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The city of Besançon is almost 2000 years old. It is located in eastern France at the the Doubs river.
From the 18th century the town of Spa was visited by the members of royal families. The town has become famous mainly due to its mineral water. This water has many curative properties. It is to be found in the heart of the town, but also in different places around the town. The mineral springs of Spa are accesible for visitors. The most famous are the following: Peter the Great, Prince of Condé, Tonnelet and others.
These are the beautiful pictures of the watermill situated nearby our home in Velp. This very old watermill (from the middle ages and almost 650 years old) will be renovated after the winter. What is so special about these pictures - the frozen water! It is quite extraordinary for the Dutch to see the frozen waterfall revealing the little winter wonder. I can observe this piece of work of mother nature while having the daily walk with our dog. But soon it will melt … and Spring will bring us other miracles.
Translation from English to Russian: Continue reading ‘The watermill in Velp’
Naarden, the Utrecht gate (‘Utrechtse Poort’)
The city of Naarden has existed for a long time. It is a medieval city, which developed as a fortress and as a part of the Dutch waterline. The city is surrounded by numerous moats filled with water. If the weather is good, you can even take a boat tour to see the fortress moats. In 16th century Naarden was destroyed by the Spanish troops. Some buildings remind the tragic events of the past, e.g. the Spanish house (het Spaanse huis), where hundreds of Dutch soldiers Continue reading ‘Naarden, Netherlands’
This lime is probably more then 350 years old. According to legend here in 1672 took a rest Louis XIV of France.
The castle of Vorden is beautifully situated just outside the town Vorden and on the edge of the forest. Inside the castle you can see ancient furniture and paintings from 17th century. The area is nice for walking and cycling. If you go in July, you can enjoy the view of many bright blue chrysanthemums.
Sedan is a little french town situated just at the belgian/french border.
My husband and me visited the fortified castle of Sedan during the month of august.
The castle was built in 1535 and well known as the largest fortified castle of Europe.
The castle was built in 1535 and well known as the largest fortified castle of Europe.
Herbeumont is a little belgian town with picturesque surroundings with Ardennes , mountains, forests and rivers. Herbeumont is famous for the old castle built in 1268. The castle ruins are still to be found nearby Herbeumont.
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