Stories

Flanders, although fairly modest in size, can boast an enormous wealth of art, heritage, culture, food, drink and more. So much more!

From brewing beer, growing chicory, clarion calls or a parade with a large wooden horse. Our centuries-old traditions and ditto craftsmanship make us who we are

Churches and cathedrals, artistic masterpieces and our unparalleled beer culture... Flanders has plenty of treasures that are famous the world over.

Flanders is the cradle of cycling. No surprise how often we jump on our bikes to get around. Real Flandriens can have a blast on our hills and cobblestones.

Here are some of the stories behind the names on the Menin Gate.

Mary Sklodowska was born on the 7th November of 1867 in Warsaw (Poland). She was the youngest in a family of 5 children.

John McCrae was born on November 30th, 1872 in Guelph, Ontario, Canada as the son of Scottish immigrants.

The daughter of a vicar, Edith Cavell was born in Norfolk, England, in 1865. As a young woman she had a governess job in Brussels.

On 3rd May 1915, Ypres, an officer of the Canadian army is sitting on the rear step of an ambulance. He is looking at the grave of his friend and brother...

Castles, churches, breweries and city palaces, hospitals, chapels and much, much more. Flanders has an almost inexhaustible wealth of historical heritage.

Harold Sydney Morgan was born on May 2nd 1890 in Pennsylvania, USA, as the son of Welsh immigrants. Harold was one of five children and the couple’s eldest son.

The Great War represents a dark chapter in the history of Europe, claiming all too many sacrifices; four precious years, vast amounts of resources...

Scheldt, Leie, North Sea, green belt of Brussels, Flanders Fields. Perfect cycling adventures and a traditionally brewed Belgian beer.

Nellie Spindler was born in Wakefield, a small city in Yorkshire, England. She’s the eldest daughter of George and Elizabeth, has two younger sisters.