La Gleize

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A tank for a bottle of cognac? This German “Königstiger II” was abandoned in the Belgian Ardennes during the Battle of the Bulge (that started 75 years ago, in December 1944). Normally he would have been taken to be scrapped shortly after the war, but a woman from the village La Gleize (Jenny Geenen-Dewez, wife of a local inn-keeper) proposed the Americans who transported the Königstiger, to exchange the tank for a bottle of (French) cognac and ... they agreed! Believe it or not, this is a true story! In 2015 the tank was repainted in its original colours. He is one of the 5 surviving tanks of this type in Europe. http://www.december44.com/en/history_battle_of_the_bulgela_gleize.htm #LocalSecrets #History The Königstiger II had 185 mm armour on the front of the cupola and was equipped with the famous 88 mm cannon. This cannon was one of the strongest cannons from WW II and could pierce the front armour of most Allied tanks (such as the T-34 and the M4 Sherman) up to a distance of 1500 metres. The range of the cannon was 10 kilometres.
Van der Valk Hotel Spa

Van der Valk Hotel Spa

4.5 out of 5
Place Royale 39 Spa
$103 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$118 total
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Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Spa. Enjoy free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (665 reviews)
Clean room, friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast!

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Van der Valk Hotel Spa
Hotel Verviers Van der Valk

Hotel Verviers Van der Valk

4 out of 5
Rue De La Station 4 Verviers
$99 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$120 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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Book a stay at this golf hotel in Verviers. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Centre Culturel de Verviers and Centre ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (479 reviews)
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Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

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Radisson Blu Balmoral Hotel, Spa

Radisson Blu Balmoral Hotel, Spa

40, Avenue Leopold II Spa
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$107 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$123 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
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Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Spa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and RAVeL Spa ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (609 reviews)
Beautiful spa area with plenty of seating around Option of sauna or steam rooms plus pool Corridors in hotel a little bit tired and rooms quite bland

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Radisson Blu Balmoral Hotel, Spa
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Bungalow / Chalet 218 Durbuy Ardennes Wifi and pool

Bungalow / Chalet 218 Durbuy Ardennes Wifi and pool

Durbuy Walloon Region
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Durbuy. Enjoy balconies, an in-room coffeemaker, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Radhadesh and 3D ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (15 reviews)
Cozy Cottage
Very comfortable stay. Peaceful wooded location.

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2025

Bungalow / Chalet 218 Durbuy Ardennes Wifi and pool
Le Baron Apartments

Le Baron Apartments

6 Petit Coo Stavelot Région Wallonne
Book a stay at this ski apartment in Stavelot. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Really enjoyed this property. It had all of the comforts of home but with better views.

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

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Relaxing Villa with Pool

Relaxing Villa with Pool

Filot
Stay at this villa in Hamoir. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Saint-Pierre of Xhignesse Church and Logne Castle are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (18 reviews)
War für uns gut. Alles was man braucht ist vorhanden.

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

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