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The 'star' in Sterrebos

The 'star' in Sterrebos

Sterrebos Provincial Estate, located in Rumbeke, West Flanders, is a 27-hectare castle estate. Despite its location next to a busy highway, Sterrebos is an oasis of tranquility where hikers can leave the hustle and bustle of the city far behind. Sterrebos Castle Estate The origins of the castle estate date back to the

The English landscape style

The English landscape style

A winding common thread running through West Flemish provincial estates ... What do several of our West Flemish provincial estates have in common? Not only do they feature grand castles, but some estates also boast meandering parks in the English landscape style that surround the castles. This stylistic movement emerged over the course of

The 'Russian castle' through the eyes of Maurice Maeterlinck

The 'Russian castle' through the eyes of Maurice Maeterlinck

The history of Esen Castle, located on the outskirts of Diksmuide, dates back to 1775. Over time, the castle has taken on various appearances. Today, from Esen Castle, provincial staff work together with local partners on the development of the Westhoek region. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maurice Maeterlinck Maurice MaeterlinckThe Ghent-based playwright Maurice Maeterlinck