This beautiful, beautiful woman makes the link to the miraculous fishing catches during the Second World War.

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The sculpture THE HERRING plays with the double meaning of la …

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Dominiek Van Dooren

May 24, 2025

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Johan Creten is the creator of this bronze artwork 5 m high, 1.5 m diameter. With this work he returns to his roots in Flanders.

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Dirk & Charlotte

December 27, 2025

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Image 'The Herring' on the beach of Sint-André.

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1. De Doornpanne Visitor Centre – View from the Hoge Blekker loop from Quartier Sénégalais

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01:36

30m

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2. View from the Hoge Blekker – View of the Dunes and Beach loop from Nieuwpoort-Bad

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04:17

70m

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3. View from the Hoge Blekker – View of the Dunes and Beach loop from Nieuwpoort-Bad

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Koksijde, Veurne, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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THE HERRING - BEAUFORT

1. De Doornpanne Visitor Centre – View from the Hoge Blekker loop from Quartier Sénégalais

2. View from the Hoge Blekker – View of the Dunes and Beach loop from Nieuwpoort-Bad

3. View from the Hoge Blekker – View of the Dunes and Beach loop from Nieuwpoort-Bad

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