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The harbor in Ypres, known locally as "De Kaaie," is actually the Ieperlee, which runs beneath the city of Ypres and becomes visible again there. At the Drie Grachten (Three Canals), the Ieperlee is joined by the Martjevaart canal, which originates in Merkem. Drie Grachten is a hamlet in the west of Merkem where the three canals converge: the Martjevaart canal, the Ypres-IJzer canal (also known as the Ieperlee Canal), and the Ieperlee itself. Drie Grachten is also known for the battles during World War I, in which the French, including the Zouaves, fought against the Germans. After a failed attack on the German outpost at Luigem, the Germans captured a number of Zouaves. They launched a counterattack but hid behind the captured Zouaves to prevent the French Zouaves from firing on them, thinking they were their own men returning. At one point, one of the captured Zouaves reportedly shouted: "Tirez donc au nom de Dieu, ce sont les Boches!" (For God's sake, these are the Boches!). Immediately after the warning, a French salvo erupted, mowing down both the Germans and the captured Zouaves. The Zouaves of Northern France (Union des Zouaves du Nord) continued to commemorate this after the war. Luigem is a hamlet 1 kilometer east of Drie Grachten and 1 kilometer west of the center of Noordschote. The Zouaves (French: zouaves) were a light infantry unit of the French Army, associated with French North Africa.

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The Caesarsboom is an old yew tree (also known as poison tree) in the town of Lo in the Belgian Westhoek region. The tree is one of Lo's typical symbols and is located next to the medieval Westpoort gate. The name refers to a legend about Julius Caesar, who is said to have taken a nap under the tree in 55 BC on his way to Britain and tied his horse to it. The story goes back to the historian Jean-Baptiste Gramaye, who was the first to allow Caesar to pass through Lo in 1612. In reality, the Caesarsboom is approximately 250 years old. A painting from the late 18th century depicts its predecessor in full maturity. https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesarsboom

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The mill was built in 1797. The base of the mill was closed off in 1927, creating a sixteen-sided brick building with entrance doors. The last miller was Joseph Markey, to whom the mill owes its current name. He ceased milling in 1962. The mill gradually fell into disrepair. As early as 1949, the mill was designated a protected monument. In 1980, it was purchased by the province of West Flanders, which carried out restoration work so that the mill was operational again in 2003. The mill has three lofts, three pairs of millstones, and a building structure. https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Markeymolen

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A well-maintained bike path that can get busy at times. Courtesy is key. Enjoy together, each at their own pace.

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Super beautiful in the early morning hours

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On July 17, 1831, then-Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg arrived in De Panne, shortly after Belgium's independence. In 1958, this statue was unveiled by then-mayor Gevaert in the presence of King Baudouin.

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Besides sun, sea, and sand, De Panne also offers a unique piece of coastal architecture: the Dumont district. The core of this residential area, with over 500 homes, dates back to the late 19th century. You'll find a variety of architectural styles here. Tip: explore this neighborhood at a walking pace, walking with your bike.

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ON 23 JULY 1827, THE FOUNDATION STONE WAS LAID BY THE HIGHLY HONOURABLE COUNT FERDINAND DEBAILLET, GOVERNOR OF THE PROVINCE OF WEST FLANDERS, CHAMBERL OF HIS MAJESTY THE KING OF THE NETHERLANDS, WILLIAM THE FIRST.

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