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We visited Belgium in May 2007.  
Belgian flagWe visited our friends in Bievre in Belgium from Friday 4th to Monday 8th 2007.

 

Our visit included a trip to Dinant, the birth place of Alphonse Sax, the inventor of the saxophone.  After a river trip we visited a gallery devoted to works of art based on the saxophone and a 'Festival des Saveurs du Monde.' The latter involved tasting various products (including liquid) from around the world.

Sunday as spent with our hosting families before an evening meal in the magnificent 'Centre Culturel.'

image: the Bievre crest with the beaver from which the town is namedBievre has a population of about 1200 with its entire commune of nearby villages comprising about 3000 altogether.  In comparison, Desborough's population is about 8500 without the nearby villages.  Twinning members were struck by the size and design of the Mairie and its magnificent grounds with trees dedicated to 12 European nations alongside the community centre with its two halls, two upstairs exhibition rooms and its adjoining theatre.

Pictures of our trip can be found by clicking here

photo: panorama of the Mairie and part of its grounds

The Mairie, council offices and library building

Pictures of our 2004 trip can be found by clicking here

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