Deurle

Deurle, Sint Aldegondis Church

Deurle is part of the municipality of Sint-Martens-Latem located in the Flemish part of Belgium. Deurle is a picturesque small village near the borders of the river Lys and was added to Sint-Martens-Latem in 1977, counting then around 2000 inhabitants. Many well-known Flemish artists have lived in this village nested near a forest. Today, it is one of the best residential areas around Gent (Ghent), also counting numerous restaurants and bistros. In 2008, Deurle was elected as the most beautiful village of the region.

Notable people

Jenny Montigny (1875–1937), artist
Gustave De Smet (1877-1943), artist

External links

Media related to Deurle at Wikimedia Commons

Coordinates: 51°00′N 3°36′E / 51.000°N 3.600°E / 51.000; 3.600

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