The history of Barracks Major Blairon

Sint-Laureins, or Sente as they call it here, is best known for its monumental House of God that you can see looming from afar. For the rest, the polder village seems somewhat sleepy at first glance. A few restaurants, a café, a bakery, a convenience store.... Not exactly a bustling metropolis. But make no mistake

Experience Sint-Laureins immerses you in the rich history of this original peat-digging village. You will learn all about Pronkenburg, the Gouvernementstraat and the processions that took place there in the 50s and 60s. The history of a number of pubs is covered, as well as that of the church, the

Along the winding Leie River in East Flanders are countless small, fine museums and intriguing heritage sites. Villa ter Ide in Zulte is one such place. The house was built around 1925. It is now the home of painter Martin Wallaert who displays his private collection of Latem artists there, including the