Ypres 2014

YPRES

2014

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content 1 INTRODUCTION 2 EVENTS 2014-2018

3 ALWAYS SOMETHING TO DO 4 TO SEE | TO VISIT 5 MUSEUMS 6 WALKING CYCLING TOURING 7 FIRST WORLD WAR 8 RECREATION 9 FLANDERS FIELDS COUNTRY 10 RESTAURANTS 11 MAPS

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 WWI 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.

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.

Ypres Tourist Office Cloth Hall | Grote Markt 34 | BE-8900 Ypres Tel. +32 (0)57 239 220 | toerisme@ieper.be www.visit-ypres.com Opening hours Daily from 9 am to 6 pm.

From 16 Novembre through 31 Mars from 9 am to 5 pm, (saturdays, Sundays and public holidays as from 10 am).

Closed on 25/12 and 01/01.

Colofon Coordination Tourism Ieper | Michelle Martens Lay-out: Communication service | Frederik Pattyn Photographie: Stad Ieper | Tijl Capoen B.AD Michiel Hendryckx Matthew Weinreb Westtoer Toerisme Vlaanderen

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EVENTS 2014-2018

EvenTS 2014

Many events will be organised from 2014 to 2018 in the context of centenary of the First World War. Very diverse events are set up in Ypres, the Westhoek, Flanders and the international front region to commemorate the First World War in a fitting way. The term Tourism + should always be the driving force behind it.

• www.flandersfields.be | www.visit-ypres.com

EVENTS IN Ypres: DAILY | 8 PM

Last Post CEREMONY under the Menin Gate

14.10.2014 - 22.12.2014

GONE WEST

Advance ticket for the larger Gone West concerts are in sale at Tourism Ypres.

Online ticket sales on www.gonewest.be

until 30.06.2014

war and trauma - soldiers and ambulancEs

Calendar special Last Post ceremonies on www.lastpost.be.

‘Gone West’ is a series of cultural-tourism top events - in the different remembrance years - which provides contemporary, future-orientated and multidisciplinary content to the remembrance of 100 years Great War in West Flanders. This cultural-tourism remembrance links numerous life stories to sound historical awareness GoneWest unlocks these small and big stories through music, dance and theatre events, literature and visual arts. The first Gone West event period runs from 14 October to 22 December 2014. The full programme can be found on www.gonewest.be

Themed exhibition - In Flanders Fields Museum

23.02.2014 Aktivia National walking day

Special walking day in the context of the centennial www.nwd2014.be 04.07.2014

carillon festival Festival of remembrance carillons

11.07.2014 - 14.07.2014 Mail in Times of turmoil 14-18

Remembrance international philately event

The name list – In Flanders Fields MUSeum 04.08.2014

Start event around the day-to-day publication of the Name list

23.08.2014 end day in ypres of the vierdaagse van de ijzer www.vierdaagse.be

- four-day walking march

Ypres Memorial Tattoo 28.09.2014

International tattoo on the Market Square www.ypresmemorialtattoo.be

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EVENTS 2014-2018 04.10.2014 - 04.01.2015 the battle of the yser and the first battle of ypres & Anthony d’Ypres

17.10.2014

Historical exhibition - In Flanders Fields Museum

light front - participating remembrance project the frontline of October 1914 lit up with torches from the beach in Nieuwpoort to the French border in Ploegsteert Organisation: Gone West - Province West Flanders

the name list

Projection of all war victims on the three symbolic towers: Belfry tower Ypres, Yser tower Diksmuide and Albert I Monument Nieuwpoort

18.10.2014 Käthe Kollwitz www.vredesloop.be

peace run

28.10.2014

national remembrance start first world war in nieuwpoort and ypres

International remembrance of the First Battle of Ypres and the flooding of the Yser plains.

07.11.2014 - 10.11.2014 Remembrance march between Somme and yser

Four-day walking event between Albert (Fr.) and Ypres 09.11.2014 third leg remembrance march

Walking day Diksmuide | www.diksmuide.be 10.11.2014

11.11.2014

Fourth leg Remembrance march Walking day Ypres

Remembrance 96 years armistice

11.11.2014 remembrance concert ‘The

Organisation: Last Post Association www.lastpost.be 22.12.2014

Great War remembered’

the best christmas present Concert about the Christmas Truce in St.-Martin’s Cathedral (by Michaël Murporgo)

Tourism Ypres is not responsible for any modifications to the events calendar.

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always something to do

MArch 01.03 – 02.03.2014

14.03 – 22.03.2014

16.03.2014

ApRIL

11.04 - 13.04.2014

21.04.2014

26.04 – 27.04.2014

open door days in the shops

Kattenfoor Fair on the Market Square

Kattekoers

Cycle race in the centre of Ypres

the winged city Street theatre festival

annual flower market Market Square

rampart days

Casemates

May

04.05.2014 10.05 – 11.05.2014 25.05.2014 30.05 – 01.06.2014

JUNe

01.06.2014 13.06 - 15.06.2014

13.06 - 15.06.2014

19.06 - 22.06.2014

JUly 03.07 - 12.08.2014

06.07.2014

international race ‘Wings For Life World run’ peace festival day of the park 100 km of ypres Three-day walking event

holy blood procession Voormezele beach volleyball tournament Market Square

Crazy days

Street fair in the shopping streets and Market Square

GEKO YPRES Rally

24 Rally of Ypres - www.ypresrally.com

musical tuesdays Free shows at the Sint-Maartensplein

World Festival

Stalls and music from the four corners of the world

09.07.2014

start 5th STAGE first 6 kilometres lots of animation

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always something to do 09.07.2014

start fifth STAGE of the tour de france

Market Square - Route of first six kilometres on Ypres soil.

Lots of animation.

18.07.2014

Disney summer tour

august 01.08 - 10.08.2014

08.08 - 10.08.2014

15.08.2014

16.08.2014

20.08 – 23.08.2014

Groups

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.

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.

Thuyndagfoor Fair on the Market Square

IEPERfest Summer

Hardcore music festival

Vlaanderen zingt

• Please submit your reservation to the Tourist Office at least 2 weeks in advance. A guide costs 60 Euro for 2 hours and 30 Euro per additional hour.

Singing together on the Market Square

city festival

Free music festival | Market Square

four days of the yser

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.visit-ypres.com

Four-day walking trip

SEPTEMBEr

12.09 - 14.09.2014 Tooghedagen

Sales in Ypres 14.09.2014 Open monument day 14.09.2014 Across ypres

Street run of 1, 7 or 14 km 14.09.2014 In Flanders Fields Marathon Nieuwpoort-Diksmuide-Ypres

DéCEMBrE 28.11.2014 - 04.01.2015 christmas market Market Square

28.11.2014 - 04.01.2015 ice rink Market Square

accommodation

Ypres has a wide array of accommodation facilities, from hotels to B&Bs and from holiday homes to youth hostels, ... something for everyone and every budget in and around the historical city centre.

All Ypres accommodation can be found in the pocket book Logies 2014. They are all listed on www.visit-ypres.com too.

© Eva Verstraete

→ For accommodation outside Ypres but in the pretty Flanders Fields region please visit www.flandersfields.be

winter in YPRES

For the period from mid-November to the end of february selected hotels and Bed & Breakfasts present the ‘Winter in Ypres’ package.

The package includes two overnight stays, a meal with a value of 25 euro per person and a very attractive discount package to explore the city.

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to see | to visit

1 | 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.

The sturdy belfry (70m) projects from the middle of the long facade (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.

2 | townhall & Nieuwerck

3 | saint-martin’s 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 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.

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.

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.

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to see | to visit 4 | Saint-George’s Memorial Church

7 | courthouse

10 | Irish cross

On the Grote Markt. Built by Arch. J. Coomans in Flemish Renaissance style.

The hospital of Our Blessed Lady was located here before the First World War

8 | menin gate

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.

5 | cloister gate & Theatre 6 | 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. Now it is used as a court house for the chamber of commerce.

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.

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. See also “Last Post” under the heading ‘First World War’.

9 | 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.

11 | 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).

12 | 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.

13 | lille gate The oldest still standing town gate with Burgundian towers (14th century).

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14 | het Steen The only preserved Ypres Steen (a stone house in the Middle Ages) was built at the end of the 13th century.

19 | Ypres Reservoir Cemetery

15 | Merghelynck hotel-museum

Gift of the Kiwanis service club. Executed in bronze. Explanatory text in Braille.

27 | Reception centre De Kazematten

16 | Belle almshouse

17 | butcher’s house The ground floor was built around 1275.

The brick floor (1530) is crowned with 2 decorative stepped gables.

18 | old fish market & fish gate

20 | Ramparts Cemetery Commonwealth military cemeteries.

21 | Commonwealth War Graves Commission The headquarters of the British Department for Military Cemeteries in Northern Europe is located in the Elverdingsestraat 82. Visitors can request information on these cemeteries here. tel. +32(0)57 223 636 | www.cwgc.org.uk

22 | 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 Municipal Museum of Education. See heading ‘Museums’.

23 | Ramparts War Museum Located near Lille Gate and the Ramparts Cemetery. Can be accessed via the café ‘’t Klein Rijsel’. See heading ‘Museums’.

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.

The Gothic stepped gable dates back to 1544. This house clearly betrays influences of Bruges. The facade survived the First World War virtually unscathed.

26 | miniature cloth hall

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’.

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’.

25 | Biebuyck house

24 | guild houses On the Veemarkt stand Ypres facades of the 17th century (reconstruction).

In April 2013 the kazematten behind the Sint Jacob church opened their doors to the general public for the first time.

Architect Benny Govaert has beautifully restored these remarkable spaces. They have several functions. The casemates are freely accessible during opening hours.

The Sint Bernardus brewery has its own brasserie there where you can enjoy a bite to eat with a famous Sint Bernardus beer in a unique decor.

A contemporary presentation of 10 centuries Ramparts is given in one of these casemates. You can explore the ancient history of the Ypres fortifications in depth with touch screens and selected image material. The casemates are also used as exhibition space for temporary art exhibitions.

In the Houten Paard casemates a brewery under management of Sint Bernardus from Watou will open in the spring of 2014. After booking, you can visit this micro brewery and taste a new beer, the Wipers Times 14 and the Wipers Times 18.

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TO SEE | to vISIT 28 | icehouse 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.

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.

32 | municipal museum 33 | miniature menin gate Gift of the Kiwanis service club. Executed in bronze. Explanatory text in Braille.

34 | lion’s tower and dominican’s tower

36 | 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.

37 | 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.

38 | ypres monument

Both towers belonged to the mediaeval fortifications. The ground floor and the vaulted access to these towers have been well preserved.

29 | the island 30 | 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.

35 | ammunition dump

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.

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.

31 | 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

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A red line has been drawn in the city map in this brochure. Follow this red 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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museums

1 | In Flanders Fields museum Cloth Hall | Grote Markt 34, 8900 Ypres tel. +32(0)57 239 220 | flandersfields@ieper.be www.inflandersfields.be 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 In Flanders Fields Museum confronts the visitor with the consequences of the Great War. Old and young are faced with life and death in the Ypres front region.

The exhibition, with touching video projects, unique sound fragments and the most up-to-date multimedia applications immerse you in the life at the front. Each visitor also receives a poppy bracelet that enables him/her to discover four personal stories of ‘Joe public’ in the Great War. By logging in you can meet your peers in the war, a century ago.

• practical information opening hours 1 April - 15 November: 10 am till 6 pm 16 November - 31 March: Tuesday to Sunday: 10 am till 5 pm Ticket sales stops one hour before closing.

Closed on 25/12, 01/01 and from 05/01/15 through 20/01/15.

Price Adults: ............................................

Children + Youth 7-18 years: .........

Youth 19-25 years: ..........................

Children < 7 years: ........................

Visit Belfry Tower: .........................

Temporary exhibitions: Adults: ........................................

Children + Youth 7-18 years: .....

Youth 19-25 years: ......................

Children < 7 years: .....................

€ 9,00 € 4,00 € 5,00 free + € 2,00 € 5,00 € 2,00 € 3,00 free

EXPOSitions

untill 30.06.2014

war and trauma Soldiers and Ambulances

Duo exhibition at the In Flanders Fields Museum and the Museum Dr. Guislain in Ghent on the theme War and Trauma. The In Flanders Fields Museum focuses on the organisation 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.

More info about the exhibition at the Museum Dr. Guislain on www.museumdrguislain.be

04.10.2014 - 04.01.2015 The Battle of the Yser and the First Battle of Ypres

+ Antony d’Ypres.

During the remembrance period of the First World War the In Flanders Fields Museum follows the calendar of the military events with a historical exhibition on those battles. A themed exhibition with unique photos from the collection of Robert and Maurice Antony is linked to the historical story of the events in October-November 1914.

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Museums 1 | knowledge centre Sint-Maartensplein 3, 8900 Ypres tel. +32 (0)57 239 450 kenniscentrum@ieper.be 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.

32 | Municipal museum Ieperleestraat 31, 8900 Ypres tel. +32 (0)57 239 220 | toerisme@ieper.be www.visit-ypres.com 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).

15 | merghelynck museum Merghelynckstraat 2, 8900 Ypres tel. +32(0)57 239 220 | toerisme@ieper.be www.visit-ypres.com 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

• practical information opening hours 1 April - 15 November: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday from 1 pm till 5 pm Wednesday from 9 am till 12 pm and 1 pm till 5 pm 16 November - 31 March: closed on mondays Tuesday/Thursday/Friday from 1 pm till 5 pm Wednesday from 9 am till 12 pm and 1 pm till 5 pm Closed from 21/12/2013 - 20/01/2014

• practical information 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, 25/12, 01/01 Price € 2.50/pers.

Free with an entrance ticket to the In Flanders Fields Museum.

of the nobility in the 18th century in 1894.

In 2014 the Merghelynck Museum will be thoroughly restored. The museum cannot be visited any more from March 2014.

The re-opening is scheduled for March 2015.

16 | belle almshouse museum Rijselstraat 38, 8900 Ypres tel. +32 (0)57 239 220 | toerisme@ieper.be www.visit-ypres.com 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.

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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/pers.

Free with an entrance ticket to the In Flanders Fields Museum.

22 | museum of education de Stuersstraat 6A, 8900 Ypres tel. +32 (0)57 239 220 | toerisme@ieper.be www.visit-ypres.com This museum is housed in the former Saint Nicholas church, a rarity in Flanders. The Museum of Education outlines the history of school education in Flanders from the middle ages to the present day. This is achieved by using miscellaneous and even extremely rare objects: copy books and books, manuals, wall charts, didactic material, original photos … The two reconstructions of classrooms of 1700 and 1930 are of particular interest.

23 | Ramparts War Museum Rijselstraat 208 | 8900 Ypres tel. +32(0)57 200 236 www.rampartswarmuseumypres.com 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 Opening hours Daily from 10 am to 12.30 noon and from 2 pm to 5pm (from April through October until 6 pm)

Closed: Mondays, 25/12, 01/01 Price € 2,50/pers.

Free with an entrance ticket to the In Flanders Fields Museum.

• practical information Opening hours From 10.30 am through 8 pm.

Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Price € 3/pers.

Burghers as host Kauwekijnstraat 5 | 8900 Ypres tel. +32 (0)57 334 965 poorters@poortersalsgastheer.be www.poortersalsgastheer.be 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 This site can only be visited in the company of a guide and after reservation.

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Museums Hooge Crater Museum Meenseweg 467 | 8902 Zillebeke tel. +32 (0)57 468 446 | info@hoogecrater.com www.hoogecrater.com 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.

With the title ‘Simply the best private museum in Flanders Fields’ this museum guarantees an interesting and educational visit about the great war!

• practical information Opening hours From 10 am through 6 pm.

Closed on Mondays and January.

Price € 4,50/pers.

Front Line Hooghe - open air museum Next to Hotel Kasteelhof ‘t Hooghe Meenseweg 481 | 8902 Zillebeke. tel. +32 (0)57 468 787 | info@thooghe.com www.hotelkasteelhofthooghe.be 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.

More museums and info on www.visit-ypres.com

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• practical information Opening hours From 10 am through 7 pm.

Prix € 1,00/pers.

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walking cycling touring

By car...

By cycle...

Ypres Salient Route

Cycling network of the Westhoek

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 Tourist office for € 6.

This route is part of six new routes on the 14-18 theme in the region. The others are: Yser front (Nieuwpoort and Diksmuide), Front life (Poperinge and Heuvelland), Pioneer (Zonnebeke, Wervik, Comines and Wervicq Sud/Fr.), Free Fatherland (Veurne) - publication spring 2014 and No man’s land (Diksmuide and Langemarck-Poelkapelle) - publication autumn 2014.

Private battlefield tour companies can be consulted on www.visit-ypres.com.

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 modernday appearance of the landscape to the historical facts. → These maps are available from the Tourist Office, cycle network for € 6 and Ypres Salient for € 3.

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 from the Tourist Office for € 2.

cycle rentals 1. Camping Jeugdstadion Bolwerkstraat 1, Ypres tel. +32 (0)57 217 282 info@jeugdstadion.be www.jeugdstadion.be From 1/03 till 15/11 open every day, closed between 1 and 4 pm.

Closed from 16/11 till 28/02/2014.

2. Hotel Ambrosia D’Hondtstraat, Ypres tel. +32 (0)57 366 366 info@ambrosiahotel.be www.ambrosiahotel.be Open every day from 7.30 am till 7.30 pm 3. Noyelle Sport Goesdamstraat 23, Ypres tel. +32 (0)57 201 397 Open from 8.30 till 12.30 am and from 1.30 till 6.30 pm, on Saturday till 5 pm. Closed on Mondays.

4. Chez Marie Neermarkt 6, Ypres tel. +32 (0)57 200 206 www.chezmarie-ieper.be Mai - September open every day from 9.30 am till 7 pm October - April 9.30 am till 6.30 pm Closed on Tuesdays.

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walking cycling touring Nouveau

On foot... 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. → Free folder available from the Tourist Office.

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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 from the Tourist Office for € 2.

I Ypres From April 2014 you can discover the rich treasures of Ypres digitally. The application I Ypres shows you the Ypres of the past through original image material on your smartphone or tablet.

This application takes you on a trip through the city centre and gives you interesting info.

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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.

“Last Post”. On 11 November at 11 am a special Last Post ceremony takes place to commemorate the Armistice.

• www.lastpost.be

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 involved in this solemn ceremony.

From 1 January through 31 December and in all weather conditions the buglers of the Last Post Association sound the

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

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first world war 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.

HILL 60 This artificial hill was created by removing the soil from the nearby rail tracks. The hill was mainly used in 1915 and 1917 for underground warfare. At present the site is preserved as an original

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

war landscape with mine craters, concrete constructions, monuments, … → Always open, accessible via Zwarteleenstraat - 8902 Zillebeke.

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 MeninWevelgem.

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).

Commonwealth War Graves Commission 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.

points. The access point South, located in the provincial domain De Palingbeek, focuses on the southern Ypres salient with underground warfare as an additional theme. In the centre the Hooge Crater Museum is the access point, which

will address the front formation, the central Ypres Salient and the castle parks.

North of the Ypres Salient the access point is Farm Klein Zwaanhof. The gas offensive of 1915 is explained and the war poets are represented here too.

→ More information on the Commission and its work is obtainable from their website www.cwgc.org or from the following address: Elverdingsestraat 82 , 8900 Ieper; tel. +32(0)57 223 636

expected ... april 2015 In April 2015 three new access points will open along the Ypres Salient. These points focus on the war landscape around Ypres, 100 years after the First World War. An additional theme, specific to that place will be explained on each of those 18 | YPRES 2014

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recreation

A | Bellewaerde Meenseweg 497 | 8902 Zillebeke | tel. +32 (0)57 468 686 | www.bellewaerde.be Enjoy the fun together!

Bellewaerde is a great day out for the whole family, full of fun, adventure, and spectacular discoveries in an awesome natural setting.

You won’t find such sublime family attractions anywhere else - you’ll be roaring with pleasure. And Bellewaerde is even more than this: you’ll meet hundreds of animals at close range in an authentic environment. Ready for a day that you’ll never forget? Welcome to Bellewaerde!

Spectacularly good fun Step inside Bellewaerde and the fun begins at once. For the very young, KidsPark makes their biggest dreams come true. The more daring members of the family will go for the excitement of a dive into the splash of Niagara, and the boldest of all will face the breathtaking Huracan rollercoaster. With dozens of attractions, surrounded by nature, you’ll experience adventure after adventure.

Face to face with more than 300 exotic animals Fantastic, and educational too: in Bellewaerde you really are right in the middle of nature. For Bellewaerde is also home to lions, tigers, monkeys, elephants, … The African savannah will astonish you - it’s not often that you see zebras and giraffes at such close range ! This special experience will show you nature at its most beautiful, most amazing, most instructive.

Want to know more? Visit www.bellewaerde.be

don’t miss

POW WOW, stunt & dive show A light-hearted contest for leadership of an Indian tribe, every day from 1 July to 31 August inclusive.

nocturnes estivales Enjoy extended opening times in Bellewaerde on 26 July, and on 2, 9, 16 and 23 August (from 10 am to 10 pm)

halloween zoorRror A Halloween that will give you the shivers! The monsters await you on 18 and 19 October, and every day from 25 October to 2 November (from 10 am to 6 pm)

nocturnes halloween zoorRror 25, 26 & 31 October and 1 November (from 10 am to 9 pm)

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recreation B | provincial domaine De Palingbeek Information Centre De Palingbeek Vaartstraat 7 - 8902 Zillebeke tel. +32 (0)57 230 840 bc.palingbeek@west-vlaanderen.be www.west-vlaanderen.be/bezoekerscentra www.astrolab.be

C | Golf

G | sailing - Yzerstar

Ypres Open Golf Dehemlaan 24 | 8900 Ypres tel. +32 (0)57 216 688 | info@ieperopengolf.be www.ieperopengolf.be Golf court with 9 holes at 3 km from the town centre.

Golf club 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.

D | swimming Sportcentrum Ieper LeopoldIII-laan 18 | 8900 Ypres tel. +32 (0)57 239 400 sportdienst@ieper.be 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. Four attempts to dig a canal between Ypres and Comines and the violence of World War I left their mark in the landscape. In the Visitors’ Centre De Palingbeek you can delve into this rich past.

You can also enjoy a drink and a snack in the cafeteria. In short, there is a great deal going on in De Palingbeek.

don’t miss Open Domain Day at the Palingbeek: Sunday the 1st of June

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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.

E | rowing Pacific Eiland Eiland 2 (vlakbij Esplanade) | 8900 Ypres tel. +32 (0)57 200 528 www.pacificeiland.be 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.

F | Ypres beach Lange Torhoutstraat 54 | 8900 Ypres tel. +32 (0)477 641 819 +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.

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

H | 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 Freddy Spriet (tel. +32 (0)471 914 641).

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flanders fields country

The Flanders Fields Country & The Great War The First World War transformed the Flanders Fields Country into the most dramatic war landscape in Belgium. The region was marked and marred by four years of bitter conflict. The reminders are everywhere to be seen. There is no denying the reality of hundreds of military cemeteries, monuments and war relics which dot the countryside.

In preparation of the centenary the Westhoek has undergone a lot of activity. Several museums and WW1 sites have been restored and redecorated. During the centenary they will offer to the many WW1 tourists an optimal experience and reception.

But this region is more than just World War One. Nowadays, it offers a pleasing landscape, making the region an ideal place to walk or to cycle. Signposted routes and networks make it easy to find your way around.

Authentic villages and delightful towns invite you to taste our world famous beers and enjoy our warm hospitality. Hundreds of cafés, restaurants and summer terraces will pleasantly surprise visitors. Gastronomy in the Westhoek ranges from a tasty local speciality to star-quality cooking in top restaurants.

Tourist car routes Why not discover the Flanders Fields Country by car?

Ypres Salient car route The Ypres Salient (known as the Ieperboog in Flemish) was a bulge in the front line, see walking, cycling and touring chapter.

Life at the Front car route ‘Life at the Front’ explores the front area between Poperinge, Heuvelland and surroundings. There was the bitter life at the front and the better life behind the front. ‘Pop’ was like a little Paris. A few kilometres away lies the border between life or death. Heuvelland was a scene of constant fighting, a veritable gateway to the hell of Dante’s Inferno.

Each car route costs € 6 and can be bought at the local tourist offices or ordered from www.flandersfields.be.

Ask for your free copy of “The Flanders Fields Country & The Great war” and map, the perfect guide for your visit to the region.

Both are available in the local tourism offices or you can order them from www.flandersfields.be

Beauvoorde - Furnes

Poperinge

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10 RESTAURANTS Ypres is not only known for its charm and history but also for its hospitality. The restaurant, café, hotel and b&b holders are proud to be presented as the ambassadors of their city. Who else, can give you the ultimate suggestions to explore the area. The offer of cozy bars, restaurants, hotels, bed breakfasts and holiday homes is immense. There is something in it for everyone. Here follows a list of suggested restaurants in Ypres. For a list with accommodation you can consult our accommodation pocket 2014 or www.visit-ypres.com.

Legende Tearoom Snackbar/foodbar Restaurant Brasserie Bar Banquet room

closed on ...

Kitchen hours

Annual holiday Inside seating capacity Terrace seating capacity

Menus from ... (excl. drinks) Children’s menu Accessible by wheelchair users Toilet for wheelchair users Specialities

allegria

alloro

Vandenpeereboomplein 3 | 8900 Ypres | tel. +32 (0)57 422 228 info@allegriafoodbar.be | www.allegriafoodbar.be

Paterstraat 2 | 8900 Ypres | tel. +32 (0)57 365 375 info@trattoriaalloro.be | www.tratoriaalloro.be

Brand new Foodbar with view on the Cloth Hall and cathedral.

Cosy interior. We serve cold and warm sandwiches, pastas, bruchetta’s and Breakfast. Tea-room with cakes.

Traditional, family run restaurant with Italian and Spanish dishes, all freshly cooked. Something different, more than pasta!

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€3-€9

no no sandwiches, pastas, bruchetta’s

Wednesdays 11.30 am - 2 pm fri/sat: also from 6.30 - 9 pm 3 weeks in August 30 8

€ 15 - € 55

no no grilled txogitxu (Bask) Steak, ala pasta, more than pasta!

restaurants

ariane

au miroir

Slachthuisstraat 58 | 8900 Ypres | tel. +32 (0)57 218 218 info@ariane.be | www.ariane.be

Grote Markt 12 | 8900 Ypres | tel. +32(0)57 204 788 jan@aumiroir.be | www.aumiroir.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!

Pleasant setting on the Grote Markt of Ypres, good service, sun terrace.

Restaurant/Tea-room in a nice atmosphere.

Homemade dishes and snacks.

Sundays 12 am - 2 pm & 6 - 9.30 pm 01/01-05/01 + 21/07-03/08 + 19/12-31/12 80 40

€ 15 - € 70 € 9,5 yes yes family business with friendly service and original menu

till 10 pm

100 80

€ 14 - € 30 €7 no no pancakes, spaghetti, fish stew, fresh salads

boerenhof

capella

Poperingseweg 201 | 8909 Vlamertinge | tel. +32(0)57 368 362

Kiekenmarkt 7 | 8900 Ypres | tel. +32(0)57 366 132 info@restaurantcapella.be | www.restaurantcapella.be

Your specialist for roasted chicken. Also open for groups on closing days.

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! Private parking, cozy terrace, room for groups on the first floor.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays till 11 pm 15/08-04/09 50

€ 9 - € 20 €7 yes yes roasted chicken

Mondays, Tuesday afternoon, Saturday afternoon 11.30 am - 2.30 pm & 6 - 9 pm

80 40

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restaurants

CENTRAL

Découverte

Grote Markt 14 | 8900 Ypres | tel. +32(0)57 201 760 info@central-ieper.be | www.central-ieper.be

Rijselstraat 43 | 8900 Ieper | tel. 057 489 248 resto.decouverte@hotmail.com | www.decouverte-ieper.be

You can enjoy regional beers and Flemish kitchen in Central. The selection of Flemish but also English dishes are accompanied by sweet desserts during the afternoon such as a surprise plate or homemade pancakes.

1 hostess, 1 chef a unique culinary experience in the centre of Ypres. Tailormade menus. Lunch. Limited à la carte with exclusive fresh produce.

Gastronomy and simplicity.

11.30 am - 10 pm

74 44

€ 7 - € 28 €6 yes yes stew with Tongerlo beer, fish dishes, salads, pasta, tearoom

Tuesday evening, Wednesday, Saturday afternoon and Sunday evening till 2 pm & till 10 pm

28

€ 25 - € 53

yes no Product cuisine with respect for the seasons

DE FONDERIE

DE MANDE

Polenlaan 3 | 8900 Ypres | tel. +32(0)57 364 580 info@defonderie.be | www.defonderie.be

Zonnebeekseweg 1 | 8900 Ypres | tel. +32(0)57 203 364 de-mande@telenet.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 - 10 pm

80 60

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€ 14 - € 62 (month menu wines incl.) € 12 yes yes daily fresh products, southern inspired dishes

Cosy café and restaurant. Belgian kitchen. Also for larger groups, at 200 metres from the Menin Gate.

Tuesday evening & Wednesday 12 am - 2.30 pm weekends from 6 pm 15/08-31/08 130 40

€ 25 - € 50 €8 yes yes

de trompet

DE VOERMAN

Grote Markt 28 | 8900 Ypres | tel. +32(0)57 200 242 info@detrompet.be | www.detrompet.be

Rijselseweg 10 | 8900 Ypres | tel. +32 (0)479 505 849 www.devoerman.com

Brasserie – Restaurant next to the Cloth Halls, only home cooking. We welcome groups!

Pleasant restaurant located near the Ramparts of Ypres. Close to the Lille Gate. Grilled meat and fish dishes. Terrace for 100 people.

Wednesdays till 9.30 pm

50 + room for 60 pers.

50

€ 12 - € 30 €8 no no flemish stew, grilled meat, seasonal dishes, sole

Grote Markt 2 | 8900 Ypres | tel. +32(0)57 200 475 tzweerd@gmail.com | www.gasthof-tzweerd.be

Cosy bar/restaurant with roasted chicken as specialty. Authentique hot coffees: Iris, French, … Hotel with 17 rooms, recently renovated.

Monday as from 4 pm & Tuesday completely from 12/11 till 1/03 Monday & Tuesday as from 4 pm in period 1/03 – 11/11 jusqu’à 21h30

200

€ 30 - € 50 € 10 yes yes côte à l’os on the fireplace

HET MOMENT

Gasthof ‘t Zweerd

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday till 10.30 pm

100 100

20 € 15 - € 70 €8 yes yes spit-roasted chicken, ribs, côte à l’os, steaks, entrecôte

Boterstraat 42 | 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.

Wednesdays till 9.30 pm end of July and beginning of August 40 12

€ 15 - € 40 €8 yes yes Grilled meat, black angus & côte à l’os

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restaurants

HEt Zilveren Hoofd - DE ECURIE

Rijselstraat 49 | 8900 Ypres | tel. +32(0)57 360 367 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.

Sundays & Mondays till 10 pm

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€ 13 - € 35 €8 yes yes salads, pasta, steak, lamb chops, fresh fish

In ‘t Klein stadhuis Grote Markt 32 | 8900 Ypres | tel. +32(0)57 215 542 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!

till 10 pm weekends till 10.30 pm

70 50

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€ 15 - € 30 €8 yes no shank in Tongerlo Prior, fresh salads, innovative dishes also vegetarian dishes

In flanders fields museumcafé

Grote Markt 34 | 8900 Ypres | tel. 09 35 577 469 (opérateur: Uitzendgastronomie) | reservations: tel. +32(0)57 239 220 info@uitzendgastronomie.be We are waiting for you after your visit to the In Flanders Fields Museum. We serve regional dishes in the historic atmosphere of the Cloth Hall.

Special offers for groups.

Mondays till 3 pm 06/01-20/01 104 25

€ 12 - € 29 €6 yes yes regional dishes inspired by british gastronomy

KASTEEL DE PLaisance (passim)

Meenseweg 497 | 8900 Ypres | tel. 0476 261 717 info@kasteeldeplaisance.be | www.kasteeldeplaisance.be Fairy tale banquet room and cosy restaurant. Generous buffets from € 47. 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. till 9 pm

450 70

€ 30 - € 47 € 17 yes yes all-in buffets

LES HALLES

NEW SHANGHAI CIty

Grote Markt 35 | 8900 Ypres | tel. +32(0)57 365 563 info@marktcafe-leshalles.be | www.marktcafe-leshalles.be

Vandenpeereboomplein 31 | 8900 Ypres | tel. +32(0)57 200 652 info@newshanghaicity.be | www.newshanghaicity.be

Enjoy a tapa in the authentic relaxed marktcafé, a homemade original burger or quality dishes in the depot. Free wifi and room for groups.

Centrally located top-class restaurant for amateurs of Chinese gastronomy – extensive parking facilities.

Tuesday afternoon 11.30 am - 10.30 pm Fridays & Saturdays till 11 pm see website 120 40 € 12 - € 30

€8 yes yes home made hamburgers, Flemish stew, soups and original snacks

novotel foodsquare brasserie

Sint-Jacobsstraat 15 | 8900 Ypres | tel. +32(0)57 429 600 h3172@accor.be | www.novotel.com Near the centre, ideal for large groups. Banquet suite for up to 200 guests.

Seasonal and regional dishes.

12 - 2 pm & 6 - 10 pm

150-200 35

€ 13,50 - € 27 € 12 (boisson inclus) yes yes lunch buffet at € 13,50 dinner/Last Post menu 4 courses at € 27

Monday and Tuesday midday 11.30 am - 2.30 pm & 5.30 - 11 pm

130 40

€ 9,50 - € 33 € 8,50 yes yes Chinese fondue, roast Peking duck

OLD TOM Grote Markt 8 | 8900 Ypres | tel. +32(0)57 201 541 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.

Wednesdays 12 - 2.30 pm & 6 - 9 pm February 70 48

€ 37 half price no no eel, Lobster, oysters, local dishes

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restaurants

pacific eiland Eiland 2 | 8900 Ypres | tel. +32(0)57 200 528 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, an outstanding restaurant, an inside and outside playground. Located at 500m from the station and at just a stone’s throw from the Grote Markt!

Monday evening & Tuesday 10 am - 10 pm 03/03-11/03 + 20/10-04/11 150 200 € 14,50 - € 50 € 25 (all incl.) yes

yes daily fresh market products, business lunch, Altamira stone grill, day menu, pancakes, wild dishes, pancakes fermented with Sint Bernardus beer, tapjesvlees and senateur tart on demand

‘t Ganzeke Vandepeereboomplein 5 | 8900 Ypres | tel. +32(0)57 200 009 info@ganzeke.be | www.ganzeke.be Cosy bistro, restaurant, tea-room with view on the Cloth Hall and Saint Martins cathedral. Large offer of snacks and classic dishes. Specialty: grilled meat dishes.

Mondays till 10.30 pm / Fridays & Saturdays: till 11.30 pm

140 64

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€ 6,50 - € 21,50 € 5,50 - € 8,50 yes no fish dish, grilled meat

the porter house irish pub & restaurant

Kauwekijnstraat 19 | 8900 Ypres | tel. +32(0)57 215 255 porterhouse.irishpub@hotmail.com www.porterhouseirishpubieper.be A traditional Irish pub, bringing celtic culture to the heart of Flanders.

Great service, ambiance, food and Guinness. Open 10 am till late, 7on7, all skysports shown here!

11 am - 2.30 pm & 5.30 - 11 pm

€ 6 - € 40 €6 yes no Irish Prime steak, Irish sweet and spicy ribs, traditional Fish&xChips, Irish breakfast

‘t Kattekwaad

Grote Markt 23 | 8900 Ypres | tel. +32(0)57 200 178 info@frituur-kattekwaad.be | www.frituur-kattekwaad.be Centrally located friterie on the Market Square. The ideal place both for a quick bite or an extensive menu. Definitely worth a visit. Groups are welcome!

Sunday through Thursday: 11 am - 11 pm Fridays: 11 am - midnight Saturdays: 11 am – 1 am

100 28

€ 5 - € 25 €5 yes yes Stew/vol au vent/Ypres burger/Bicky burger/ kattekwaad burger/ Mussels and Chips

‘t Leetvermaak

VIVALDI

Korte Meersstraat 2 | 8900 Ypres | tel. +32(0)57 216 385 leetvermaak@belgacom.net | www.leetvermaak.be

Grote Markt 19/21 | 8900 Ypres | tel. +32(0)57 217 521 vivaldi@telenet.be | www.restaurant-vivaldi.be

This welcoming brasserie at the foot of the Cathedral focuses on your senses.

Stunning decor, ear pampering listening music and delicious dishes.

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.

Mondays 5 - 11 pm Friday & Saturday till 24 pm Friday and Sunday 11.30 am – 1.30 pm 21/07-11/08 56

€ 7 - € 25 yes yes tapas, salads, pastas, simmered dishes, home-made croquettes, fish and meat dishes, international cuisine

Mondays till 10 pm 2nd + 3rd week of January 160 64

€ 8,50 - € 40 €9 yes yes seasonal and regional dishes, grilled dishes

Ypres Burger Grote Markt 31 | 8900 Ypres info@ypresburger.be | www.ypresburger.be New trendy place on the Market Place. The place to be for a quality burger.

100 % pure beef, chicken and fish burgers grilled in a unique way. More than just a fast foo. Open as from February 2014.

11 am - 9 pm

30 30

€ 3,50 (burgers)

yes yes poppy burgers & Ypres burgers

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Ieper,

shopping in een historisch kader!

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Ypres, faire du shopping dans un cadre historique!

Do your shopping in historical Ypres!

Ypern, shopping in historischem Rahmen!

www.shop-in-ieper.be

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11 MAPS

1 Cloth Hall | Belfry

Toerist Office

In Flanders Fields Museum 2 Town Hall 3 Saint Martin’s Cathedral 4 Saint-George’s Memorial Church 5 Cloister Gate | Theatre 6 Old Seignory Building 7 Courthouse 8 Menin Gate 9 Saint-James’ Church 32 | YPRES 2014

10 Irish Cross 11 Saint-Peter’s Church 12 Wooden House 13 Lille Gate 14 Het Steen 15 Merghelynck Hotel Museum 16 Belle Alms House Museum 17 Butcher’s House 18 Old Fishmarket 19 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 29 The Island 30 Gatekeepers’ House

31 Lock Chamber 32 Municipal Museum 33 Menin Gate model 34 Medieval Towers 35 Ammunition Dump 36 Australian Commemorative Plaque 37 Indian Monument 38 Ypres Monument

Lakenhalle | Grote Markt 34 | 8900 Ypres tel. +32(0)57 239 220 | toerisme@ieper.be | www.visitypres.be 8900-14-01-2