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7 unusual facts about Leie


Canal Roeselare–Leie

Nearby is the A17/E403 highway Bruges-Kortrijk with many opportunities to explore the coast, the inland of the Belgian-French and Belgian-Dutch border regions.

Emile Claus

From his living room, he enjoyed a beautiful view across the river Lys.

Herbert Lloyd

On 11 April 1918, Lloyd and his 12th Brigade was sent forward to assist the Scottish infantry attempting to stop the German advance in the Lys sector.

Ingelmunster

Plans to connect the city of Roeselare to the river Leie met with resistance in Ingelmunster due to the presence of the castle park.

Menen

Menen proper is mainly located north of the Leie, Lauwe and Rekkem are located south of the river.

Ooidonk Castle

A fortress was first built on the site of the present castle in 1230, intended to defend the city of Ghent and to fortify the river Leie.

Wevelgem

You can reach Wevelgem by car (E403 - A19 - R8 ), by boat (De Leie), by air (Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport) or by train.


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