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In Ghent, Oudenarde, Ename, Velzeke, Ronse... museums, churches and woods tell stories that happened many years ago.
The upper Scheldt (Bovenschelde) with all its castles and domains resemble the Loire on a smaller scale.
Oudenarde, the second most important Art city of the East Flanders, is worldwide famous for its historic tapestry. In this historic city one can also experience the rich Flemish cycling culture in the Ronde van Vlaanderen (Flanders Tour) Centre. Or else, just come and enjoy the spring classics ‘life’.
Taste the atmosphere together with thousands of cycling fans.
Folkloristic happenings are a rich tradition in the Flemish Ardennes. The Bommelfeesten and the Fiertelommegang in Ronse, the Geutelingenfeesten in Elst, the Gulden-Eifeesten in Kruishoutem, the Adriaen Brouwer Bierfeesten in Oudenarde, the Ouwegemse Fluitjesfeesten, the Month of May in Kerselaere and the Mullemse Valiezenkoers are just some of the classic festivities that usually go with the most delicious delicacies. The geuteling, the mattentaart, the ‘Ouwegemse fluitjes’ and the ‘Goaverse Valeirkes’ are just some of these folkloristic pastries.
Thirsty? In the Flemish Ardennes the range of beers is endless. Oudenaardse bruinen, Ename dubbel, tripel or blond, Gavers Valeirbier, Zwalmse tripel, etc. Besides the breweries there are also two jenever distilleries and there are many brands of bottled spring water. Cheers!
All of these specialties and a lot of typical farm products can be tasted in the cosy eating cafés and restaurants of which there are so many fine ones in our region.
More info:
The Flanders Tour Centre/Centrum Ronde van Vlaanderen: www.crvv.be
Provincial Archeological Museum/Provinciaal Archeologisch Museum (pam) Ename: www.ename974.org
Regional Landscape Flemish Ardennes/Regionaal Landschap Vlaamse Ardennen: www.rlva.be
Oudenaarde: www.oudenaarde.be
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