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PublisherChapeau Magazinewww.chapeaumagazine.com

Editor in chiefJo Cortenraedt

Editors

Maarten van LaarhovenLudo DielsNadine Kolbusz

TrafficmanagerStephanie van Heuven

ContributionsVVV MaastrichtVVV Zuid-Limburg

PhotographyAndr Rieu ProductionsAndr Rieu, My Music, My Life.VVV MaastrichtLuc HommesPatrick Leenders

Alf Mertens

Image editingJoris Vroemen

DesignSaus

TranslationIngeborg RulkensEmma Ruigrok

PrintingModerna Paal-Beringen

5 Foreword by the mayor

8 Andr Rieu immortalised

10 History of Vrijthof concerts

16 Limburg Roots

20 Biography Andr Rieu

22 The paintings of Marc Rieu

26 The history of Maastricht

30 The liberation of Maastricht

38 Highlights around Maastricht

44 Favourite spots Andr Rieu

48 Restaurants in Maastricht

54 Museums

58 Trendy shops in Maastricht

66 City of international studies

72 City plan Maastricht

74 Practical information

INDEX

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Maastricht and Andr Rieu havebeen inextricably linked forover 10 years and as far as I amconcerned, it can stay that way- because when Andr Rieu per-forms, the city is all about thisspecial series of concerts. Let thisAndr Rieu City Guide help younavigate through our fantasticcity. It is a city of centuries-old

history, but has always main-tained an eye towards the future:a city with trendy aspects whilealso upholding the grandeur ofour past at every corner and onevery square. The best, most in-

teresting shops, restaurants andsights are listed in this guide.Enjoy more than just Andrsmusic: also be refreshed by thisinternational university citywith its charming centre and

grand atmosphere. Maastricht islocated in the heart of Europe; itwas here that the European Un-

ion saw the light in 1992 thanksto the Maastricht Treaty. In 2017,we will have a major celebrationfor its 25-year anniversary.

Maastricht lives and breathesRieu, and that is something Iam very proud of. I am honouredto be able to experience AndrRieus concerts as Maastrichts

new mayor. This month, I willdefinitely be enjoying the musicand ambiance on our countrysmost beautiful square. I wishyou a lovely evening at Vrijthofand a fantastic visit to our city.

Maastricht welcomes the world!

Annemarie

Penn - te Strake

Mayor ofMaastricht

FOREWORD

C olourful, worldly and dynamic! Every year, Maastrichtsinternational personality is always extra visible during AndrRieus world-renowned Vrijthof concerts. The Maastricht-bornviolinist and orchestra leader welcomes visitors from all over the

globe in a warm bath of hospitality and makes them feel at home inour lovely city on the Meuse.

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Artist Dsiree Tonnaer madea city map from stone with abronze stamp featuring Rieussignature on top. The stamp is areference to the mark hes left onthe city, the artist said. MayorOnno Hoes was pleased to beable to present the plaque, whichwas made in honour of the musi-

cians 65th birthday.The unveiling of the plaque wasaccompanied by the drum andbugle corps of the Sainte CcileOrchestra from Eijsden.Andr Rieu was especially hon-

oured by the plaque at the whitehouse along the Jeker River, inthe municipal park. The citycouncil didnt have to do that,but I am certainly impressed. It isdefinitely a sign of recognition.And its supposed to be around

for centuries.The book on the Maastricht mu-sicians success, published byMaastricht University, focuses

on the deeper reasons behindhis success. According to thewriters, it is mainly because ofhis ability to appeal to his audi-ences sensitive side. He bringsthe music back to its original es-sence. The researchers have par-ticularly noticed his open com-munication with the audience in

the concert halls and out on thesquares. Where many contem-porary classical music ensemblesstruggle to reach a wide enoughaudience, Andr Rieu managesto win over the hearts of the

masses with his heart-felt wayof playing and performing, oneof the researchers said.Andr Rieu commented on thebook with an amusing remark:They usually write books onpeople who have been dead for a

while; in my case, I still get toexperience it.

In May of this year, Andr Rieu was honoured twice in one day:

quite the joyous occasion for Rieu. First, the first scientific book

written about Rieus success was presented at Museum aan hetVrijthof, followed by the unveiling of the plaque at Rieus childhood

home in Maastricht Municipal Park.

ANDR RIEUIMMORTALISED

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Andr Rieu had been thinking about giving concerts at the

Vrijthof in the centre of his hometown Maastricht for a

while, but it took quite some time to organise the events theway he had pictured them. He needed the assistance of the munici-

pality and the entrepreneurs at the Vrijthof, who had to give their

square to their most famous inhabitant for a couple of nights. In

2005, everything was arranged to start a remarkable tradition.

HISTORY OFVRIJTHOF CONCERTS


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It started with three concerts,now in 2015 there are seven

concerts at the Vrijthof. Everyyear more and more people fromabroad come to Maastricht forthese special concerts. Nowabout half of the visitors come

from outside the Netherlandsand Belgium.

"They come from

everywhere, says Pierre Rieu,CEO of Andr Rieu Travel.

"We

have people from Brazil, Argen-tina, Australia, New Zealand,the United States and from


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many countries in Europe. Espe-cially from the United Kingdomwe may say welcome to manyfans. Most of them have seen myfather in a concert in their own

land, but they think that theVrijthof-concerts are the mostspecial of all.

Andr Rieu doesnt just bringhis normal program in Maas-

tricht, he also invites artistsfrom all over the world to joinhim on stage, from Trini Lopez toJermaine Jackson.And every year there is a kind ofwarming up with the Orchestraband Sainte Ccile.

Sainte Ccile from Eijsden playsat the Vrijthof just before AndrRieu and his orchestra get onstage. More than a hundred mu-

sicians walk down the squareand pass the sidewalk cafs andcreate a great atmosphere. Rieuinvites this orchestra band fora reason: only the best is good

enough. Sainte Ccile won theWorld Music Contest in Kerkrade

in the world division for thesecond time in 2013 and wascrowned champion of the Neth-erlands many times.

Andr Rieu likes the Vrijthof-concerts very much.

"It is my

hometown, that gives an extrawarm feeling. And because thesquare is not too big and peopleare sitting on the terraces, you

get a wonderful atmosphere."

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According to Andr Rieu, part

of his success is due to the fact

that he was born and raised in

Limburg. We have a very rich

culture here, which can really

shape you, especially at a young

age. For example, I remember

often going to church with my

parents as a child. Holy Masslike that can be very impressive

in Catholic traditions, especially

during Easter and Christmas. Its

not just about religion: theres a

lot of music, singing, the church

is nicely decorated and such. In

the Catholic church in particular,

celebrations like that also tend

to be a bit theatrical, which I

always loved.

Andr Rieu was influenced

not only by religion, but also by

Limburgs broad music and folkculture, which has longstanding

traditions. Almost every town

and city neighbourhood has

its own brass band or concert

orchestra. People are raised with

music from an early age, so itskind of in our genes. It also has

a lively aspect to it; its optimis-

tic. I think that definitely has

something to do with why my

concerts are always such a party.

Its a party for us too.

Andr Rieu himself is an ambas-

sador of the World Music Fes-

tival (WMC) in Kerkrade, where

ANDR RIEU ISPLEASED WITH HISLIMBURG ROOTS

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top music ensembles from all

over the world come together

every four years. It is important

for young people to learn how to

play an instrument, so as to be

able to play music themselves

and not just learn how to use

a computer.

It is precisely Limburgs interna-

tional location which has made

it possible for Andr Rieu to lead

an entire international orchestra.

The Province of Limburg, with

Maastricht as its capital, is lo-

cated right between Belgium and

Germany. France is not far off

either. When I take a walk around

my house, I can go 1 kilometre

and end up in Belgium. Shoppers

at the market in Maastricht are

spoken to in French, English orGerman, if they want. Thats how

its always been. The Maastricht

dialect has many French and

German influences as well.

Because of that, we feel at

home anywhere in the world,

and easily make contact with

the audience.

Many members of the Johan

Strauss Orchestra are from

the area, but that includes

Limburg as well as Belgiumand Germany. Its easy for

everyone, since our studio in

Maastricht is closeby. They

havent had to move and can

keep living in their own country.

That international aspect is in

our blood. Thats why we dont

feel like we live on the edge of

the Netherlands; instead, we

feel like we live in the centre of

Europe. No matter where in the

world Im on stage, it is always

with great pride that I tell theaudience Im from Maastricht,

Limburg. And yes, thats in

Holland, even if it is all the

way near the border.

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Andr Rieu was born in Maas-tricht into a musical family. Hisfather was the chief conductor ofthe Limburg Symphony Orches-tra. Andr started to play the vio-

lin at the age of five. In 1978 hefounded his first own ensemble:Het Maastrichts Salon Orkest.In 1987 the Johann Strauss Or-chestra which consists of aboutfifty musicians. Many of whom

are still with him today.Their breakthrough came in 1994with the CD From Holland withLove and Shostakovitchs Sec-ond Waltz which went straightto the top of Hollands SingleCharts. Andr and his Johann

Strauss Orchestra have beentouring the world since the mid-nineties, performing all over theworld, e.g. in Germany, England,

France, Scandinavia, the Baltics,Romania, Poland, the USA, Bra-zil, Mexico, Chile, China, Singa-pore, Japan, South Africa andAustralia, where he played his

biggest concerts ever in front ofan audience of 43.000 in Mel-bourne as part of the WorldStadium Tour with the beautifulsetting of a rebuild SchnbrunnCastle.

Andr has been married for morethan fourty years to his child-hood sweetheart Marjorie. Thecouple has two sons, Marc, whois a painter and Pierre, who isVice President of Andr RieuProductions.

ANDR RIEUTHE MOST

SUCCESSFULVIOLINIST

A ndr Rieu is the most successful violinist of our time and alsoa conductor, composer and charming entertainer. He has soldmore than 35 million CDs and DVDs and his live concertsattract an audience of about 1 million people each year. Hes been

among Billboards Top 10 selling artists for the last ten years.

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The 36-year old painter has beenfascinated by art since childhood.As a toddler, he would get the cat-alogues out of his parents book-cases to admire all the lovely im-ages. In 1990 - the year of Vincentvan Gogh - he made the definitivedecision to do something with art.He studied Art History and Ar-chaeology in Nijmegen, a degreehe completed with a thesis on Ro-

mantic period in 2006. In addition,he took painting classes here andthere, as his interest in the prac-tice of painting continued as well.Now, he has been a full-time

painter for years, with a focus onimaginative landscapes. He callshimself a suggestive illusionist;he paints suggestive (dreamy,romantic) works in which he en-chants reality using his brush asa magic wand - hence his self-

coined artistic movement sug-gestive illusionism. His work isoften on display in galleries in theNetherlands and abroad.

THE PAINTINGSOF MARC RIEU

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This year, Marc Rieu, eldest son of Andr and Marjorie Rieu,

will again be exhibiting several of his paintings during the

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He is also an ambassador forthe foundation "Kunst van het

Kijken [The Art of Looking].This foundation aims to providemore of a stage to mentally andphysically challenged artists. Hismotto: Pay no mind to commonsense, look with your heart and

enjoy what you see!" Hendrick

Avercamp (1585-1634) was theNetherlands first handicapped'

artist; he was a deaf-mute butthat did not stop him from cre-ating exquisite Dutch wintertableaus, which strike the restof the world dumb today. Let usenjoy all the beauty being made

in the same way.

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THE HISTORYOF MAASTRICHTand musketeerdArtagnan

Perhaps he did not get the most visible location in Maastricht, but

it is a nice one with quite a bit of foliage. In solid bronze he stands

at the city wall in the park, forever ready to draw his sword. The

musketeer dArtagnan perished here in 1673, in service of the French Sun

King Louis XIV, who conquered the city. He grew into a kind of ambassador

of Maastrichts history.

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The Meuses geographical location

has resulted in Maastricht being

the stage for defense and con-

quests for centuries. Maastricht is

a fortified city with walls and a fort.

Those conquests started as early

as 50 B.C. when the Romans drove

out the Celts and built a bridge over

the river. For the record, that is notthe old Servaasbrug that connects

the two parts of the city - that

one is from the thirteenth century.

This bridge was named after Saint

Servatius, the bishop who came

to Maastricht in the fourth century

A.D. His basilica and accompanying

treasure chamber have attracted

pilgrims and visitors for many

centuries.

You can read the history from the

towers while looking out over the

city from Mount Saint Peter. Theoldest, Romanesque churches are

those of the Saint Servatius basilica

(allegedly built on the grave of Saint

Servatius and four Merovingian

churches) of which construction

started around the year 1000,just like the basilica of Onze-

Lieve-Vrouw-Tenhemelopening,

popularly referred to as Slevrouwe,

to which people come from near

and far to light a candle. The red-

painted tower of the Sint Janskerk,

the Gothic church of the Protestant

community with frescos from the

fifteenth century is a bit more re-

cent, built in the thirteenth century.

Throughout the course of history,

more and more towers were built

in the city. The most striking tower

is that of the Bonnefanten Mu-

seum, designed by Italian architect

Aldo Rossi, built in 1995.

Throughout the course of history,

Maastricht was often fought over.

The Spanish settled in the city, fol-lowed by the French. The forts, the

remains of the ranks and the city

walls are a symbol of Maastrichts

military strategic function. One

can look out over the city from

Mount Saint Peter, count the years

by means of the towers and go to

the city centre to find all kinds of

treasures and remains of the rich

history of the city.

Around 1800, all residents of

Maastricht became French citizens,

which will have pleased dArtagnan- though he will probably have

turned in his grave, wherever that

may be, when the city was taken

by the Dutch in 1814.

During this summer 2015 a

movie will be launched withthe title Code M, the sword of

dArtagnan, a modern interpreta-

tion of his history.

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Fashion & Design

Culture in

the mix

City of festivals

and events

Culinary capital


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www.welcometomaastricht.com

Ancient hidden

treasures

Sleeping among

the stars

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The life of Andr Rieu and his family was strongly influenced by the

Second World War. Remarkable, especially seeing the fact that the

Maastricht violinist was born years after the liberation.

THE LIBERATIONOF MAASTRICHT

For history buffs, its easy to

remember: in Maastricht, the

Second World War lasted exactly

four years, four months and four

days. There are still residents of

Maastricht who can remember

how the little city on the Meuse

River was liberated in September

1944 - as the first Dutch city -

by the 30th Infantry Division,

also called the Old Hickory

Division, like it was yesterday.

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A square in Maastricht was

named after this important

American military unit, where

the liberation of Maastricht is

commemorated annually at a

special liberation tree.

The Maastricht district Wyck

(across the Meuse River) was

first in line on 13 September

1944. Within mere hours, the

Americans freed the now so

bustling city district of the

Germans, who calmly left the

city on foot or by bicycle without

putting much of a fight.

It must have been quite an odd

phenomenon: the eastern banks

of the Meuse celebrated

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excitedly, while it

was pitch-dark in the still

occupied western part of the

city (with Onze Lieve Vrou-

weplein, the Vrijthof and the

Markt): a bizarre situation which

wouldnt last long. The next day,

on 14 September 1944, the Old

Hickory Division had control over

all of Maastricht, a theme that

was commemorated in detail

in the summer of 2014 withan extensive programme for

the 70-year anniversary of the

liberation of Maastricht.

Though Andr Rieu was born

more than five years after the

liberation of Maastricht (on 1

October 1949, to be exact) he

grew up like many children

of his generation with much

knowledge

of the Second World

War, especially thanks to the

stories he was told by his par-ents. Stories of brave American

soldiers who went through

countless hardships during the

advance over the European

mainland. Many of them had lost

comrades leading up to the lib-eration of Maastricht, or would

lose them in the tough months

still to come.

The family of Andrs wife

Marjorie also spoke of the foreign

soldiers, who had risked their

lives to rescue the Netherlands

from German tyranny, with enor-

mous gratitude and respect.

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Marjories

parents met in Maastricht.

Her Jewish father fled from

Berlin to the Netherlands in the

30s for fear of the upcoming

Nazism. The only thing he owned

was a briefcase with records

from that time. During the war,

he went into hiding and stayed

with Marjories mother, who

was part of the resistance.

In 2013, one of Andrs concerts

at the Vrijthof was given on

Dutch Veterans Day. To show

how much he appreciates

young people fighting for peace

and freedom, he invited 3,500

veterans and their partners and

guides to come to his concert on

the famous square on Saturday

29 June of the same year. The

soldiers -

which included the

elderly as well as young soldiers

- got more than just a specialseat; they were put in the lime-

light by Andr himself.

Andrs son and production

manager Pierre maintains the

memory of the war and theliberation in his own way: he

collects vehicles of the Allied

forces and hopes to be able to

put them in a museum someday.

Parts of his collection are often

included in exhibitions.

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Valkenburg as small cozy town

Valkenburg is a small but lovely

town with a great history. Its

only 10 minutes by car from

Maastricht. You find historicalwalls and towers. And it has

some nice locations. For exam-

ple Thermae 2000. Ever since

1987, when high above on

the Cauberg, the source of the

40,000-year-young medical

mineral water has been dis-

covered, Valkenburg has been

allowed to use the add-on

healing spa before its name.

In 1998, on the summit of the

mountain Cauberg, immedi-

ately beside the ultramodern

Holland Casino*, as a sup-

plement to the spa complex

Thermae 2OOO*, a health

resort park was established

that boasts vast gardens.

HIGHLIGHTSAROUNDMAASTRICHT

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Chateau St.Gerlach

Perfect chilling is available

in the environment of the

Chteau St. Gerlach, from

where you can set out to a

walk in the wonderful nature

reserve of Ingendael. Naturally,

the Chteau St. Gerlach also

offers you an atmospheric

setting for a romantic dinnerand a restful night on the

former farm of the estate.

Famous guests as president

Bush jr, Bruce Springsteen and

lately The Rolling Stones chose

Chateau St. Gerlach as their

favourite hotel.

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Hill country

The hill country (Heuvelland)

comprises a northern and a

southern part. In the northern

hill country (Heuvelland Noord),

you will find the foothills of the

Ardennes, which lend the re-

gion its slightly hilly character.

The landscape of the southern

hill country (Heuvelland Zuid) is

marked by nostalgic small vil-

lages and towns amongst lush

green grazing pastures and

gloriously colorful high stem

orchards. And very special ist

he American Cemetery in Mar-

graten, where thousands of

American soldiers are burried

at the end of World War II.

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South-Limburg:More than just a short break

A short break in South Limburg - youhave to be an early riser for this because

there is so much to do and experience.Decision-making may be difficult at times.Exciting marl caves in Valkenburg and thelabyrinth on the Vaalserberg, magical themeparks, zoos like the GaiaZOO in Kerkrade,where the animals can even partly run free,

flowering gardens and spacious parks, stun-ning culture and monuments, water sportson the River Meuse and skiing in Europeslargest indoor ski arena and, and, and

Museums, galleries and studiosHistory and culture are there in SouthLimburg in abundance. For centuries, thearea had been a bone of contention of em-

perors, kings and bishops, evidence of whichcan be found today in the numerous mus-eums and galleries. Visit South Limburg anddiscover art, history and culture, to expe-rience up close and personal and to partici-pate in. For details, please also see ourwebsite www.southlimburg.com.

Land of castles and fortresses

Of the hundreds of castles and palaces thathave shaped its landscape in earlier times,South Limburg still boasts a lot of them thathave been very carefully restored. Thus, it ispossible for the common people to visit thosenoble fortresses. Just come and explore thebeautiful castles and palaces that adorn thelandscape.

Marl caves and grottosSouth Limburg is largely dominated by

marlstone caves. Especially around theValkenburg area, you can find the 250 km-long underground passages that have madeit famous. The caves are also used to recon-struct a bygone age - a copy of a coal mineand a reconstruction of the Roman cata-combs, for instance. But there are alsomany other activities to be enjoyed, such asunderground Christmas markets, survival

and cycling tours and mountain bike ridesare all being held here, offering visitors theunique South Limburg experience.

Euregio Pleasure, European diversity styleThis southernmost part of Limburg issurrounded on all sides by foreigncountries - Belgium and Germany.The cities of Aachen, Liege and Hasseltare just a stones throw away from eachother and we would like to invite youto take a trip there. Further informationon this is available on our websitewww.southlimburg.com.

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Favourite spotVrijthof, because you can reallybreathe the flair of this beau-tiful city here. People can re-lax in front of the beautifulPatrician houses and the view ofthe Servatius Basilica is so beau-tiful. Maastricht has about 40churches. But my favourite is theBasiliek Onze-Lieve-Vrouw at theOnze Lieve Vrouweplein.

Caf

De Oude Vogelstruys. It's theoldest Caf in Maastricht. I loveto have some apple cake there, aLimburg specialty.

RestaurantBuitengoed Slavante (10 min bycar) with view of the Maas. Trypannekoeken or black pudding(Blutwurst) with apples. Alsothe stylish Restaurant Chateau

Neercannefor haute cuisine. Orif you like it a little more relaxedyou should try our regional spe-cialty Zoervleis with Pommesin one of the many lovely restau-rants in the city centre.

Hotel

High Class; Kruisherenhotel. Itused to be a church and is nowa beautiful hotel. Hotel Derlon

FAVOURITESPOTSANDR RIEU

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is very good located at theOnze Lieve Vrouweplein (www.designhotels.com/kruisheren).They have great wines there youcan taste at the terrace.

Shopping

Actually, I almost never go shop-ping. I just dont have the time todo it. I will go once a year and buyeverything I need on one single

day within two hours (laughs).But you will find so many beau-tiful little creative shops in thecity center. Just take your timeto stroll around and you will findgifts for your friends and family,antiques, clothes and souvenirs.

You will find lots of exclusiveshops in and around the Stok-straat and also in the Wyck-areaat the other side of the river.

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Youre looking for a great ter-race on the lovely Onze LieveVrouweplein, the mos charm-ing quare of Maasricht?Come to Derlon Hotel, whereyou find fantasic open wineand great food.From there it i 5 minute walkto the Vrthof, to the concert ofAndr Rieu.

Dicover our comfortableroom with a great view in theold Roman part of the city.

Enjoy your say in Maasricht.

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They all combine culinary craftsmanship with a passion for cooking and

hospitality. No matter how diverse Les Tables restaurants are, they

all have one thing in common: these are the restaurants residents of

Maastricht eat at. The local residents know they can expect hospitality,

local products and delicious food.

Les Tables, eat where the locals meet:

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Restaurants in city centre

Toine Hermsen

Atmospheric restaurant of

famous restaurateur Toine

Hermsen, an icon in Dutch gas-

tronomy.

St- Bernardusstraat 2

0031-43-3258400

www.toinehermsen.com

Tout Fait

A modern star restaurant with a

surprising, contemporary kitchen.

Restaurateur Bart Ausems

opened a bistro in the neighbour-

ing building with a very price-

friendly menu.

St- Bernardusstraat 160031-43-3500405

www.toutafait.nl

Rozemarijn

Not far from Onze Lieve Vrouwe-

plein, cosy restaurant with a nice

light cuisine and lovely wine.

Havenstraat 19

0031-43-4506505

www.restaurant-rozemarijn.nl

Caf Sjiek

Maastrichts first and still the

most original bistro which is

always busy. People dont only

go there to enjoy the simple but

qualitatively good food and nice

wine for attractive prices, but also

to meet up.

Sint Pieterstraat 13

0031-43-3210158

www.cafesjiek.nl

Kruisherenrestaurant

Spectacular dcor in a former

Gothic church. Good cuisine,

professional service, international

price level.

Kruisherengang 190031-433292020

www.chateauhotels.nl

Danyel

A new restaurant of chef Danyel

van den Bongard. Authentic

kitchen with regional products in

a classic dcor.

Boschstraat 70

0031-433503333

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RESTAURANTSIN MAASTRICHT

t Plenkske

A well-known Mediterranean

restaurant with good food and

wine. A hospitable and roomy

establishment.

Plankstraat 6

0031-43-3218456

www.hetplenkske.nl

Au Coin des Bons Enfants

Well-known place in a cosy

student neighbourhood. Solid

French cuisine, small and intimate

restaurant.

Ezelmarkt 4

0031-43-3212359www.aucoindesbonsenfants.nl

Mes Amis

Located in a street full of other

restaurants and cafes, this busi-

ness sets itself apart with a great

wine selection.

Tongerestraat 5

0031-43-3257866

www.mesamis.nl

Restaurants in Wyck's quarter

Mediterraneo

The best Italian food in town.

Restaurateur Pino is over 75, but

he can still be found in the kitchen

every day. His truffle dishes are

famous. Very popular and with a

very welcoming staff in the city.

Rechtstraat 73

0031-43-3255037

www.ristorante-mediterraneo.nl

Trattoria Senza NomeFlamboyant restaurateur Huub

Biro has turned his restaurant

into an accessible Italian trat-

toria which still has excellent

dishes and wines, but is more

price-friendly without the

tablecloth.

Hoogbrugstraat 66

0031-43-3264152

www.senzanome.nl

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Maastricht Culinairwelcomes visitors Andr RieuVrijthof-concerts 2015Maastricht Culinair, pure enjoyment22 restaurants, local producers and suppliers in a splendid town22 personalities with taste and enthusiasm

RestaurantsChteau NeercanneCannerweg 800 Maastricht+31 (0)43 325 13 59

Au Coin desBons EnfantsEzelmarkt 4 Maastricht

+31(0)43 321 23 59

Landgoed AltembrouckAltenbroek 4s-Gravenvoeren (B)+32(0)42 680 336

lAtelier

Markt 9 Gulpen+31(0)43 450 44 90

La BohmeObservantenweg 3Maastricht+31 (0)43 325 08 08

Le CourageRechtstraat 81 Maastricht+31 (0)43 321 17 27

HarrysWycker Brugstr. 2Maastricht+31 (0)43 325 44 33

De MangerieRuiterij 1 Maastricht+31 (0)43 350 91 91

ManjefiekRijksweg 80 Maastricht+31 (0)43 361 01 45

Les MarollesRechtstraat 88a Maastricht+31 (0)43 325 04 47

PakhoesWaterpoort 4-6 Maastricht+31 (0)43 325 70 00

De PastoryDorpsstraat 45Cadier en Keer+31 (0)43 407 18 23

t PlenkskePlankstraat 6 Maastricht+31 (0)43 321 84 56

RantreKesselskade 59 Maastricht+31(0)43 321 51 40

VanilleDiepstraat 1 Eijsden+31(0)43 409 35 54

MediterraneoRechtstraat 73 Maastricht+31 (0)43 325 50 37

La ChineMarkt 33 Maastricht+31 (0)43 321 61 23

KobeRuiterij 1 Maastricht+31 (0)43 321 19 61

WinesVineyard ApostelhoeveSusserweg 201 Maastricht+31 (0)43 343 22 64

ThiessenWijnkoopersGrote Gracht 18Maastricht+31 (0)43 325 13 55

Coffee/Tea

Maison Blanche DaelWolfstraat 28 Maastricht+31 (0)43 321 34 75

BakeryBisschopsmolenStenenbrug 3 Maastricht+31(0)43 327 06 13

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Beluga

The most gastronomical res-

taurant in the city. Restaurateur

Hans van Wolde is a true magi-

cian with flavours and he has had

two Michelin stars for years now.

Small dishes with pure flavours.

Great quality in a modern dcor.

Plein 19920031-43-3213364

www.rest-beluga.com

t Pakhoes

Cosy restaurant next to the

Crown Plaza hotel. Family busi-

ness with a chef who loves classic

cuisine. They also have a classic

French wine list. Very kind service.

Waterpoort 4-6

0031-43-3257000

www.pakhoes.nl

Bouchon den Face

Bistro following the style of

the French Lyon, with classic

dishes such as Canard lOrange.

Agreeable prices, and an intimate,

casual atmosphere.Wyckerbrugstraat 54

0031-433116438

www.bouchondenface.nl

O

Good restaurant for fish. Informal,

with an open kitchen.

Rechtstraat 76

0031-43-3259747

www.restaurant-o.nl

Restaurant Flo

Part of the Parisian group of ori-

ginal bistros with classic French

dishes. Large establishment,

suited for large parties as well.

Stationstraat 28

0031-433282525

www.flomaastricht.nl

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Harrys

A proper, stylish city bistro

at Hotel Beaumont, which

is becoming increasingly

popular for lunch and dinner,

with a mixed bunch of people.

Contemporary dishes and good

wine for reasonable prices and

a dedicated staff.

Wycker Brugstraat 2

0031-433254433

www.harrysrestaurant.nl

De Mangerie

Cosmopolitan cuisine in the Ho-

tel Crowne Plaza, in an elegant,

modern setting. Wonderful view

overlooking the river.

Ruiterij 10031-433509191

www.crowneplazamaastricht.com

Wen-Chow

A real, original Chinese restau-

rant with an authentic cuisine in

front of the railway station.

Spoorweglaan 5

0031-43-3214540

www.wen-chow.nl

Sofa

Situated on the edge of a marina.

A modern restaurant with contem-

porary dishes in a quiet ambiance.

Hoge Weerd 6

0031-43-3671337

www.sofamaastricht.nl

Manjefiek

On the border between city and

country. A chic restaurant with a

contemporary cooking style and

friendly prices.

Rijksweg 80

0031-43-3610145

www.manjefiek.nl

Chteau Neercanne

Gorgeous romantic castle thathas had a Michelin Star restau-

rant for more than 30 years.

Chef Hans Snijders never strays

from perfect taste. Beautiful

classic environment with lots of

grandeur and a spectacular wine

cellar. Good service.

Cannerweg 800

0031-43-3251359

www.chateauhotels.nl

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Bonnefanten Museum

Since its opening, the Bon-

nefanten Museum has been a

wonderful addition to Maas-

trichts skyline. The building was

designed by Italian architect Aldo

Rossi, who regarded the mu-

seum as a viewing factory. The

museums collection comprises

old, modern and contemporary

art and has a varying exhibitionprogramme. Visitors can view the

newest collections of Old Masters

with a new focus on Early Italian

and Dutch painting. The museum

also has a mediaeval sculpture

collection, comprising many sta-

tues from the 14th to the 16th

century.

For more information, please visit

www.bonnefanten.nl

Museum aan het Vrijthof

As a tribute to Andr Rieu, Muse-

um aan het Vrijthof is organising

the exhibition Liefde voor Detail

[Love for Detail]. Have a look atthe personal and musical life of

the King of the Waltz. Famous

items from Rieus concerts are to

be exhibited at the museum. The

theme Love for Detail reflects

Rieus enthusiasm and perfec-tionism. Experience how Rieu

selects his music and how the

famous costumes are designed.

The exhibit also includes personal

documents and never before

seen video footage!

Exhibition open to visitors from

21 June - 27 September 2015.


www.museumaanhetvrijthof.nl

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Museo di Maastricht

20 years!

Now on show:

Aldo RossiLa finestra

del poetaDrawings andprints by architect

Aldo Rossi

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Marres

Marres, House for Contemporary

Culture was founded in Maas-

tricht in 1998. With exhibitions,

lectures, research, performances

and publications, Marres explores

the visual arts in the widest pos-

sible sense. Visitors are invited to

wander through the monumentalrooms of the intimate house, ex-

perience the beautiful city garden,

visit Marres Books or enjoy coffee

or a meal at Marres Kitchen.


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Stokstraatkwartier

Aim

Small, charming shop with

bohemian meets rock n roll col-

lections by Marc by Marc Jacobs

and See by Chlo. The adjacent

building houses an elaborate col-

lection by Patrizia Pepe.

Stokstraat 59

043-3260052

www.aim-maastricht.nl

Natan

Shop with rather timeless clas-

sic clothes by Belgian designer

Natan. Queen Mxima slowly

became the most important

style icon of the Netherlands

because of this brand.

Plankstraat 10

043-3100622

www.natan.be

Legendary & new

TRENDY SHOPSIN MAASTRICHT

Maastricht may not be a metropolis as far as size goes, but when

it comes to shopping, it is in no way inferior to other big cities.

The Andr Rieu Guide has selected some new trendy and legen-

dary shops offering fashion and lifestyle in the most charming neighbour-

hoods of the city.

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Shoes & Shirts

Shoes & Shirts is a must for gen-

tlemen with style and a soft spot

for traditionally made shoes and

shirts. They sell Tods, Crockett &

Jones and Churchs, to name a few

brands. The shop on the other side

of the road has a wide range of

very exclusive accessories.Havenstraat 23/50

043-3255518

www.shoesandshirts.nl

PL-Line

Cool city outfits and luxury sports

wear with a Parisian vibe for men

and women. First line menswear

by Lanvin, Saint Laurent, Tom

Ford, Prada, and more. Women

can go here to find gorgeous

outfits by Victoria Beckham, Saint

Laurent, Tom Ford and Nina Ricci.Bredestraat 7a-9

043-3250853

www.pl-line.com

Shoebaloo

Spectacular mirror shop with equal-ly spectacular shoes. They sell high

killer heels in fun colours and a lot

of bling. Brands include Alaia, Jimmy

Choo, Casadei, Versace and Dolce

& Gabbana. They also sell beautiful

sneakers and fantastic bags that

perfectly match your shoes.

Stokstraat 25

043-8700040

www.shoebaloo.nl

Kiki Niesten

Many stylish women know all

about Kiki Niesten. They just have

to go to this uncrowned Dutch

fashion queens shop. With mag-

nificent collections of high fashion

brands such as Prada, Lanvin,

Cline and Azzedina Alaa, Kiki is

always able to surprise fashionlovers and art enthusiasts.

Stokstraat 28-32

043-3216432

www.kikiniesten.nl

Jekerkwartier

Bisschopsmolen

Go back in time in the oldest

working watermill of the Ne-

therlands. There is also an arti-

san bakery that has mastered

baking bread and vlaai, sweetpies from Limburg.

Stenenbrug 3

043-3270613

www.bisschopsmolen.nl

Toro Interior DesignClassic English interior design

for your entire house, but they

also sell antiques and small

accessories by exclusive brands

such as Ralph Lauren, Mulberry,

Nobilis, Zoffany, Rubelli, Du-

resta and Monkwell.

Sint Pieterstraat 34

043-3251557

www.torodesign.nl

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Your trip to Maastricht isnt

complete without a stop at

Designer Outlet Roermond.

With over 200 leading brands on

offer at 30-70% less, were the

regions must-visit destination for

label lovers and style hunters.

After shopping the worlds most

sought-after brands, why not

enjoy a spot of sightseeing?

Were just a few minutes walk

from Roermonds picturesque

town centre.

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Old city centre

Kymyka

Bag and shoe heaven with

famous red-bottomed high heels

by Louboutin as its key item.

Awesome sneakers by designers

including Jimmy Choo and Dolce

& Gabbana.Minckelersstraat 7

043-3261770

www.kymyka.nl

Festen

Charming shop with tasteful

gift items, such as notebooks,

cookbooks, toys and home acces-

sories. They also serve coffee and

freshly baked cake.

Minckelersstraat 1a

043-8795311

www.festen-leshop.nl

Kinsjasja

Gorgeous shoe shop with Paris-

ian chic attitude. Stylish shoes,

some with an edgy twist. The

owner also runs Muchachas andTraders Pop, with clothes for

men and women by brands such

as Sonia Rykiel, Vanessa Bruno,

APC, Roberto Collina and James

Perse.

Kinsjasja Shoes:

Amorsplein 15

Muchachas/Traders Pop:

Heggenstraat 16

043-3210830.

Courage

Beautiful lingerie and swimwear

by brands such as Alberta Ferreti,

Eres La Perla and Dior. The sales-

women here are experts.

Sporenstraat 10

043-3264485

www.couragemaastricht.nl

Mignonne

Here you can only buy exclusive

perfumes from nice brands

such as Xerjoff, BOIS1920 and

Profumum Roma. The exclu-

sive, hand-made bottles are

just as exquisite as the scents

themselves.

Wolfstraat 5

043-3216087

www.mignonne.com

Per SempreCharming shop with sensual

knitwear, dresses and tops by

Twin-Set and SET, ideal jeans

by Citizens of Humanity and

rock chick biker jackets by

Mission Blue.Kersenmarkt 5-7

043-3219969

www.persempre.nl

Bijenkorf

Luxurious department store with

fashion, leather goods, cosmetics,

home accessories, gift items etc.

Achter het Vleeshuis 26

www.bijenkorf.nl

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Over the past years, the Wyck

district has developed a lot and

is currently seen as the trendiest

district within the city of Maas-

tricht. Located on the east bank

of the Meuse River, Wyck has

managed to maintain its unique

personality yet has also kept up

with the times.

As such, an interesting mix

has come into being of many

family-run shops in the tradition-

al atmosphere, such as butchers,

tea rooms, antique shops and

fashion boutiques.

A lot of new, trendy shops have

come to Wyck as well. There

are many very hip shops for a

particular clientele and real high-

end top locations as well, which

attract international customers,such as shops selling jewellery,

watches, and exclusive glasses.

Countless lovely restaurants and

specialist shops complete the

mix, causing Wyck to be seenmore and more as the Parisian

district of Maastricht. The district

lives, bustles, and is home to

constant motion.

Cross the oldest Roman

St. Servaasbrug and discover

it yourself.

WYCKthe trendiest

part of Maastricht

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Wyck

Leon Martens

Located in the charming Wyck

district, Leon Martens is known

as a leading jewellery in the

Benelux (and has been since

1947). Popular among visitors

because of his brilliant collection,craftsmanship, sense of style and

hospitality. Brands include: Rolex,

Cartier, Chopard, Pomellato, Pa-

tek Philippe, Breguet and Jaeger

le Coultre Scarabeo.

Stationsstraat 39-41

043-3256363

www.leonmartens.com

La Neuvime Paris

In one of the nicest streets of

Maastricht you will find La Neuvi-

me Paris, an original shop that isahead of the masses with brands

that you do not see often, such

as Acne Studios, A.F. Vandevorst,

Avelon, Cte et Ciel and Virginie

Castaway.

Mayfair

British oriented mens fashion

shop with classic but also inno-

vative brands such as Paul Smith,

Barbour and Hancock. Mayfair

also alters clothes right away in

their own workshop, if so desired.

Stationsstraat 39-41

043-3216610

www.mayfair-maastricht.nl

Herms

Every city needs a branch of the

French fashion house Herms,

with its greed-inducing silk

shawls and Birkin, Constance

and Kelly it bags. The beautiful

building with lots of natural light

is worth a visit in itself. The lamps

and furniture refer to the flagshipstore on Rue de Fauberg-Saint-

Honor in Paris.

Stationsstraat 43

043-3258888

www.hermes.com

Mestrini Occhiali

Walk in and you will not wonder

whether you need new glas-

ses, but which ones you need. In

the beautiful Baroque building

of Mestrini, you will find very

exclusive as well as hand-madeeyewear by Chanel, Cartier, Tods,

Tom Ford, Hoffman, Oakley etc.

Stationsstraat 58

043-7112216

www.mestrini.nl

STIJL

Fashion freaks from Maastricht

love STIJL. Here, you will find a

fashionable mix of Dutch and

Scandinavian high end brands

such as Dante 6, Malene Birger

and Hope.

Wycker Brugstraat 48

085-7441117

www.welovestijl.com

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WMC SPREADSITS WINGS WITHANDR RIEUAS ITS PATRON

It isnt for a while, but preparations for the 17th edition of the World

Music Festival (WMC) in 2017 are in full swing. Andr Rieu has been a

patron of the world-renowned wind music festival since 2013. It is a

festival in which Limburgs borderless reputation as a wind music province

receives as much attention as the international uniting dimension of music,

marching and show parades.

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In Kerkrade, the universal

power of expression of music is

celebrated with a notable main

role for young talent. With pro-

grammes like WMC Young Gener-

ation, the organisation is building

bridges between the established

order and talented upcoming

musicians. WMC Kerkrade bringstogether culture and hospitality

and provides young people the

opportunity to develop within a

professional environment. For

the WMC, the development of

wind music in Limburg and the

Euregion is as much a key factor

as the developmental process of

global wind music. The WMC is

leading in that area, and is seen

as the top musical experience for

both amateurs and profession-

als alike.

WMC Kerkrade and Andr Rieu

share a common belief in the

connective power of music.

Music literally crosses borders

and speaks the language of theheart. Andr Rieu has proven that

music breaks down borders, from

Australia to Romania. Where

there is music, people will come

together. It can provide a valuable

connection between people who

understand each other, regard-

less of each others descent,

political views or religious beliefs.

Furthermore, Andr Rieu has

worked for years to introduce

young people to music. Andr

Rieu believes in music. Andr Rieu

believes in youth.

WMC Kerkrade identifies with

a universal celebration of and

participation in music. Every

four years, people from all four

corners of the earth come toKerkrade to make music and have

fun with kindred spirits.

The relationship between Andr

Rieu and the WMC goes way

back. The WMC Kerkrade wishes

everyone lots of musical enjoy-

ment at Andr Rieus spectacular

concerts at Vrijthof in Maastricht!

In 2017, you are cordially invited

to come to Kerkrade for the 17th

World Music Festival, from 2 July

- 30 July on various stages, in theParkstad Limburg Stadium and in

Kerkrades completely renovated

city centre. But before then, vari-

ous concerts will be held leading

up to 2017. So keep an eye on

WMC Kerkrade!

For more information, please visit:

www.wmc.nl

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Maastricht University

First of all, there is Maastricht

University, a relatively young

university preparing to celebrate

its 40-year anniversary. In quite a

short time, Maastricht Univer-

sity has grown into one of theNetherlands main universities

and has also ranked among top

universities internationally; the

figures speak for themselves.

MU has over 16,000 students,

of which nearly half are from

abroad, and from no less than

108 different countries. With 17

Bachelor programmes and 50

Master programmes, MU offers

a very wide range of courses.Furthermore, project-oriented

education was implemented

here from the beginning, mean-

ing that studying at MU has a

strong focus on practice. The fact

that almost all education at MUis given in English shows how

international this university really

is. It has had a major influence on

the city of Maastricht. The pres-

ence of so many young students

from so many countries has

given it a unique and contempo-

rary dynamic.

www.maastrichtuniversity.nl

The international nature of Maastricht is displayed in the range of courses

offered by its study programmes. From Maastricht University to the United

World College, the spectrum is very broad and very cross-border oriented.

That is typical for a city which was always internationally oriented, and it is

with good reason that the most international art fair in the world is held here.

MAASTRICHTcity of internationalstudies

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Maastricht School of

Management (MSM)

Founded in 1952, Maastricht

School of Management (MSM)

is one of the oldest and most

international business schools

in the Netherlands. Attracting

students from across the world,

from emerging and develop-ing economies in particular,

it offers research-driven and

internationally accredited

programmes in management,

including the MaastrichtMBA,

a joint initiative of Maastricht

School of Management and

Maastricht University School

of Business and Econom-

ics (SBE). Other programmes

include the Master of Science

in Management and Engineer-

ing (with RWTH Aachen), andthe Master of Management in

Higher Education, as well as

many shorter professional and

executive courses. Its research-

based Doctorate in Business

Administration (DBA) pro-gramme is ranked number two

in the world.

In addition, MSM offers

tailor-made programmes in a

broad range of expertise areas

specifically designed to help

organisations successfully deal

with todays global market

challenges.

MSM offers its programmes

in Maastricht and across the

world through collaboration

with various partner institutions

in countries including Alba-

nia, Azerbaijan, China, Egypt,

Germany, Ghana, Kazakhstan,

Peru, Romania, Suriname, Viet-

nam and Yemen. Around 1,000students graduate from MSMs

programmes every year, and

MSM alumni occupy top posi-

tions in business, government

and academia.

MSM has an extensive port-

folio of international capacity

development projects, both for

the public and private sector

and collaborates extensively

with international development

agencies and donor organisa-tions. MSM offers institutional

capacity strengthening through

educational and advisory inter-

ventions in a variety of fields.

www.msm.nl

United World College

UWC Maastricht wants to be-

come a model for UWCs and

international schools in delivering

a robust academic and co-curric-

ular programme where learning

outside the classroom is as val-

ued and celebrated as that which

takes place within the classroom.

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UWC Maastricht is one of the

youngest in the UWC group

of schools and colleges and

unique within the movement as

the only school operating within

a national public school funding

context, educating students

from pre-school age through

the International Baccalaure-ate programme. UW Maastricht

recruits residential students

of demonstrated promise and

potential through the UWC

National Committee network

to join our international day

student community for their

final two years of high school.

All teachers contribute to the

co-curricular and pastoral care

programmes through a core

commitment to our mission,

vision, and values, in whichwe place the supportive and

trusting relationship formed

with and between students, at

the heart of our enterprise. As

a community, UWC believes

in the growth mindset: thatintelligence, personality and

character can be developed

and a persons true potential

is unknown (and unknowable)

and that teachers and students

have much to learn from and

with each other. The new UWC

was opened by King Willem-

Alexander who himself has

experience with the study-pro-

grammes of UWC. Maastricht

is proud to have a United World

College to express the interna-

tional ambitions of the city and

to bring together young people

from all over the world.

www.uwc.nl/maastricht

EIPA European Institute of

Public Administration

The European Institute of Public

Administration (EIPA), located

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at the Onze Lieve Vrouweplein

in Maastricht, has been offer-

ing courses and seminars to

European civil servants for over

30 years. It is where people who

deal with European affairs can

learn in a multi-cultural environ-

ment benefiting from a unique

combination of practical know-how and scientific excellence.

We aim to contribute to collabo-

ration and integration between

the EU Member States by pro-

viding services that allow public

administration staff responsible

for EU affairs to further improve

their skills, explains Marga

Prhl, Director-General of EIPA.

On the one hand, the Institute

focuses on training civil serv-

ants on European affairs and

public administration; on theother, it carries out practical

research to guarantee that the

training courses offered are

relevant and up to date.

EIPA offers a wide range of

courses and seminars open

to anyone who is interested.

Furthermore, EIPA offers cus-

tom-designed courses. Good

examples are the courses we

offer in preparation of the EU

Presidency, or a tailor-madeseminar we organised for a

Dutch regional authority on

European Structural Funds;

a combination of intensive

coaching and e-Learning,

Marga Prhl explains. EIPAmainly focuses on the central

governments of the EU Member

States and on European institu-

tions, particularly the European

Commission, although it also

counts regional and decen-

tralised authorities among its

clients.

www.eipa.nl

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ALL ABOUT THE GOOD LIFE

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A2 TUNNEL BASIC

STRUCTURE COMPLETE!

WORK CONTINUES

MOSTLY UNDERGROUND

The work continues mostly underground, with

the fitting out and the installation of equipment.

Work in 2015 and 2016 will involve the design,

installation, and testing of the equipment and the

training of the personnel.

A2 MAASTRICHT

A SINGLE PLAN FOR THE CITY AND MOTORWAY


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CITY PLANMAASTRICHT

1. MECC2. Historical city-center3. Stokstraat quarter

4. Wyck quarter5. Ceramique quarter6. Central Railway-station7. Randwyck Railway-station8. Jeker quarter


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Shop opening hours

Monday 13.00 - 18.00

Tuesday - Friday 10.00 - 18.00

Saturday 10.00 - 18.00

Sunday 12.00 - 17.00

Travel

Airports

Maastricht is close to numerous

international airports:

Maastricht-Aachen (10 km, just

20 minutes from the city centre),Dsseldorf International (100 km),

Cologne-Bonn (100 km),

Brussels-Zaventem (100 km),

Weeze-Niederrhein Airport (110

km), Brussels-Charleroi (120 km)

and Antwerp (120 km). All are anhour or less by car.

Train

Stations: Maastricht-Centraal

(for the city) and Maastricht-

Randwyck

Information on Dutch train

schedules: www.9292ov.nl

Information on international

trains: www.ns.nl

Taxiservice Maastricht

+31 (0)43 362 1111

[email protected]

www.taxiservicemaastricht.nl

Taxi Krans

+31 (0)43 361 4575

[email protected]

www.taxikrans.nl

EmergenciesIn an emergency, dial 112for

the police, the fire department

or an ambulance. To contact

the police about non-urgent

matters, call 0900 8844.

Tourism

VVV Maastricht, Kleine Staat 1

Maastricht.

www.vvvmaastricht.nl

MAASTRICHT:PRACTICALINFORMATION

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