Vaals, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Clermonttuin / Clermont Garden

— Historische Stadswandeling —

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 28, 2023

1. Clermonttuin / Clermont Garden Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

De Clermonttuin (Clermontgarten) is geïnspireerd op de tuin van lakenfabrikant von Clermont. Deze had in de 18e eeuw aan de zuidzijde van het huidige gemeentehuis zijn tuinkamer met aangrenzende tuin.

(English translation:)

The Clermont Garden is inspired by the garden of the cloth manufacturer von Clermont. In the 18th Century, this was on in the south side of the current town hall with its garden room and adjacent garden.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 50° 46.212′ N, 6° 1.166′ E. Marker is in Vaals, Limburg. Marker can be reached from Von Clermontplein west of Koperstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Von Clermontplein 11, Vaals, Limburg 6291 AW, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Evangelisch-Lutherse Kerk / Evangelical Lutheran Church (a few steps from this marker); Vaals Gedenkteken voor de Oorlogsslachtoffers / Vaals Victims of War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Oudste spuren van Joods leven in Vaals / Oldest Traces of Jewish Life in Vaals

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(a few steps from this marker); Von Clermontplein 4-6 (within shouting distance of this marker); Koperhof (within shouting distance of this marker); Locatie van de voormalige synagoge / Former Synagogue Location (within shouting distance of this marker); De Gau (within shouting distance of this marker); Von Clermontplein 24 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vaals.

Also see . . . Clermonttuin (Historische Stadswandeling Vaals). The QR code links to a page with the same text as the marker, but with the addition of one sentence, which is presented here.

Excerpt (in translation): The flowers in all kinds of colors are reminiscent of the colors from the former dye house. Here, a small spring stone (fed with water from the Gau) creates a pleasant atmosphere and you can retreat in silence on the benches in the middle of the flower beds.

(Submitted on December 24, 2023.)

Clermonttuin / Clermont Garden Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 28, 2023

2. Clermonttuin / Clermont Garden Marker - wide view

Clermonttuin / Clermont Garden - view from marker site image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 28, 2023

3. Clermonttuin / Clermont Garden - view from marker site

Clermonttuin / Clermont Garden - view from von Clermontplein image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 28, 2023

4. Clermonttuin / Clermont Garden - view from von Clermontplein

Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 42 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 24, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.