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Grote Markt 34 | 8900 Ieper | Tel. +32 (0)57 239 220 toerisme@ieper.be | www.visitypres.be
Introduction Content 2 INTRODUCTION 3 FESTIVITIES IN
‘DE PALINGBEEK’
4 ALWAYS SOMETHING
TO DO
5 THINGS TO SEE
PLACES TO VISIT
9 MUSEUMS 14 WALKING
CYCLING TOURING
16 FIRST WORLD WAR 18 RECREATION 20 THREE TOWNS ON
Previously... Ypres is a city with a very rich and varied past. During the Middle Ages Ypres was a flourishing trading centre. In those days Ypres was one of the main Flemish cloth centres next to Bruges and Ghent. The impressive cloth hall bears witness to this golden age. Saint Martin’s cathedral and the splendid ramparts also date back to this period. During the First World War the charming town was reduced to a heap of rubble. Ypres was almost entirely destroyed by four years of senseless violence. The citizens of Ypres rebuilt their city with respect for the past.
Today... The city is surrounded by a green belt, the ramparts. You can walk along them from the Ammunition Dump past Menin Gate up to the former open swimming pool. The Menin Gate is the greatest war monument under which the Last Post is sounded every evening at 8 pm to keep the memory of the many victims alive. The In Flanders Fields Museum tells the story and the memories of the First World War by means of personal testimonies and modern techniques. The surroundings of Ypres have a great deal to offer also. This brochure will help you discover Ypres. It lists the places of interest, sites, museums, events … The city map and the map of the surroundings will act as a guideline.
THE FRONT LINE
21 RESTAURANTS 30 GROUPS 30 ACCOMMODATION 30 WINTER IN YPRES Ypres Tourist Office Cloth Hall | Grote Markt 34 | BE-8900 Ieper Tel. +32 (0)57 239 220 | Fax: +32 (0)57 239 275 toerisme@ieper.be | www.visitypres.be Opening hours: Daily from 9 am to 6 pm (Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays as from 10 am). From 16 November through March from 9 am to 5 pm. Closed on 25/12 and 01/01.
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2 Colophon Editorial & coördination: Tourism Ieper | Michelle Martens Graphics: Communication service | Frederik Pattyn Photography: Stad Ieper | Tijl Capoen B.AD Michiel Hendryckx Matthew Weinreb Palingbeek: Mark Kino, Trui Gythiel, Leen Durnez, private collection and Stadsarchief Ieper
Visit the Visitors Centre for Ypres and the Westhoek, located in the western wing of the Cloth Hall. There you will discover the many assets of Ypres, the Westhoek and French Flanders, over the border.
Festivities in ‘De Palingbeek’ At just a stone’s throw from Ypres, amidst a rolling and woody landscape, lies the provincial domain De Palingbeek. Ponds and marshes, old and young woods, orchards and flowery meadows, sunbathing areas or a playground alternate. The abundance of biotopes guarantees a rich fauna and flora. Extensive signposted walking paths lead you to the most beautiful spots. With a little luck you may well meet the shepherd. The difficult grounds along the old canal are grazed by his flock of sheep. Pop into AstroLAB IRIS or visit the garden and animals of the Environmental Farm. You can also enjoy a drink and a snack in the cafeteria. In short, there is a great deal going on in De Palingbeek.
▸ Info: Visitors’ Centre De Palingbeek Vaartstraat 7, 8902 Zillebeke-Ypres Tel. +32 (0)57 230 840 www.west-vlaanderen.be/palingbeek
150/100 years Oude Vaart (Old Canal) 300 years border The ‘Oude Vaart’ has an eventful past. 150 years ago, the building of a waterway between Ypres and Comines, between the Yser and the Leie was started. That 18 km cut seemed feasible on paper. The dream dramatically ended after four attempts with the collapse of the Sint-Elooi bridge, just 100 years ago. Over the years the Oude Vaart has become an interesting and splendid natural area. Well worth reflecting on site.
Open Canal and Monument Day Special edition De Palingbeek (Ground-breaking past) 150 years ago, the authorisation for the building of a canal between Comines and Ypres was signed. 50 years later the Sint Elooi bridge collapsed and the ambitious project was abandoned. This past testifies how some borders cannot be simply transgressed and the water division border between the Yser and the Leie proved to be an underestimated barrier.
50 years ago the Province of West Flanders purchased its first green domain: 44 hectares of the Tillegem forest in Bruges.
Join us and recall the ‘wonder years’ of a canal, the origin of a magnificent domain. This Open Monument Day will be a day for young and old with lots of entertainment, activities and info stands.
40 years ago, the Palingbeek domain opened its doors to visitors. By buying various plots the domain grew to become the largest provincial domain in West Flanders with its 250 ha. Reasons enough to celebrate.
An extensive programme is available from July at the Visitors’ Centre or on www.visitypres.be, www.west-vlaanderen/palingbeek
Discover the festive programme on www.west-vlaanderen/palingbeek
→ Start places: Car park cafeteria De Palingbeek, Palingbeekstraat 18 or car park Visitors’ Centre De Palingbeek, Vaartstraat 7, 8902 Zillebeke-Ypres Visitors’ Centre De Palingbeek in co-operation with Regionaal Landschap West-Vlaamse Heuvels, Milieuboerderij, AstroLAB Iris, Pasar, Natuurpunt, Velt, Project ‘300 jaar grens’, Project BIPS (biodiversity in the outskirts of the city), City of Ypres
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01/07 - 18/08/2013 50 years of provincial domains ‘in a box’ Outside exhibition at the Visitors’ Centre De Palingbeek, Vaartstraat 7, 8902 Zillebeke.
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40 Years Domain De Palingbeek 50 years provincial domain
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Permanent exhibition The Oude Vaart in images Unique photographs illustrate - with a hint of nostalgia - the building of the Oude Vaart. You make the link to the present in a flash in a short film (Exhibition: in Dutch and French). → Visitors’ Centre De Palingbeek, Vaartstraat 7, 8902 Zillebeke-Ypres
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1 June to 31 October 100-150 years Oude Vaart Seven signs along the green route tell the story of a monument: the attempts and the failures, the reasons and the consequences. They bring the eventful past back to the tranquillity and nature of the present. A flyer with the route and all the stops will be available at the Tourism centres of Ypres and Comines, the Visitors’ Centre and Cafetaria De Palingbeek or on www.westvlaanderen.be/palingbeek (Exhibition: Dutch/French - limited English/German translation). → Along the Oude Vaart between Ypres and Comines. Visitors’ Centre De Palingbeek in co-operation with Project BIPS (biodiversity in the outskirts of the city), City of Ypres.
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There is always something happening in Ypres. Below you can find a list of events scheduled in 2013. → A complete list can be found on www.visitypres.be. → Last Post Every evening at 8 pm sounding of the Last Post under the Menin Gate. (www.lastpost.be) → Market Every Saturday morning market on the Grote Markt of Esplanadeplein. → Musical Tuesdays Every Tuesday in July till Mid August live performances on SintMaartensplein. → Carillon concerts Every Saturday from 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm. FEBRUARY 22/02 - 03/03 MARCH 02 & 03/03 10/03 APRIL 01/04 12/04 - 14/04 27/04 MAY 10/05 - 12/05 26/05 JUNE 14/06 - 17/06 14/06 - 17/06 27/06 - 29/06 JULY 07/07 AUGUST 02/08 - 12/08 09/08 - 11/08 16/08 17/08 24/08 SEPTEMBER 08/09 13/09 - 16/09 15/09 15/09 NOVEMBER 11/11 DECEMBER
Kattenfoor (amusement fair) Special opening days local shops Kattenkoers (cycling race) Flower Market on the Grote Markt De Gevleugelde Stad - Street theatre Festival Folk Music Festival - city centre 100 km of Ypres - Intern. 3 day walking event Holy Blood procession Voormezele Crazy days - sales in Ypres Beach volley on the market square Geko Ypres Rally World fest Thuyndagfoor (amusement fair) Ieper Fest Summer (hardcore music festival) Ypres sings (Sing-a-long evening) City Festival (Live performances) Closing day of the Four days of the Yser Intern. walking tour Open Monument day - De Palingbeek Tooghedagen - sales in Ypres Dwars door Ieper (City run) Finish In Flanders Fields Marathon Armistice and Remembrance Concert ‘The Great War Remembered’ Ice rink and Christmas market
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Cloth Hall | Belfry
The Cloth Hall served as a covered sales and storage place for cloth on the (now vaulted) waterway called the Ieperlee. The construction of the hall was completed in 1304. During the 1914-18 war the building was completely destroyed except for a section of the tower and a couple of walls. The reconstruction occurred under the guidance of architects J. Coomans and P.A. Pauwels.
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The sturdy Belfry (70m) projects from the middle of the long face (125 m) of the building. The present spire with its openwork helmet and dragon (1692) was restored to its original form. Originally, the bottom tower section was used as a treasury. The middle section used to be an arms depot. The “Cat throwing” occurred from this floor. The 49 bells of the carillon are suspended in the “Bellringer’s house”. Above the central archway entrance “Donkerpoort”, under the coat of arms, is a statue of Our Lady of Thuyne, the patron of Ypres. You can visit the 1st floor of the Cloth Halls via the In Flanders Fields Museum and combine your visit to the museum with a visit to the belfry tower. The Ypres and Westhoek visitors centre, the Museum Knowledge Centre, the museum cafe and the museum entrance are all located on the ground floor.
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Townhall | Nieuwerck
The Nieuwerck was built in 1619 against the east face of the hall and town hall. Resting on a row of pointed arches with large cross windows and a classical church window, this construction still has a fairly Gothic appearance, however, the decorations in the tympanums tend towards the Renaissance.
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In the council chamber there is a splendid stain glass window after a design by Arno Brys and draft of murals by Charles Degroux (ca. 1870). This chamber is open to the public during the opening hours of the town hall.
Cathedral
The cathedral is a former Episcopal church in Gothic style reconstructed after the First World War. Bishop Jansenius and Count Robert of Bethune, the ‘Lion of Flanders’ are buried here. There is also a beautiful side altar with an altarpiece and the miracle statue of Our Lady of Thuyne. The cathedral is open to the public, except during worship. (closed between noon and 2 pm). The tower is 100 m high and is not open to the public. The Lapidarium contains the old ruins of Saint-Martin’s deanery. The Monastery building can be visited on the north side of the cathedral.
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Saint-George’s Memorial Church
This Anglican church was built in 1928-29 following the plans of London architect Sir Reginald Blomfield. This “Memorial Church” holds many reminders of the First World War. Everything down to the furniture was donated by British associations, regiments or individuals. This church is open to the public daily. (April September from 9.30 am till 8 pm; October - March from 9.30 am till 4.30 pm)
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Cloister Gate | Theatre Old Seignory Building
15th century. The facade of this building displays a series of medallions representing the seven deadly sins. It was temporarily used as a town hall after the First World War.
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Menin Gate
This well-known British war monument of WW1 was built in classic style after a design by Sir Reginald Blomfield. This gate displays the names of 54,896 soldiers missing in action. Every evening at 8 pm the Last Post is sounded.
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Saint-James’ Church
The choir dates back to the 14th century; the lower church is in Late Gothic style. The tower was built in 1636 and was given a stone spire during the reconstruction.
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Irish Cross | Munster War Memorial
The Irish Cross was built to commemorate the soldiers originating from the Province of Munster (Ireland), who fell in the Ypres Salient during the First World War.
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Saint-Peter’s Church
A section of the west tower and one of the crossing pillars are all that remain of this originally Romanesque church (12th century).
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Wooden house
The wooden house in the Rijselsestraat is a reconstruction of a 16th century house. At the beginning of the 19th century Ypres had more than 90 wooden houses. This house is not open to the public.
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Lille Gate
The oldest still standing town gate with Burgundian towers (14th century).
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Het Steen
The only preserved Ypres Steen (a stone house in the Middle Ages) was built at the end of the 13th century.
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Merghelynck Hotel-Museum
This stately building was built in 1774 after Lille master builder Thomas Gombert. François Merghelynck was the treasurer of Empress Maria-Theresia. See heading ‘Museums’.
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Belle Almshouse
This almshouse was one of the many foundations set up to care for the poor around 1276. The buildings were renovated in the 16th and 17th century. The most important items such as paintings and furniture have been gathered in the chapel. See also heading ‘Museums’.
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Butcher’s House
The ground floor was built around 1275. The brick floor (1530) is crowned with 2 decorative stepped gables.
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Old Fish Market | Fish Gate
In the old tollhouse (1899), also called Minckhuisje, the fishmongers had to pay toll. A little further there are two covered stalls. The Fish Gate with Neptune, the god of the sea, was originally built in 1714.
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Ypres Reservoir Cemetery
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Ramparts Cemetery
Commonwealth military cemeteries.
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The headquarters of the British Department for Military Cemeteries in Northern Europe is located in the Elverdingestraat 82. Visitors can request information on these cemeteries here. Tel. +32 (0)57 223 636, Fax: +32 (0)57 218 014, www.cwgc.org
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Saint-Nicolas’ Church
This church is a new construction in Romanesque-Byzantine style. There is little to remind you of the former church. The parish has been abolished since 1994 and today the church houses the Museum of Education. See heading “Museums”.
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Ramparts War Museum
Located near Lille Gate and the Ramparts Cemetery. Can be accessed via the café ‘’t Klein Rijsel’. See heading ‘Museums’.
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Guild houses
On the Veemarkt stand Ypres facades of the 17th century (reconstruction).
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Biebuyck House
The Gothic stepped gable dates back to 1544. This house clearly betrays influences of Bruges. The facade survived the First World War virtually unscathed.
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Cloth Hall Model
Gift of the Kiwanis service club. Executed in bronze. Explanatory text in Braille.
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Casemats
Vaulted rooms in the ramparts. Can only be visited with a guide.
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Old Ice-cellar
The icehouse is a cylindrical cellar built in the rampart. This isolated space was used to store the blocks of ice that had been sawn out of the moats during frosty spells. The ice was not only used as a preservative but also as an anti-fever agent and as an anaesthetic for medical purposes. Can only be visited with a guide.
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Gatekeeper’s House
Access to this vaulted room is at street level, to the left of Lille Gate. It is claimed that this is where staff officers of British Commander Plumer prepared the attack of 7 June 1917. That is when 19 depth mines were detonated under the German lines. Can only be visited with a guide.
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Sluice Room
A low door, also at street level and to the right of Lille Gate, gives access to the sluice doors thus allowing to control both the lower lying Ieperlee and the rampart moats. The Ieperlee crosses the city from south to north and was navigable until the 15th century; today is it covered. Can only be visited with a guide.
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Municipal Museum
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Menin Gate Model
Gift of the Kiwanis service club. Executed in bronze. Explanatory text in Braille.
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Lion’s Tower and Dominican’s Tower
Both towers belonged to the mediaeval fortifications. The ground floor and the vaulted access to these towers have been well preserved.
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Australian Commemorative Plaque
Set up in 1993 to commemorate the more than 43,000 Australian soldiers who fell in the Ypres Salient during the First World War.
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Indian Monument
This monument was erected at the initiative of the Indian government. The British-Indian troops first saw action to the south of Ypres on 25 October 1914.
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Ypres Monument
Designed by Aloïs De Beule and unveiled on Sunday 27 June 1926, to honour the Ypres war victims, civilians and soldiers. The Ypres soldiers departed for the front from here. Since 2010 there is also a memorial plaque for the Ypres civilian victims of both World Wars.
Ammunition Dump
The ammunition dump dates back to 1817 and was built on the foundations of a former French ammunition dump by the army of the Netherlands under William I. The building survived WWI, and was restored in 1998. During a guided visit you will be given an audiovisual presentation of the rampart and town history. Can only be visited with a guide.
A yellow line has been drawn on the city map at the back of this brochure. Follow this yellow line along the main places of interest in the city to obtain a good idea of what Ypres has to offer.
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In Flanders Fields Museum
The Ypres region was the backdrop to one of the bloodiest battles in history, almost 100 years ago. Now the last witnesses have died too, the In Flanders Fields Museum is more than ever the gateway to the First World War in Flanders . The renovated In Flanders Fields Museum faces the visitor with the consequences of the Great War. It confronts young and old with life and death in the Ypres front region. The completely new exhibition with poignant video projections, unique sound bytes and state-of-the-art multimedia applications immerse you in the front life. Each visitor is also given a poppy bracelet which enables him/her to discover four personal stories of ‘ordinary Joes’ in the Great War. By logging in you get in touch with your peers in the war a century ago.
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16/03 to 21/05/2013 Remembering Herbert Hoover & the Commission for relief in Belgium Exhibition about the story of American president Hoover who provided food to the wartorn countries in the First World War. The American Herbert Hoover, an internationally successful engineer, living in London, was appointed by his government to organize the repatriation of some 120 000 countrymen. They were stuck on the European continent. Hoover was also the head of the Commission for Relief in Belgium, to co-ordinate the supplies of Belgium.
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01/11/2013 to 30/06/2014 War and Trauma
▸ Practical information: Cloth Hall Grote Markt 34, Ieper Tel. +32 (0)57 239 220 flandersfields@ieper.be www.inflandersfields.be
▸ Opening hours: April - 15 November: daily from 10 am till 6 pm 16 November - 31 March: daily from 10 am till 5 pm, closed on mondays Ticket sales stops one hour before closing. Closed on 25/12 + 1/01, and 3 weeks after Christmas Holidays 2013: 07/01/13 - 28/01/13 2014: 07/01/14 - 28/01/14
▸ Price: Adults: € 8,00 pp Youths 7 - 25 years: € 1,00 Children < 7 years: gratis Visit Belfry Tower: + € 2,00 Every visitor: + € 1,00 for the poppy bracelet (after the museum visit you can redeem € 1,00 in exchange for the bracelet)
Duo exhibition at the In Flanders Fields Museum and the Museum Dr. Guislain in Ghent on the theme War and Trauma.
More info about the exhibition at the Museum Dr. Guislain on www.museumdrguislain.be
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The In Flanders Fields Museum focuses on the organzsation of the general medical care on the Front during the First World War. The Museum Dr. Guislain zooms in on the different conflicts in the twentieth century, but with the emphasis on psychiatry as a specific branch of medicine. Free entry if combined with a visit to the In Flanders Fields Museum, the exhibitions can also be visited separately.
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Knowledge centre
Cloth Hall Sint-Maartensplein 3, Ieper Tel. +32 (0)57 239 450 kenniscentrum@ieper.be
Municipal Museum
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In the former Saint John’s Almshouse the history of the age-old city of Ypres is displayed by means of old maps, prints, paintings, photos and pictures. Overview of Fine Arts in Ypres from the 16th century to the present day: paintings, sculptures, silverware, tin, showpiece furniture and porcelain. Splendid collection of pastels by Louise Dehem (1866-1922). EXPO
Photo exhibition Véron De Deyne (1861-1920)
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The In Flanders Fields Museum houses a fully renovated WWI knowledge centre. Every Ypres visitor can immerse themselves in that dramatic period in the history of the world here. You can individually research the big, global background story here, but also very personal stories or local history.
‘Véron De Deyne (1861-1920)’ is again both the title of the exhibition in the Municipal Museum and the eleventh part in the series ‘Inventories of the Ypres Art Heritage’. The Ypres teacher and photographer Véron De Deyne carried out ground-breaking work in the early days of photos and slides. He was one of the first in Belgium to use photographs to make his lessons and numerous lectures clearer. The Ypres museums now own almost 500 works by Véron which are all included in the book. He not only photographed the pretty places in Ypres (before and after the war) but also took photos throughout the whole province. That’s why we also find photos of the Yser region and the region around Bruges here. Those three regions: Ypres, the Yser region and Bruges are extensively represented in the exhibition with original photos.
▸ Opening hours: 1 April - 15 November on working days: from 9 am till 12 am and from 1 pm till 5 pm. 16 November - 31 March: from 9 am till 12 am and from 1 pm till 5 pm, closed on Mondays. Closed 3 weeks after Christmas Holidays 2013: 07/01/13 - 28/01/13 2014: 07/01/14 - 28/01/14
Ieperleestraat 31 | Ieper Tel. +32 (0)57 239 220 toerisme@ieper.be | www.visitypres.be
▸ Opening hours: Daily from 10 am to 12.30 noon and from 2 pm to 5 pm (from April through October until 6 pm) Closed on Mondays and on 25/12, 01/01
▸ Price: € 2,50 pp → free with an entrance ticket to the In Flanders Fields Museum.
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Merghelynck Museum
The Arthur Merghelynck Hotel Museum is at just a stone’s throw from the Grote Markt. It is established in a ‘mansion’ of 1774, designed by Lille architect Thomas Gombert in a transition style from Rococo to Neo-Classicism. After the First World War this mansion was faithfully rebuilt. A great deal of the contents of the house could be saved in time. This museum is probably Ypres least known but most special museum. This is where Arthur Merghelynck opened his private museum dedicated to the lifestyle
of the nobility in the 18th century in 1894. Excessively decorated stylish rooms succeed one another: a boudoir, a ‘golden drawing room’, but also intimate rooms like the bedrooms, the private drawing room or the Flemish kitchen. Everything is presented in such a way that you believe the rightful owners have just left the house for a couple of minutes. The archaeological collection of the city of Ypres is housed in the coach houses: 800 objects of the middle ages illustrate the ups and downs of the cloth industry.
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▸ Practical information: Merghelynckstraat 2 | Ieper Tel. +32 (0)57 239 220 Fax: +32 (0)57 239 275 toerisme@ieper.be | www.visitypres.be
▸ Opening hours: Throughout the year this museum can only be visited by groups accompanied by a guide. Every visit must be requested through Tourism Ypres well in advance.
▸ Price: € 1,25 pp guide: € 50 (max. 25 pers./guide)
Belle Almshouse Museum
The Bell Almshouse Museum exhibits the most beautiful items from the rich collection of the Ypres Public Social Welfare Centre (O.C.M.W.). Make sure you do not miss the painting of the Blessed Virgin. It was painted in 1420 and is one of the oldest paintings in Belgium. The museum also houses some remarkable items of furniture such as a unique linen press of the 17th century and the only tapestry owned by Ypres.
▸ Practical information: Rijselstraat 38 | Ieper Tel. +32 (0)57 239 220 toerisme@ieper.be | www.visitypres.be
▸ Opening hours: Daily from 10 am to 12.30 noon and from 2 pm to 6 pm. Closed from 1 November to 31 March and on Mondays during the rest of the year.
▸ Price: € 2,50 pp → free with an entrance ticket to the In Flanders Fields Museum.
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▸ Practical information: Sint-Niklaaskerk de Stuersstraat 6A | Ieper Tel. +32 (0)57 239 220 toerisme@ieper.be | www.visitypres.be
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08/12/2012 to 01/09/2013
Daily from 10 am to 12.30 noon and from 2 pm to 5 pm (from April through October until 6 pm) Closed: Mondays, 25/12, 01/01
(N)ever seen? Recent acquisitions from the past of Education.
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Do you remember the large abacus of Sister Mary? Or the colourful wall plate of The blacksmith with M. Paul? And the words cat-dog-tailor, do they ring a bell? The Museum of Education presents an exhibition where those memories come to life. The exhibition displays the many donations and a few acquisitions by the Museum of Education in the past years. Four big themes were chosen, Writing, Language, Maths and Various. Typical school objects were selected for each theme. For example, in Writing we see the traditional school desk, the ink pots, the blotting paper, the writing methods, … Until now these objects were hidden in the museum’s storerooms. It is high time to show them to the public.
€ 2,50 pp → free with an entrance ticket to the In Flanders Fields Museum.
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Ramparts War Museum
The museum exhibits lifelike decors with original material and archaeological finds. You can walk over wooden duckboards in the reconstruction of trenches and tunnels. See, hear and experience the horror and madness of the First World War!
▸ Practical information: Rijselstraat 208 | Ieper Tel. +32 (0)57 200 236 www.rampartswarmuseumypres.com
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From 10.30 am through 8 pm. Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
▸ Price: € 3,00 pp
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Burghers as host
Six terracotta scale models show the evolution of Ypres: from agrarian settlement to a lively city. Household goods and beautifully decorated tiles tell you about daily life in the 15th and 16th century. There are also ruins from the First World War. This exploratory expedition ends in the “Steengoed Idee”, a ceramics store.
▸ Practical information: Kauwekijnstraat 5 | Ieper Tel. +32 (0)57 334 965 www.poortersalsgastheer.be poorters@poortersalsgastheer.be
▸ Opening hours: This site can only be visited in the company of a guide and after reservation.
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Hill 62 - Sanctuary Wood Museum
These grounds have been preserved as they were in 1918 with trenches, vaulted passageways, weapons, ammunition, slides and photos.
▸ Practical information: Canadalaan 26 | 8902 Zillebeke Tel. 057 466 373 | hill62@skynet.be
▸ Opening hours: Daily from 10 am to 6 pm.
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Hooge Crater Museum
This unique WWI museum is housed in a restored chapel in the place where one of the fiercest battles of Ypres was fought, and right opposite the ‘Hooge Crater Cemetery’. The private museum is highly recommended because of its life-sized reconstructions of war scenes, its extensive collection of weapons, equipment and photos! You can also enjoy an impressive ‘trench art’ collection in the cosy cafeteria.
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Menin Road Museum
Museum with original objects and reconstructions of trenches and dug-outs.
▸ Practical information: Meenseweg 470 | 8902 Zillebeke Tel. +32 (0)57 201 136
▸ Opening hours: From 10 am until 10 pm. Closed on Tuesday.
Meenseweg 467 | 8902 Zillebeke Tel. +32 (0)57 468 446 www.hoogecrater.com info@hoogecrater.com
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A surprising number of war memories was discovered and is now carefully exhibited together with photographs of ‘t Hooghe during the Great War. There are also a few authentic bunkers in ‘Front Line Hooghe’ of which one can be visited today
From Tuesday to Sunday between 10 am and 6 pm, closed in January.
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Front Line Hooghe Open air Museum
€ 4,50 pp
▸ Practical information: Acces via Hotel Kasteelhof ‘t Hooghe Meenseweg 481 | 8902 Zillebeke. Tel. +32 (0)57 468 787 www.hotelkasteelhofthooghe.be info@thooghe.com
▸ Opening hours: From 10 am till 7 pm.
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Walking | Cycling | Touring By Car... Ypres Salient Route The Ypres Salient is a curved front line which formed around the city of Ypres in the First World War. A tourist car route of 70 kilometres was mapped out along that line. This route will take you to the most famous sites that remind of the war years ‘14 - ‘18, such as the John McCrae site, the German cemetery in Langemarck, Tyne Cot Cemetery in Passchendaele, the Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917 in Zonnebeke and Hill 60 in Zillebeke. → The map is available at the Tourism office for € 6,00. This new car route is the first of six new 14-18 car routes that will be published in the next years for the Westhoek / Flanders Fields Country. The next in this series are: Yser front (Nieuwpoort and Diksmuide), Life on the front (Poperinge and Heuvelland), Pioneer (Zonnebeke, Wervik, Comines and Wervicq Sud/ Fr.), Free homeland (Veurne) and No man’s land (Diksmuide and LangemarckPoelkapelle).
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By cycle... Cycle network of the Westhoek A cycling network is a series of cycling paths signposted in both directions. There is a panel at each intersection stating the intersection number and the direction indicator to the next intersections. The Westhoek cycling network offers almost 1,000 kilometres of cycling enjoyment in one of the most beautiful touristic regions of Flanders. There is a map for the North and one for the South of the Westhoek, which also includes Ypres.
Themed ride on the cycling network Ypres Salient The Ypres Salient themed cycle route uses the junction signposting of the Westhoek cycle network. The Ypres Salient area was one of the most notorious areas along the whole of the Western Front during the First World War. This route links the modern-day appearance of the landscape to the historical facts. → These maps are available at the Tourist Office, cycle network for € 6,00 and Ypres Salient for € 3,00.
Peace route This 45 km long and entirely signposted cycling route starts and ends in Ypres. The route follows the Ypres Salient, the arched front line around Ypres, and first takes you to the provincial domain De Palingbeek and the sites of Hill 60 and Hill 62. You then proceed to Zonnebeke and the British Tyne Cot Cemetery. You then go on to Langemark and to the German Soldatenfriedhof. The return ride takes you along Essex Farm Cemetery. This is where John McCrae wrote his war poem ‘In Flanders Fields’. → This map is available at the Tourist Office for € 2,00.
Cycle rentals 1. Campsite Jeugdstadion Bolwerkstraat 1, Ieper | Tel. +32 (0)57 217 282 | www.jeugdstadion.be info@jeugdstadion.be From 1/03 till 15/11 open every day, closed between 1 pm and 4 pm Closed from 16/11 till 28/02/2013 2. Hotel Ambrosia D’Hondtstraat, Ieper | Tel. +32 (0)57 366 366 | www.ambrosiahotel.be info@ambrosiahotel.be This hotel rents also a limited amount of bicycles. Open every day from 7.30 am till 7.30 pm 3. Noyelle Sport Goesdamstraat 23, Ieper | Tel. +32 (0)57 201 397 Open from 8.30 am till 12.30 am and from 1.30 pm till 6.30 pm, on Saturday till 5 pm. Closed on Mondays.
On foot…
→ Free folder available at the Tourist Office. As from the summer 2013 the casemates behind St.-Jacob’s Church will be open for the public and a city brewery will be installed in the casemates Houten Paard.
Heritage footpath Ypres You will see bronze rivets with the outline of the Cloth Hall, the cathedral and the Menin gate at about every street corner. Bronze rivets are the signposting of the new provincial heritage footpath. The heritage footpath is 5.3 km long and provides the most complete footpath in the Ypres inner city. Three themes have been more thoroughly developed in the brochure. The first relates to the belfry which is classified as a world heritage site and the Cloth Hall. The second theme focuses on the personality of Arthur Merghelynck. This nobleman put his stamp on the ‘Hotel’ of the same name which now is a museum. A third perspective illustrates the reconstruction of the city after the First World War. Ypres, as a heritage site, is observed from three perspectives in three different ways. → This map is available at the Tourist Office for € 2,00.
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Ramparts The ramparts of Ypres are the best preserved in our country. Their story started ten centuries ago when the town originated on the banks of the Ieperlee. Initially, the ramparts were little more than an earth wall with moats. Later stone walls and towers were added. Later still they developed into a complex structure with bastions, advance redoubts, moats and walls. The signposted route is 2.6 km long and will lead you along a quiet 90 minute walk. Along the route 23 information panels provide information on the various facets of Vauban’s ramparts.
First World War From October 1914 until October 1918 the battlefield was barely a few kilometres away from the centre. The trenches had been dug from North to South to form an arc around Ypres. In that famous Ypres Salient no fewer than five bloody battles were fought. In the nineteen twenties more than 150 military cemeteries were built in and around the city and monuments were erected, Menin Gate being the most important. These monuments and cemeteries as well as the rebuilt houses, some of which were faithfully restored, still remind us today of the senselessness of war and of this most tragic period in the history of Ypres.
The Last Post - Menin Gate Every evening at 8 pm precisely the ‘Last Post’ has been sounded since 1928 under the imposing arches of Menin Gate. This memorial shaped like a Roman triumphal arch displays the names of 54,896 soldiers of the then British empire who went missing in action. This memorial lists the names from the beginning of the war until 15 August 1917. The soldiers, who went missing after 16 August 1917 until the end of the war, are mentioned on panels at Tyne Cot Cemetery in Passchendaele. There are 34,984 of them. The Menin Gate was built in the location of the old mediaeval gate. During the First World War the British troops marched through this ‘gate’ to defend the ‘Ypres Salient’. After the First World War grateful citizens set up the Last Post Association. The former enemies fell in almost as great numbers and are also commemorated in this solemn ceremony. From 1 January through 31 December and in all weather conditions the buglers of the Last Post Association sound the ‘Last Post’. On 11 November at 11 am a special Last Post ceremony takes place to commemorate the Armistice. → More information: www.lastpost.be
Knowledge centre In Flanders Fields The In Flanders Fields Museum houses a fully renovated WWI knowledge centre. Every Ypres visitor can immerse themselves in that dramatic period in the history of the world here. You can individually research the big, global background story here, but also very personal stories or local history. Ypres 2013 |
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→ Sint-Maartensplein 3, 8900 Ieper.
Yorkshire Trench & Dug-out In 1997 the construction of a new industrial estate along the Ypres -Yser canal was started. During the works many remnants of the Great War surfaced. This is where the In Flanders Fields Museum (together with The Diggers) restored Yorkshire Trench to the original route of the British trench. The entrance and exit of the ‘deep dug-out’ of 1917 can also be seen. → Always open, to be reached via the Oostkaai - Bargiestraat.
Canal Dyke - John McCrae Site Along the Ypres-Yser canal lies the well known site ‘Essex Farm Cemetery’ where John McCrae wrote his world famous poem ‘In Flanders Fields’ near this advanced dressing station on 2 and 3 May 1915. Today next to the military cemetery you can visit the fortified shelters in the canal banks as well as the actual canal dyke. Information panels and a footpath guide you through this valuable site. Fifteen year old Joe Strudwick was also buried in this place, he was one of the youngest British casualties. → Always open, to be reached via Diksmuidseweg.
Military Cemeteries There are no Belgian or German cemeteries on the territory of Ypres. The largest Belgian cemetery in the area is located in Houthulst. Other Belgian cemeteries are located in Oeren, Hoogstade, Keiem, Ramskapelle, Steenkerke, West-Vleteren and Adinkerke. The German cemeteries can be found in Langemark (including students), Vladslo (sculpture group Käthe Kollwitz), Hooglede and Menin-Wevelgem. St.-Charles de Potyze is a French military cemetery along the Zonnebeekseweg where more than 4000 French soldiers were laid to rest. There are some 75 Commonwealth war cemeteries on Ypres territory. Two can be reached on foot from the Grote Markt namely Ypres Reservoir Cemetery (19) and Ramparts Cemetery (20). In the immediate vicinity of the centre there is Bedford House Cemetery (Rijselseweg) or Menin Road South Military Cemetery (Meenseweg).
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission was founded by Royal Charter in 1917 and is responsible for the marking and the maintenance of the Commonwealth war dead who fell during the First and Second World War. The Commission cares for a total of 1,7 million casualties in 149 countries. The funding of its work comes from the 6 Commonwealth countries of which the United Kingdom funds around 78% of the whole budget. The office based in Ieper, is responsible for the care of the Commonwealth war cemeteries and memorials in 11 countries in Northern Europe (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland and Sweden) and employs over 200 staff to carry out its operations. There are some 75 Commonwealth war cemeteries on Ypres territory. Four of them can be reached on foot from the Market Square, i.e. Ypres Reservoir Cemetery, Ramparts Cemetery, Ypres Town Cemetery and Ypres Town Cemetery Extension. → More information on the Commission and its work is obtainable from their website www.cwgc.org or from the following address: Elverdingestraat 82, Ieper | Tel. +32 (0)57 223 636 | www.cwgc.org
Centenary Great War 2014 - 2018 Various events and exhibitions will be organized to fittingly commemorate the Great War, almost 100 years ago, in Ypres, but also in the Westhoek/West Flanders and throughout Belgium. → More info on www.greatwarcentenary.be
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Recreation a
Bellewaerde Park
Meenseweg 497 | 8902 Zillebeke Tel. +32 (0)57 468 686 www.bellewaerdepark.be New for 2013 in Bellewaerde Park: HURACAN, the dazzling family coaster Long ago, the Mayans imprisoned Huracan - the god of wind, storm and fire - in the hidden temple. But now you can pay him a special visit. Hold on as the two-headed snake takes you on a wild coaster ride to escape the forces of Huracan. Get ready for a dizzying family adventure in the mysterious Mayan temple at Bellewaerde Park!
Dazzling attractions for the whole family Dozens of attractions await you! From the Kids Park for the small to the Boomerang for the brave. From the breathtaking aquatic adventure of the Niagara to the exciting 12m dive into the River Splash. Because at Bellewaerde Park, unforgettable memories are made for both young and old. Animals and nature The park is an adventure in its own right with more than 300 animals living there. Lions, tigers, monkeys... even a complete African savannah with zebras and giraďŹ&#x20AC;es! Or you can take a stroll through a magnificent nature park and enjoy the fairytale beauty of the flowers.
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Do not miss the special events! Pow Wow, Stunt & Dive Show: a comical battle over the chieftaincy of an Indian tribe, every day from July 1st through August 31st. Summer Nocturnes: enjoy the attractions at Bellewaerde Park even longer on July 27th and August 3th, 10th, 17th and 24th (from 10 am to 10 pm) Halloween ZoorRror: have a chilling Halloween ! The monsters eagerly await you on October 19th and 20th and every day from October 26th to November 3rd (from 10am to 6 pm). Halloween ZoorRror Nocturnes: October 26th, 27th and 31st and November 1st (from 10 am to 9 pm)
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Golf
Ypres Open Golf Dehemlaan 24 | Ieper Tel. +32 (0)57 216 688 info@ieperopengolf.be www.ieperopengolf.be Golf court with 9 holes at 3 km from the town centre. Golfclub De Palingbeek Eekhofstraat 14 | 8902 Hollebeke Tel. +32 (0)57 200 436 golfpalingbeek@skynet.be www.golfpalingbeek.com Golf court with 18 holes in the provincial domain De Palingbeek.
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Swimming
Sportcentre Ypres LeopoldIII-laan 18 | Ieper Tel. +32 (0)57 239 400 sportdienst@ieper.be
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Sailing - Yzerstar
During a 4 hour boat trip between Diksmuide and Ypres we will connect the 2 different fronts. We will sail both the Yser and the Ypres-Yser canal. This trip has a lot more to offer besides the story of the war. The impressive lowland of the Broeken along the Yser or the magnificent nature of the Ypres-Yser canal, one of the prettiest waterways of Flanders, will leave no-one untouched. The locks of Boezinge-dorp and Boezinge-sas ensure, today too, that we can bridge the level difference between the hills of the Ypres Salient and the lowland of the Yser front while sailing. The ‘sluicing’ always is an exciting and impressive experience! Dates and info: www.seastar.be
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Marina
From May 2013 on the VVW Ieperlee, operator of the marina, has a brand new welcome office with many facilities available. The pontoons of the marina were renewed and expanded in recent years. Who docks with his recreational craft can log on to Westkaai 15 at Ypres and will be welcomed by harbourmaster Carine Aeck. Phone number: +32 (0)477 42 68 43.
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Ypres Beach
Lange Torhoutstraat 54 | Ieper Tel. +32 (0)477 641 819 or +32 (0)472 497 794 www.ieperstrand.be During the summer months you can also sunbathe in Ypres! The former outdoor swimming pool has been converted into a beach with ponds.
The municipal swimming pool has one large and two small pools. There are two slides, a warm air wall and a sunbathing area for extra swimming enjoyment.
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Rowing
Pacific Eiland Eiland 2 (vlakbij Esplanade) | Ieper Tel. +32 (0)57 200 528 www.pacificeiland.be 19 Ypres 2013 |
Row a boat on one of the lakes or on the moats as an enjoyable alternative for discovering Ypres. Boat rentals as from 1 April through to the end of October.
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Three Towns at the Front Line During the First World War the main scene of action was the Western Front. The Northernmost section extended over 70 km right across the Westhoek. In the North, from Nieuwpoort over Diksmuide to Steenstrate, the front line was defended by the Belgian army. At the end of October 1914 the front was divided flooding. The British and French armies were responsible for the defence of the South, from Steenstrate up to the Lys near Armentières, with the city of Ypres in the centre. Even today the Westhoek has three Towns on the Front Line, where a number of sites/museums remind us of its war history. Nieuwpoort and Diksmuide also boast many other strong points of interest that are well worth a visit.
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Enjoy Diksmuide in an instructive, lively and interesting way...
For many years cloth weaving and butter products enriched the town of Diksmuide on the Yser. This is why you will discover many picturesque corners and an astonishing heritage during the Stadslinkwandeling (Town Link Walk) through the old historic centre, like the market with its Manneke uit de Mane (Man from the Moon) and the Town Hall, the Beguinage, the Fish Market, Saint Nicholas Church, the Small and Large Dyke, the old Flour Mills and the marina Portus Dixmuda. Many monuments, cemeteries and trenches remind us of the First World War 1914-1918. In the Dodengang (the Trench of Death or Mousetrap) and the Yser Tower the front is again brought to life and the sculpture of ‘The Mourning Parents’ conveys a message of peace. In the immediate vicinity endless panoramic views invite you to walk, cycle or take a trip on the Yser. You will discover charming village centres, open spaces and protected nature reserves. The healthy air obviously has a calming effect, however, bons vivants will soon discover a regional specialty or will enjoy the great atmosphere, particularly if they attend one of the many events. In and around Diksmuide you will find ‘rural’ accommodation as well as accommodation in the pleasant town centre, at a camping or in a star hotel, on the farm or in regional bed and breakfast facilities. In short: Diksmuide, at only 15 km from the dunes and the North Sea beaches, guarantees ‘instructive enjoyment’ during a day trip or short holiday.
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Information: Toerisme Diksmuide Grote Markt 28 | BE-8600 Diksmuide Tel. +32 (0)51 519 146 www.diksmuide.be toerisme@stad.diksmuide.be
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Nieuwpoort: a perfect set op triplets
3 parts, 3 different characters, 3 totally different views and yet together they from one town: Nieuwpoort. First, there is the town centre with its mediaeval character and its tormented history. After 1918 the town was rebuilt according to the old street layout. The lock complex De Ganzenpoot, the King Albert I monument, the Town Hall are just a few silent witnesses of this glorious past. The fish market and its surroundings form the gastronomic centre of the town. Taste the sea bass in one of the fish stores or restaurants; this is a local specialty. Or taste the fresh shrimps or our first Belgian mussels that are cultivated off the coast of Nieuwpoort, and you will readily understand why we write Fresh Fish in capitals. Nieuwpoort-stad remains connected to the sea and to the lively Nieuwpoort-bad through the Yser estuary, which is its umbilical cord. Arguably the most beautiful cycling and walking route on the whole coast was recently built along this 3 km connection, offering a view of the enormous marina and of the nature reserve ‘De IJzermonding’. Now we come to the third triplet. At just a few kilometres from the busy coastal resort discover the charm of two small polder villages: Ramskapelle and Sint-Joris. Two villages that only seem to exist for walking, cycling and enjoying the tranquillity of its green landscape. By the way, did you know that due to its location on the Yser estuary Nieuwpoort enjoys a microclimate with more hours of sunshine than the rest of the coast? Information: Toerisme Nieuwpoort Marktplein 7 | BE-8620 Nieuwpoort Tél. +32 (0)58 224 444 info@nieuwpoort.be www.nieuwpoort.be
Restaurants Legend Closed on ... Kitchen open until ... Annual Holiday Inside seating capacity Terrace seating capacity
Menus from ... (excl. drinks) Children’s menu Accessible by wheelchair users Toilet for wheelchair users Specialities
RESTAURANT
Alloro Paterstraat 2 | 8900 Ypres | Tel. +32 (0)57 365 375 info@trattoriaalloro.be | www.tratoriaalloro.be
Traditional, family run, Italian Trattoria. We present a wide range of regional Italian dishes, freshly cooked on request.
Wednesday 11.30 am - 2 pm Friday & Saturday also from 6.30 pm - 9 pm 3 weeks in August 30 8
€ 15 - € 45 no no grilled Limousine beef, brasvar porc, latini pasta
HOTEL / RESTAURANT
Ariane Slachthuisstraat 58 | 8900 Ypres | Tel. +32 (0)57 218 218 | Fax +32 (0)57 218 799 info@ariane.be | www.ariane.be Bar - tea room - snacks - day menus - week menus - seasonal menus - à la carte receptions - banquets - seminars. The best guarantee for quality indulgence, be our guest! € 15 - € 70 from € 9,50 yes yes family business with friendly service and original menu
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From 16/06 on Sunday 12 am - 2 pm | 6 pm - 9 pm 01/01 to 04/01 | 22/07 to 04/08 20/12 to 31/12 80 40
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Au Miroir
Grote Markt 12 | 8900 Ypres | Tel. +32 (0)57 204 788 jan@aumiroir.be | www.aumiroir.be Pleasant setting on the Grote Markt of Ypres, good service, sun terrace. Restaurant/Tearoom in a nice atmosphere. Homemade dishes and snacks.
10 pm 100 80
€ 14 - € 30 €7 no no pancakes, spaghetti, fish stew, fresh salads
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Capella
Kiekenmarkt 7 | 8900 Ypres | Tel. +32 (0)57 366 132 info@restaurantcapella.be | www.restaurantcapella.be The restaurant is located on a cobblestone square in the heart of the city of Ypres. Quality – use of day-fresh products and courtesy are our main assets. We also have a nice selection of delicious cocktails!
Monday and Tuesday afternoon and Saturday afternoon 11.30 am - 2.30 pm | 6 pm - 11 pm 70 40 € 32 - € 48
Central
€ 6 - € 10 yes yes grilled veal crown, fried scallops and prawns, sweetbreads, terrine of goose liver, mojito granité
BRASSERIE / TEAROOM / RESTAURANT
Grote Markt 14 | 8900 Ypres | Tel. +32 (0)57 201 760 | Fax: +32 (0)57 201 763 info@central-ieper.be | www.central-ieper.be Cosy brasserie-restaurant-tea room with a great view of the Grote Markt. Wide selection of excellent home-made dishes and snacks.
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Tuesday 10 pm 60 44
€ 7 - € 28 €6 yes yes stew with Tongerlo beer, fish dishes, salads, pasta, tearoom
Découverte
RESTAURANT
Rijselstraat 43| 8900 Ypres| Tel. +32 (0)57 489 248 | Fax +32 (0)57 489 248 resto.decouverte@hotmail.com | www.decouverte-ieper.be 1 hostess, 1 chef a unique culinary experience in the centre of Ypres. Tailor-made menus. Lunch. Limited à la carte with exclusive fresh produce. Gastronomy and simplicity.
Tuesday evening, Wednesday, Saturday afternoon and Sunday evening noon till 2 pm evening till 10 pm 28 -
De Fonderie
€ 25 - € 53 yes no product cuisine with respect for the seasons
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Polenlaan 3 | 8900 Ypres | Tel. +32 (0)57 364 580 | Fax: +32 (0)57 366 320 info@defonderie.be | www.defonderie.be Trendy restaurant located on the renovated Picanol site. Lunch - menu of the month à la carte. Interior terrace and meeting room.
Sunday and Monday 11 am - 2 pm | 6 pm - 10 pm 80 60 € 20 - € 57 (month menu, wines included)
Bistrot De Gilde
€ 12 yes yes daily fresh products, southern inspired dishes
RESTAURANT / BANQUET ROOM
Poperingseweg 379 | 8908 Vlamertinge | Tel. +32 (0)57 363 542 info@degilde-debrug.be | www.degilde-debrug.be Maarten and Leen serve refined, delicious dishes in their bistro or banquet room. Our cosy and child-friendly restaurant also has a car park, pretty terrace and a fun play garden. A culinary top!
€ 20 - € 45 € 6,50 yes yes steaks, stews
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RESTAURANT / BANQUET ROOM
Kasteel De Plaissance Meenseweg 497 | 8900 Ypres | Tel. +32 (0)476 261 717 | Fax +32 (0)56 701 810 info@kasteeldeplaissance.be | www.kasteeldeplaissance.be Fairy tale banquet room and cosy restaurant. Generous buffets from € 44. Ideal for weddings and large groups. Located next to the entrance of Bellewaerde. Large car park.
always open for groups with a minimum of 15 pers. 9 pm 450 70
De Stoove
€ 30 - € 40 € 17 yes yes all-in banquets
RESTAURANT
Surmont De Volsberghestraat 10 | 8900 Ypres | Tel. +32 (0)57 217 948 GSM: 0496 308 277 | GSM: 0479 229 233 | info@destoove.be | www.destoove.be Attractive restaurant, located at 300 metres from the Grote Markt. Honest and delicious cooking. Weekend menu at € 45 all in. Taste our mussels during the season. Fish dishes are our specialty. Tuesday evening, Wednesday and Saturday noon 12 am - 2 pm | 6 pm - 9 pm 6 pm - 10 pm (Friday & Saturday) last week of July and first week of August 40 -
De Trompet
€ 19 - € 55 € 25 yes yes Mazzarine cake of Poperinge, entrecotes, fish dishes, mussels (season)
RESTAURANT / BRASSERIE
Grote Markt 28 | 8900 Ypres | Tel. +32 (0)57 200 242 info@detrompet.be | www.detrompet.be Brasserie - Restaurant next to the Cloth Halls, only home cooking. Harley-Davidson meeting point.
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Thursday 9.30 pm 50 50
€ 12 - € 30 €8 no no Flemish stew, sauerkraut, lamb chop, seabass, trout
De Vier Koningen
CAFÉ / RESTAURANT / BANQUET ROOM
Dikkebusseweg 148 | 8900 Ypres | Tel. +32 (0)57 448 446 | Fax: +32 (0)57 448 447 info@devierkoningen.be | www.devierkoningen.be At 1 km. from the station, in the direction of Dikkebus. The kings of the card game deal spades for the bistro, clubs for the café/tea room, hearts for the banquet room with a 100 person capacity and diamonds for the multi-purpose meeting room (funerals).
Wednesday and Thursday 12 am - 2 pm | 6.30 pm - 9 uur 18/02 - 08/063 | 19/08 - 06/09 40 - 100 (banquet room) 30 € 18 - € 45
De Voerman
yes yes from classic to gastronomic dishes pancakes, coffee with extras, party menus
RESTAURANT
Rijselseweg 10 | 8900 Ypres | Tel. +32 (0)479 505 849 huysconstruct@hotmail.com | www.devoerman.com Pleasant restaurant located near the Ramparts of Ypres. Close to the Lille Gate. Grilled meat and fish dishes. Terrace for 100 people.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 10.30 pm 100 100
Gasthof ‘t Zweerd
€ 30 - € 50 € 10 yes yes côte à l’os on the fireplace
HOTEL / RESTAURANT
Grote Markt 2 | 8900 Ypres | Tel. +32 (0)57 200 475 | Fax: +32 (0)57 217 896 tzweerd@gmail.com | www.gasthof-tzweerd.be Enjoy a regional ale or dish with jazz or classical music in the background. We present you an In Flanders Fields Menu with regional produce, wine included, without advance booking. If you a fancy a quick, crispy bite, you can choose ‘kip aan ‘t spit’ (fried chicken). Those dishes can be collected after placing your order by phone.
€ 13 - € 75 €7 yes yes spit-roasted chicken, game specialities, regional dishes
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Het Moment
BRASSERIE / TEAROOM / RESTAURANT
Boterstraat | 8900 Ypres | Tel. +32 (0)498 564 674 - +32 (0)57 364 304 pascal_roegiers@telenet.be An ideal moment of rest at walking distance of the Market Square. For gourmands, epicureans, the thirsty and the hungry alike. Quality dishes at honest prices.
Wednesday 9.30 pm end of July - beginning of August 40 12
€ 15 - € 40 €8 yes yes grilled meat, black angus en côte à l’os
Het Zilveren Hoofd - De Ecurie
BRASSERIE / RESTAURANT
Rijselstraat 49 | 8900 Ypres | Tel. +32 (0)57 360 367 | Fax: +32 (0)57 364 618 info@hetzilverenhoofd.be | www.hetzilverenhoofd.be Restaurant De Ecurie is housed in the stables of the Merghelynck Museum where you can enjoy quality dishes at fair prices in a unique setting. Brasserie Het Zilveren Hoofd for fine and delightfully served salads and steaks or for a thirst quenching regional specialty. Sunday and Monday 10 pm 58 -
Hotel Regina
€ 13 - € 35 €8 yes yes salads, pasta, steak, lamb chops, fresh fish
HOTEL / BRASSERIE / BANQUET ROOM
Grote Markt 45 | 8900 Ypres | Tel. +32 (0)57 218 888 | Fax: +32 (0)57 219 020 info@hotelregina.be | www.hotelregina.be A brasserie and hotel with a warm welcome and an impressive view of the Cloth Hall. A day-fresh lunch, a delicious wine, a tasty coffee and allow your senses to enjoy the local dishes with a passion for perfection.
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Monday-Thursday: 12 am - 2.30 pm & 6 pm - 9.30 pm Friday-Saturday: 12 am - 2.30 pm & 6 pm - 10 pm Sunday: 12 am - 2.30 pm & 6 pm - 9 pm -
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In ‘t Klein Stadhuis
BISTRO
Grote Markt 32 | 8900 Ypres | Tel. +32 (0)57 215 542 | Fax: +32 (0)57 215 686 info@inhetkleinstadhuis.be | www.inhetkleinstadhuis.be You will discover a brasserie where cosiness is the key word in this typical historical building. Pop in for a nice meal and taste the regional beers!
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Les Halles
€ 15 - € 30 €8 yes no shank in Tongerlo Prior, fresh salads, innovative dishes also vegetarian dishes
RESTAURANT / BISTRO
Grote Markt 35 | 8900 Ypres | Tel. +32 (0)57 365 563 | Fax: +32 (0)57 215 686 info@marktcafe-leshalles.be | www.marktcafe-leshalles.be You can enjoy home-made burgers, classic dishes or an original snack in a trendy interior with a splendid view on the Market Square. Room for groups (2 x 50 pers.). Free WIFI.
11 pm 120 40
Markt 22
€ 10 - € 20 €9 yes no home-made hamburgers, Flemish stew, soups and original snacks
BISTRO / RESTAURANT
Grote Markt 22 | 8900 Ypres | Tel. +32 (0)57 209 997 | Fax: +32 (0)57 422 099 benedicte.coppin@skynet.be | www.markt22ieper.be Trendy restaurant on the Market Square in Ypres. A wide selection of snacks, traditional and international dishes.
€ 15 - € 50 € 12 yes yes
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New Shanghai City
BISTRO / RESTAURANT
Vandenpeereboomplein 31 | 8900 Ypres| Tel. +32 (0)57 200 652 | Fax: +32 (0)57 363 035 info@newshanghaicity.be | www.newshanghaicity.be Centrally located top-class restaurant for amateurs of Chinese gastronomy – extensive parking facilities.
Monday and Tuesday afternoon 11.30 am - 2.30 pm | 5.30 pm - 11 pm 130 40
€ 9,50 - € 33 € 8,50 yes yes Chinese fondue, roast Peking duck
HOTEL / RESTAURANT
Novotel Foodsquare Brasserie
Sint-Jacobsstraat 15 | 8900 Ypres| Tel. +32 (0)57 429 600 | Fax: +32 (0)57 429 601 h3172@accor.com | www.novotel.com Near the centre, ideal for large groups. Banquet suite for up to 200 guests. Seasonal and regional dishes. Monday and Tuesday afternoon 12 am - 2 pm | 6 pm - 10 pm 150 - 200 35
Old Tom
€ 13 - € 25 € 10 (drankje inclusief) yes yes lunch buffet at € 13, dinner/Last Post Menu 4 courses at € 25
HOTEL / RESTAURANT
Grote Markt 8 | 8900 Ypres | Tel. +32 (0)57 201 541 | Fax: +32 (0)57 219 120 info@oldtom.be | www.oldtom.be Gastronomic restaurant known for its eel preparations, lobster and mussels. Fine wine cellar, whole range of regional beers. Tavern with smaller meals.
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Wednesday 12 am - 2.30 pm | 6 pm - 9 pm 2nd week of February first week of July 70 48
€ 37 half price no no eel, lobster, oysters, local dishes
Pacific Eiland
RESTAURANT
Eiland 2 | 8900 Ypres | Tel. +32 (0)57 200 528 | Fax: +32 (0)57 424 292 info@pacificeiland.be | www.pacificeiland.be Refurbished interior , amidst the greenery on the historic Ypres ramparts. Pacific Eiland offers peace, freshness, 4 terraces, a bistro, tea room and an outstanding restaurant. Located at 500m from the station and at just a stone’s throw from the Grote Markt! Monday evening and Tuesday 10 am - 10 pm 04/02 - 19/02 | 21/10 - 05/11/2013 150 200 € 14,50 - € 50 € 25 (all-in)
‘t Kattekwaad
yes yes daily fresh market products, business lunch, Altamira stone grill, day menu, hare of the polders, pancakes fermented with St-Bernardus beer, Tapjesvlees and Senateur Tart on demand.
CHIPS SHOP / BISTRO
Grote Markt 23 | 8900 Ypres | Tel. +32 (0)57 200 178 | Fax: +32 (0)57 218 392 info@frituur-kattekwaad.be | www.frituur-kattekwaad.be Centrally located french fries restaurant on the Market Square. The ideal place both for a quick bite or an extensive menu. Definitely worth a visit. Sunday-Thursday: 11 am - 11 pm Friday: 11 am - midnight Saturday: 11 am - 01 am 100 28
‘t Leetvermaak
€ 5 - € 25 €5 yes yes stew, vol-au-vent, ‘Ypres burger’, ‘Bicky burger’, ‘Kattekwaad burger’, mussels and chips (during holiday months)
THEATER AND EAT CAFE
Korte Meersstraat 2 | 8900 Ypres | Tel. +32 (0)57 216 385 leetvermaak@belgacom.net | www.leetvermaak.be This welcoming brasserie at the foot of the Cathedral focuses on your senses. Stunning decor, ear pampering listening music and delicious dishes. € 7 - € 20 yes yes tapas, salads, pastas, simmered dishes, home-made croquettes, original fish and meat dishes, international cuisine
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Vivaldi
RESTAURANT
Grote Markt 19/21 | 8900 Ypres | Tel. +32 (0)57 217 521 | Fax: +32 (0)57 217 621 vivaldi@telenet.be | www.restaurant-vivaldi.be Trendy restaurant with good service, pleasant terrace with an unique view of the Cloth Hall. The kitchen is continuously open and groups are always welcome.
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Groups
Accommodation
Winter in Ypres
City Walks through Ypres with guide The best way to discover Ypres. Let our professional guides take you or your group on one of our City Walks: discovering Ypres, Ypres in the Middle Ages, Ypres and Great War or a tour of the magnificent Vauban ramparts.
Ypres has a wide array of accommodation facilities, from hotels to B&Bs and from holiday homes to group hostels, ... something for everyone and every budget in and around the historical city centre.
For the period from mid-November to the end of the Christmas holidays selected hotels and Bed & Breakfasts present the ‘Winter in Ypres’ package.
Coach Tours through Flanders Fields with guide for large groups Take your group for a tour of the Battlefields of Ypres where they can really visit the frontline, the trenches and different cemeteries remembering the Great War. → Please submit your reservation to the Tourist Office at least 2 weeks in advance. A guide costs 50 Euro for 2 hours and 25 Euro per additional hour. Battlefield Tours for individual visitors Different organizations in Ypres offer interesting daily Battlefield tours for individual travelers and small groups in minibuses with an English speaking guide. Full list of companies on www.visitypres.be Ypres 2013 |
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€ 8,50 - € 40 €9 yes yes seasonal and regional dishes, grilled dishes
All Ypres accommodation can be found in the pocket book Logies 2013. They are all listed on www.visitypres.be too.
The package includes an overnight stay, a meal voucher and an attractive discount package to explore Ypres in Wintertime. → More info on www.visitypres.be
→ For accommodation outside Ypres but in the pretty Flanders Fields region please visit www.toerismewesthoek.be
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Cloth Hall | Grote Markt 34 | BE-8900 Ieper Tel. 057 239 220 | Fax 057 239 275 toerisme@ieper.be www.visitypres.be
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Cloth Hall | Belfry Toerist Office In Flanders Fields Museum Town Hall Saint Martin’s Cathedral Saint-George’s Memorial Church Cloister Gate | Theatre Old Seignory Building Courthouse Menin Gate
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Saint-James’ Church Irish Cross Saint-Peter’s Church Wooden House Lille Gate Het Steen Merghelynck Hotel-Museum Belle Alms House Museum Butcher’s House Old Fishmarket Ypres Reservoir Cemetery
20 Ramparts Cemetery 21 Commonwealth War Graves Commission 22 Saint-Nicolas’ Church School Museum 23 Ramparts War Museum 24 Guild Houses 25 Biebuyck House 26 Cloth Hall model (1/100) 27 Souterrains 28 Old Ice-cellar
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The Island Gatekeepers’ House Lock Chamber Municipal Museum Menin Gate model Medieval Towers Ammunition Dump Australian Commemorative Plaque 37 Indian Monument 38 Ypres Monument
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