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grayfo Says: Originally built in 1739 as a fortress mill this old Dutch flourmill was the first in the area to be made of stone. The windmill was restored after being severely damaged in World War II. The windmill was named after a French Hound race (Braque).Adults: 2.00 EURChildren...
nicoleken Says: Windmill “de Brak” (1739)This old Dutch flourmill, built as a fortress mill, was the first in the area to be made of stone.
nicoleken Says: The only belfry in Holland (1375). Heavily damaged during Worl War II, afterwards restored in its old splendour. In the tower of the belfry stands the wooden statue of Jantje van Sluis, Flanders oldest carillon player. From the tower you have a mangificent view of the...
kristii Says: It is really nice to go around the town, because it is small and nice. You don´t feel that speed and hurry here like you can in the big citys.. You can only sit back and relax....
Belfry - the only one in Netherlands!!!
kristii Says: Was built on 1375, heavily damaged on a WW II, but restored as it was originally.In the tower of the belfry stands a wooden statue of Jantje van Sluis, Flanders oldest carillon player.
kristii Says: The best thing is that there is no modern skyline or huge trucks... The archidecture is very nice and beautiful and makes you enjoy the town very much.. If you planned to stay here for few hours, then now you don´t want to leave before the day is over..
kristii Says: Like windmills, so are the canals part of Netherlands.. You will know what I mean when visiting there.. :)Sluis is beside a canal and you can enjoy your box of cocolates while siting beside it and taking the time off..
kristii Says: Can you say no?? Can you resist those chocolate delights?? You have probably not been in this shop!! Once you have seen what they offer.. you never want to leave without some sweets...I have to say it was my favorite place there :-D
kristii Says: I don´t think no city in Netherlands could manage without a windmill. Neither can Sluis, this beauty was builded 1739. But as you drive around the country you find something interesting in every mill and see how different they are from each other
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We were in Sluis on a strange day . . . rain, sun, rain, sun. We were walking by the canal when one of the rains started and it got pretty intense so we decided it might be a good idea to duck inside a restaurant. The Balmoral was right on the canal and had a wide overhand and heaters so we chose it. Good choice!
We found a table in the back of the enclosure but still outside and checked the menu. The wait staff were very helpful, patiently explaining all the things we didn't understand. During a quiet moment our waitress came over and told us about things to visit in the area and then disappeared, quickly returning with a local tourist magazine that she gave us.
Favorite Dish: We didn't have a meal, only coffee as it was mid-morning. Here is my journal entry:
"We kept on until the rain and wind became too much for us. Sought a dry table at Balmoral on Kaai (the canal street) where we ordered coffee, hot chocolate and (we thought) two appel beignets. When they arrived, we each had four appel beignets on a plate. I ate all mine; Ed could only down three. They were hot, fresh and delicious . . . and very filling. We gave up the idea of lunch."
They were more what I would consider an apple fritter and were dusted with confectioners sugar. They obviously had just been made and were hot and delicious, perfect for a cold, rainy day!
Check the web site below for photos and prices. Great location!
Written Nov 4, 2012
Address: Kaai 16-A, 4524 CK Sluis
Phone: (0)1 17 421 104
Website: http://balmoralsluis.nl/
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Since the town is quite small, then you might have some problems when parking your car. You have to be sure if it is needful to pay for the parking or you managed to reach the pay free zone.. You can try to leave the car bit away from the center and have a walk.. this is especially recommended when weather is nice and sunny :)
Written Apr 11, 2003
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You have no idea how many shopping possibilitys are there!! The city is practicly made out of shops and you will have alot of fun trying to visit all of them!!
Just don´t get lost ;-)
Updated Apr 17, 2003
Sluis, an ancient and historic fortified port, is today a lively tourist centre with over 100 shops open seven days a week. Sluis has been a city since 1290 and today is very popular with tourists,......
We rented a cottage in Belgium near Maldegem and discovered we were only about five kilometers from the Netherlands so decided to take a day trip to see what was there. Our hosts recommended Sluis so...
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