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From the 10th century onwards, a Romanesque church stood here. This church had fallen into very poor condition, and in 1802 it was renovated to serve as a parish church after the French Revolution. By 1862, only the nave remained, and it was decided to demolish the old church. In 1872, the foundation stone of a new church was laid on top of a dune. It was a Neo-Gothic church building. In 1940, this church was largely destroyed. Consequently, worshippers had to worship in a temporary church, and reconstruction began in 1949. Construction was interrupted by bankruptcy, but resumed in 1955. The church was consecrated in 1958. The church has a tower attached to the front, which also housed a clock in 1988. The stained-glass windows in the choir depict the life of Saint Vincent de Paul. Source: Wikipedia

This monument commemorates the residents of Ghyvelde who died in the First and Second World Wars. The monument stands on the square in front of the church. Atop the column is a sculpture: at the front, a soldier with a rifle and a flag in his hand. Behind him is the statue of a victorious woman holding a laurel wreath above the flag. Below that, a cross in relief: "1914 – 1918" "To the children of Ghyvelde who died for France" On the plinth are several memorial plaques: "To the fighters Tunisia – Morocco – Algeria * Indochina 1952-1962 1946-1954" Below that, a plaque listing the victims of the First World War, arranged by year. The names continue on the right side of the plinth. 1914: 15 names 1915: 14 names 1916: 14 names 1917: 7 names (right) 1918: 12 names At the bottom, a plaque with 27 names, indicating their regiment, various nationalities (including Canadians). "Ghyvelde was liberated on September 15, 1944" On the left side of the plinth : "Civilian Casualties" 1914: 4 names 1917: 1 name "Tribute to the Canadian Soldiers" 1944 "War 1939-1945 Military Casualties": 9 names Source: https://www.tracesofwar.nl/sights/5847/Oorlogsmonument-Ghyvelde.htm

The kitesurfing school is beautifully located, but I don't know if you're even allowed to surf in that area of the city beach.

In this area, the sea is very close to the row of parks behind it and kitesurfing is permitted.

The X37 ‘Claude’ was a barge that was requisitioned during Operation Dynamo to supply water to the Allied troops. The intention was that the Claude would be left on the beach once its cargo had been unloaded, which is what happened. The Claude now stands as a silent witness, slowly disappearing into the rising sea.

Pretty cycle path along the dike

This cafe is also popularly called Crockes. Definitely worth stopping for its delicious home made picon.

This catering establishment was already closed on a Sunday.