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(/uk/holiday-ideas/The-stunning-shades-ofpink-in-France/) After a long cold winter, the days are finally
(/uk/holiday-ideas/See-Belgium-from-high-tolow/) Join us for a journey through Belgium like no other. Starting at the highest point, Signal de Botrange, and heading down to Belgium’s
getting longer and warmer. And as spring
only national park, before diving
approaches, we’re in the mood to celebrate
underground to The Remouchamps Caves. Categories: Experiences, (/uk/holidayideas/experiences/all) Sights Signal de Botrange Drive from Calais: (/uk/holiday-ideas/sights/all) 350.1km / 3h 32m While not known as a Regions: mountainous country like neighbouring Belgium (/uk/holiday-ideas/all/belgium) France, that doesn’t mean that Belgium
not only the arrival of blossom in the trees, but all things pink. Join us to explore Categories: Experiences, (/uk/holidayideas/experiences/all) Sights France’s prettiest pink destinations. The (/uk/holiday-ideas/sights/all) Camargue salt flats Where in France: Regions: Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte France (/uk/holiday-ideas/all/france) d'Azur Drive from Calais: 1051km / 9h 30m
doesn’t hold some allure for climbers. Belgium’s highest point is located in Waimes,
The South of France is a fair drive from
just over three and a half hours from Calais.
Calais, but the Camargue salt flats are well
At 694 metres, Signal de Botrange may seem
worth the trip. You’ll find them just south of
like a warm up for more experienced hikers,
the city of Arles, between the two arms of the
but if you are a beginner or are a very
Rhône delta and the Mediterranean Sea. The
reluctant climber, then it’s ideal.
area is rich in natural beauties, with both
Disappointed that their highest point didn’t
flora and fauna adapting to the high saline
reach the more impressive 700 metres, the
conditions. One particular draw for nature
Belgians built the six metre Baltia Tower for
lovers is the diversity of birds that flock to
visitors to climb to reach the coveted height.
the area, particularly in the spring. And in
The highest point in Belgium comes complete
keeping with our pink theme, the Camargue
with a tower and restaurant. It’s a gentle hike
salt flats are actually home to hundreds of pastel hued flamingos! Admire the many (/uk/holiday-ideas/Spectacular-museums-ofnatural shades of pink found in the Camargue Belgium/) salt flats. It’s not just our feathered friends For centuries, Europe has been at the showing off their best pink colours, but the forefront of great historic discoveries and salt flats themselves too. The reason behind therefore has some of the world’s best their pretty colour is down to a type of museums. And Belgium in particular is no bacteria found in the brine water. The exception. Young or old, you’re sure to Categories: Experiences, (/uk/holidayHalobacteria microbes thrive in these ideas/experiences/all) Museums, discover something new that will surprise and (/uk/holiday-ideas/museums/all) Sights intensely salty conditions, which would delight, helping to create holiday memories (/uk/holiday-ideas/sights/all) ordinarily kill off all life forms, and when that will last a lifetime. Atomium Where in Regions: they bloom they colour the water around Belgium: Brussels Drive from Calais: 195km Belgium (/uk/holiday-ideas/all/belgium) them. Depending on conditions, this can vary / 2h 5m The Atomium was originally built from a soft baby pink, right through the for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair, and has spectrum to a deep crimson. As well as since become a landmark building in the city marvelling at this natural wonder, you’ll find and is now also a museum. The structure plenty to keep yourselves occupied on a visit itself is actually quite a marvel, designed to to the Camargue region, which is particularly represent the shape of an elementary iron good for horse riding. The area is known for crystal, only magnified to 165 billion times its indigenous white horses, and there are its actual size. Explore the tunnels of the plenty of treks you can go on. Alternatively, amazing Atomium in Brussels. Credit: © you can hit the trails on foot or two wheels, if 2018 – www.atomium.be – SOFAM Belgium that’s more your thing. Côte de Granit Rose It’s made up of nine spheres, five of which Where in France: Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany are open to the public, all of which are linked Drive from Calais: 650km / 6h 30m This with 20 interconnecting tubes containing beautiful, 30km stretch of coastline runs from either lifts, escalators or stairs to explore the Plestin-les-Greves to Louannec, and as the interior. Inside the Atomium, you’ll find a (/uk/holiday-ideas/Hidden-gems-of-thename suggests, is famous for its pink-hued permanent exhibition taking a look back at Netherlands-Delft/) rock formations. To really appreciate the the history of the structure and what it Just a short three-and-a-half-hour drive from splendour of the Côte de Granit Rose, try to represented in post-war Belgium at the time. Calais, with its peaceful canals lined with
to the top, in fact from a distance it looks (/uk/holiday-ideas/Alsatian-cuisine/) almost flat, so there is no need to worry about a strenuous climb. If you do need refreshment When you think of your favourite foods, they when you reach the top, there is a restaurant tend to fill you with a feeling of warmth, there, serving all sorts of well-deserved comfort and happiness. The food in Alsace comforting treats. You can also pay a visit to has the exact same effect, making it one of the nearby tourist office too, and pick up France’s best-loved foodie regions. From Categories: Experiences (/uk/holidaysome information on what else you can get up ideas/experiences/all) Calais, it’s about a six-hour scenic drive into Regions: to on your holiday. Hoge Kempen National the heart of the region, so if you set off early France (/uk/holiday-ideas/all/france) Park Drive from Calais: 298.2km / 3h Under you’ll be just in time for lunch! Coq au the green canopy of Hoge Kempen, you are Riesling As far as the eye can see in Alsace, surrounded by peace and beauty. At Hoge there are gently rolling hills striped with Kempen National Park, you have the chance vines. Not only does this paint a pretty to explore the vast natural wonderland of pastoral picture, but it also means that the Belgium’s only national park. At 5,000 region is replete with delicious local wines, hectares, and with five different gateways, which are equally great for cooking with as (each with great transport access and parking) they are drinking. Explore the rolling hills of there is something for every type of the Alsace region and all they have to offer. adventure-seeker. Kattervennen is ideal for One dish in particular that is a favourite with those who love to horse ride, as the area is locals in Coq au Riesling, a delicious, hearty perfect for trekking through. For those who meal of chicken cooked in white wine. aren’t confident horse riders there are riding Traditional recipes call for whole birds to be lessons, so you can soon be trotting happily used, but thighs and leg joints work just as through the park. This area of the park is also well, so it’s really up to personal preference. home to a botanical garden, a draw for all Next, you add vegetables, including onions, budding horticulturists. If that’s not enough, leeks, garlic and mushrooms, and you can you can also spend the afternoon getting to also chuck in some chopped up bacon if you (/uk/holiday-ideas/Kobee-the-Dogs-Guide-toknow the animals at the petting zoo. Lietberg want to add a little more depth of flavour. Germany-Austria/) is the quirkier gateway, and its visitors are For the sauce, a medium-dry Riesling is ideal, Looking for a new destination to holiday with encouraged to walk barefoot on the grass, but any other medium-dry French white can your dog? If you haven’t thought about
time your visit for a sunny day when the There are also a number of temporary medieval buildings, you’ll find the beautiful sparkling turquoise waters contrast best with exhibitions to discover, and as these often city of Delft. This charming little city is
woodchips, stone and even through water. work just as well. Thicken the sauce up with taking your dog to Germany let Kobee the This is probably an activity suited to those a little single cream, and leave to simmer. Shih Tzu inspire you with his favourite
the pink granite. Take a walk along the change, it’s best to check their website before perfect for a short trip or weekend break, and Categories: Cities, (/uk/holidaybeautiful pink coast of the Côte de Granit ideas/cities/all) Museums, (/uk/holidayyou visit to see what’s on. The main draw for packs just as much of a cultural punch as ideas/museums/all) Sights (/uk/holidayRose. As you’d expect, there are plenty of most visitors are the beautiful panoramas Amsterdam, just on a smaller, more intimate ideas/sights/all) coastal activities to enjoy for the whole from the top sphere, and you can even book a scale. Vermeer Centrum Delft High on your Regions: family. Relive your childhood and explore table for dinner and enjoy the view with your list of must-see attractions is the fascinating Netherlands (/uk/holidaythe rockpools, looking out for little fish meal. It’s a good idea to book in advance, museum dedicated to the life and work of ideas/all/netherlands) darting between the shadows. Or you could though, as the Atomium remains Brussels’ Dutch master painter Johannes Vermeer. He
travelling in summer, as the Belgian winter You can also add thyme or bay to the sauce if destinations in Germany and Austria. Categories: Cities, (/uk/holidaycan be very chilly. After taking your barefoot ideas/cities/all) Experiences, (/uk/holidayyou like, and don’t forget a good sprinkling Although Kobee the Shih Tzu may be small, ideas/experiences/all) Sights, walk, pop into the insect museum, and learn of parsley when serving. Tarte flambée You he loves going on big road trip adventures (/uk/holiday-ideas/sights/all) Travel with more about the smallest creatures in the park. simply cannot visit the region of Alsace with his family to Europe. Having travelled your pet (/uk/holiday-ideas/travel with Children and those young at heart will love without trying this local favourite. Tarte with Eurotunnel Le Shuttle a total of seven your pet/all) Pietersheim, where you can go on a magical flambée, or flammekueche as it is called in times, he’s explored countries like Regions: journey along the gnome trail. There is also a Germany (/uk/holiday-ideas/all/germany) the Alsatian dialect, is somewhat similar to a Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland,
bring your bikes with you, or hire some most popular tourist attraction. Historium may not be as well-known and instantly
small animal zoo, filled with the cuddliest pizza. It’s traditionally rectangular in shape, Germany and Austria. However, it was the
locally, and take to the cycle paths to explore Brugge Where in Belgium: Bruges Drive recognisable as say, Monet or Picasso, but
farm animals. The park isn’t just for nature although is sometimes round, made of a latter 2 countries that particularly caught his
the Côte de Granit Rose at a leisurely pace. from Calais: 117km / 1h 30m Housed in a you’ll no doubt be familiar with his most
lovers, those who are interested in old trains thinly rolled out bread base, topped with eye. If you’re looking to take your pet’s
There are also a number of charming little beautiful neo-Gothic building on the Markt famous piece, Girl with a Pearl Earring,
will love Station As. Travel through the park crème fraiche or fromage blanc (which is paws further this year, find out more about
towns to discover, offering the best of rural (market square) in the centre of Bruges, the which inspired the book and film of the same
on small train, so even if you are short on similar to fromage frais), onions and lardons. Kobee’s adventures in Germany and Austria.
life with local markets and pretty churches to Historium Brugge takes its visitors on an name. Inspiration isn’t hard to find in
time you can still see the wonderous natural Also known as ‘flammekueche’ in Alsatian, Nuremberg, Germany Drive from Calais:
visit. Parc de Sceaux Where in France: Hautsimmersive trip back in time. The audio and beautiful Delft During his lifetime, he was
landscape. There is even the opportunity to tarte flambée is a delicious local treat. Tarte 814.3 km / 8h 25m Explore the medieval
de-Seine, Île-de-France Drive from Calais: visual tour is about an hour long, taking you relatively unknown, and faded into obscurity Quick links
stay the night on an overnight train. It flambée is traditionally cooked in a woodstreets of Nuremberg with your pet. One of Contact Us
307km / 3h When you think of springtime, back to medieval Bruges in 1435. There’s a after his death in 1675. It wasn’t until the
wouldn’t be a nature park without a large fired oven, and it’s said that the dish was Kobee’s favourite places to visit is
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