European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 18, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                The ardennes pleasant present continued from Page 7 around the Corner from Mcauliffe Square. It was the 10th army div s task Force Headquarters for col William Roberts and by appearances has not changed much since the Day he checked out. Travellers  get away from the ubiquitous i 101 St airborne div screaming Eagle posters and souvenir shop atmosphere can escape to a country chalet the be chateau de Strainchamps is about 15 minutes South of Bastogne in the Countryside on the Edge of a cow pasture near an old Stone Church. Airy pleasant rooms Cost about $55 per couple per night. Dinner is served with provincial elegance in the dining room downstairs in several courses. It costs More than the room. For Steak and salad dash Back into town and try be Petite Marmite at 84 Rue Duvivier. It is tiny and Friendly and reminds one of Why All those cows Are in is Tefle Bathen special events Are planned a t the Henri Chapelle american cemetery throughout the fall. Unicof saplings were planted in the peace Woods left in the shape of the Unicof logo above. The Fields. This is beef country. I about 20 minutes North of Bastogne is Houff Alize. Just up from the German tank at the Edge of town is the hotel Des posted it do Luxembourg a Good place for Basic accommodations and a fireplace in Winter. Like almost every Village in the Region this one has its own Sherman Tiger or comparable Battle tank. Houff Alize also is strategically located on the Edge of the Ourthe River Valley for Scenic drive past Nardin to la Roche or North to visit bulge Battle Sites like Almedy trois fonts and St. Vith. Delightful surprises pop up everywhere. La Roche in Ardenne in the heart of the ardennes is among the loveliest towns. The British chased the panzers out of the Village the Day before the americans reached it but the latecomers Are still treated with is Ken George Down Home hospitality. At Nardin a massive White Stone Sundial apparently inspired by stonehenge sweeps across an open Field and open Vista. It is some sort of portuguese belgian Friendship project. At Hotten follow signs for Grotto to one of Europe s largest and most Beautiful caves. The Grotto of a thousand and one nights is 100 feet underground. Cross the River Over the town Bridge. A brass plaque commemorates the 51st engr combat in that battled seven hours to hold it in the Winter 44 Battle. It was one of the farthest Points West held by the americans. At Dur buy one comes upon a medieval monastery with worn Cobblestone streets and tiny houses for rent. Once surrounded by a Moat the Stone City is now surrounded by upscale boutiques and eateries. The Story of the town appears on placards on several buildings. Enjoy crepes at be Colombier for a View of the Moat Bridge now spanning a Park and the Beautiful people cruising in their Mercedes convertibles. Commemorative events this year Many cities in the belgian ardennes Are offering several activities commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Battle of the bulge. Here is a list of some scheduled events aug. 19, Bastogne return of veterans of the 551st inf regl sept. 3-4, Bastogne Wreath laying at memorials nuts club event. Sept. 3-4, Houff Alize anniversary festivities. Sept. 7, we Bomont ceremony honouring 82nd airborne div. Sept. 9, la Roche in Ardenne liberation ceremony with . Army and scottish Black watch. Sept. 10-11, liberation re enactment. Sept. 11, Chau Fontaine ceremony honouring Gen Courtney Hodges and . 1st army. Sept. 11, Henri Chapelle and Almedy return of veterans of the 1st inf div. Sept. 11, Fourens Barbecue and Boogie Boogie Soiree. Sept. 12, Steve lot reception for the 30th inf div sept. 12 and 20, Marche in Tamenne reception for veterans  84th inf div. Sept. 17, Houff Alize and Almedy reception for 84th inf div and veterans of Battle of the bulge. Sept. 18, Houff Alize Parade and concert. Sept. 18, Henri Chapelle ceremony with veterans of the 3rd army div. Sept. 19, Marche in Tamenne reception for veterans of the 84th inf div. 1 sept. 24, Bastogne mar Dasson memorial illumination and Battle presentation. Sept. 25, Bastogne return of veterans of the 101 airborne div Parade concert and fireworks. Sept. 29, Henri Chapelle return of veterans of the 99th inf div. Oct. 7, Bastogne seminar by Martin Blumenson Patton s personality and his influence on the liberation of Bastogne. Oct. 26, Henri Chapelle reception for veterans of the Battle of the bulge. Pec. 16, Bastogne Walnut fair siege of Bastogne re enactment and Parade. Anniversary of the Battle of the bulge. Possible visit from . Vice president Al Gore dec. 16 to 18 Baraque de fraiture Houff Alize la Roche in Ardenne Bertone Nardin Ortho and Bastogne. Convoy of 300 world War ii military vehicles. Dec. 17, Almedy Baugnet memorial for victims of the Almedy massacre. Dec. 24, Bastogne reception for the veterans of the 101st airborne div and the 501st Parachute inf div. Jan. 16, Houff Alize re enactment of the meeting of the . 1st army and 3rd army. Reception for 17th airborne div and the 84th inf div veterans. Commemoration of the second liberation of the town. Through May 1995, Bastogne Maison Matheline exhibit on the siege of Bastogne. 8 stripes Magazine August 18, 1994