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5 hotspots in Maastricht for royal enjoyment
This year King's Day can finally be celebrated in style again. On 27 April, King Willem-Alexander celebrates his birthday, and MASTERS has selected five hotspots in Maastricht that will enhance your visit.
This year King's day can finally be celebrated on a grand scale again and with the soft G. On April 27, King Willem-Alexander will celebrate his 55th birthday and he will meet the royal family Maastricht visits. Especially for this occasion, MASTERS has listed five hotspots that will certainly make your visit to this city a lavish one...Text: Fleur de Jong
Eclair Affair
In Eclair Affair you will be introduced to the art of baking. The experienced pastry chefs of this French bakery use fresh ingredients to prepare the most beautiful eclairs every day, which many people describe as true masterpieces. But in addition to this authentic French delicacy, they also sell macarons and small cakes. Be sure to taste the new Peach Passion Fruit eclair to stay in the royal style…
Stokstraat quarter
This place is also called The stylish heart of Maastricht named; it is one of the most luxurious and exclusive shopping streets in the Netherlands. But in addition to the many well-known brands, you will also find the most beautiful ones here boutiques with clothing, jewelry, flowers, cozy squares and fine wine bars where craftsmanship is of paramount importance. The Stokstraat is the main street in the Stokstraatkwartier. This street is known for its historic appearance, there are no fewer than 43 national monuments here.
Kruisheren Hotel Maastricht
The program Kruisheren Hotel is ideal for a royal overnight stay. The 5-star rated hotel is located in a former 15th-century Kruisheren monastery. Together with the monumental Gothic church, the building has been transformed into... design hotel. The furnishings are a creation of an interior architect Henk Vos in collaboration with international designers such as Ingo Maurer and Philip Starck. Although it is almost a shame to leave this hotel, you can always decide to have a drink in the evening at the Vrijthof, which is a five-minute walk away.
Bookstore Dominicanen
This bookstore has rightly been declared one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world, located in a completely intact old church full of wall and ceiling paintings. Whether you like books or not, a visit to this special bookstore is definitely recommended. The Dominican Church is a Gothic church building and located near it Vrijthof. The church was built in the 13th century as a monastery church, but since 2007 a bookstore has been located in this monumental building.
The Cheese Bar
For the real Burgundians, the first cheese bar in the Benelux is the place to be... With an expert explanation about all the cheeses and the drink and food combinations, which ensures a unique taste experience, you can have drinks here for hours. It is possible to put together your own cheese board here or choose a composed board from the extensive cheese menu.
