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 INDEX

Colofon 5 Foreword by the mayor

Publisher
Chapeau Magazine 8 André Rieu ‘immortalised’
www.chapeaumagazine.com
10 History of Vrijthof concerts
Editor in chief
Jo Cortenraedt
16 Limburg Roots
Editors
Maarten van Laarhoven
Ludo Diels 20 Biography André Rieu
Nadine Kolbusz
22 The paintings of Marc Rieu
Trafficmanager
Stephanie van Heuven
26 The history of Maastricht
Contributions
VVV Maastricht
VVV Zuid-Limburg 30 The liberation of Maastricht

Photography 38 Highlights around Maastricht

André Rieu Productions
André Rieu, My Music, My Life.
VVV Maastricht 44 Favourite spots André Rieu
Luc Hommes
Patrick Leenders
Alf Mertens 48 Restaurants in Maastricht

Image editing 54 Museums

Joris Vroemen

Design 58 Trendy shops in Maastricht

Saus

Translation 66 City of international studies

Ingeborg Rulkens
Emma Ruigrok 72 City plan Maastricht
Printing
Moderna Paal-Beringen 74 Practical information

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 FOREWORD

C
olourful, worldly and dynamic! Every year, Maastricht’s
international personality is always extra visible during André
Rieu’s world-renowned Vrijthof concerts. The Maastricht-born
violinist and orchestra leader welcomes visitors from all over the
globe in a warm bath of hospitality and makes them feel at home in
our lovely city on the Meuse. 

Maastricht and André Rieu have
been inextricably linked for
over 10 years and as far as I am
concerned, it can stay that way
- because when André Rieu per-
forms, the city is all about this
special series of concerts. Let this
André Rieu City Guide help you
navigate through our fantastic
city. It is a city of centuries-old
history, but has always main-
tained an eye towards the future:
a city with trendy aspects while
also upholding the grandeur of
our past at every corner and on
every square. The best, most in-
teresting shops, restaurants and
sights are listed in this guide.
Enjoy more than just André’s
music: also be refreshed by this
international university city
with its charming centre and
grand atmosphere. Maastricht is
located in the heart of Europe; it
was here that the European Un-
ion saw the light in 1992 thanks
to the Maastricht Treaty. In 2017,
we will have a major celebration
for its 25-year anniversary.
Maastricht lives and breathes
Rieu, and that is something I
am very proud of. I am honoured
to be able to experience André
Rieu’s concerts as Maastricht’s
new mayor. This month, I will
definitely be enjoying the music
and ambiance on our country’s
most beautiful square. I wish
you a lovely evening at Vrijthof
and a fantastic visit to our city.
Maastricht welcomes the world! 
Annemarie
Penn - te Strake 
Mayor of
Maastricht

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 ANDRÉ RIEU
‘IMMORTALISED’

I
n May of this year, André Rieu was honoured twice in one day:
quite the joyous occasion for Rieu. First, the first scientific book
written about Rieu’s success was presented at Museum aan het
Vrijthof, followed by the unveiling of the plaque at Rieu’s childhood
home in Maastricht Municipal Park.

Artist Désiree Tonnaer made on the deeper reasons behind

a city map from stone with a
bronze ‘stamp’ featuring Rieu’s
signature on top. “The stamp is a
reference to the mark he’s left on
the city,” the artist said. Mayor
Onno Hoes was pleased to be
able to present the plaque, which
was made in honour of the musi-
cian’s 65th birthday.
The unveiling of the plaque was
accompanied by the drum and
bugle corps of the Sainte Cécile
Orchestra from Eijsden.
André Rieu was especially hon-
oured by the plaque at the white
house along the Jeker River, in
the municipal park. “The city
council didn’t have to do that,
but I am certainly impressed. It is
definitely a sign of recognition.
And it’s supposed to be around
for centuries.”
The book on the Maastricht mu-
sician’s success, published by
Maastricht University, focuses
his success. According to the
writers, it is mainly because of
his ability to appeal to his audi-
ences’ sensitive side. He brings
the 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 the
squares. “Where many contem-
porary classical music ensembles
struggle to reach a wide enough
audience, André Rieu manages
to win over the hearts of the
masses with his heart-felt way
of playing and performing,” one
of the researchers said.
André Rieu commented on the
book with an amusing remark:
“They usually write books on
people who have been dead for a
while; in my case, I still get to
experience it.”

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HISTORY OF
VRIJTHOF CONCERTS

A
ndré 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 the
way 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.
It started with three concerts,
now in 2015 there are seven
concerts at the Vrijthof. Every
year more and more people from
abroad come to Maastricht for
these special concerts. Now
about half of the visitors come
from outside the Netherlands
and Belgium. They come from
"
everywhere”, says Pierre Rieu,
CEO of André Rieu Travel. We
"
have people from Brazil, Argen-
tina, Australia, New Zealand,
the United States and from
many countries in Europe. Espe-
cially from the United Kingdom
we may say welcome to many
fans. Most of them have seen my
father in a concert in their own
land, but they think that the
Vrijthof-concerts are the most
special of all.”
André Rieu doesn’t just bring
his ‘normal’ program in Maas-
tricht, he also invites artists
from all over the world to join
him on stage, from Trini Lopez to
Jermaine Jackson.
And every year there is a kind of
‘warming up’ with the Orchestra
band Sainte Cécile.
Sainte Cécile from Eijsden plays
at the Vrijthof just before André
Rieu and his orchestra get on
stage. More than a hundred mu-
sicians walk down the square
and pass the sidewalk cafés and
create a great atmosphere. Rieu
invites this orchestra band for
a reason: only the best is good
enough. Sainte Cécile won the
World Music Contest in Kerkrade
in the world division for the
second time in 2013 and was
crowned champion of the Neth-
erlands many times.
André Rieu likes the Vrijthof-
concerts very much. It is my
"
hometown, that gives an extra
warm feeling. And because the
square is not too big and people
are sitting on the terraces, you
get a wonderful atmosphere."
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ANDRÉ RIEU IS
PLEASED WITH HIS
LIMBURG ROOTS
According to André 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 Mass
like that can be very impressive
in Catholic traditions, especially
during Easter and Christmas. It’s
not just about religion: there’s 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.”
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André Rieu was influenced
not only by religion, but also by
Limburg’s broad music and folk
culture, 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 it’s
kind of in our genes. It also has
a lively aspect to it; it’s optimis-
tic. I think that definitely has
something to do with why my
concerts are always such a party.
It’s a party for us too.”
André Rieu himself is an ambas-
sador of the World Music Fes-
tival (WMC) in Kerkrade, where
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 Limburg’s interna-
tional location which has made
it possible for André 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 or
German, if they want. That’s how
it’s 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 Belgium
and Germany. “It’s easy for
everyone, since our studio in
Maastricht is closeby. They
haven’t had to move and can
keep living in their own country.
That international aspect is in
our blood. That’s why we don’t
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 I’m on stage, it is always
with great pride that I tell the
audience I’m from Maastricht,
Limburg. And yes, that’s in
‘Holland’, even if it is all the
way near the border.”
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 ANDRÉ RIEU
THE MOST
SUCCESSFUL
VIOLINIST

A
ndré Rieu is the most successful violinist of our time and also
a conductor, composer and charming entertainer. He has sold
more than 35 million CDs and DVDs and his live concerts
attract an audience of about 1 million people each year. He’s been
among Billboards Top 10 selling artists for the last ten years.

André Rieu was born in Maas- France, Scandinavia, the Baltics,

tricht into a musical family. His
father was the chief conductor of
the Limburg Symphony Orches-
tra. André started to play the vio-
lin at the age of five. In 1978 he
founded his first own ensemble:
“Het Maastrichts Salon Orkest“.
In 1987 the Johann Strauss Or-
chestra which consists of about
fifty musicians. Many of whom
are still with him today.
Their breakthrough came in 1994
with the CD “From Holland with
Love” and Shostakovitch’s Sec-
ond Waltz which went straight
to the top of Holland’s Single
Charts. André and his Johann
Strauss Orchestra have been
touring the world since the mid-
nineties, performing all over the
world, e.g. in Germany, England,
Romania, Poland, the USA, Bra-
zil, Mexico, Chile, China, Singa-
pore, Japan, South Africa and
Australia, where he played his
biggest concerts ever in front of
an audience of 43.000 in Mel-
bourne as part of the World
Stadium Tour with the beautiful
setting of a rebuild Schönbrunn
Castle.
André has been married for more
than fourty years to his child-
hood sweetheart Marjorie. The
couple has two sons, Marc, who
is a painter and Pierre, who is
Vice President of André Rieu
Productions.

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THE PAINTINGS
OF MARC RIEU

T
his year, Marc Rieu, eldest son of André and Marjorie Rieu,
will again be exhibiting several of his paintings during the
Vrijthof concerts, in the Theater aan het Vrijthof.

The 36-year old painter has been

fascinated 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 Vincent
van Gogh - he made the definitive
decision to do something with art.
He studied Art History and Ar-
chaeology in Nijmegen, a degree
he completed with a thesis on Ro-
mantic period in 2006. In addition,
he took painting classes here and
there, 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 on
imaginative landscapes. He calls
himself a suggestive illusionist;
he paints suggestive (dreamy,
romantic) works in which he en-
chants reality using his brush as
a magic wand - hence his self-
coined artistic movement “sug-
gestive illusionism”. His work is
often on display in galleries in the
Netherlands and abroad.

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He is also an ambassador for Avercamp (1585-1634) was the
the foundation "Kunst van het Netherlands’ first ‘handicapped'
Kijken” [The Art of Looking].  artist; he was a deaf-mute but
This foundation aims to provide that did not stop him from cre-
more of a stage to mentally and ating exquisite Dutch winter
physically challenged artists. His tableaus, which ‘strike the rest
motto:  “Pay no mind to common of the world dumb’ today. Let us
sense, look with your heart and enjoy all the beauty being made
enjoy what you see!" Hendrick in the same way.”

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THE HISTORY
OF MAASTRICHT
and musketeer
d’Artagnan

P
erhaps 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 d’Artagnan 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 Maastricht’s history.

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The Meuse’s 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 not
the 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. The
oldest, 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 Maastricht’s
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 d’Artagnan
- 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 with
the title ‘Code M, the sword of
d’Artagnan’, a modern interpreta-
tion of his history.
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 Culinary capital

Fashion & Design

Culture in
the mix

City of festivals
and events
 Ancient hidden
treasures

Welcome to
Maastricht

Sleeping among
the stars

www.welcometomaastricht.com
THE LIBERATION
OF MAASTRICHT

T
he life of André 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.

For history buffs, it’s 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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This 137 year old family
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delicacies.

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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
wouldn’t 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 with
an extensive programme for
the 70-year anniversary of the
liberation of Maastricht.
Though André 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 André’s 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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Marjorie’s
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 Marjorie’s mother, who
was part of the resistance.
In 2013, one of André’s 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 special
seat; they were put in the lime-
light by André himself.
André’s son and production
manager Pierre maintains the
memory of the war and the
liberation 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 is a small but lovely

town with a great history. It’s
only 10 minutes by car from
Maastricht. You find historical
walls 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-
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Holland Casino*, as a sup-
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Thermae 2OOO*, a health
resort park was established
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in the environment of the
Château St. Gerlach, from
where you can set out to a
walk in the wonderful nature
reserve of Ingendael. Naturally,
the Château St. Gerlach also
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setting for a romantic dinner
and a restful night on the
former farm of the estate.
Famous guests as president
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favourite hotel.
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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
Marl caves and grottos
South Limburg is largely dominated by
marlstone caves. Especially around the
Valkenburg area, you can find the 250 km-
long underground passages that have made
it famous. The caves are also used to recon-
struct a bygone age - a copy of a coal mine
and a reconstruction of the Roman cata-
combs, for instance. But there are also
many other activities to be enjoyed, such as
underground Christmas markets, survival
and cycling tours and mountain bike rides
A short break in South Limburg - you are all being held here, offering visitors the
have to be an early riser for this because unique South Limburg experience.
there is so much to do and experience.
Decision-making may be difficult at times.
Exciting marl caves in Valkenburg and the
labyrinth on the Vaalserberg, magical theme
parks, 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 sports
on the River Meuse and skiing in Europe’s
largest indoor ski arena and, and, and …
Museums, galleries and studios
History and culture are there in South
Limburg in abundance. For centuries, the
Euregio –Pleasure, European diversity style
area had been a bone of contention of em-
This southernmost part of Limburg is
perors, kings and bishops, evidence of which
surrounded on all sides by foreign
can be found today in the numerous mus-
countries - Belgium and Germany.
eums and galleries. Visit South Limburg and
The cities of Aachen, Liege and Hasselt
discover art, history and culture, to expe-
are just a stone’s throw away from each
rience up close and personal and to partici-
other and we would like to invite you
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to take a trip there. Further information
website www.southlimburg.com.
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Of the hundreds of castles and palaces that
have shaped its landscape in earlier times,
South Limburg still boasts a lot of them that
have been very carefully restored. Thus, it is
possible for the ‘common people ’to visit those‘
noble fortresses’. Just come and explore the
beautiful castles and palaces that adorn the
landscape.

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ANDRÉ RIEU
Favourite spot
Vrijthof, because you can really
breathe the flair of this beau-
tiful city here. People can re-
lax in front of the beautiful
Patrician houses and the view of
the Servatius Basilica is so beau-
tiful. Maastricht has about 40
churches. But my favourite is the
Basiliek Onze-Lieve-Vrouw at the
Onze Lieve Vrouweplein.
Café
‘De Oude Vogelstruys’. It's the
oldest Café in Maastricht. I love
to have some apple cake there, a
Limburg specialty.
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Restaurant
Buitengoed Slavante (10 min by
car) with view of the Maas. Try
pannekoeken or black pudding
(Blutwurst) with apples. Also
the stylish Restaurant Chateau
Neercanne for ‘haute cuisine’. Or
if you like it a little more relaxed
you should try our regional spe-
cialty ‘Zoervleis’ with Pommes
in one of the many lovely restau-
rants in the city centre.
Hotel
High Class; Kruisherenhotel. It
used to be a church and is now
a beautiful hotel. Hotel Derlon
is very good located at the
Onze Lieve Vrouweplein (www.
designhotels.com/kruisheren).
They have great wines there you
can taste at the terrace.
Shopping
Actually, I almost never go shop-
ping. I just don’t have the time to
do it. I will go once a year and buy
everything I need on one single
day within two hours (laughs).
But you will find so many beau-
tiful little creative shops in the
city center. Just take your time
to stroll around and you will find
gifts for your friends and family,
antiques, clothes and souvenirs.
You will find lots of exclusive
shops in and around the Stok-
straat and also in the Wyck-area
at the other side of the river.
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THE TASTE OF
DERLON HOTEL

You’re looking for a great ter-

race on the lovely Onze Lieve
Vrouweplein, the most charm-
ing square of Maastricht?
Come to Derlon Hotel, where
you find fantastic open wines
and great food.

From there it is 5 minutes walk

to the Vrijthof, to the concert of
André Rieu.

Discover our comfortable

rooms with a great view in the
old Roman part of the city.

Enjoy your stay in Maastricht.

Onze Lieve Vrouweplein 6 I 6211 HD MAASTRICHT I +31 (0)43 3216770

Info@derlon.com I www.derlon.com
Les Tables, eat where the locals meet:
Maastricht’s cosy restaurant club.
For almost 20 years, we have guaranteed diversity and quality, with a
venue for every taste. The restaurants in the culinary heart of Maastricht
each present their own type of cuisine and ambiance. From culinary
enjoyment on castle grounds or in a historic church to typical Maastricht
cuisine, and from dishes from across the border to pubs and haute cuisine.
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.

www.lestables.nl
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 à 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 16
0031-43-3500405
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
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Café Sjiek
Maastricht’s first and still the
most original bistro which is
always busy. People don’t 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 décor in a former
Gothic church. Good cuisine,
professional service, international
price level.
Kruisherengang 19
0031-433292020
www.chateauhotels.nl
Danyel
A new restaurant of chef Danyel
van den Bongard. Authentic
kitchen with regional products in
a classic décor.
Boschstraat 70
0031-433503333
 RESTAURANTS
IN MAASTRICHT

’t Plenkske
A well-known Mediterranean
restaurant with good food and Restaurants in Wyck's quarter
wine. A hospitable and roomy
establishment. Mediterraneo
Plankstraat 6 ‘The best Italian food in town’.
0031-43-3218456 Restaurateur Pino is over 75, but
www.hetplenkske.nl he can still be found in the kitchen
every day. His truffle dishes are
Au Coin des Bons Enfants famous. Very popular and with a
Well-known place in a cosy very welcoming staff in the city.
student neighbourhood. Solid Rechtstraat 73
French cuisine, small and intimate 0031-43-3255037
restaurant. www.ristorante-mediterraneo.nl
Ezelmarkt 4
0031-43-3212359 Trattoria Senza Nome
www.aucoindesbonsenfants.nl Flamboyant restaurateur Huub
Biro has turned his restaurant
Mes Amis into an accessible Italian trat-
Located in a street full of other toria which still has excellent
restaurants and cafes, this busi- dishes and wines, but is more
ness sets itself apart with a great price-friendly without the
wine selection. tablecloth.
Tongerestraat 5 Hoogbrugstraat 66
0031-43-3257866 0031-43-3264152
www.mesamis.nl www.senzanome.nl

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Maastricht Culinair
welcomes visitors André Rieu
Vrijthof-concerts 2015
Maastricht Culinair, pure enjoyment
22 restaurants, local producers and suppliers in a splendid town
22 personalities with taste and enthusiasm

Restaurants De Mangerie Mediterraneo

Château Neercanne Ruiterij 1 Maastricht Rechtstraat 73 Maastricht
Cannerweg 800 Maastricht +31 (0)43 350 91 91 +31 (0)43 325 50 37
+31 (0)43 325 13 59
Manjefiek La Chine
Au Coin des Rijksweg 80 Maastricht Markt 33 Maastricht
Bons Enfants +31 (0)43 361 01 45 +31 (0)43 321 61 23
Ezelmarkt 4 Maastricht
+31(0)43 321 23 59 Les Marolles Kobe
Rechtstraat 88a Maastricht Ruiterij 1 Maastricht
Landgoed Altembrouck +31 (0)43 325 04 47 +31 (0)43 321 19 61
Altenbroek 4
s-Gravenvoeren (B) Pakhoes Wines
+32(0)42 680 336 Waterpoort 4-6 Maastricht Vineyard Apostelhoeve
+31 (0)43 325 70 00 Susserweg 201 Maastricht
l’Atelier +31 (0)43 343 22 64
Markt 9 Gulpen De Pastory
+31(0)43 450 44 90 Dorpsstraat 45 Thiessen
Cadier en Keer Wijnkoopers
La Bohème +31 (0)43 407 18 23 Grote Gracht 18
Observantenweg 3 Maastricht
Maastricht ‘t Plenkske +31 (0)43 325 13 55
+31 (0)43 325 08 08 Plankstraat 6 Maastricht
+31 (0)43 321 84 56 Coffee/Tea
Le Courage Maison Blanche Dael
Rechtstraat 81 Maastricht Rantrée Wolfstraat 28 Maastricht
+31 (0)43 321 17 27 Kesselskade 59 Maastricht +31 (0)43 321 34 75
+31(0)43 321 51 40
Harry’s Bakery
Wycker Brugstr. 2 Vanille Bisschopsmolen
Maastricht Diepstraat 1 Eijsden Stenenbrug 3 Maastricht
+31 (0)43 325 44 33 +31(0)43 409 35 54 +31(0)43 327 06 13

Maastricht, Centre of Gastronomy. Check www.maastrichtculinair.com

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 décor.
Plein 1992
0031-43-3213364
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 d’en Face

Bistro following the style of
the French Lyon, with classic
dishes such as Canard à l‘Orange.
Agreeable prices, and an intimate,
casual atmosphere.
Wyckerbrugstraat 54
0031-433116438
www.bouchondenface.nl Restaurant Flo
Part of the Parisian group of ori-
‘O’ ginal bistros with classic French
Good restaurant for fish. Informal, dishes. Large establishment,
with an open kitchen. suited for large parties as well.
Rechtstraat 76 Stationstraat 28
0031-43-3259747 0031-433282525
www.restaurant-o.nl www.flomaastricht.nl

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Harry’s
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 1
0031-433509191
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
Château Neercanne
Gorgeous romantic castle that
has 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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MUSEUMS
Bonnefanten Museum
Since its opening, the Bon-
nefanten Museum has been a
wonderful addition to Maas-
tricht’s skyline. The building was
designed by Italian architect Aldo
Rossi, who regarded the mu-
seum as a ‘viewing factory’. The
museum’s collection comprises
old, modern and contemporary
art and has a varying exhibition
programme. 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 André Rieu, Muse-
um aan het Vrijthof is organising
the exhibition “Liefde voor Detail”
[Love for Detail]. Have a look at
the personal and musical life of
the King of the Waltz. Famous
items from Rieu’s concerts are to
be exhibited at the museum. The
theme “Love for Detail” reflects
Rieu’s 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.
For more information, please visit
www.museumaanhetvrijthof.nl
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 Museo di Maastricht
20 years!

Now on show:

Aldo Rossi
La finestra
del poeta
Drawings and
prints by architect
Aldo Rossi

Bonnefantenmuseum Maastricht / www.bonnefanten.nl

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 monumental
rooms of the intimate house, ex-
perience the beautiful city garden,

visit Marres Books or enjoy coffee

or a meal at Marres Kitchen.
For more information, please visit
www.marres.org
Legendary & new
TRENDY SHOPS
IN MAASTRICHT

M
aastricht 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 André Rieu Guide has selected some new trendy and legen-
dary shops offering fashion and lifestyle in the most charming neighbour-
hoods of the city.

Stokstraatkwartier

Aim
Small, charming shop with
bohemian meets rock ‘n’ roll col-
lections by Marc by Marc Jacobs
and See by Chloé. 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 Máxima slowly
became the most important
style icon of the Netherlands
because of this brand.
Plankstraat 10
043-3100622
www.natan.be

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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 Tod’s, Crockett &
Jones and Church’s, 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 queen’s shop. With mag-
nificent collections of high fashion
brands such as Prada, Lanvin,
Céline and Azzedina Alaïa, Kiki is
always able to surprise fashion
lovers 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’, sweet
pies from Limburg.
Stenenbrug 3
043-3270613
www.bisschopsmolen.nl
Toro Interior Design
Classic 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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SS COLLECTION // 2015
Don’t go
home without
Beautiful fashion from
Hugo Boss, Diesel,
Moncler, Mulberry and
many more.

for the
LABEL
LOVERS
Your trip to Maastricht isn’t
complete without a stop at
Designer Outlet Roermond.
With over 200 leading brands on
offer at 30-70% less, we’re the
region’s must-visit destination for
label lovers and style hunters.
T H E P E R F E C T D AY O U T
After shopping the world’s most
sought-after brands, why not
enjoy a spot of sightseeing?
We’re just a few minutes’ walk
from Roermond’s picturesque
town centre.

TOMMY HILFIGER

STRENESSE

HALLHUBER

Designer-Outlet-Roermond.com
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 and
Traders 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 Sempre
Charming 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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WYCK
the trendiest
part of Maastricht
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
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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 seen
more 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.
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 Neuvième Paris
In one of the nicest streets of
Maastricht you will find La Neuvi-
ème Paris, an original shop that is
ahead of the masses with brands
that you do not see often, such
as Acne Studios, A.F. Vandevorst,
Avelon, Côte et Ciel and Virginie
Castaway.
Mayfair
British oriented men’s 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
Hermès
Every city needs a branch of the
French fashion house Hermès,
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 flagship
store on Rue de Fauberg-Saint-
Honoré 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-made
eyewear by Chanel, Cartier, Tod’s,
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 SPREADS
ITS WINGS WITH
ANDRÉ RIEU
AS ITS PATRON

I
t isn’t for a while, but preparations for the 17th edition of the World
Music Festival (WMC) in 2017 are in full swing. André Rieu has been a
patron of the world-renowned wind music festival since 2013. It is a
festival in which Limburg’s 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 brings
together 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 André Rieu
share a common belief in the
connective power of music.
Music literally crosses borders
and speaks the language of the
heart. André 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 other’s descent,
political views or religious beliefs.
Furthermore, André Rieu has
worked for years to introduce
young people to music. André
Rieu believes in music. André 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 to
Kerkrade to make music and have
fun with kindred spirits.
The relationship between André
Rieu and the WMC goes way
back. The WMC Kerkrade wishes
everyone lots of musical enjoy-
ment at André Rieu’s 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 the
Parkstad Limburg Stadium and in
Kerkrade’s 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
city of international
studies

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.

Maastricht University a very wide range of courses.

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 the
Netherlands’ 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
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 MU
is 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

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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), and
the 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 today’s 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 1,000
students graduate from MSM’s
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 grammes of UWC. Maastricht
youngest in the UWC group is proud to have a United World
of schools and colleges and College to express the interna-
unique within the movement as tional ambitions of the city and
the only school operating within to bring together young people
a national public school funding from all over the world.
context, educating students
from pre-school age through www.uwc.nl/maastricht
the International Baccalaure-
ate programme. UW Maastricht EIPA – European Institute of
recruits residential students Public Administration
of demonstrated promise and The European Institute of Public
potential through the UWC Administration (EIPA), located
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 which
we 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: that
intelligence, personality and
character can be developed
and a person’s 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
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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
Pröhl, Director-General of EIPA.
On the one hand, the Institute
focuses on training civil serv-
ants on European affairs and
public administration; on the
other, 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-made
seminar we organised for a
Dutch regional authority on
European Structural Funds;
a combination of intensive
coaching and e-Learning”,
Marga Pröhl explains. EIPA
mainly 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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the fitting out and the installation of equipment.
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installation, and testing of the equipment and the
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MAASTRICHT
1. MECC
2. Historical city-center
3. Stokstraat quarter
4. Wyck quarter
5. Ceramique quarter
6. Central Railway-station
7. Randwyck Railway-station
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MAASTRICHT:
PRACTICAL
INFORMATION

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),
Düsseldorf 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 an
hour 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
info@taxiservicemaastricht.nl
www.taxiservicemaastricht.nl
Taxi Krans
+31 (0)43 361 4575
info@taxikrans.nl
www.taxikrans.nl
Emergencies
In an emergency, dial 112 for
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

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