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René Mertens walk

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9.4 km • Affligem

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Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Bezoekingenkerk, Kerkplein 1, 1790 Essene

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Depart from Essene's church square for a walk in the region by local folklorist and folklorist René Mertens. Stroll along the lawns on Assestraat where sheep are herded by a border collie and stop at the Whisky House for a real whisky tasting. Be sure to visit De Montil sculpture garden with a prodigious collection of sculptures. Current, expressive work by George Grard, Roel D'Haese, Bernar Venet and Thomas Houseago, among others.

This walk is offered by Tourism Flemish Brabant.

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Sunday, February 27, 2022 by J.D.not really spectacular but quite a nice walk, quiet, also along the paved roads, but as in many places, the unpaved trails are broken by the mountain bikers and therefore muddy and difficult to get through after a rainy period
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Sunday, December 20, 2020 by A.T.Fine walk through a beautiful landscape. Saw the shepherd with his Border Collie at work. Some narrow paths are also used by mountain bikers, so you have to be careful there. Clear signage. If the wind comes from the SSE, like today, then unfortunately you have to take in the "noise" of the E40. Still recommended.
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