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About De Panne

A beautiful beach town, De Panne has a long, interesting history and a unique rich culture.
De Panne is a town and a municipality located on the North Sea coast of the Belgian province of West Flanders. There it borders France, which implies that it is the westernmost location of Belgium. De Panne is home to Plopsaland, a themepark aimed at young children and located at the former Meli-Park. De Panne was also the place where the first land yachts intended for sport were built and used by the Dumont brothers in 1898. The Blegian Militaty Cemetery is located at Kerkstraat 69 in De Panne, 1 km south of the church. Besides Belgian soldiers who died in WWI there are also British soldiers who died in WWII. 3744 soldiers have been buried here.

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Hotel Villa Select

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Just 10 metres from the sandy North Sea beaches, Hotel Villa Select offers modern and spacious rooms with free WiFi. There is an indoor pool, a sauna and a steam bath. Rooms at Villa select come with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. Each has large windows offering full or partial sea views. All rooms have a private bathroom with a bathrobe. A buffet style breakfast is served daily. In the evening, guests can enjoy French and regional dishes at the restaurant. Cocktails and local beers are available at the bar. De Panne Centrum tram stop is a 3-minute walk from Hotel Villa Select. Koksijde and Plopsaland are within a 10-minute drive of the hotel. Read more...

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Attractions in De Panne

  • Plopsaland De Panne
  • Historic Center, De Panne
  • Belgian Military Cemetery of De Panne
  • Beach, De Panne
  • Dumont Quarter, De Panne
  • Cabour Dunes, De Panne

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