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Introduction
110km (69 miles) W of Brussels; 45km (28 miles) SW of Bruges Ypres (Ieper in Dutch), set among the low, gentle slopes of the West Flanders Heuvelland (Hill Country), owed its early prosperity to a textile industry that peaked in the 13th c... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There -- Because it lies in a corner of Belgium that's awkward to reach, some visitors combine a visit to Ypres with a trip to Bruges or the nearby seacoast resorts. Trains depart hourly from Bruges. Look out for the Dutch name, Ieper... Continue reading »
Ieper Travel Experiences
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Talbot House, Poperinge
Our next stop is in a town called Poperinge. Talbot House was an everyman club for soldiers, offering a little rest bite from the horror... Continue reading »
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Iper
Next we head off to Iper, formerly know as Ypres. On the way we pass by Hellfire Corner, a name I recognise, but I’m not sure why. My gue... Continue reading »
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German Cemetery, Langemarck
Our first stop is the German war cemetery at Langemarck. Also called the Students’ Cemetery; 44,000 German soldiers or, to be more... Continue reading »
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Mount Kemmel
Back in the car we head for the Mountains … Belgian style! We head out to Kammel Burg or Mount Camel. The name is misleading on tw... Continue reading »
