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Historic neighborhood · De Haan, Flandres Ocidental
Concessie (bairro Belle Époque)
The original neighborhood of De Haan, planned at the end of the 19th century among the dunes, with curved streets, Anglo-Norman and Belle Époque style houses, gardens and the tram pavilion De Haan aan Zee.
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About Concessie (bairro Belle Époque)
The Concessie is the original core of De Haan. At the end of the 19th century, the dune lands were granted to a company to create a planned seaside resort, hence the name. The layout avoids straight lines: the streets are curved and follow the dunes, with detached houses in gardens.
The buildings follow the style of Belle Époque resorts, with many Anglo‑Norman–inspired houses, high roofs, wooden verandas and towers. Much of it is protected, and the neighborhood is one of the best‑preserved areas of the Belgian coast, which in other resorts has been taken over by tall blocks.
In the centre is the pavilion at the De Haan aan Zee stop of the coastal tram, a wooden building from the early 20th century that serves as a tourist information point. Nearby is the Savoyarde villa where Albert Einstein lived for a few months in 1933, after leaving Germany.
The walk through the Concessie is done on foot or by bicycle, at a leisurely pace, entering the side streets and continuing to the seafront.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
1 to 2 hours on foot.
Best time
In the morning or late afternoon, outside summer weekends.
How to get there
It's in the centre of De Haan, next to the De Haan aan Zee stop of the Kusttram.
Tip
Pick up the map at the information point in the tram pavilion and take the walking route through the side streets, away from the main road.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Concessie (bairro Belle Époque)
Why is the neighborhood called Concessie?
Because the dune lands were granted, at the end of the 19th century, to a company to create the seaside resort.
What is the style of the houses?
Mainly houses inspired by Anglo-Norman style and the Belle Époque, with high roofs, wooden verandas, and towers.
Where did Einstein live?
In the Savoyarde villa, in the neighborhood, for a few months in 1933.