We had a super strong line-up with very fast and powerful guys Many teams tried to attack and shake things up in the final but our riders did an amazing job with positioning; Ale (Romele) and Cees (Bol) were incredible in the finale The results we've achieved this week are really satisfying for all of us and I believe they motivate each of us to keep performing at our best Lotto Famenne Ardenne Classic offered the field a 186.7km race in and around Marche-en-Famenne followed by shorter hilly circuits that included a 3.4km climb over Côte de Roy each lap The early breakaway included Baptiste Vadic (TotalEnergies) Luke Tuckwell (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe Rookies) Stijn Appel and Robbe Mellaerts (BEAT Cycling Club) and Jasper Haest (VolkerWessels Cycling) The breakaway only ever gained two minutes on the field, led by Alpecin-Deceuninck and Intermarche-Wanty that slashed their lead to just 45 seconds as the race entered the final 50km The eight riders were ultimately reeled in just outside of 30km from the finish line especially over the Côte de Roy on the last lap the peloton was all together on the run-in to the final and Israel-Premier Tech lined up their riders in the closing kilometre but it was Kanter who was fastest to the line to take the day's win Results powered by FirstCycling Marche Arboretum is a joyful new green space in Belgium dedicated to nature and science – and a Wallpaper* Design Award 2025 winner includes a new visitor centre by local studio AW Architectes and has just opened to the public Marche-en-Famenne is the second scheme of its kind initiated by de Spoelberch who started informally planting trees in his family estate in Wespelaar An extension to an initial ten hectares in 1986 allowed him to further his collection The entire 20-hectare extension was donated in 2003 to a dedicated foundation The arboretum is now managed by executive director Dr Koen Camelbeke under the supervision of the board of directors headed by chairman Guy de Broqueville Blending trees collected during travels (by the team and external contributors) with purchases and gifts by major botanical gardens across the globe Wespelaar thrived and by 2020 reached capacity Now the foundation intends to repeat its success in the new ‘We were lucky to find an exceptional site on a rare limestone formation that complements the collections of more acid loam of Wespelaar Ten of Belgium’s native orchids were found on the site Meadows have been sown with seed from sites of Natagora [a nature conservation NGO] Fifteen hectares of the 76 have been fenced to keep wild boar out of the more precious areas and the visitor centre Roe deer and beavers do find a way in!’ de Spoelberch says An invited competition between three architecture studios led to the selection of the winning team headed by Gauthier Wislez The practice designed the visitor centre to contain the curator’s accommodation and service areas for the gardening and maintenance staff clever geometry and orientation mean it’s near-invisible from several angles ‘I wanted the architecture to be contemporary but also responsive to its site and function,’ Wislez says Sustainable architecture strategies such as a ground source heat pump system high-performance insulation and solar panels help the limestone-clad concrete building be sensitive to its context The site was perfected with the help of landscape architect and head gardener at Arboretum Wespelaar Water from a well on site is used in the building and for irrigation while rainwater is stored in reservoirs for the drier months Local stone artisans helped create the building’s façade and farmers from the region are engaged in subcontracted upkeep throughout the year (some of its meadows are naturally maintained by local sheep and donkeys) escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox De Spoelberch’s vision for Marche springs from a respect and deep interest in nature ‘I don’t want this to become a “Disneyland” but rather a key scientific tool for botany,’ he explains and doors open one Sunday per month from April to October the arboretum was designed as a place for experimentation and study ‘It takes a while for something like this to grow Many trees are still young and it might only be of real scientific interest in 20 years,’ de Spoelberch says adding that he intends to keep adding species and trying new things arboretumdemarche.be awarchitectes.be See more 2025 Wallpaper* Design Award-winning architecture projects Ellie Stathaki is the Architecture & Environment Director at Wallpaper* She trained as an architect at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece and studied architectural history at the Bartlett in London she has been a member of the Wallpaper* team since 2006 visiting buildings across the globe and interviewing leading architects such as Tadao Ando and Rem Koolhaas Ellie has also taken part in judging panels such as The Contemporary House (Thames & Hudson Glenn Sestig Architecture Diary (2020) and House London (2022) Too close to feel like a real getaway but too far to bother visiting for an afternoon These three places are perfect for an overnight stay not just for the famous Ardennes scenery but their hotels restaurants and things to do on a short break: The beautiful cobble stoned village of Celles with its imposing church and nearby castle castle ruins and nearby animal park with wolves and wild boar Read our suggested itineraries for what to do over a weekend and where to stay and dine Distance from Luxembourg City: 124km (1 hour 24 minutes by car) Stay at: Hotel Le Saint Hadelin For a relaxing lunch, try restaurant Le Tank next to the imposing German tank and plenty of lunchtime specials for between €18-30 For a special dinner head to Le Val Joli, where your raw steak is served with a hot stone on which you can cook it to your exact tastes for €23 The interior is nicely decorated but there is a terrace too You’ve probably sped past this gorgeous little village on the motorway to Brussels (we only discovered it first when we took a detour driven by hunger) The village of Celles is set back from the main road and nestled in a valley surrounded by four hills. It’s full to brimming with restaurants, stone houses, and the cobbled main street is dominated by the Collegiate Church of Saint Hadelin A beautiful example of Romanesque architecture in Mosan it was built in the 11th century and its limestone and sandstone blind arches have been renovated several times Inside there are two crypts which once housed the relics of Saint Hadelin From the village several circular walks are signposted but the nicest takes you up the hill opposite the side of the church on a 6.8km circular walk through the forest where there is also a place to stop for refreshments (follow the red diamond sign) A short drive away you can discover the archaeological, geological and natural heritage of the region at the Furfooz nature reserve, with a self-guided 3.5km trail (entry costs €5 for adults and €1 for 6-12 year olds) Do take the steep steps down to the edge of the rock cliff for some spectacular views of the River Lesse and the Ardennes forest below There is a lovely riverside café to stop for refreshments and you’ll pass by several once inhabited caves Distance from Luxembourg City: 100-110km (1 hour 20 minutes – motorway or N4) Stay at Le Fantôme de Berthe for a taste of 11th century history at €160 a night for a double A two double-bed apartment at La Fontanella from €210 for a stay from Friday to Sunday By the museum Chez Henri is a perfect pitstop with a terrace but nice interior and a set menu terroir at €39 includes a choice of locally reared Ardennes ham or duck terrine with foie gras Closer to the castle in the main square, Le Sainte Maxime is really welcoming and you don’t need to speak French so try the chargrilled scampi with pasta or the house speciality It also serves trout specialities from the region On a bend in the River Ourthe this pretty town has plenty of bars and restaurants but also lots to see. Start with the ruins of the old feudal castle If you’re lucky there’ll be archery or falconry displays but otherwise you can visit the dungeons or the towers which afford great views It’s said also to be haunted by the Countess Berthe whose ghost walks the ruins It costs €8.50 for adults and €6.50 for children Nearby the Museum of the Battle of the Ardennes is a little treasure trove of history with tanks but also dioramas of scenes during the battle La Roche was almost completely destroyed during this offensive and earned itself the name Matry City entry costs €12 for those aged 12 and over and €6 for 6-12 year olds Just outside the town you’ll find the 10 hectare Parc à Gibier filled with forest animals including deer You can take a 1.2km hiking trail to observe them but there is also a mini farm and playground for children You can also opt to assist the keeper with feeding the wolves (additional cost) Entry is €8.50 for those over 12 years and €6.50 for children from 3 years Also close by is a 6.8km hiking loop (that takes about 2 hours to walk) and which takes in the Celtic village of Cheslé The hike begins at Bérismenil and enters the Deux Ourthes nature park Distance from Luxembourg City: 122km (1 hour 25 minute driving time) Stay at: Stay in a 17th century manor in the centre near the FAM museum but quiet enough for a good night’s sleep Located in an 18th century Jesuit Church, a listed building, the Quartier-Latin complex is also a hotel and spa if you want to treat yourself The brasserie has sharing plates or main dishes including steak and fish but the €54 set menu has shrimps or duck starters and an assortment of patisseries for dessert Opposite the church with a lovely terrace area, La Vita e Bella Italian restaurant has a good selection of pasta dishes The town dates back to Medieval times and there are some interesting buildings including St Remacle Church and the old Carmelite convent. It was also home to hundreds of lace workers. Start at the 17-18th century red-coloured Famenne & Arts museum for the artwork of Remy Van den Abeele but also a history of the region from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century information about a pilgrim site at the edge of town and of course the hardship endured by the population in the 17th century The 20th century is captured by an amateur photographer showing the lives of the people of this small town during the First World War It’s not too dry and there are games to keep children occupied It’s open Tuesday to Friday during the day and in the afternoon at weekends €6 for adults and €3 for students and children You can walk there in an hour from the centre or stop at Aye station and take a 6.6km circular route The nearby caves and animal combination is a big draw at Grottes De Han You start with a visit to the caves filled with stalagmites and stalactites of this Unesco global geopark then discover the animal park on foot or by safari bus Visiting both will set you back €37-44 but it is a full day out This box contains embedded content from YouTube that wants to read or write cookies Labour DayWhich shops are allowed to open on Labour Day in Luxembourg?Many businesses will be closed in Luxembourg on Thursday due to the public holiday. Some, however, have a special agreement to remain open Holiday homesSeveral consumer protection complaints about Airbnb fraudLuxembourg police do not compile holiday home fraud data, but cases have been reported and caution is advised Tour Luxembourg Take your visitors on these trips outside Luxembourg’s capitalDon’t have a car? Don’t worry, you can take visitors to see many places in Luxembourg by train with these itineraries Bank holidayPremiumWhy your bank will be closed on Good FridayMany days in April and May are public holidays for everyone, but the Friday before Easter only applies to the banking sector Discover LuxembourgAn afternoon out in Mondorf-les-BainsHead to this spa town for its aviation museum, some golf, boating, or a sculpture trail in the Domaine Thermal's gardens Bank holidaysThere are seven long weekends coming up in LuxembourgThere are seven public holidays coming up in the months of April, May, June and August that will give you the chance to get away Got visitors?Where to take your guests in Luxembourg City Got friends or family visiting at Easter? These two itineraries take in the capital’s heritage, with ideas for guests with reduced mobility, and places to eat and drink Advertiser contentTreat yourself to a stress-free holidayDreaming of a worry-free trip What if the secret to a smooth getaway was simply good preparation and the right protection Advertiser contentReal estate: Why should you take advantage of the start of 2025 to begin your real estate project?The main things we remember about the housing sector over the past 12 months are the rise in interest rates and the fall in property prices Advertiser contentProperty: I've decided to invest!The various forms of government support for investment Advertiser contentThe Luxembourg Times BusinessRun is happening again on 18th September!On Thursday 18th September with the starting gun of the 11th Luxembourg Times BusinessRun fired at the Coque at 7 pm Share this with instagramSections Visualisation of floating office and park in Rotterdam the Wallpaper* Architecture Awards look back on how our attitudes change; and celebrate how nature wellbeing and sustainability take centre stage It feels like the past year was one of reassessment the prefix ‘re’ seems to be popping up in project descriptions and initiatives the world over rebalance and renew the built environment and the way we live Perhaps this is nothing new and indeed the entire purpose of architecture – to transform lives Or perhaps this is felt more acutely now than ever ongoing debates on critical global topics (sustainability inclusion) and dramatic recent world events (pandemic war and political turbulence) have sparked an urge in us all to hit refresh An overarching need for repair and reinvention is sparking simultaneously a speeding up and a slowing down of action on various fronts as signalled in some key new projects that are primed to set the mood for 2025 – as part of an era of powerful but with more to say’ on the ragged Canadian coast it would be naive to suggest that we should all forego the buzz of urban living and become solitary nature explorers Cities and their myriad offerings present a different kind of ecosystem but one that’s equally important to develop and grow blending the urban condition’s multiple layers and facets while prioritising residents’ (human and otherwise) well-being compared to the world’s megalopolises) brings an interesting and refreshing approach to the global stage growing city incorporate sustainable attitudes and intentions The answer seems to be through several initiatives taking action at different scales while playing the long game and where does it fit into our current needs and wider zeitgeist We certainly do not need to reject the past altogether – but rather make it work in a way that responds to the needs of today Helsinki’s Finlandia Hall landmark project by Finnish modernist Alvar Aalto responds to this with a dramatic restoration – yet a subtle one which you may not even notice if you are simply walking past it the building has been delicately transformed in its accessibility and energy efficiency while painstakingly and faithfully updating the monument’s fabric where needed Meanwhile, tackling the other end of the spectrum of the life of a building, Limbo Accra has launched its first physical museum - Limbo Museum - in the Ghanaian capital tasked with examining the African continent’s unfinished buildings and the role of these ‘ruins’ in our cities the human dynamic seems to be changing too As architect and academic Lesley Lokko puts it in her essay about taking stock and looking forward to the next year “other” voices are bursting onto the scene and there is a generosity in the cultural zeitgeist that I find really inspiring.’ To move forward this injection of fresh thinking is just what we need not only for its architect’s oeuvre but also for the city and Finland’s wider cultural scene Now a listed monument and beloved city icon Finlandia Hall has been refreshed by Arkkitehdit NRT deeply yet delicately restoring its fabric and functions set to bring it to the 21st century ‘Elemental’ seems to be an understatement for El Aleph and its site which feels mesmerizingly wild and open to the weather The project was a perfect fit for MacKay-Lyons whose studio is known for crafting quiet buildings with a strong presence and a story to tell it feels like you’re alone in the world,’ says the architect ‘You can see the other structures but it’s a long journey from anywhere so it’s the perfect place to feel the solitude and be in tune with nature.’ A new plant ‘museum’ has opened in Marche-en-Famenne, in the region of Wallonia. The site, Marche Arboretum includes a new visitor centre by local studio AW architectes Marche-en-Famenne is the second scheme of its kind initiated by businessman and dendrologist Philippe de Spoelberch An extension to an initial 10ha in 1986 allowed him to further his collection The entire 20-ha extension was donated in 2003 to a dedicated foundation the Stichting Arboretum Wespelaar - which is now behind Marche Arboretum Limbo Accra’s transformative approach to architecture redefines what it means to engage with the built environment - and their latest project, Limbo Museum has just opened in collaboration with curator Diallo Simon-Ponte and architect Lennart Wolff, By repairing and reimagining unfinished spaces the studio creates dynamic platforms for dialogue resulting in a new legacy for overlooked structures Limbo Accra’s work reminds us that within every building skeleton lies the potential for new beginnings. Capiot second and Naesen third as favourite De Lie crashes in final Zingle had a clear run at the finish on the left-hand side of the road to take the win ahead of Amaury Capiot (Team Arkéa Samsic) on the right with Oliver Naesen (AG2R Citroën Team) securing third place in Marche-en-Famenne Lotto Soudal had their work cut out for them managing the gap to the day-long breakaway and then setting up Arnaud De Lie for the final sprint De Lie crashed after sliding out on the wet tarmac in the final leaving the team without a contender for the sprint Capiot started the sprint early with Tim Merlier (Alpecin-Deceuninck) on his wheel but the Belgian champion was boxed in on the right between Capiot and the roadside fencing Capiot continued his sprint but was passed by a charging Zingle on the far left of the road Naesen launched himself off of Capiot's wheel up the centre of the road to finish third The late-season Famenne Ardenne Classic brought the peloton on a 188km race started and finished in Marche-en-Famenne The route consisted of one larger opening loop followed by shorter circuits that included the main climb over Côte de Roy and two smaller climbs in Waha and Marloie Under the pouring rain and cooler conditions a breakaway of six emerged on the larger loop with Gage Hecht (Human Powered Health) Mark Stewart (Bolton Equities Black Spoke) Maikel Zijlaard (VolkerWessels Cycling Team) and Matthew Teggart (WiV SunGod) Teggart and Zijlaard were then distanced leaving the four riders out front as they entered the shorter circuits Hecht also fell off pace on a long uphill stretch of tarmac leaving Stewart Vinjebo and Marsman to fend off the chasing peloton Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert Matériaux and Lotto Soudal did the bulk of the chasing to hold the gap at 2:23 inside 50km and reduced to 1:30 inside 40km Marsman sat up with 30km to go as Alpecin-Deceuninck joined Lotto Soudal in the chase They closed in on the breakaway but Stewart and Vinjebo pushed on powering over the long uphill stretch on the circuit with 25 seconds in hand The field made the catch with one short circuit to go opening the race up to new attacks on the series of final ascents that caused some separations among the bunch. Lotto Soudal kept a tight grip on the front of the field holding the peloton together until Anthony Turgis (TotalEnergies) jumped out of the field just ahead of the Côte de Roy A small group bridged across to Turgis with Omer Goldstein (Israel-Premier Tech) counter attacking Toms Skujiņš (Trek-Segafredo) was the next to go but he too was reeled back into a reduced group that split off the front of the field Greg van Avermaet (AG2R Citroën) had an untimely flat tire inside 10km as attacks continued at the front. Lotto Soudal organised a lead-out for De Lie as it a reduced field entered the final 6km Turgis cleared the field at 5.4km out with Stan Dewulf (AG2R Citroën) and Goldstein tried to bridge across Goldstein connected with Turgis with 4km to go with the race coming back together on the descent into the in the last two kilometres The reduced field barrelled through the narrow town centre led by Lotto Soudal the team lost De Lie who slide out on the wet tarmac in the final On the uphill drag to the finish it was Zingle who emerged as the day's winner Results powered by FirstCycling Kirsten has a background in Kinesiology and Health Science. She has been involved in cycling from the community and grassroots level to professional cycling's biggest races, reporting on the WorldTour, Spring Classics, Tours de France, World Championships and Olympic Games. She began her sports journalism career with Cyclingnews as a North American Correspondent in 2006. In 2018, Kirsten became Women's Editor – overseeing the content strategy, race coverage and growth of women's professional cycling – before becoming Deputy Editor in 2023. Artists called "Le couple en chocolat" take part in the festival "Statues en Marche" in Marche-en-Famenne, Belgium, July 22, 2018. (Photo/Agencies) An artist called "Le Bourreau/The Headsman" takes part in the festival "Statues en Marche" in Marche-en-Famenne, Belgium, July 22, 2018. (Photo/Agencies) An artist called "Le Facteur/The Postman" takes part in the festival "Statues en Marche" in Marche-en-Famenne, Belgium, July 22, 2018. (Photo/Agencies) An artist called "Levitating Statue" takes part in the festival "Statues en Marche" in Marche-en-Famenne, Belgium, July 22, 2018. 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All rights reserved SUPPORT OUR JOURNALISM: Please consider donating to keep our website running and free for all - thank you! The King and Queen of the Belgians closed their workweek by travelling in the South of Belgium, in the Luxembourg Province, for a series of visits. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Belgian Royal Palace (@belgianroyalpalace) the King and Queen made the trip to Marche-en-Famenne where Comptoir Forestier has its headquarters The company makes sure to collect seeds from the most prolific forest environments in Wallonia and sell them so that vegetation can have a better chance of surviving natural disasters and climate change This also increases biodiversity among the province’s plants striking a delicate balance between increasing biodiversity and sticking to local flora the royal couple concluded their visit at Jadot Castle where they were welcomed by local authorities and had a chance to meet the population of locals This is a typical visit for royals that includes a lot of the topics that they care about (disabilities and inclusion the fight for the survival of local environmental characteristics and the promotion of functional relations between local and central powers) and King Philippe and Queen Mathilde have carried out numerous visits such as this one throughout their time as active members of the Royal Family Luxembourg Province is the most southern of the five provinces that constitute the region of Wallonia The Province is called “Luxembourg” because it was a part of the namesake Grand Duchy that still exists today The conference established that the “Wallonian area” and the Pays d’Arlon should go to Belgium despite both areas speaking a precursor of modern Luxembourgish The Luxembourg Province borders the homonym nation The page you are looking for does not exist The Glass Cube and its mixture of glass and wood The living room and kitchen area of the Glass Cube The Flying Farmhouse and one of its (two) glass walls The cocooning corner of the Flying Farmhouse The Flying Farmhouse can accommodate four people The Tower can accommodate four or six people Paperjam offers you the chance to escape every Monday with a selection of unusual accommodations located near Luxembourg or in the country itself This will give you some ideas for a getaway Halfway between Marche-en-Famenne and Rochefort on the border between the provinces of Luxembourg and Namur the kind of village where there are many more trees than inhabitants There are a few of them in this wooded region of Belgium which were used as the backdrop for season 2 of the series La Trêve there are six small huts that are like no other in the region Their modernity is totally at odds with the rural nature of the area while the materials they are made of blend in beautifully with the landscape in order to stand out from the other more "rustic" huts It was the latter who came up with the idea for the project I travelled a lot with my backpack for five years and trying out a lot of unusual accommodation," he says One of which made a particular impression on him "A youth hostel located on an island lost two hours by boat from the coast.” A place truly cut off from the world that helped him to understand the value of completely disconnecting from the various networks that litter our everyday lives but adapt it much closer to home," he says So when the opportunity arose in 2018 to buy this plot of land in Humain namely to be located on the Brussels-Luxembourg axis and to be less than an hour and a half from the Belgian capital.” Not forgetting that “lost" aspect you are less than ten minutes from towns like Marche-en-Famenne or Rochefort Goes then called on his colleague from the investment fund that employed them for the architectural part Heverhals is responsible for these original cabins also suspended in the air between the trees its two glass walls and the other two in wood" it is also designed to accommodate four people there is also the Tower and its "high feel before taking the staircase up to two floors where the mezzanine rooms are located It will cost you €200 per night outside the (Belgian) school holidays and €250 during them you should allow for a certain waiting period These cabins are usually fully booked three to four months in advance it boasts "a 98% occupancy rate in the first year,” Goes says Guillaume Boivin has won his first race of the 2018 season Boivin sprinted to the win at the Famenne Ardenne Classic ahead of Quentin Pacher (Vital Concept Cycling Club) and Danny van Poppel (LottoNL-Jumbo) The victory is made even sweeter by the fact that doctors had said he’s season was likely over after he broke his leg in mid-June 1. June 15: This man breaks his leg in a race crash. 2. The doctors: season probably over. 3. This man works like hell to come back. 4. TODAY: This man WINS a Belgian fall classic. Congrats @Guillaumeboivin . You are officially THE MAN. who will ever doubt it? pic.twitter.com/Hmcxwbdq1C — Israel Start-Up Nation / Israel Cycling Academy (@YallaIsraelSUN) September 27, 2018 Boivin returned to competition at the Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec where he finished 21st he finished 19th and said the race was one of his best ever performances On Thursday he made good on his excellent form to win the 194.5 km race that finished in the town of Marche-en-Famenne The race had several short steep climbs that forced a selection in the Belgian fall classic Get the digital edition of Canadian Cycling Magazine Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Luxembourg and Belgium are one step closer to the establishment of their bi-national reconnaissance battalion A 700-man bi-national battalion by 2030 will be located in Arlon with additional branches in Diekirch and Marche-en-Famenne Luxembourg defence minister (déi Gréng) and his Belgian homologue Ludivine Dedonder on 13 October signed a declaration of intent to solidify the choice of locations This agreement brings both defence departments closer to the establishment of their bi-national reconnaissance battalion which should be equipped with various specialised reconnaissance vehicles compatible with the motorised capability programme currently being acquired by the Belgian Defence “The creation of this bi-national battalion will serve as a reference cooperation project at European level to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our armed forces,” Bausch commented in a press release “It will also increase interoperability between our armies which has become even more important at NATO level since the events in Ukraine.” This collaboration is part of the two countries’ aim to present a stronger united front The grand duchy shares joint custody of with Belgium The new army battalion also forms a as round 100 people will need to be hired within the army with other troops reassigned as part of the joint unit all member states have to spend 2% of the GPD on defence Latest numbers indicate the country has upped its expenditure to 0.6% since 2013 The Diekirch and Marche-en-Famenne branches will be set up in the initial stage before the Arlon building is refurbished and activated A large number of weapons are currently circulating in Belgium in some cases without the required authorisations Our colleagues at RTL.BE have looked into the matter further a father accidentally shot his two children in Dison The individual in question is currently in prison under the accusation of illegal weapon possession a retiree injured a thief with his unregistered gun in Marche-en-Famenne questions arise as to how they are kept under control Individuals in possession of a weapon have to undergo certain procedures they are required to have a valid motive for owning a gun Family relations are then also investigated specified that they look into whether the person in question still holds a valid sports shooting license and whether they still practice the sport on a regular basis Another important factor is whether they are still in good enough shape to be a hunter This is often the case when someone inherits a gun from a family member the police hunt down the person in question directly When the police intervene to check in on individuals in possession of a weapon the item in question can be seized immediately Source : www.uci.org © DirectVelo - Tous droits réservés. Mentions légales - CGV Vous pouvez aussi consulter du contenu spécifique à la FranceBelgique : Il s'agit de Mercédès Legrand une artiste méconnue de l'entre-deux guerres elle serait aussi la seule artiste féminine à avoir sculpté un monument aux morts Recevez notre newsletter pour ne rien manquer de l'info Toute l'actualité en Province de Luxembourg Média de proximité de la province de Luxembourg Le Famenne & Art Museum offrira à voir une remarquable exposition intitulée: "Mercédès Legrand (1893-1945) celle-ci sera consacrée à Mercédès Legrand Le FAM déballera les œuvres et la vie de cette artiste originaire de Liège et de famille bourgeoise et a exercé son talent à une période où l'art au féminin n'a pas toujours été vu d'un bon œil Au sein d'une société où normes et tabous ont été établis par des hommes on a en effet longtemps considéré que la femme était dépourvue de la créativité nécessaire pour pouvoir exprimer une idée ou un sentiment Mercédès Legrand fait partie de celles qui se sont battues après la Grande Guerre pour se faire une place dans les domaines littéraires et de la peinture qui s'est formée à l'Académie de Liège puis à celle des Beaux-arts de Bruxelles est aussi de ne pas s'être cantonnée à une seule discipline Mercédès Legrand a notamment exercé ses arts à Paris avant de devoir fuir la capitale française en 1941 sous le régime de Vichy et déménager en zone libre Une période à laquelle les siens de sa famille Mercédès Legrand est aussi de celles qui sont parvenues à combiner vie de famille et art au point de faire de ses enfants une part importante de ses œuvres Cette artiste exceptionnelle à bien des égards décédera finalement en 1945 en inhalant des émanations d'acide nitrique À fleur de toile" est à découvrir aux heures d'ouverture du FAM Le prix d'entrée au musée donne accès à celle-ci Un catalogue de l'exposition de 82 pages est par ailleurs disponible au prix de 15€ Faire une remarqueMots-clés : Liège province de LiègeEn direct Une conductrice du Tec Liège-Verviers privée de liberté pour entrave méchante à la circulation : plusieurs blessés dans le bus Burgess homme du match, Vanhoutte taille patron, la bonne montée de Castro-Montes : les notes des Unionistes après la victoire face à Genk Lotto Super League : Anderlecht remporte à nouveau le Clasico et recolle à Oud-Heverlee Louvain en tête "L'OTAN doit s'attendre à l'inattendu" : ces signes qui indiquent que la Russie ne s'arrêtera pas après l'Ukraine