On November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall, a symbol of Cold War division and oppression, was breached. Berliners poured through the newly opened checkpoints.

As November 11 nears, the world pauses to mark the end of World War I in 1918, when the guns finally fell silent. In Belgium’s Flanders region, scarred by brutal trench warfare, the echoes of that conflict still endure.

If you love hiking and exploring industrial history, the Minett Trail in southern Luxembourg is the perfect adventure. Winding through the country’s historic steel heartland, this trail connects old industrial sites, cultural landmarks, and striking landscapes.

The opening stages of the Tour de France cross northern France, a region deeply marked by the legacy of World War I and the coal industry.

Eighty years ago, the world witnessed the fall of Berlin—and with it, the end of the deadliest conflict in human history. On May 8, 1945, Victory in Europe (VE) Day marked the official surrender of Nazi Germany. 

Once a year, Arenberg coal mine and two abandoned railway bridges play a starring role during the passage of the spring cycle classic: Paris-Roubaix. 

The spring classic Gent-Wevelgem will take you right through the West Flanders war landscape of World War I on Sunday, 30 March 2025. Discover famous bunkers, trenches, observation towers and monuments along the course.
 

The Voie Verte des Gueules Noires is a scenic greenway in the Pas-de-Calais region of northern France. It spans approximately 19 kilometres and follows the path of a former mining railway, connecting the towns of Bruay-la-Buissière and Auchel.

Water towers are often overlooked architectural gems that combine functionality with design and history. Belgium, with its rich industrial and cultural heritage, is home to some fascinating examples. Here’s a list of seven water towers that are as breathtaking as they are unique.

A collapsed and flooded complex of mining galleries stretches between 600 and 800 metres below the cyclocross World Cup 2025 course in the northern French town of Liévin.