Sightseeing
in Laarbeek
In the Waterpoort of De Peel, there is a rich history. Laarbeek has old cores from the Middle Ages. For example, in 1300, the grounds of Broek and Leek were given by the Duke of Brabant to the inhabitants of Beek en Donk in joint ownership. Eyckenlust Castle was given on loan at that time to Drik de Rovere, high scout of Den Bosch, and can be partially seen during the Recht en Orde (Law and Order) walking route. But there is much more to see in Laarbeek. For example, visit the Heilig Bloed Mission Convent in Aarle-Rixtel, inhabited since 1903 by the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood. Book a guided tour or attend Holy Mass. Or take a look at the mill Vogelenzang. Windmill Vogelenzang was drawn several times by Vincent van Gogh around 1880. This mill is also part of the award-winning Vincent van Gogh cycle route. While in Mariahout the parish used to be dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes, the first pastor decided to build a Lourdes grotto there in 1932. For years pilgrims were attracted by this Lourdes grotto. Behind the grotto there is a procession park, in which some statues related to Lourdes can be found. Definitely worth a visit! Experience the history of Laarbeek by visiting monuments, statues and important places. Discover the mysteries and secrets in the Waterpoort of De Peel.
Castles and Manor houses
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castle Eyckenlust
castle Eyckenlust![]()
Eikenlust Castle (also spelled: Eyckenlust), is a castle near the village of Beek en Donk in the Dutch...
Beek en Donk
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Castle Croy Aarle-Rixtel
Castle Croy Aarle-Rixtel![]()
Perhaps the most famous castle in Laarbeek and its surroundings. Curious about the history of Croy Castle?...
Aarle-Rixtel
Mill or Pumping Station
Heritage and Monuments
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Mary with child
Mary with child![]()
In Mariahout, in the procession park, you will find a statue of Mary with child.
Mariahout
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De Ontmoeting
De Ontmoeting![]()
In front of the town hall in Beek en Donk stands the sculpture De Ontmoeting (The Meeting). Two statues,...
Beek en Donk
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Sint Servatius chapel
Sint Servatius chapel![]()
On the border of Lieshout and Mariahout is the Saint Servatius chapel.
Lieshout
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Kiosk Aarle-Rixtel
Kiosk Aarle-Rixtel![]()
Octagonal bandstand on a concrete base with brick corners.
Aarle-Rixtel
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De Spijkermaker
De Spijkermaker![]()
In 1993, the statue De Spijkermaker was unveiled at the Piet van Thielplein.
Beek en Donk
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Poort van Ribbius
Poort van Ribbius![]()
Ribbius' gate is actually the gate of Binderen, and originally stood in Helmond as the entrance to Binderen...
Lieshout
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Bridges
Bridges![]()
Laarbeek has several bridges. The Beekse brug, De Donkse brug, De Hommel brug, Laarbrug and the Aarlese...
Beek en Donk
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Artwork Angela Merici
Artwork Angela Merici![]()
At the Heindertweg/Dorpsstraat you will find a work of art by Angela Merici.
Aarle-Rixtel
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De Goorloop
De Goorloop![]()
The Goorloop is a brook that originates near Mierlo and flows into the Aa near Boerdonk.
Beek en Donk
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A Brabant long-gable farmhouse
A Brabant long-gable farmhouse![]()
Farmhouse of the Brabant long-gable type, second quarter of the 19th century. Stable extended at the...
Aarle-Rixtel
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Café De Witte
Café De Witte![]()
Café 'De Witte' is located next to the former town hall on the Heuvelplein in Beek.
Beek en donk
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Heemhuis 'Barthold van Heessel'
Heemhuis 'Barthold van Heessel'![]()
Heemkamer with a large number of themed collections including archaeology, old tools, devotional/religious...
Aarle-Rixtel
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Servatius Church
Servatius Church![]()
The present church, already the sixth since the first chapel, dates from 1962.
Lieshout
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Villa Vrededael
Villa Vrededael![]()
The Villa Vrededael is strikingly situated on the corner of the Zuid-Willemsvaart and Donk's main street,...
Beek en Donk
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Former presbytery
Former presbytery![]()
The R.K. PASTORY of St Leonard's parish dates from 1895 and was built in a style with elements of the...
Beek en Donk
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Toekomst door Samenspel
Toekomst door Samenspel![]()
A drummer, with a little boy learning to play the drums and dog Tippie looking on.
Lieshout
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Kouwenbergs Kerkje
Kouwenbergs Kerkje![]()
Thanks to the purchase by the Kouwenbergs Kerkje Foundation in December 2008, this unique monument has...
Aarle-Rixtel
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Confessional, organ and sculptures of St Michael's Church
Confessional, organ and sculptures of St Michael's Church![]()
The church is not a listed building. A confessional, an organ and statues are monuments.
Beek en Donk
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Den Heikneuter
Den Heikneuter![]()
What many people may not know is that the statue De Heikneuter is not actually an original. It has been...
Lieshout
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Onze Lieve Vrouw van Lourdes church
Onze Lieve Vrouw van Lourdes church![]()
This parish was founded in 1932.
Mariahout
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Indiaanse Totempaal
Indiaanse Totempaal![]()
Piece of beautiful Indian woodcarving at the Maplehof in Mariahout Laarbeek.
Mariahout
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Monument O&U
Monument O&U![]()
From a distance, they just look like two loose pieces of steel. But those who come closer to the monument...
Beek en Donk
