A tank for a bottle of cognac?
This German “Königstiger II” was abandoned in the Belgian Ardennes during the Battle of the Bulge (that started 75 years ago, in December 1944). Normally he would have been taken to be scrapped shortly after the war, but a woman from the village La Gleize (Jenny Geenen-Dewez, wife of a local inn-keeper) proposed the Americans who transported the Königstiger, to exchange the tank for a bottle of (French) cognac and ... they agreed! Believe it or not, this is a true story!
In 2015 the tank was repainted in its original colours. He is one of the 5 surviving tanks of this type in Europe.
http://www.december44.com/en/history_battle_of_the_bulgela_gleize.htm

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The Königstiger II had 185 mm armour on the front of the cupola and was equipped with the famous 88 mm cannon. This cannon was one of the strongest cannons from WW II and could pierce the front armour of most Allied tanks (such as the T-34 and the M4 Sherman) up to a distance of 1500 metres. The range of the cannon was 10 kilometres.

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"La cuisine est vraiment bien équipée, Cuisiner pour l'équipe était un jeu d'enfant, De plus, jouer au billard était une ambiance parfaite le soir, J'ai hâte de revenir"

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"Castle vibes, but make it modern, The location is chill, not too far from town, Good spots for groceries and cute cafes nearby, Definitely a place to chill with friends and make memories"

"Stunning castle with a beautiful garden, Perfect for relaxing afternoons by the private pool"

"Emplacement fantastique près des sentiers naturels, Le sauna et le billard ont ajouté une touche de plaisir à nos soirées"

"The location is nice, but the castle itself is the real star, Pool was lit, and the infrared sauna is a must-try, 10/10 would recommend for a chill weekend"

"Large cozy apartment in a stunning castle, Perfect for a getaway"

"Zamek był dość imponujący ogólnie, Miał wszystko, czego potrzebowaliśmy na nasze rodzinne spotkanie, Sypialnie były przestronne i wygodne, a dzieci uwielbiały plac zabaw na zewnątrz, Doceniliśmy bliskość lokalnych atrakcji, takich jak Opactwo w Stavelot i kilka miłych restauracji, Chociaż dekoracje miały swój urok, w niektórych miejscach wydawały się nieco przestarzałe, Mimo to, był to świetny punkt wypadowy do odkrywania Ardenów"

"A superb stay in the chateau! The room was spacious and comfortable and a lovely 20 minute walk along the river to town. I loved having the pleasant bar-restaurant right next door. A great value. "

"Een aanrader om de hele familie - wij waren met 13 personen - samen tijd door te brengen! Doordat het huis erg ruim is, kan elk gezin eveneens tot rust komen in zijn/haar eigen slaapkamer met badkamer. Daarnaast beschikt dit huis over heel wat faciliteiten."

"We loved our stay! The studio was cozy and warm, even during chilly nights, Plus, sitting on the terrace with a mountain view was just perfect, Definitely a good value!"

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Il Castellino

8/10 Good

"The property was a little dated but very clean and tidy. The bed was exceptionally comfortable and the staff were very accommodating. We had parking for our motorcycle at the rear of the property even though it states no onsite parking available. "

Hotel de la Source

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed here like most people because we were heading to Spa-Francorchamps the next day. The hotel seemed nice o line but was even nicer in person. Thankful I decided to spend the extra few dollars to upgrade to a room with a balcony. Having the doors open at night and in the morning was lovely as was walking out on the balcony and seeing the entrance to Spa right there. Food and drinks were also good at the bar/restaurant. "

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