November 19, 2012

De Haan / Le Coq (1)



Le Coq / De Haan  (meaning rooster) is one of the prettiest towns at the Belgian coast with gorgeous villas all over the place, in the center,  near the board walk and dunes. 
What makes this town special, apart from the fact that Albert Einstein lived there in 1933 and is still honored today as its most famous visitor? Unlike in other Belgian beach towns, here the coastline has retained low-rise architecture and the Belle Epoque style houses are just absolutely stunning. The pink building shown is the town hall. 
More tomorrow, i a the picturesque tram station 
If you like to read more:
http://www.dehaan.be/vertaling_engels/Nieuws_historiek_cijfers/F_hist_dhc.htm
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Belgium/Provincie_West_Vlaanderen/De_Haan-356912/Off_the_Beaten_Path-De_Haan-TG-C-1.html#tip=983732#ixzz2CK21Jm9f
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31 comments:

  1. ElektraNovember 19, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Mooie foto's en dat van A.Einstein is een leuk weetje.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 19, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    Mooie foto's van De Haan, een aangenmane badplaats. ook leuk om er te wandelen in de duinbossen.

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  3. gerard1948November 19, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    Une très belle série de cette ville. Je ne connais pas la côte Belge, j'y suis passé très rapidement, pas le temps de visiter. Tes photos sont belles et mettent la ville en valeur. J'aime beaucoup. Merci du partage.

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  4. Sylvia KNovember 19, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    What a lovely place and I love the name! Wonderful captures for the day, Anni! I had so hoped to get to Belgium while I was living in Europe, but it just didn't happen, But at least, I can visit through your photos!! Have a great week!

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    1. This is BelgiumNovember 19, 2012 at 6:34 PM

      not too late to come back, Sylvia!
      when and where did you live here? am curious, am I not?

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  5. LiesNovember 19, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    'k Herinner mij de eerste keer dat ik er kwam, Anni ! 'k Voelde mij midden in een toneeldecor... Prachtig !
    Lie(f)s.

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  6. JudyNovember 19, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    Your photos always make me want to hop on a plane!

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  7. Agnieszka KorzeniewskaNovember 19, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    beautiful picures of the belgian sea!

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  8. KristieNovember 19, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    Beautiful coastal photos, Anni! I love the pink color of the town hall and the homes are magnificent! :)

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    1. This is BelgiumNovember 19, 2012 at 9:19 PM

      it is a gorgeous town, Kristie
      glad you like
      as I said, more tomorrow or the day after

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  9. MaryNovember 20, 2012 at 2:44 AM

    What a beautiful little coastal town. The pink building is lovely. (I adore pink. Soft pink, not the harsh, bright shade.) :)

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  10. the fly in the webNovember 20, 2012 at 4:16 AM

    My husband's aunt had a house here...he fell in love with art deco visiting here.

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  11. RandyNovember 20, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    That would be an beautiful place to explore.

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  12. Genie -- Paris and BeyondNovember 20, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    This town with its historical coastline is stunning. I love the pink building with its balconies and flags.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  13. Janey and Co.November 20, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    I have never been to the Belgian coast. Very pretty. Einstein was a smart man :)

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  14. UnknownNovember 20, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    Che bello questo posto, e poi mi piace tantissimo il mare in questa stagione.
    A presto, Antonella

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    1. This is BelgiumNovember 20, 2012 at 10:55 PM

      anche a me, Antonelle.. in ogni stagione, ma in questa ancora un po' di più.

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  15. FransNovember 20, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    Hallo Anni,
    Je hebt gelijk: De Haan is een van de weinige badplaatsen in België die zijn authentiek karakter heeft weten te bewaren!
    Groetjes, Frans

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    1. This is BelgiumNovember 20, 2012 at 10:56 PM

      de architectuur heeft er echt wel iets heel bijzonders en zorgt voor een speciale sfeer

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  16. DietmutNovember 20, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    Anni, deze foto's weeken een mooie herinnering op. Ik ben er met mijn 2 kinderen in 1970 (dus al heel lang geleden) geweest. Ik woonde toen in Antwerpen. Dank je wel en lieve groeten, Dietmut

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    1. This is BelgiumNovember 20, 2012 at 10:57 PM

      dat is inderdaad al een tijdje geleden, ongetwijfeld sweet memories!

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  17. claudeNovember 21, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    Cocorico ! Pardon !
    Sous le soleil, ce doit être charmant et plaisant. De bien belles maisons.

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  18. AnonymousNovember 21, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    Wat een heerlijks sfeer straalt deze log uit! Doet verlangen naar meer...

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