Avansa Brugge organises a guided walk through the Gemene en Loweiden van Assebroek, a unique piece of Flanders’ heritage.

Common land, communal meadows, the commons and de gemeynte refer to historical forms of collective land management and grassroots governance. These systems played an important role in shaping the landscape and left a legacy that remains visible today.

During the walk, Professor Tine De Moor and ‘headman’ Marc Vandepitte will discuss the history of the area and how its landscape has changed over the centuries under the influence of human activity and the traditional system of common land.

The Gemene en Loweiden van Assebroek continues to function as a commons today, managed and cared for collectively by local citizens.

The walk concludes with an informal discussion and a drink on the terrace of Ryckevelde Castle.

The guided walking tour is held in Dutch