20의 덴터젬가지 명소 & 주요 장소

평온함과 웅장함만 지나치더라도 무언가는 남습니다. 또한 Nokere에서 분명히 필요할 에너지를 조금 얻게 됩니다.

To my knowledge, it's the only bridge where you don't swear, but are actually grateful that you have to wait because a boat needs to go through the lock. The manual lifting, the whole lock process, and the cheerful note from the lock keeper who politely thanks those waiting afterward... it's quite an experience.

Only a very short distance leads to the shore. Things used to be different: until about ten years ago, people were still swimming freely here (even after it was actually banned). There was even a long rope hanging from one of the trees, from which people swung into the water. Now, almost the entire shore is private property... but that doesn't stop you from enjoying the view to the fullest. Maaigemdijk was always one of my favorite spots (and I certainly wasn't the only one who loved it... and still do).

Café at Astene Sas, ideal for a stopover on a bike ride. Recommended

The lock dates from 1861 when a 100m passage was dug to save about 5 km of bends in the Leie. At the lock itself, which is still operated by hand, there are two lock master houses in a unique setting, dating from the 1860s.

nice central point and authentic astene sas house

The last baroness (also mayor of Poeke, which at the time was still a separate municipality), Ines Pycke de Peteghem, bequeathed the castle in her will to the National Work of Catholic School Colonies (NWKS). After her death in 1955, the castle served for a long time as a holiday camp for young children from (often rather vulnerable) families of workers and small business owners (NWKS later became "Duinen-Heide"). Later, the local playground found a home here. The castle also served as a venue for classical concerts, among other events. I remember an "Interludium" (a short segment produced by the then BRT to fill the gaps between programs) being recorded here. Poetry evenings (under the banner: "The Closer the Better") featuring artists such as Simon Vinkenoog and Ivo Van Strijtem were also held here. And now in 2025 the castle expects the 22nd edition of the East Flanders Biennale of Contemporary Art.

The castle has a fascinating history, with the first mentions dating back to the 12th century. It belonged to various noble owners, including the de Preudhomme d’Hailley family and the Pycke de Peteghem family, until the municipal authorities purchased it in 1977. Since September 1, 2021, Tourism Flanders has owned the castle and its estate. The Poeke castle park is a wooded 56-hectare park featuring a truly magnificent neoclassical castle. The gardens are open daily from sunrise to sunset.