Wachtebeke Travel Guide

  Wachtebeke village. The canal direction...
by Luchonda
 
  • Wachtebeke village. The canal direction Moerbeke
      Wachtebeke village. The canal direction...
    by Luchonda
  • Province Domain Puyenbroeck
      Province Domain Puyenbroeck
    by Luchonda
  • Golfing
      Golfing
    by Luchonda
  • Fishing in the pool
      Fishing in the pool
    by Luchonda
  • Paddling on the pool
      Paddling on the pool
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Excellent relaxing nature

Excellent relaxing nature, Wachtebeke

 Luchonda Says:  In the weekend my favorite topic is visiting some interesting places in my country itself, in the different provinces East or West Flanders, don't matter. But i almost forgot that only 15 km from my hometown Ghent, there is Wachtebeke. A very small village but encharmed with... 

Excellent relaxing nature II

Excellent relaxing nature II, Wachtebeke

 Luchonda Says:  The domain itself is property of the province East-Flanders (since the late sixties).The wood is regulary adapted at the modern needs and maintained by the flemish community.The combination of managing a forest and the facilities of a relaxing recreation is top (pic 2) 

Best children playground

Best children playground, Wachtebeke

 Luchonda Says:  A day off, weekend or holiday. What else can make a child more happy than a varied and safe playground. Parents are happy - grandparents are happy and they have the chance to chat about the little and big daily problems. 

Young responsible drivers

Young responsible drivers, Wachtebeke

 Luchonda Says:  Puyenbroeck, a paradise for children. Located in a "green lung" near Ghent the park offers many facilities for children. An animal farm, sport facilities and also a drivers learning school, at least the basics 

"Petit Versailles" in Wachtebeke ?

"Petit Versailles" in Wachtebeke ?, Wachtebeke

 Luchonda Says:  I never saw this garden before although i visited Puyenbroeck already many times, but this is a new project called "Rosegarden" and initiative ans sponsoring by the East-Flandern gouvernment. It reminds me a little, very little bit at Versailles near Paris. 

The bridge to Puyenbroeck

The bridge to Puyenbroeck, Wachtebeke

 Luchonda Says:  In many cases coming from Wachtebeke, entering the Domain Puyenbroeck you will have to cross this very small bridge . It is a bridge over the canal "Moervaart" (see intro) and classified as a protected monument. 

Animal farm

Animal farm, Wachtebeke

 Luchonda Says:  Maybe a little bit wondering? Yes this is a tip about the activities you can do in Puyenbroeck.A tip with educational value. Let the children living in a city learn about animals.Did everybody ever see a chicken alive, a horse, a goat or even a peacock?Let them forget (for a... 

Domein Puyenbroeck - More flowers

Domein Puyenbroeck  -  More flowers, Wachtebeke

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Domein Puyenbroeck - Pergola

Domein Puyenbroeck  -  Pergola, Wachtebeke

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Domein Puyenbroeck - Ok thats enough

Domein Puyenbroeck  -  Ok thats enough, Wachtebeke

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Domein Puyenbroeck - Rowing lake

Domein Puyenbroeck  -  Rowing lake, Wachtebeke

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Domein Puyenbroeck - Modern art

Domein Puyenbroeck  -  Modern art, Wachtebeke

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Restaurants  

1)The four seasons-2)The snoek en de bliek: Resto near a lake

1)The four seasons-2)The snoek en de bliek: Resto near a lake, Wachtebeke

 Luchonda Says:  People visiting Puyenbroeck do not intend to have a proper meal. What they want is to enjoy nature, the children want to play. A little snack, refreshing drink is always available but relatively expensive ( coke - at least 2 Euro ). But sitting on a terrace and have a look... 

Transportation  

A Mercedes Benz

A Mercedes Benz, Wachtebeke

 Luchonda Says:  Problems getting around in the Domain Puyenbroeck - tired feet or no rental bike available.No problem, take the Mercedes train, cost - i think Euro 2.50 for a tour of about 20 minutes.Several stops possibleI didn't found out if it is an electrical engine driven bus, or on... 

Off The Beaten Path  

The shamrock

The shamrock, Wachtebeke

 B_Caro Says:  In the parc there are also four big pounds, in the shape of a shamrock (I know, difficult to see on this pic, but believe me, it is a shamrock !)On one of them you can go with rowingboats or waterbikes (of course, the weather should be better then it was the afternoon when I... 

Puyenbroeck

Puyenbroeck, Wachtebeke

 B_Caro Says:  Puyenbroeck is a park, with nice walking facilities, a small zoological garden, a few recreation grounds, a beautiful rose garden and a mill museum.For some more pics take a look at the travelogues and the other tips.Puyenbroeck is situated in Wachtebeke, at about 15 km east... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Do you want to stretch your body and soul ?

Do you want to stretch your body and soul ?, Wachtebeke

 Luchonda Says:  Wachtebeke-Puyenbroeck has a lot of sport activities to offer, for everyBODY, young and oldStarting with :- Walking, the most natural but not so evident for an employee like me (haha)- Biking (you can rent bikes at a more than democratic price)- Swimmingpool indoor and... 

Walking

Walking, Wachtebeke

 B_Caro Says:  The parc (with its 510 ha) offers also a lot of walking possibilities.There are also 3 marked walking paths which are provide with signposts. At the entrances and at several places within the domain you'll find a map where these paths are indicated. 

Favorites  

The domain name Puyenbroeck

The domain name Puyenbroeck, Wachtebeke

 Luchonda Says:  What is the meaning/origin of the word "Puyenbroeck"? Ethymological it is an old flemish combined word standing for "Puy" and "Broeck"Puy means "Frog", Broeck means "Marshland or swamp" Renting a bike a go back to nature 

Pure nature and relaxing

Pure nature and relaxing, Wachtebeke

 Luchonda Says:  The slogan of this wonderful domain- Learning together about nature and environment, actively developed for education (pre-school to secondary), for groups and for handicapped persons.- A relaxing atmosphere for everybody : old and young 

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Childrens Paradise

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 Wachtebeke is a small village, situated in the northern part of the province East Flanders. Wachtebeke is known for the "Provincial Domain Puyenbroeck" that is situated outside the village. This page... 

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A lazy sunday afternoon in the park

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 Wachtebeke is a very small village near Ghent but it is wellknown for it's "Domein Puyenbroeck" A huge park - 540ha - with a lot of entertaining and educational facilities for young and old. Camping... 

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Wachtebeke Provinciaal domein Puyenbroeck

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 Before we start " Welcome ". Let me remind you that my normal tongue is Dutch and at the time i was going to school we must learn French as second language. So please, If i do or write something... 

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