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Pearl of De Langstraat: De Financiën

| Lobke Timmermans
Pearl of De Langstraat: De Financiën

De Financiën has long been a household name in Loon op Zand. Kids and parents alike can enjoy themselves to the fullest here. I was allowed to visit to find out how they do it! Curious? Read on!

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Walking along the Langstraat Railway

| Inge Sprangers
Walking along the Langstraat Railway Swamp bridge in nature

Have you ever walked on a former railroad line? You can in De Langstraat. On the embankment between Raamsdonk and Den Bosch lies the kilometer-long Halve Zolenpad. Between Vlijmen and 's-Hertogenbosch, the old route goes through nature reserve De Moerputten.

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Purple splendor in De Loonse en Drunense Duinen

| Inge Sprangers
Purple splendor in De Loonse en Drunense Duinen

Seas of purple! This is the time to visit De Loonse en Drunense Duinen. From mid-August to mid-September, many say the National Park is at its most beautiful. This is because then you can enjoy the most beautiful, vast moors.

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Experience Loon op Zand with the Experience Routes App

| Inge Sprangers
Experience Loon op Zand with the Experience Routes App

Many beautiful hiking trails run through the municipality of Loon op Zand, six of which are bundled in the app BeleefRoutes. With this app, you have a personal guide with you, telling you what can be experienced along the way.

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Back in the past along the Zuiderwaterlinie

| Inge Sprangers
Back in the past along the Zuiderwaterlinie

With its many accommodations, Wandelgemeente van het jaar 2021 Loon op Zand is ideally suited as a base for beautiful walks in the area. A must for hiking lovers through the Brabant countryside is the Zuiderwaterlinie Wandelpad.

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Hiking among the Scottish Highlanders Loon op Zand

| Inge Sprangers
Hiking among the Scottish Highlanders Loon op Zand

Estate Huis ter Heide, located between Loon op Zand and De Moer, north of Tilburg, is a hidden gem. You can enjoy walking in this wetland bird paradise while admiring the noisy frogs and colorful dragonflies.

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Pearls of The Langstraat: BOEI35 and Jachthaven De Wiel

| Lobke Timmermans
Pearls of The Langstraat: BOEI35 and Jachthaven De Wiel

When you think of Heusden, you think of the Meuse River. There is a lot of boating on this river, but if it is up to Rein and Jelle, there is a lot more to do on the water. Together they told me about the family business BOEI35 and Jachthaven De Wiel.

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Pearl of the Langstraat: WALEUK Waalwijk

| Claire Jehoel
Pearl of the Langstraat: WALEUK Waalwijk

WALEUK Recreation and Camping Farm in Waalwijk offers tremendous possibilities. It was about time I asked Esther and Pieter if they could make more hay! And yes, they can. They are bursting with energy! Read along?

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Strolling in the dunes of Brabant Sahara

| Inge Sprangers
Strolling in the dunes of Brabant Sahara

You can enjoy the most beautiful walks in Loon op Zand. This municipality, which has been declared Walking Municipality of the Year 2021, consists of the church villages Loon op Zand, Kaatsheuvel and De Moer. Villages with a different and unique identity.

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Pearl of The Langstraat: Bakkertje Deeg Heusden

| Claire Jehoel
Pearl of The Langstraat: Bakkertje Deeg Heusden

I was recently a guest of the always enthusiastic Lucas Vermeulen of Bakkertje Deeg in Heusden. The ten golden rules for a Visit to Bakkertje Deeg and Lunchroom De Contente Mensch make this business a true success! Curious? Read along!

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Pearl of De Langstraat: Parfumerie Heusden

| Claire Jehoel
Pearl of De Langstraat: Parfumerie Heusden

Last week I was received in the best smelling store of Heusden! Upon entering Maryse Vos (41) already estimated which perfume would suit me. She gave me this fragrance to take home. Would this be my fourth fragrance? Four? Yes!

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Pearl of De Langstraat: Van den Brandt Verhuur

| Claire Jehoel
Pearl of De Langstraat: Van den Brandt Verhuur

Van den Brandt rental is not an unknown company to me. I've already rented bouncy castles, ridden the solex and had the opportunity to join parties and coffee tables. Time for the story behind this beautiful family business!

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Pearl of The Langstraat: Rondvaart Wiljo Heusden

| Claire Jehoel
Pearl of The Langstraat: Rondvaart Wiljo Heusden

Last week it was still very cold, but De Wiljo, Koosje and De Zeearend were still able to enjoy bobbing up and down in the water the day I visited. I had a conversation with Wilco van Delft. Herewith a look from the (other) side!

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Pearl of The Langstraat: De Hoge Heide Vlijmen

| Claire Jehoel
Pearl of The Langstraat: De Hoge Heide Vlijmen

In the summer of 2021, De Hoge Heide will exist for 10 years. I think they are as ambitious as when they started. Peter de Ruijter and his team don't let themselves get out of soccer, squash, tennis, uhm, out of any field! Read along?

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