Cap Blanc-Nez and Cap Gris-Nez are wonderful places for a family adventure. Along this part of the Côte d’Opale, the sea breeze, the wide horizons and the dramatic cliffs make every walk feel like a discovery. At Cap Blanc-Nez, children are often amazed by the towering white cliffs and the incredible view over the English […]
The Third Stop at Dunkirk Maritime Museum: The Iconic Péniche Guilde
After exploring the tugboat Entreprenant and the lighthouse ship Sandettié, we continued our journey through Dunkirk’s maritime heritage with the Péniche Guilde, the third and final vessel of our visit. Unlike the first two ships, the Guilde is a historic barge designed for navigating canals and transporting goods, yet it tells an equally rich story […]
Step Aboard the Sandettié: Dunkirk’s Floating Lighthouse and Maritime Treasure
After visiting the tugboat Entreprenant, the first of the three historic ships, we continued our maritime adventure with the Sandettié Lighthouse Ship, the second vessel we had the chance to explore in Dunkirk. Docked proudly at the port, the Sandettié immediately stands out with its bright red hull and impressive silhouette — a floating beacon […]
My Visit to the Entreprenant Museum Ship — First of Three Historic Vessels at Dunkirk’s Maritime Museum
When I visited the Port Museum of Dunkirk, I didn’t just walk through a museum — I travelled through centuries of maritime history. Standing on the quay, facing the calm waters, the first boat that captured my attention was the remorqueur Entreprenant, the first of three remarkable historic ships I planned to explore that day. […]
Santa’s Castle in Dunkirk: A Christmas Memory Our Family Won’t Forget
Sometimes, you visit a place thinking it will just be “something nice to do with the kids” — and you leave with real magic in your heart. That’s exactly how I felt at Santa’s Castle in Dunkirk. Every winter, the city turns its beautiful town hall into a real-life fairytale. Yes — the Dunkirk town […]
The Gravensteen: A Stone Fortress in the Heart of Ghent
After gazing at the soaring spires of the Belfry and St. Bavo’s Cathedral, another giant demands your attention—but its presence is strikingly different. Massive, austere, and impenetrable, the silhouette of the Gravensteen, or the Castle of the Counts, looks as if it were dropped into the middle of the modern city by a leap through […]
The Belfry of Ghent: The Tower of Liberty and World Heritage
Standing tall between the St. Bavo’s Cathedral and the St. Nicholas’ Church, the Belfry of Ghent is more than just a magnificent tower; it is the ultimate symbol of the city’s independence and the pride of its medieval burghers. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, this 91-meter-high giant has watched over the city for seven […]
St. Bavo’s Cathedral in Ghent: A Journey Between Heaven and Earth
After exploring the city’s quiet museum galleries, our journey through Ghent leads us to a stone giant: St. Bavo’s Cathedral. Thanks to exclusive permission to film inside, we are able to take you behind the scenes of this monumental edifice to reveal its most precious secrets. Dominating the skyline from a height of 89 meters, […]
Hôtel d’Hane-Steenhuyse, Ghent – A Hidden Aristocratic Gem in the Heart of the City
Walking along the busy Veldstraat in Ghent, nothing really prepares you for what lies behind the elegant façade of the Hôtel d’Hane-Steenhuyse. Yet the moment I stepped inside, I felt as though I had slipped quietly into the refined world of the eighteenth century. This grand town mansion, both discreet and sumptuous, offers one of […]
🏰 Discover the Enchanting Castle Vêves in Belgium
Nestled atop a lush green hill in the picturesque village of Celles, in the Namur province of Belgium, the Castle Vêves is one of Wallonia’s most captivating historical landmarks. Dating back to the 11th century and fully reconstructed in the 15th century, this medieval castle has preserved its unique charm, featuring elegant turrets, fortified walls, […]