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.
Hollandse Waterlinies
In 1815, after Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo, Dutch King William I gave the go-ahead for constructing the New Dutch Waterline. This defence line extended over a distance of 85 kilometres between the Zuiderzee and the Biesbosch.
- Contains Practical Information
- Contains Background Information
Read the full story for members
- Get access to the full story and all photos of hundreds of destinations.
- Unlock all the practical information you need to plan a legal visit
to this venue, including GPS coordinates, address, public transport etc. - Discover nearby destinations and more than 500 destinations, including this one, on a detailed map.
Become a member only 29,90 euro / year
Already subscribed? Log In
Plan your visit for members
Discover more
Find sites in
or discover more
Latest from the blog
All photos and stories are copyrighted. Of course, linking to articles on the site is possible and allowed.
If you would like to use photos or articles from this website, please contact bart@hiddenmonuments.com.
© 2003-2025 Hiddenmonuments.com