Guided walk in Flora

Walk through the Flora district De Flora owes its name to the ornamental plant cultivation that brought great prosperity here until the 1980s. The greenhouses of yesteryear have made way for residential areas. Today, it is increasingly taking on the character of a Ghent suburb. In 1944, the district was the target of bombings, which resulted in many florists being shattered. Maar de Flora recovered from the heavy damage. Two social housing estates were planned, resulting in a baby boom and, soon after, a new school. During the walk, we will see how the district has continued to grow and change since then. At the end of the last century, the florists finally made way for new homes and their residents. Greenery was also given a place in the form of the Liedermeerspark. At the end of the walk, we pass by a relic that dates back to the Middle Ages. Between April and November, on the first Sunday of every month, you have the choice to get to know a piece of Merelbeke-Melle better. The tours are free , but limited to 20 participants each time. Registration is required to participate. This walk takes place in Merelbeke Flora . Practical info : Max. 20 participants. The distance varies between 4 and 6 km. The walk starts promptly at 2 PM at the Florakerk Fun fact: Our guides are treating you to both cycling tours and walking tours this year. Let yourself be surprised by the charm of Merelbeke-Melle.