{"id":1400,"date":"2026-08-18T17:37:48","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T15:37:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marceldegand.be\/experience-and-discover\/"},"modified":"2026-10-06T12:14:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T10:14:34","slug":"experience-and-discover","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marceldegand.be\/en\/experience-and-discover\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience and discover"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Experience and discover<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Lazy days at your apartment?
Sleep in. Take your time. Settle onto your green terrace for a quiet breakfast, a long lunch, or simply a refreshing drink in the sun. <\/p>

Put on your walking shoes for a stroll through the nature reserve and past our protected village scape. Or hop on a bike and follow the Leie, winding through the greenery and past charming villages around Ghent. Need a break along the way? At Den Boer, you can enjoy a drink among the locals. <\/p>

Refreshed? Ready for more?
Then Ghent beckons. Vibrant, creative, and full of wonderful places to eat, drink, shop, and discover.From slow mornings to city vibes \u2014 you choose the rhythm. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Food hot spots<\/h3>

View our personal list of suggestions for maximum foodie pleasure. Also, take a look at the culinary tips from Visit Ghent. <\/p>

> Our list of suggestions<\/a>> Visit Ghent<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Markets<\/h3>\n\n

Flowers, birds, an original souvenir, or just a fresh head of lettuce: there is a market every day in Ghent. On Sunday mornings, you can visit no fewer than six different markets. <\/p>\n\n

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Culture & events<\/h3>

Discover the beautiful sights of Ghent, such as museums, beguinages, and monuments. Also, check our Facebook page for more inspiration. <\/p>

> Sights<\/a>> Top 10 tips<\/a>> Facebook page for more inspiration<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Walking<\/h3>

Near Marcel de Gand, you will find the Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen nature reserve. From the birdwatching hut by the large lake, you can observe the most extraordinary waterfowl from up close. Tip: it is at its most beautiful during dawn. You can also download a pre-planned walking route via Routen.be. <\/p>

> Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen (5.5 km)<\/a>
> Heritage walks<\/a>
> Vinderhoutse Bossen<\/a>
> Oude Kalevallei (7 km loop)<\/a>
> Albijn Van den Abeele route (9 km)<\/a>
> Ooidonk route \u2013 past Ooidonk Castle (7.5 km)<\/a>
> View more walking routes on Routen.be<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Cycling<\/h3>

A cycling paradise. Located near a cycling node of the Flemish network, you can effortlessly cycle towards the green outskirts, along the Leie, or to the vibrant heart of the cycling city of Ghent. <\/p>

Don’t have a bike with you? You can easily rent one via De Fietsambassade Gent<\/a> or Rent a Bike<\/a>. Furthermore, your own bicycle can be stored safely with us. <\/p>

> Leie region route with ferry<\/a>> Castle route<\/a>> View more cycling routes on Routen.be<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Boating<\/h3>

Enjoy a boat trip on the inland waterways of Ghent. Would you rather be at the helm yourself? Then rent a boat or kayak. You can also participate in a guided kayak or canoe trip on the Leie. <\/p>

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