The history: 1914-1918

The landscape around Poperinge is strongly defined by the hop cultivation for which the area is so famous, and by a more dark legacy: the First World War left a significant mark on the region. There are several British military cemeteries in the region, the former meeting center for British soldiers called Talbot House still stands, and the death rows and execution pole at the town hall are all reminders of that time. The cycle tour takes you from B&B Predikherenhof to In Flanders Fields. Those interested in history will enjoy this knowledge center about events during the First World War. Here you will see what influence the war has had and continues to have on our current society. The museum thus conveys a timeless message of peace. The Canadian Sanctuary Wood, Hill 62 is another legacy of the war. This war memorial commemorates the Canadian Corps, which defended the southern area of Ypres Salient. The battles fought here by the Canadians were their first attacks during the First World War. A massive granite monument adorns a series of terraces and looks very impressive.