Luxembourg – France – Belgium – Netherlands

Luxembourg – France – Belgium – Netherlands

Four countries in one day

Distance from base: 140 km

Luxembourg – The city equally named as the country
Luxembourg, officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, is one of the smallest countries in Europe. The city of Luxembourg was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 due to the exceptional preservation of its vast fortifications and historic quarters. Luxembourg is a founding member of the European Union, OECD, the United Nations, NATO, and the Benelux.

Sedan – French town with a lot of war history
Sedan, founded in 142, is an energetic little town in north east France. Sedan has a long history of invasion, occupation, restlessness and warfare and this has given it a unique air of robustness and maturity. Battles took place near Sedan in wars between Germany and France in 1870 and 1940. The principal feature in Sedan is the enormous and dominating fortress in the centre. It is said to be the largest castle in Europe and covers a vast area of 30,000 square metres over seven floors. It is the only remaining structure from the fortifications that protected the town in medieval times. Part of it has been converted to an extraordinary and luxurious hotel and archery is a popular form of sport here.

Durbuy – the so called “smallest city of the world” (Belgium)
The first castle was built around 889, and the village was first mentioned in official records in the 11th century. By the early 14th century Durbuy had aquired city wall, a police and a courthouse, and was awarded the status of “city” by charter of rights, by the John, Count of Luxembourg and King of Bohemia, in 1331. Durbuy is a very pleasant holiday resort renowned for its excellent food. It is the town itself with its shops, cafes and eating places set in narrow flowered and cobbled streets lined by old stone houses which forms the key attraction of this town.

Maastricht – number 2 cultural city of the Netherlands
Maastricht lies along the Meuse (Maas) river and was the site of the Roman settlement Trajectum ad Mosam (“Ford on the Meuse”) and was later the seat of a bishop from 382 to 721. Maastricht’s landmarks include the St. Servatius Bridge (c. 1280) over the Meuse; the Dinghuis, or former courthouse (c. 1475); and the town hall (1658–64). The cathedral, dedicated to St. Servatius, was founded by Bishop Monulphus in the 6th century; it is the oldest church in the Netherlands, although rebuilt and enlarged from the 11th to the 15th century.

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• Tour Date: 06 April 2024
• Departs: 8:00 am
• Returns: 10:00 pm

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