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Martin’s Cycle Tour – Etape 3 – Louvain-la- Neuve - Leuven

Martin’s Cycle Tour – Etape 3 – Louvain-la- Neuve - Leuven
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Leuven and Louvain-la-Neuve, these two great university cities, are linked by their past. The University of Leuven was founded in 1425 in Flemish Brabant. It is one of the oldest universities in the world. During the 20th century, the Catholic University of Leuven saw its student population gradually split between Flemish and French speakers. At the end of the 1960s, the presence of French-speaking students and professors was increasingly contested by their Dutch-speaking compatriots. In 1968, paving stones were thrown and demonstrations were held with cries of "Walen Buiten" ("The Walloons out"). The situation was such that the government of the day fell. This community quarrel, combined with the sharp increase in the student population, forced all the French-speaking faculties of the UCL to move to Wallonia. The municipality of Ottignies hosted the project on the Lauzelle plateau. The first stone of the new town was laid on 2 February 1971.
You will then leave Louvain-la-Neuve in Walloon Brabant to reach Wavre and its Adventure Park. You will then travel through Flemish Brabant to discover its architectural gems. You will arrive in the historic city of Leuven via the Heverlee woods and the magnificent Parc Abbey!

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Difficulty
Easy
Duration
4h30mn (1d)
Dist.
51 km
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3 Rue de l'Hocaille , 1348   Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve
Lat : 50.6694Lng : 4.61026

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Martin's Klooster

Martin's Klooster is a 4-star hotel ideally located in the heart of the historic district of Leuven, less than half an hour from Brussels. It invites you to enjoy an exceptional stay, combining the charm of its listed structure with the refinement of the most modern facilities. With its turret, porte cochere, gables, lattice windows, shutters and oak beams, Martin's Klooster is a true jewel of Leuven's heritage. Each of its rooms has its own unique character and everything has been designed to make it a place of serenity and refinement. But the Klooster is more than a 4-star hotel. It is situated on the banks of the Dyle and offers you a wide range of relaxation areas, with beautifully planted gardens and terraces. It is also the ideal starting point to discover Leuven, its university city, its historical sites, its rich culture and the art of living that makes it a unique destination, especially when the sun is shining. Are you looking for an exceptional place to hold your seminars and business meetings? Martin's Klooster also offers a conference centre and 3 meeting rooms with the most modern technical equipment and comfort. In order to control and reduce the impact of its activities on the environment, Martin's Hotels set up an environmental management system (EMS) in 2011, inspired by the Emas standard. The EMS of Martin's Hotels has been certified by Emas from 2012 to 2020 and awarded an Emas Award in 2017. Botanische tuin van Meise en kasteel van Bouchout

18 Onze-Lievevrouwstraat 3000 Leuven
- Martin's Hotels -
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We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾