Sightseeing
in Laarbeek
In the Waterpoort of De Peel, there is a rich history. Laarbeek has old cores from the Middle Ages. For example, in 1300, the grounds of Broek and Leek were given by the Duke of Brabant to the inhabitants of Beek en Donk in joint ownership. Eyckenlust Castle was given on loan at that time to Drik de Rovere, high scout of Den Bosch, and can be partially seen during the Recht en Orde (Law and Order) walking route. But there is much more to see in Laarbeek. For example, visit the Heilig Bloed Mission Convent in Aarle-Rixtel, inhabited since 1903 by the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood. Book a guided tour or attend Holy Mass. Or take a look at the mill Vogelenzang. Windmill Vogelenzang was drawn several times by Vincent van Gogh around 1880. This mill is also part of the award-winning Vincent van Gogh cycle route. While in Mariahout the parish used to be dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes, the first pastor decided to build a Lourdes grotto there in 1932. For years pilgrims were attracted by this Lourdes grotto. Behind the grotto there is a procession park, in which some statues related to Lourdes can be found. Definitely worth a visit! Experience the history of Laarbeek by visiting monuments, statues and important places. Discover the mysteries and secrets in the Waterpoort of De Peel.
Castles and Manor houses
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castle Eyckenlust
castle EyckenlustEikenlust Castle (also spelled: Eyckenlust), is a castle near the village of Beek en Donk in the Dutch...
Beek en Donk
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Castle Croy Aarle-Rixtel
Castle Croy Aarle-RixtelTemporarily closed due to refurbishment. Perhaps the most famous castle in Laarbeek and its surroundings. Curious...
Aarle-Rixtel
Mill or Pumping Station
Heritage and Monuments
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Rivier de Aa
Rivier de AaVarious canals and rivers run through Beek en Donk. The Aa is one of them.
Beek en Donk
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Monumental house
Monumental houseDwelling house with business, clockwork factory, built in 1926 in Transitional Style. The property is...
Aarle-Rixtel
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Contraction Attirance
Contraction AttiranceAt MFC De Dreef stands the sculpture group Contraction Attirance.
Aarle-Rixtel
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Venster in het Landschap
Venster in het LandschapAnyone driving for the first time on the N279 from Aarle-Rixtel to Beek en Donk will be surprised. Are...
Beek en Donk
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Bust: King Louis Napoleon
Bust: King Louis NapoleonThe bust in front of the Kouwenbergs Church in Aarle-Rixtel is the only statue of King Louis Napoleon...
Aarle-Rixtel
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A Brabant longgable farmhouse Het Laar
A Brabant longgable farmhouse Het LaarFarmhouse of the Brabant long-gable type, second quarter of the 19th century. Stable extended at the...
Aarle-Rixtel
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Madonna and Child
Madonna and ChildA large mosaic of a Madonna and Child at the Magnolia in Beek en Donk.
Beek en Donk
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Our Lady / Mother of God
Our Lady / Mother of GodOur Lady of Aarle-Rixtel, also known as Our Lady in the Sand and the Seat of Wisdom, is a grace statue...
Aarle-Rixtel
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Industry Lieshout
Industry LieshoutThe Merkelbach chair factory was converted into housing years ago.
Lieshout
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Presbytery Beek en Donk
Presbytery Beek en DonkThe presbytery of St. Michael's Church is located to the east of this church and connected to it via...
Beek en Donk
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De Oude Toren
De Oude TorenThe Tower is a remnant of St Michael Church, which was built in the 15th century.
Beek en Donk
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Villa Vrededael
Villa VrededaelThe Villa Vrededael is strikingly situated on the corner of the Zuid-Willemsvaart and Donk's main street,...
Beek en Donk
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Crucifix Veghelsedijk / Rooijseweg
Crucifix Veghelsedijk / RooijsewegEveryone drives past it, the Crucifix at the junction of the Veghelsdijk and the Rooijseweg in Mariahout....
Mariahout
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Klokkengieterij Petit & Fritsen
Klokkengieterij Petit & FritsenMonumental building that once housed one of the most beautiful family businesses in the Netherlands.
Aarle-Rixtel
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't Oude Raadhuis
't Oude RaadhuisThis is the former town hall of Beek en Donk. Now it is used for exhibitions, Raadhuispodium concerts...
Beek en Donk
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De Eendracht
De EendrachtA base of hard stone, the upper part of granite and you can use the work of art as a bench. That is the...
Beek en Donk
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Spelend kind
Spelend kindThe image of the playing child was moved from the old location of primary school De Raagten to the new...
Beek en Donk
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Memorial
MemorialIn memory of those who lost their lives in the war'. This is carved in the stone at the memorial on the...
Beek en Donk
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Birds on tiles
Birds on tilesThe ceramic tiles with birds are a hidden gem in the Kapelpad in Aarle-Rixtel.
Aarle-Rixtel
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Longhouse Kannelustweg Aarle-Rixtel
Longhouse Kannelustweg Aarle-RixtelFarmhouse of the long gable type from 1714 under a pitched saddle roof; six-pane sliding windows and...
Aarle-Rixtel
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Lourdesgrot Mariahout Laarbeek
Lourdesgrot Mariahout LaarbeekReplica of a very famous French cave in Mariahout Laarbeek
Mariahout
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Aarle-Rixtel Town Hall
Aarle-Rixtel Town HallOriginally teacher's house with school, built in 1855 to a design by H. van Tulder, in eclectic round-arched...
Aarle-Rixtel
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Castle Croy Aarle-Rixtel
Castle Croy Aarle-RixtelTemporarily closed due to refurbishment. Perhaps the most famous castle in Laarbeek and its surroundings. Curious...
Aarle-Rixtel
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De Ontmoeting
De OntmoetingIn front of the town hall in Beek en Donk stands the sculpture De Ontmoeting (The Meeting). Two statues,...
Beek en Donk