La Gleize Travel Guide

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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 #LocalSecrets #History 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.
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 #LocalSecrets #History 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.
Van der Valk Hotel Spa

Van der Valk Hotel Spa

4.5 out of 5
Place Royale 39 Spa
The price is ₹11,537 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
₹11,537
₹12,559 total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Spa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (658 reviews)
Good amenities in the room, all what you can need. And direct access to the thermals.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Van der Valk Hotel Spa
Les Bains De Spa

Les Bains De Spa

3.5 out of 5
Place Royale Spa
The price is ₹10,998 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
₹10,998
₹11,990 total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Spa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and Casino de Spa are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
Hidden gem in belle epoque Bains De Spas splendour. Brilliantly restored hotel, attentive, excellent staff at reception, restaurant and spa. Luxurious spacious bedrooms, a fabulous lower level thermal water spa with chilled pool, hot Roman baths, saunas and hammams. Scrupulously clean. Quite excellent ...

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Les Bains De Spa
Radisson Blu Balmoral Hotel, Spa

Radisson Blu Balmoral Hotel, Spa

5 out of 5
40, Avenue Leopold II Spa
The price is ₹10,713 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
₹10,713
₹12,150 total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Spa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and RAVeL Spa - Francorchamps ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (601 reviews)
Great comfy stay. Very well priced and food was lovely. Was inconsistent with breakfast as various items didn’t arrive on day one it was highlighted on day 2 as they arrived which was too late.

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Radisson Blu Balmoral Hotel, Spa
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Le Baron Apartments

Le Baron Apartments

4 out of 5
6 Petit Coo Stavelot Région Wallonne
Stay at this ski apartment in Stavelot. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Really enjoyed this property. It had all of the comforts of home but with better views.

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Le Baron Apartments
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