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Although nowadays at the very centre of Europe, Belgium still remains
a mystery to many people. The combination of cultures at this continental
crossroads lends Belgium a very cosmopolitan feel. In the North,
Dutch and Flemish are the languages commonly spoken; in the southern
half of the country it is predominantly French. However, as just
about everybody speaks perfect English as well, there are no communication
problems.
Near the coast, around Ostend and Zeebrugge, the land
has only recently (geologically speaking) returned from the sea
and is fairly flat, apart from the dunes that is. Heading south
the countryside soon changes to farmland, small villages and green
rolling hills. The Belgians famous for their beer, chocolates and
mussels will be only too pleased to point out some of the other
attractions of this friendly land.
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The city of Brussels is a delightful place to spend an afternoon shopping or wandering through the impressive squares. And it just happens to be within range of the excellent courses to the north of Waterloo - plus Royal Belgique, which is a real treat. We can arrange for small groups to play this ancient course that runs through a quasi-arboretum!
If you arrive in the country by ferry it is well worth stopping off for a game at Royal Zoute en-route to Waterloo. This course regularly hosts the Belgian Open and it is immediately apparent why. If you would like to stay a night or two in the area there is only one spot for you - Brugge. A fabulous town with all manner of delights on your doorstep, architectural, historical, epicurean, nocturnal - and don't forget the 400 or so different beers...
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