hang around through Lissewege. Who known, you might bump into the Knights Templar... for hours. In aperitif bar Ulysses you can relax with a portion of www.brugseommeland.be/gefluister tapas and in the wine library of wine shop Ô d’Chatô, which is housed in the beautifully TIP Admire the saints renovated train station, you can taste the most delicious wines The visitor's centre has a soft spot for with matching snacks. If you are saints. The presbytery is home to the a pilgrim passing though then you recently redecorated Saints Museum, should stop at Maelstaf bakery. which has a unique collection of statues Brace yourself for a cue because of patron saints. In fact, there are more this nostalgic bakery smells and than 120 statues in total! There is not a tastes like days long past and only lack of devotion here! opens on Saturdays. You should Open > Easter holidays, Whitsun and also enter ‘De Soete Paepe’, a Ascension weekends, June 15 - 1920s candy store with more than September 15: daily + September 20, 21, 27 60 kinds of old-fashioned sweets and 28 from 2 to 5:30 p.m. and home-made cake. Ideal for Price > adults: €1.50 | museum visit + satisfying your need for a snack. coffee/tea: €3 | children under 12: €1 Take a look at p. 36 for a list of restaurants in Lissewege! www.lissewege.be

Lissewege – 28 Monks The Grandeur at work

of Ter Doest Ter Doest Abbey was founded in 1106 by the French Benedictines of Saint- Riquier in Ponthieu. About 70 years later Cistercians took over the abbey and built a refectory, a chapter hall, Just like the church in Lissewege dominates the a few dormitories, a scriptorium, village, Ter Doest abbey holds dominion over the a library and a church. The monks evidently flourished because the polders that surround Lissewege. It has been doing church at Ter Doest equalled the so for centuries… current village church that dominates Lissewege both in volume and in size. It is an understatement to say that monastic life was tough. Almost the entire day and half the night was dominated by God. The monks came together to pray seven times a day; their day began at sunrise and ended at sunset. Therefore, the days were a bit shorter in winter but the winter evenings were long, cold and dark. There was only one heated room in the abbey and to brave the cold they often slept in their habits. The sexton kept track of time and woke his colleagues every morning. Between all those prayer meetings they had to work. The monks did religious work: reading, copying books and studying. The lay brothers did manual work: grinding grain in the mill so bread could be made and they ran the forge. Crops were cultivated and dikes and roads were constructed. The crops from more than 4000 hectares of fields were stored in the impressive abbey barn that was built in 1275. The abbey also engaged in the wool trade. It used the 13th-century waterway as a trade route to Bruges, and they played an important role in the drainage of this vast area of mud flats and salt marshes. They diked in the previously worthless area and turned it into polder. They also extracted peat and clay from the neighbouring Monnikenmoere (monks' marsh). This low-lying marsh was created when the Cistercians extracted clay, which they used to make bricks. The bricks were used to expand the abbey and to build the church in Lissewege. The monks were very industrious!

Today we can only admire the impressive abbey barn (56 metres long, 21 metres wide and 16.5 metres high) LIFE AS IT WAS: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A TER DOEST MONK! in all its glory. It was restored in early 2000; from its oak pillar to its roof 1:45 a.m. Wake up 10:50 a.m. Dinner tiles from Boom. You have to see this 2 a.m. Matins 11:30 a.m. Relaxation gigantic colossus with your own eyes to 3:10 a.m. Lauds 2 p.m. Nones get an impression of its grandeur and 4:10 a.m. Prime 2:30 p.m. Manual labour historic significance. Europa Nostra 4:15 a.m. Chapter 6 p.m. Vespers awarded a bronze plaque of honour 4:40 a.m. Manual labour 6:45 p.m. Supper for the top quality restoration. The 7:45 a.m. Terce 7:30 p.m. Reading together adjacent abbey farmstead dates from 8 a.m. Holy Mass 7:50 p.m. Compline the 17th century. It currently houses 8:50 a.m. Divine reading 8 p.m. Relaxation the famous restaurant Hof Ter Doest 10:40 a.m. Sext and a hotel that serves Ter Doest beer!

Lissewege – 30 31 NOTE THIS DOWN IN YOUR DIARY! August 31 > Natuurpunt celebrates Ter Doest You can still wander around in Monnikenmoere today! The meadow birds reserve will open exceptionally on August 31. This is a unique chance to become acquainted with the different plant and bird species; a nature guide will give all the information. On the same day you can also visit the ring station or take a historic walk.

THE STORY OF www.natuurpunt.be WILLEM VAN SAEFTINGHE

Willem Van Saeftinghe lead a busy but peaceful life as a lay brother in Ter Doest Abbey until the Battle of the Spurs in 1302. He promptly left Lissewege, travelled to Courtrai and dragged Robert van Artois, leader of the French army, from his horse to make him a bit more humble. Then he eliminated 40 French knights. Stalwart Willem became one of the heroes of Groeningheveld. You can admire him on Lissewege market; he is equipped with his morning star and battle sword.

TIP Take a look at a 'moef'

In the visitor's centre, which is housed in a beautiful presbytery close to Our Lady of the Visitation Church, you will find everything you might want to know about Ter Doest and the history of Lissewege. This is the place to be if you are looking for regional information, cycling and walking routes. The permanent exhibition ‘A Gothic vision in the polders’ will get you started. The oldest items, including a real ‘moef’ (a large, hand-formed brick), date back to 1275! Open > Easter holidays, Whitsun and Ascension weekends, June 15 - September 15: daily + September 20, 21, 27 and 28 from 2 to 5:30 p.m.

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31 – Lissewege TIP Walking through the Ter Doest polders

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Lodgings Food zzHotel Monaco BEACH AREA ZEEBRUGGE VILLAGE Baron de Maerelaan 26, Zeebrugge zzPub MariTimes zzMartins fish restaurant T + 32 50 54 44 37 | F + 32 50 54 44 85 Zeedijk 6A, Zeebrugge Sint-Donaaskerkstraat 19, Zeebrugge [email protected] M + 32 472 60 05 69 T + 32 50 54 43 27 www.hotelmonaco.be [email protected] [email protected] www.martinsvisrestaurant.be zzHotel Atlas zzRestaurant Sea and Sand Brusselstraat 13-15, Zeebrugge Zeedijk 8, Zeebrugge T + 32 50 54 54 19 T + 32 50 54 42 79 OLD FISH MARKET AREA [email protected] zzRestaurant De Kombuis www.hotelatlas.be zzEethuys Ambrosius Tijdokstraat 4, Zeebrugge Zeedijk 11, Zeebrugge T + 32 50 67 83 25 zzIBIS Styles Zeebrugge T + 32 50 54 59 48 [email protected] Kustlaan 99, Zeebrugge [email protected] www.dekombuis.be T + 32 50 20 12 02 | F + 32 50 27 07 02 www.eethuys-ambrosius.be [email protected] | www.ibisstyles.com zzFish restaurant The Blue Lobster zzBar - Restaurant The Old Barrel Tijdokstraat 9, Zeebrugge zzB&B Pronkenburg Zeedijk 12, Zeebrugge T + 32 50 68 45 71 Ter Doeststraat 30, Lissewege T + 32 50 70 36 83 www.thebluelobster.be T & F + 32 50 54 45 40 [email protected] | www.oldbarrel.be M + 32 478 31 76 12 zzBistro - Fondue restaurant De Steiger [email protected] zzBar - Restaurant ’t Zandlopertje Werfkaai 11, Zeebrugge www.pronkenburg.be Zeedijk 13, Zeebrugge M + 32 475 85 01 13 T + 32 50 54 41 05 zzHostellerie Ter Doest M + 32 479 39 20 05 zzRestaurant Channel 16 Ter Doeststraat 4, Lissewege [email protected] Werfkaai 16, Zeebrugge T & F + 32 50 54 40 82 T + 32 50 60 16 16 [email protected] | www.terdoest.be zzBar - Restaurant Lagaar [email protected] | www.ch16.be Baron de Maerelaan 4, Zeebrugge zzB&B Lisdodde T + 32 50 55 26 89 zzRestaurant Tijdok Oude Pastoriestraat 1, Lissewege M + 32 475 20 10 79 Tijdokstraat 16, Zeebrugge M + 32 476 97 51 40 [email protected] | www.lagaar.com M + 32 476 59 65 20 [email protected] | www.lisdodde.be [email protected] | www.tijdok.be zzRestaurant Jin Yan Lou (Chinese) zzB&B Spaniënhof Baron de Maerelaan 58, Zeebrugge zzRestaurant Slabbinck Walram Romboudtstraat 6, Lissewege T&F + 32 50 54 67 07 Tijdokstraat 36, Zeebrugge T + 32 50 70 00 00 | F + 32 50 67 04 60 T+ 32 50 54 52 46 [email protected] [email protected] www.spanienhof.be www.restaurantslabbinck.be

35 – Accomodations and food zzBrasserie Nelson zzBar - Bistro The Old Steamer zzRestaurant De Goedendag Vismijnstraat 24, Zeebrugge Rederskaai 19, Zeebrugge Lisseweegs Vaartje 2, Lissewege T + 32 50 54 59 54 T + 32 50 54 58 25 T + 32 50 54 53 35 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.brasserienelson.be www.oldsteamer.be www.degoedendag.be zzBrasserie The Boat House zzFish restaurant ’t Pakhuis zzRestaurant De Pepermolen Vismijnstraat 26, Zeebrugge Rederskaai 7, Zeebrugge Walram Romboudtstraat 2, Lissewege T + 32 50 55 23 15 T + 32 50 67 49 91 T + 32 50 55 05 03 [email protected] | www.tpakhuis.eu [email protected] zzTearoom - Bistro ’t Suckerbuckstje www.restaurantdepepermolen.be Vismijnstraat 44, Zeebrugge zzRestaurant - Clubhuis Alberta T + 32 50 25 02 99 Omookaai 1, Zeebrugge zzBistro Huyze Saeftinghe M + 32 486 67 47 70 T +32 50 54 41 97 Onder de Toren 5, Lissewege www.rbsc.be T + 32 50 82 04 90 zzRestaurant Grand Café Kaai 49 [email protected] Rederskaai 49-50, Zeebrugge T + 32 50 70 39 19 LISSEWEGE zzRestaurant Hof Ter Doest M + 32 496 34 31 05 zzBar - Bistro Ulysses Ter Doeststraat 4, Lissewege [email protected] Stationsstraat 25, Lissewege T + 32 50 54 40 82 www.kaai49.be T + 32 50 61 27 67 [email protected] | www.terdoest.be M + 32 476 31 27 76 zzGrill De Kade [email protected] Rederskaai 39, Zeebrugge www.ulysses-apero.be T + 32 50 69 43 68 M + 32 478 75 48 84 zzRestaurant De Valckenaere Lisseweegs Vaartje 1, Lissewege zzBistro Wittekerke T + 32 50 54 57 59 Rederskaai 38, Zeebrugge [email protected] T + 32 50 78 89 84 www.restaurantdevalckenaere.be

Accomodations and food – 36 Tourist offices More info

Toerisme Zeebrugge VVV Lissewege Toerisme Brugge Zeedijk, Badengebouw Oude Pastoriestraat 5 Postbox 744, B-8000 Brugge Easter holidays, Whitsun weekend, Easter holidays, Ascension weekend, T + 32 (0)50 44 46 46 July and August: Whitsun weekend F + 32 (0)50 44 46 45 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2 to 6 p.m. June 15 - September 15, September [email protected] 20, 21, 27 and 28: 2 to 5:30 p.m. www.brugge.be/zeebrugge

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CONCEPT AND DESIGN: Skinn PRINTED BY: Skinn PHOTOGRAPHY: Jan Darthet, Daniël de Kievith, Joris Luyten, Westtoer, Rudy Desmedt, Misjel Decleer, photography department City of Bruges, Piet Vandenkerkhove, City Archives of Bruges / www.beeldbankbrugge.be (coll. J. A. Rau, coll. Bruselle-Traen), and Jan D’Hondt COPYWRITING: Sophie Allegaert EDITOR: Ans Vanhoute PUBLISHER: Dieter Dewulf, Postbus 744, B-8000 Brugge SPECIAL THANKS TO: Sophie Allegaert, Lieven Verstraete, Kurt Defrancq, VZW Brugge Plus, VVV Lissewege, Patrick Verbeke, City Archives of Bruges, Steven Savels and Marec. • May 2014 • Toerisme Brugge is not responsible for any inaccuracies or price changes.

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