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Come hiking and biking along marshes and meadows, or take a boat ride on the whisper boat in nature reserve De Blankaart. The area is located in the IJzer Valley, between Oost-Vleteren and Diksmuide, in the province of West Flanders.
From the beautiful castle, Plankenpaden take you to bird-watching huts and a watchtower. When the water in the area is high enough, a whisper boat takes you silently through the swamp
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Welcome to the beautiful Beukelaere Mill, an enchanting historic windmill located amidst the picturesque landscape.
During a visit to the Beukelaere Mill, visitors can not only enjoy the breathtaking views but also participate in captivating tours enriched by the soothing sound of creaking wood and gently buzzing gears.
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House Leon is located between Ypres and Diksmuide on the front line of the 1914-1918 war. The Menin Gate is an impressive monument referring to the war past in this region. At sunset, the Menin Gate comes alive.
Every evening, The Last Post is played, a moving tribute to the fallen soldiers. During the sound of clarions, one remembers the more than 54,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers who found their final resting place in the muddy fields
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