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Magnificent fresco inspired by Jean-Claude Servais

very nice cycle path

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Over a period of 22 years, from 1926 to 1948, a completely new abbey was built based on a design by architect Henri Vaes. This was primarily the work of Ghent native Albert-Marie Van der Cruyssen, who became the first abbot in 1936. On August 20, 1929, the foundation stone was laid in the presence of Prince Leopold and Cardinal Van Roey. The new abbey was completed in 1948. On June 5, 1939, the abbey church was consecrated and elevated to Basilica Minor by Pope Pius XII. On September 8, 1948, the abbey church and the completed cloister were solemnly consecrated by Cardinal Micara, who served as Apostolic Nuncio to Belgium from 1923 to 1946 and subsequently became Prefect of the Congregation for Rites. To finance the major construction projects, which by then had already cost tens of millions of Belgian francs, various fundraising activities were initiated. For example, special postage stamps with a surcharge were issued by the Belgian government. The cheese factory (1931) and the brewery (1932) were established to generate the necessary funds, and laypeople were employed from the outset. After the construction work was completed, these proceeds were used for social and charitable purposes. (Wikipedia)

If going West, remember how narrow the Smois is here to notice how wide the river gets :)

Well-maintained cycle paths, the tour is not too difficult and very beautiful and quiet landscape

The Oval Abbey is well worth a visit. Very nice restoration and the abbey museum under the big church was just ... wow. :-) https://youtu.be/4saBeV__l8Q

On August 22, 1914, the village of Rossignol witnessed one of the deadliest days of the First World War. Thousands of soldiers died in the French and German armies fighting that day. Civilians were also affected by this tragic episode of the war! Many inhabitants of Rossignol and neighboring villages were shot by the Germans. A century later, the town of Tintigny began setting up an interpretation memorial center in Rossignol. Come and discover this unmissable place of remembrance.