The best road cycling routes in Dune Du Perroquet

The path leads along behind the dunes, very beautiful.

Well-drivable route. It just rolls well.

The route contains many sections with cobblestones and a couple of sections of unpaved road. There were also two roadworks, where you had to walk past.

Modern and all curves, the Suikerbrug offers a beautiful view of the surrounding landscape.

The castle isn't open to the public except for specific events, so check the calendar. It's located just across from Beauvoorde's beautiful church and cemetery. A little further down the street, you'll also find the old pancake bakery and pancake house. You used to be able to visit both, but now there's a vending machine selling the famous Beauvoorde pancakes.

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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