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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
Vrijthof concerts, in the Theater aan het Vrijthof.
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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
Welcome toMaastricht
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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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COFFEE ROASTERS & TEA PACKERS
One of my favourite shopsin Maastricht is MaisonBlanche Dael.This 137 year old familyrun business provides deli-cious coffee, tea, and localdelicacies.
blanchedael.com
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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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Dedicatedtoyoursuccess
MECC (Maastricht Exhibition and Congress Centre)
offers you a successful partnership. We organiseand host conferences, exhibitions and events in
a multifunctional and intimate conference and
exhibition centre with European allure, where
services are offered by the professionals of MECC,
along with the chance for people to actually meet
each other in the ambience so typical of Maastricht.
Visit www.mecc.nland discover a world of
possibilities and inspiring opportunities.
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MUSIC SOUNDS
BETTER IN
MECC MAASTRICHT!
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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.
Contact Tourist Information:VVV Zuid-LimburgT. 0031-436098500E. [email protected]. www.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.
Onze Lieve Vrouweplein 6 I 6211 HD MAASRICHT I +31 (0)43 [email protected] I www.derlon.com
THE TASTE OFDERLON HOTEL
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www.lestables.nl
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.
Les Tables, eat where the locals meet:
Maastrichts cosy restaurant club.
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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
Maastricht, Centre of Gastronomy. Check www.maastrichtculinair.com
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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.
For more information, please visit
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
Bonnefantenmuseum Maastricht / www.bonnefanten.nl
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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.
For more information, please visit
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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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Beautiful fashion from
Hugo Boss, Diesel,
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many more.
LABELLOVERS
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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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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.
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1. MECC2. Historical city-center3. Stokstraat 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
www.taxiservicemaastricht.nl
Taxi Krans
+31 (0)43 361 4575
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
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