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About 200.000 visitors in only a weekend. The various event location fill up with people, there are so many things to see and to do and that's the success of this Vestingdagen event.
Photo August 2019, Vestingdagen (August 25, 1979) after 40 years in time.
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Vestingdagen - Visitors
The Vestingdagen (Fortress Days) in Hellevoetsluis, an annual multi-day event since 1979. Very popular and with lots of activities in and around the former naval base of the Netherlands. With many historic and vintage ships and vehicles, steam engines, fair and market, various types of demonstrations in the air and ofcourse on the water. Also, lots to do like short boattrips, visit the various musea, watch the naval parade and fireworks show late at night. With about 200.000 visitors in total a well attended event.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #bezoekers #crowd #Visitors #event #Vestingdagen in #Hellevoetsluis #Netherlands
Shopping at Red Valentino.
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Just near Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport, you'll find a Champs-Élysées like Outlet Shopping Center. It includes 110 exclusive top fashion and homeware boutiques.
Even the village like architecture, including the small bistro's, is exquisite and colorful indeed. The (price)tag #lavalleevillage could be the new trend for some time to come.
Photo April 2023, La Vallée Village (2000) after 23 years in time.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #facade #decoration #shop at #RedValentino #ShoppingMall #LaValleeVillage in #Serris #France
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La Vallee Village
Val d'Europe "La Vallée Village" (Est. 2000) - in an idealized "briarde" architecture, more than 120 clothing and other luxery brands, including 15 of major brands, with lots of goods for sale at discount prices. Also a few known fast food and some famous delicacy places to actually taste some nice European types of cuisine.
Info: www.thebicestercollection.com/la-vallee-village/en.
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If you find a truffle the size of this one.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Apple iPhone 11 Pro) / #truffle - #museum / #Culinair at #Medievalcenter in #SarlatlaCaneda, #Dordogne - #France
One can be sure it was worth the trip. Normally a Truffle costs about 10 euroá per 100 grams...
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Sarlat-la-Caneda - One of the most prominent villages in the Dordogne region is Sarlat-la-Canéda. A very popular destination in the Périgord Noir, maybe because modern history has largely passed it by. Sarlat has remained preserved and one of the towns most representative of 14th century France. The old centre consists of impeccably restored stone buildings, with 77 protected monuments it's on France's tentative list for future nomination as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Largely car-free with lots of narrow ancient streets and small stores, an absolute pleasure to walk through and to discover.
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A ground reason for pepper.
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A good pepper mill in the kitchen is indispensable, they come in many sizes and types.
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Oldenhof - Kookwinkel Oldenhof
Excellent cooking store in the heart of The Hague. They've got really everything you need in the kitchen.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #interior #kitchenware #peppermill #KookwinkelOldenhof #passage #shop #kitchenstore #Oldenhof in #TheHague #Netherlands
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Bakkerij Klok.
Photo: Winners of the Lampoin Parade - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #lampions #attendees #awardceremony - #evenement / #LampoinParade at #Lampionoptocht in #Hellevoetsluis, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
September 2015, Lampionoptocht (1st anual edition 1948) after 67 years in time. In the year 2023 it's 75 years since.
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Hellevoetsluis - Tht anual Lampoin Parade in Hellevoetsluis (since 1948). A festivity with lots of home made lampion decorations with a nice parade in the first darkness of the september evening. Still early enough for the many children who really enjoy this event.
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Glass facade cloud reflections.
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Facade cloud reflections of the Markthal, also the largest glass-window cable structure in Europe.
Photo June 2018, Markthal Rotterdam (2014) after 4 years in time.
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Markthal - Architecture
The Markthal Rotterdam (Est. 2014), a remarquable residential and office building with a market hall with many little shops and restaurants underneath. The front and rear glass facades are the largest glass-window cable structures in Europe and the inside of the building is adorned with a colorful 11.000 m2 artwork named "Hoorn des Overvloeds" (Cornucopia or Horn of Plenty).
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Market_Hall_(Rotterdam).
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #glass #facade #reflections #Architecture #Markthal in #Rotterdam #Netherlands
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Zomerse muziek met de "Amazing Stroopwafels". Altijd vaste gasten en iedere keer een groot succes.
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Mont Martre aan het Haringvliet - een thema evenement in Hellevoetsluis met een Frans tintje. Kraampjes, muziek, mooi weer en veel bezoekers
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About Pixels - #music #AmazingStroopwafels - #event #Hellevoetsluis #NL
Some nice city architecture.
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The old cathedral area of Meauxhassome nice elements like car free roads with shops and historical sites like the cathedral, palais and related garden. A very nice walk.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #dome #urban at #Centreville #Architecture in #Meaux #France
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Meaux
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Detail "Fontein Graaf Willem II" (anno 1883). De Binnenhoffontein is een fontein op het Binnenhof in Den Haag ontworpen door Pierre Cuypers.
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The Hague - Binnenhof
The Binnenhof - a complex of buildings in the city centre of The Hague, Netherlands, next to the Hofvijver. It houses the meeting place of both houses of the States General of the Netherlands, as well as the Ministry of General Affairs and the office of the Prime Minister of the Netherlands. Built primarily in the 13th century, the Gothic castle originally functioned as residence of the counts of Holland and became the political centre of the Dutch Republic in 1584. The Binnenhof is among the oldest Parliament buildings in the world still in use.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binnenhof.
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About Pixels Photography: #architecture #history #Binnenhof #DenHaag #NL
Pumpkins - colorful and decorative.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #pumpkin - #event #fair / #SeasonFair at #KwekerijRoest #Pompoenfair in #Vierpolders, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
It's almost like with the condenced colors of the past months, a harvest in september when the rest of nature begins to fade into autumn. In all sizes, shapes and forms. They are also called Winter squash, an annual fruit representing several species of the Cucurbita. Harvested and eaten in the mature fruit stage when the seeds within have matured fully and the skin has hardened into a tough rind. At this stage, most varieties of this fruit can be stored or used for decorative and culinairy purposes for months to come.
Photo September 2015, Pompoenfair Kwekerij Roest (anual editions 2004-2018).
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Pompoenfair - The Pompoenfair, an anual popular event at Kwekerij Roest from 2004 until 2018. An event with about 120 variations of pumpkins, regional culinairy highlights, market stalls, workshops and various other participants.
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Kasteel Schaloen (Anno 1381). In 2013 stond het kasteel te koop, het was gelijk ook het duurste huis dat te koop was in Nederland. Een rijke Chinees had wel interesse voor het object met een vraagprijs van maar liefst 14 miljoen euro.
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Zie: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kasteel_Schaloen.
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Nature - (Schin op Geul/NL)
A Knights armour.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #museum #weapons #armour - #castle #monument #museum / #MuseedelaguerreauMoyenAge at #Museum #ChateaudeCastelnaud in #CastelnaudlaChapelle, #Dordogne - #France
A Knights armor, complex construction and even more difficult to wear. Easy to see the level of high craftsmanship of the blacksmith.
Photo August 2013, Château de Castelnaud-la-Chapelle (Est. 13th century) after +/-763 years in time. In the year 2025 it's 775 years since.
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Chateau de Castelnaud - Château de Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, a 13th century fortress overlooking the Dordogne River in Périgord, erected to face its rival, the Château de Beynac. Today a popular picturesquely restored castle, a monument historique, and includes a museum of medieval warfare with reconstructions of life size siege engines, mangonneaux, and trebuchets.
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Echt "Trick or Treat" als je soms die ogen ziet. Weer een groots evenement maar vooral ook erg leuk met vele kinderen.
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Halloween Spooktocht - Halloween
Halloween Spooktocht Brielle - een jaarlijks Halloween evenement waarbij in een optocht door de historische binnenstad publiek en deelnemers in een wisselend thema maar altijd op een leuke wijze Halloween beleven.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #parade #Halloween #event #Spooktocht #HalloweenSpooktocht in #Brielle #Netherlands
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Bicycle race Wall decoration "Delft Blue" parking garage, depicting a Dutch riding a bike.
Photo: Dutch Bicycle race - at parking mural - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Apple iPhone X) / #parking #DelftsBlue - #urban #parking #interior / #Art at #ParkingZuidpoort #DelftblueMural in #Delft, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
September 2019, Delftblue Mural (Est. 2005 by Hugo Kaagman) after 14 years in time. In the year 2030 it's 25 years since.
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Delft: Delftblue Mural Art
The "Delftblue Mural" (Est. 2005) - to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Parking Delft, Hugo Kaagman was asked in 2005 to create a mural in the corridor of the Zuidpoort garage.
In the Zuidpoort parking garage, a tens of meters long wall has been transformed into a large tile composition with typical Delft scenes, the Nuna, the Roos mill, the girl with the pearl by Vermeer, the Oostpoort, the van Leeuwenhoek microscope, references to the VOC, the coat of arms of Delft, the Nieuwe Kerk, Hugo Grotius, the murder of William of Orange, Milkmaid, solar car from TU Delft, tulips, Escher, cartoon characters and even a fisherman in a boat. A work of art where you discover a different figure every time.
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Castle view like almost 800 years back in history.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #fortress #stronghold - #castle #medieval #monument / #ChateaudeFrance at #Chateau #ChateaudeCastelnaud in #CastelnaudlaChapelle, #Dordogne - #France
These French castles are still dominating the surrounding valleys and see every single move at the Dordogne river. Just a little downstream the Dordogne river there's one of it's greatest rivals, Château de Beynac. Upstream the's Château de Montfort. They, any many more castles like these, all took part in many medieval wars.
These castles must have been very impressive during the ancient middle ages but still are today. The beauty of these French castles, these fortresses and castle grounds of medieval times are huge, most of them restored with taste and respect to it's history. Nowadays our precious monuments of European history. The various views of these castles give a feeling of time travel in modern times, allmost unique proof of human medieval history.
Photo August 2013, Château de Castelnaud-la-Chapelle (Est. 13th century) after +/-763 years in time. In the year 2025 it's 775 years since.
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Chateau de Castelnaud - Château de Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, a 13th century fortress overlooking the Dordogne River in Périgord, erected to face its rival, the Château de Beynac. Today a popular picturesquely restored castle, a monument historique, and includes a museum of medieval warfare with reconstructions of life size siege engines, mangonneaux, and trebuchets.
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The scent of L'Occitane Provence.
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Just near Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport, you'll find a Champs-Élysées like Outlet Shopping Center. It includes about 110 exclusive top fashion and homeware boutiques.
Even the village like architecture, including the small bistro's, is exquisite and colorful indeed. The (price)tag #lavalleevillage could be the new trend for some time to come.
Photo April 2023, La Vallée Village (2000) after 23 years in time.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #terrace #culinair #shop #architecture at #LOccitane #ShoppingMall #LaValleeVillage in #Serris #France
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La Vallee Village
Val d'Europe "La Vallée Village" (Est. 2000) - in an idealized "briarde" architecture, more than 120 clothing and other luxery brands, including 15 of major brands, with lots of goods for sale at discount prices. Also a few known fast food and some famous delicacy places to actually taste some nice European types of cuisine.
Info: www.thebicestercollection.com/la-vallee-village/en.
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Vintage goods - never to old.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #brocante #vintage - #event #fair / #SeasonFair at #KwekerijRoest #Pompoenfair in #Vierpolders, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
Vintage goods - never to old to be sold.
Photo September 2015, Pompoenfair Kwekerij Roest (anual editions 2004-2018).
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Pompoenfair - The Pompoenfair, an anual popular event at Kwekerij Roest from 2004 until 2018. An event with about 120 variations of pumpkins, regional culinairy highlights, market stalls, workshops and various other participants.
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Olympic flame at Discobélix.
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An attraction referring to the Olympic Games, great architecture and a very nice ride.
Photo May 2022, Parc Astérix (April 30, 1989) after 33 years in time.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #ride #track #flame #attraction #architecture at #Discobelix #GreceAntique #ParcAsterix in #Plailly #France
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Parc Asterix
Parc Astérix (Est. 1989) - a theme amusement park based on the comic book series "Asterix" by Albert Uderzo and René Goscinny. France's best-selling comic abroad with more than 370 million copies sold worldwide in 111 languages.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parc_Astérix.
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Colorful Côte d'Azur fishing boats at the French Riviera.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #quay #boat - #urban #harbour #shipping / #Architecture at #PortdeCassis in #Cassis, #BouchesduRhone - #France
Many small fishing vessels really add color to the harbour. Many of those in a typical design frequently seen at the Côte d'Azur of the French Riviera. Fishermen still go out to the Mediterranean sea for various catch of the day portions. Overall the harbor looks like time has no great influence, so little had changed because it's almost the same view just like the vintage photos and paintings.
Photo July 2012, Cassis (Est. 500BP) after +/-2512 years in time.
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Cassis - One of the typical French coastline villages, Cassis (Est. 500BP). Popular but still one of those beautiful villages at the French Riviera in Southern France. Also a classic type of harbour with many of those typical fishing boats and colorful building facades. With some nice terraces, a nice boulevard, even a beach for a nice day at the beach or a boat trip to the Massif des Calanques further along the coast.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassis.
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Interior artwork, one of the many pieces of artwork in the castle.
Photo: Interior artwork - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #art #statue - #castle #monument #museum / #ChateaudeFrance at #MuseeConde #ChateaudeChantilly in #Chantilly, #Oise - #France
May 2010, Estate Chantilly (Site Est. 1358) after 652 years in time. In the year 2008 it's 650 years since.
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Chantilly: Chateau de Chantilly - Chateau de France
Château de Chantilly - a historic castle located in the town of Chantilly, France. The site (Est. 1358) comprises two attached buildings: the Petit Château (Est. 1560), and Château Neuf, built by architect Honoré Daumet between 1875 and 1881 (destroyed during the French Revolution, rebuilt by Henri d'Orléans, duc d'Aumale). Both castles, the Chantilly Racecourse, Grandes Écuries (the Stables) and surrounding 115-hectare (285 acre) park designed by André Le Nôtre are listed monuments historiques.
Musée Condé - the château's art gallery houses one of the finest collections of paintings in France after the Louvre. In addition, the library of the Petit Château contains one of the largest collections ancient books and manuscripts, some of them very precious historical works of art.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Château_de_Chantilly.
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Handmade and decorative soap.
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The soap sometimes looks like a culinary delicacy, more often decorative, colorful and in many ways smells good too.
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Maastricht - LUSH Cosmetics
Maastricht - the capital and largest city of Limburg located on both sides of the river Meuse. Developed from a Roman settlement to a medieval religious centre, and today a thriving cultural and regional centre. It has 1677 national heritage buildings and member of the Most Ancient European Towns Network.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maastricht.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #shopping #soap #LUSHCosmetics in #Maastricht #Netherlands
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Mammoth teeth.
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Mammoth tooth, the molars are in that typical row. These are also found in many other places in the Netherlands.
Photo October 2017, Natuur Historisch Museum (1910) after 107 years in time.
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Maastricht - Natuur Historisch Museum
The "Natuur Historisch Museum" (NHM) was founded in 1910 and is best known for its unique collection of Cretaceous fossils in the Netherlands, including various Mosasaurs, Prognathodons and Hadrosaurs.
Info: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natuurhistorisch_Museum_Maastricht.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #mammoth #teeth #prehistory #fossil #NatuurHistorischMuseum #museum #NHM in #Maastricht #Netherlands
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Picturesque atmosphere and architecture with many perfectly restored historical buildings and houses. An almost silent village with only the sound of bells from a huge former lighthouse tower.
Photo July 11, 2004, Goedereede (+/-1250) after 754 years in time.
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Goedereede
Goedereede - the island of Westvoorne arose around the 3rd century in the area around the Maas estuary. The island was conveniently located along an important trade route to England and the Mediterranean. Numerous merchant ships anchored on this "Goede Reede" and it was soon inhabited by all kinds of merchants and fishermen.
The city received city rights in 1312 from lord Gereart van Voorne and in the fifteenth century it developed into a thriving trading center. It was rebuilt several times after fires and storm surges and conflicts such as the Hoekse and Kabeljauwse quarrels. In the course of the seventeenth century the harbor silted up and Goedereede fell into disrepair, the dilapidated city walls were eventually demolished.
Today, the high monumental church tower is clearly visible in the wider area. This belonged to the formerly imposing Saint Catherine's Church (Est. 1453). From 1467 to 1512, the Gothic church tower was built, which served as a lighthouse and landmark to help ships navigate from 1552 to 1924. The tower is now a monument and functions as a museum, a detached church rebuilt in 1706, reminiscent of the former much larger church with side aisles. Goedereede now has a very attractive picturesque center located on the old harbour, of the historic grandeur of Goedereede is still little to see but it now has the silence and beauty of a very beautiful historic harbor town, a must to be visited.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goedereede.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels in #Goedereede #Netherlands / #architecture #harbor
Prehistoric Dinosaur reconstructed skeleton.
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Prehistoric Dinosaur reconstructed skeleton. Only when you are under these petrified remains you really see how big the animal was, and you just know it was an extremely dangerous reptile.
Photo February 2016, Naturalis (research institute) (1820) after 196 years in time.
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Naturalis - Naturalis Biodiversity Center
A research institute and natural history museum originally founded in 1820. The current collection has over 42 million objects and thus belongs to the global top five in the biological field.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naturalis_Biodiversity_Center.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #dinosaur #NaturalisBiodiversityCenter #museum #Naturalis #Naturalis in #Leiden #Netherlands
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Vintage barrels, it's a nice exposition with lots of history with many barrels and stacked bottles. Today the company mainly uses one hundred stainless steel tanks.
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Champagne de Castellane - De Castellane is a Champagne producer based in the Épernay region of Champagne. The cuvée de prestige is De Castellane Commodore, a vintage of millésime. The house, founded in 1895 by Viscount Florens de Castellane, an old Provencal family who descended from the Counts of Provence and the Counts of Arles, produces both vintage and non-vintage cuvee as well as a blanc de blancs Chardonnay Champagne using nine kilometers of winecellars. The house is currently under the ownership of Laurent-Perrier
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About Pixels - #Castellane #Épernay #FR
A few examples to see in a Warhammer 40,000 shop. Mostly handpainted figures scenery objects including a creative designed terrain. It's always nice to catch some good close-up photos of this world. Many handpainted models are highly detailed.
Photo: Warhammer figures, weaponry and structures - by Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Apple iPhone X) / #tabletop #game - #Warhammer / #Shopping at #Shop #GamesWorkshop in #Aachen, #NorthRhineWestphalia - #Germany
May 2019, Warhammer Game (Est. 1983) after 36 years in history.
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Aachen: Games Workshop - Shopping
One of the most popular tabletop miniature wargames in the world. Set in the distant future, where a stagnant human civilization is beset by hostile aliens and malevolent supernatural creatures constructed and painted by hand. The models in the game are a mixture of humans, aliens, and supernatural monsters, wielding futuristic weaponry and magical powers and includes objects and structures.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warhammer_40,000.
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From the time of the American poineers. Frontierland recreates the setting of pioneer days along the American frontier. According to Walt Disney, "All of us have cause to be proud of our country's history, shaped by the pioneering spirit of our forefathers. Our adventures are designed to give you the feeling of having lived, even for a short while, during our country's pioneer days." In short, some very nice building and scene designs.
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Disneyland Park - Frontierland
Disneyland Paris - an entertainment resort near Paris, France. It is the most visited theme park in Europe.
It encompasses the theme parks:
Disneyland Park (Est.1992) - based on Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom in Florida.
Walt Disney Studios Park (Est. 2002) - celebrating show business, films, and behind-the-scenes.
Disney Village - an entertainment district containing a variety of restaurants, entertainment venues and shops.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disneyland_Paris.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels in #DisneylandParis #France / #DisneylandPark #halloween #event / #architecture #wildwest
Asterix bedroom with nice souvenirs.
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It's a nice and cosy bedroom, funny to see the various souvenirs.
Photo May 2022, Parc Astérix (April 30, 1989) after 33 years in time.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #bedroom #souvenirs #gift #themepark #attraction #interior #decoration at #VillageGaulois #LaGaule #ParcAsterix in #Plailly #France
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Parc Asterix
Parc Astérix (Est. 1989) - a theme amusement park based on the comic book series "Asterix" by Albert Uderzo and René Goscinny. France's best-selling comic abroad with more than 370 million copies sold worldwide in 111 languages.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parc_Astérix.
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Castle view like almost 800 years back in history.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #fortress #stronghold - #castle #medieval #monument / #ChateaudeFrance at #Chateau #ChateaudeCastelnaud in #CastelnaudlaChapelle, #Dordogne - #France
These French castles are still dominating the surrounding valleys and see every single move at the Dordogne river. Just a little downstream the Dordogne river there's one of it's greatest rivals, Château de Beynac. Upstream the's Château de Montfort. They, any many more castles like these, all took part in many medieval wars.
These castles must have been very impressive during the ancient middle ages but still are today. The beauty of these French castles, these fortresses and castle grounds of medieval times are huge, most of them restored with taste and respect to it's history. Nowadays our precious monuments of European history. The various views of these castles give a feeling of time travel in modern times, allmost unique proof of human medieval history.
Photo August 2013, Château de Castelnaud-la-Chapelle (Est. 13th century) after +/-763 years in time. In the year 2025 it's 775 years since.
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Chateau de Castelnaud - Château de Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, a 13th century fortress overlooking the Dordogne River in Périgord, erected to face its rival, the Château de Beynac. Today a popular picturesquely restored castle, a monument historique, and includes a museum of medieval warfare with reconstructions of life size siege engines, mangonneaux, and trebuchets.
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it's a culinary scoop.
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All together they look really cool, even before they hist some ice cream.
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Oldenhof - Kookwinkel Oldenhof
Excellent cooking store in the heart of The Hague. They've got really everything you need in the kitchen.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #interior #kitchenware #scoop #KookwinkelOldenhof #passage #shop #kitchenstore #Oldenhof in #TheHague #Netherlands
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De Groene Poort in Vichte is one of Belgium's premier showrooms for antique building materials and reclaimed furniture. Housed in a vast warehouse, this "treasure hunt" destination offers everything from thousands of historic doors and custom-made salvaged wood tables to industrial decor and architectural salvage, making it an essential hub for designers and homeowners seeking authentic, one-of-a-kind character.
Photo: Vintage and antique treasure chest - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography (Apple iPhone 15 Pro) / #furniture #antique - #shop #brocante #DeGroenePoort / #ArtchitecturePhotography at #Vichte in #Anzegem, #WestFlanders - #Belgium
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Anzegem: Artchitecture Photography
De Groene Poort (The Green Gate) in Vichte is a renowned destination for anyone looking to add a touch of history and character to their home. It is widely considered one of Belgium's largest and most unique showrooms for antique building materials and authentic furniture.
The store is housed in an expansive warehouse and is famous for its "organized chaos" charm. It feels more like a museum or a treasure hunt than a traditional furniture store. They specialize in: thousands of antique doors, reclaimed wood furniture, industrial and vintage decor, architectural salvage like old shutters, vintage windows, stone sinks, and hardware for restoration projects and much more.
It is a primary source for interior designers, architects, and homeowners who want to move away from mass-produced furniture. Whether you are looking for a massive oak dining table made from reclaimed barn wood or a specific vintage handle for a renovation, this is the place to go.
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Pumpkins - colorful and decorative.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #pumpkin - #event #fair / #SeasonFair at #KwekerijRoest #Pompoenfair in #Vierpolders, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
It's almost like with the condenced colors of the past months, a harvest in september when the rest of nature begins to fade into autumn. In all sizes, shapes and forms. They are also called Winter squash, an annual fruit representing several species of the Cucurbita. Harvested and eaten in the mature fruit stage when the seeds within have matured fully and the skin has hardened into a tough rind. At this stage, most varieties of this fruit can be stored or used for decorative and culinairy purposes for months to come.
Photo September 2015, Pompoenfair Kwekerij Roest (anual editions 2004-2018).
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Pompoenfair - The Pompoenfair, an anual popular event at Kwekerij Roest from 2004 until 2018. An event with about 120 variations of pumpkins, regional culinairy highlights, market stalls, workshops and various other participants.
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Splashing fountain show.
The Aquanura (Est.2012) watershow is one of the largest in the world, it is a nice end to a day at Efteling, especially when it is dark.
Photo November 2018, Efteling (May 31, 1952) after 66 years in time.
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Efteling - Aquanura
Efteling (Est. 1952) - one of the oldest theme parks in the world. A very popular full-sized fantasy-themed amusement park with many attractions and a wide array of amusement rides that reflect elements from ancient myths and legends, fairy tales, fables, and folklore.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Efteling.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #watershow #fountain #Aquanura #Anderrijk #Efteling in #Kaatsheuvel #Netherlands
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Classic horsepowers.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #culinar - #event #fair / #SeasonFair at #KwekerijRoest #Pompoenfair in #Vierpolders, #SouthHolland - #Netherlands
Classic horsepowers, the classic design adds an extra touch to the view.
Photo September 2015, Pompoenfair Kwekerij Roest (anual editions 2004-2018).
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Pompoenfair - The Pompoenfair, an anual popular event at Kwekerij Roest from 2004 until 2018. An event with about 120 variations of pumpkins, regional culinairy highlights, market stalls, workshops and various other participants.
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Buckets and bins.
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Collecting water brings life to a garden, a garden should not be designed to flush water away. Think of the plants, insects, birds and lots of other things that just need water to live.
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De Plantenhal - Gardening
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #buckets #bins #pottery #Gardening #shopping #gardencenter #Plantenhal #DePlantenhal in #Zuidland #Netherlands
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Star-Lord Peter Quill - Gardians of the Galaxy.
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Some of the Gamers Shop life size action figures, they become more and more detailed in every game release. This statue of Star-Lord Peter Quill in Gardians of the Galaxy also includes Groot.
Photo April 2019, Val d'Europe (1998) after 21 years in time.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
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Val d'Europe
Val d’Europe (Est. 1998), a huge modern shopping mall located at Serris nearby Paris. Opened in 1998, with about 190 shops and 30 restaurants, covering over 1,000,000 square feet.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Val_d%27Europe.
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Enjoy spring with a "Maneblusser Lente", a Belgium beer, "Mechels Stadsbier". with a touch of spring.
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Delft Culinair - a very nice city with a lot, and a nice variety, of shops, catering and restaurants with numerous cozy terraces in the city center. The many tourists, but especially the students, make it a lively city, car-free in many places, with an extensive menu that fits everyone's wallet
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Place de Cornieres - medieval centre (est.+/-1250). A very nice square surrounded by medieval buildings with little shops and restaurants - Monpazier/FR
Walking in a Jurassic world.
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Spread over the park you will find various prehistoric dinosaurs between the many trees and shrubs. Very nice and educational for the children to see these historical animals in nature.
Photo March 2013, Wereldtuinen Mondo Verde (March 24, 2002) after 11 years in time.
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MondoVerde - Wereldtuinen Mondo Verde
The Mondo Verde park is a 25-hectare theme, amusement and animal park located in Landgraaf, province of Limburg. World Gardens Mondo Verde mainly shows international gardens with the associated culture. There is also a modest amount of animals to see. For the more active and young visitors, a part has also been set up as an amusement park with a number of fun attractions..
Info: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wereldtuinen_Mondo_Verde.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #park #dinosaur #WereldtuinenMondoVerde #Wereldtuinen #park #zoo #themepark #MondoVerde in #Landgraaf #Netherlands
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Music Hall main entrance.
Photo: Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Nikon D90) / #vintagephoto - #park #castlegarden / #MusicHall at #ParcJosephineBaker #ChateaudesMilandes in #CastelnaudlaChapelle, #Dordogne - #France
Music Hall main entrance at the time Josephine Baker lived here. It's all still there, the outdoor stage, the hall, but it's silent now. You can feel the presence of this history very clear. Some old photos show her presence.
Photo July 2015, Josephine Baker (Born as Freda Josephine Baker / June 3, 1906 – April 12, 1975) after 40 years in time. In the year 2025 it's 50 years since.
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Chateau des Milandes - Freda Josephine Baker (June 3, 1906 – April 12, 1975), naturalized as Joséphine Baker, was an American-born French dancer, singer and actress. Her career was centered primarily in Europe, mostly in her adopted France. She was the first black woman to star in a major motion picture. During her early career, Baker was among the most celebrated performers to headline the revues of the Folies Bergère in Paris with her costume, consisting of only a short skirt of artificial bananas and a beaded necklace. She became an iconic image and a symbol both of the Jazz Age and the Roaring Twenties.
She raised her children in France at Chateau des Milandes. She aided the French Resistance during World War II and awarded the Resistance Medal by the French Committee of National Liberation, the Croix de Guerre by the French military, and Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur by General Charles de Gaulle.
On November 30, 2021, she was inducted into the Panthéon in Paris, the first black woman to receive one of the highest honors in France. As her resting place remains in Monaco Cemetery, a cenotaph was installed in vault 13 of the crypt in the Panthéon.
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What's on the menu?.
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It's not a really long list of choices but it's just enough. The cake with nuts is very popular and the French cuisine dishes are very good in taste.
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Dudok - Brasserie Dudok
A typical grand café as you also see in Paris. Open since 1991 and since then Restaurant Brasserie Café Dudok has been a very popular catering location. They are named after the architect of the same name, Willem Marinus Dudok.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #menu #BrasserieDudok #Brasserie #Dudok #Dudok in #Rotterdam #Netherlands
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Colorful street and boutique facades.
Photo Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Apple iPhone 11 Pro) / #facade #decoration - #shop #architecture / #ShoppingMall at #ConciegeService #LaValleeVillage in #Serris, #SeineetMarne - #France
Just near Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport, you'll find a Champs-Élysées like Outlet Shopping Center. It includes 110 exclusive top fashion and homeware boutiques.
Even the village like architecture, including the small bistro's, is exquisite and colorful indeed. The (price)tag #lavalleevillage could be the new trend for some time to come.
Photo April 2023, La Vallée Village (2000) after 23 years in time.
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La Vallee Village - Val d'Europe "La Vallée Village" (Est. 2000) - in an idealized "briarde" architecture, more than 120 clothing and other luxery brands, including 15 of major brands, with lots of goods for sale at discount prices. Also a few known fast food and some famous delicacy places to actually taste some nice European types of cuisine.
Info: www.thebicestercollection.com/la-vallee-village/en.
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Christmas Village decorations.
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Attractive Lemax Christmas Village decorations, plenty of choice and in various themes. Old Dutch scenes, British Dickens period, even American- and German themes and more in a multitude of houses, figurines, trains, sparkling lights and a colorful collection of sounds do the remaining rest. The shops use huge displays attracting lots of customers. A nice activity for some weeks to create your own street or village entirely in Christmas and winter atmosphere, often decorated with lots of snow.
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Aralia - Tuincentrum Aralia
A Christmas village (or putz) is a decorative, miniature-scale village often set up during the Christmas season. These villages are rooted in the elaborate Christmas traditions of the Moravian church.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_village.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #shopping #christmas #Lemax #ChristmasVillage #TuincentrumAralia #tuincentrum #Aralia #Aralia in #Hellevoetsluis #Netherlands
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Dobberen in een zee van Italië.
Heerlijk geurende zeep, vaak vrij van kunstmatige en chemische onzin. Toch echt geen zeepert.
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Italie evenement
Het "Italië Evenement Smaak en Stijl" is een jaarlijks evenement voor Italië liefhebbers bij Kasteel de Haar in Haarzuilens. Verspreid over verschillende themapleinen en langs de sfeervolle straten van het kasteelpark laten meer dan 200 exposanten, kunstenaars, koks en artiesten het beste van Italië proeven en beleven.
Info: www.italieevenement.nl.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #shopping #event #Italieevenement in #Haarzuilens #Netherlands
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An extra bowl or saucer.
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These might add that bit of summer to your dish.
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Oldenhof - Kookwinkel Oldenhof
Excellent cooking store in the heart of The Hague. They've got really everything you need in the kitchen.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #interior #kitchenware #plate #KookwinkelOldenhof #passage #shop #kitchenstore #Oldenhof in #TheHague #Netherlands
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It's no monk-ey business.
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Some nice restaurant interior, two monks waiting for their orders perhaps.
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Tomiko - Restaurant Tomiko
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #interior #decoration #statue #RestaurantTomiko #restaurant #japanese #Tomiko in #Hellevoetsluis #Netherlands
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Waiting for a ballet princess.
Photo Richard Poppelaars © #AboutPixels #Photography (Apple iPhone X) / #fun - #shopping #article / #ShoppingMall at #Repetto #LaValleeVillage in #Serris, #SeineetMarne - #France
Just near Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport, you'll find a Champs-Élysées like Outlet Shopping Center. It includes 110 exclusive top fashion and homeware boutiques.
Even the village like architecture, including the small bistro's, is exquisite and colorful indeed. The (price)tag #lavalleevillage could be the new trend for some time to come.
Photo October 2018, La Vallée Village (2000) after 18 years in time.
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La Vallee Village - Val d'Europe "La Vallée Village" (Est. 2000) - in an idealized "briarde" architecture, more than 120 clothing and other luxery brands, including 15 of major brands, with lots of goods for sale at discount prices. Also a few known fast food and some famous delicacy places to actually taste some nice European types of cuisine.
Info: www.thebicestercollection.com/la-vallee-village/en.
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French Onion soup will get you going.
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Add a nice beer and you'll be up and running again.
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Dudok - Brasserie Dudok
A typical grand café as you also see in Paris. Open since 1991 and since then Restaurant Brasserie Café Dudok has been a very popular catering location. They are named after the architect of the same name, Willem Marinus Dudok.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #soup #onionsoup #BrasserieDudok #Brasserie #Dudok #Dudok in #Rotterdam #Netherlands
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City townhall and garden. A garden with a very nice view along the river banks. The garden is being maintained by a group of volunteers.
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Limeuil - Townhall
The village of Limeuil, located at the confluence of the Dordogne and Vézère rivers historically both commercially and strategically on the highways of trade. This region was primarily a wine-producing area for subsequent delivery downstream to Bordeaux, on large, flat-bottomed "gabarres". Nowadays a very nice historical village and on the list of the "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France", the most beautiful villages of France.
Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limeuil.
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Photo - Richard Poppelaars.
© About Pixels Photography: #AboutPixels / #garden #Townhall #LPBVF in #Limeuil #France
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