Chateau de Belœil, Belgium

Kortrijk is famous for its wonderful parks, so it will be more interesting for active tourists to come here during the warm season. One of the most beautiful places in town is Jardin des Roses, a park where besides dozens of types of roses, one can admire many other rare flowers. The park has gathered a unique collection of flowers and ornamental plants from around the world. Several greenhouses were built for keeping especially rare plants. In summer, the park is always decorated with interesting landscape compositions, which makes it even more unique.

A lovely place to walk and relax with children is Queen Astrid Park. This historic park is currently adorned with mighty trees, which were planted here several decades ago. Fountains are turned on in the park in the summer. A number of beautiful decorative pools are quipped here as well. Local residents appreciate the park for sports and playgrounds built throughout its territory. It would be a great place for enjoying active recreation with the whole family.

In summer, hiking and cycling on the outskirts of the city are popular forms of tourist entertainment. Here you can admire the vast green meadows, see several authentic villages located near the city, as well as explore unique natural sights. Many interesting routes are laid for cycling enthusiasts. One of the most interesting trails Flax Bicycle Trail.
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