Month: January 2021

Good news: the 12 iconic lanterns of hotel/restaurant Hostellerie Mont Kemmel **** are back, and how! ;-).

They were completely stripped, the old glass removed, sandblasted and provided with 2 new layers of water-repellent coating and textured glass (chinchilla glass). Electrical facilities were completely renewed. Of course fully (in intensity and colour) controllable Philips Hue lamps were installed again. It is a typical example of the respectful restoration and renovation that Philippe & Kristine carry out throughout the hotel/restaurant and the domain of "Mont Kemmel": always with respect for the authentic and introduction of the latest technologies where possible, necessary or appropriate. Meaningful innovation where it is possible.

These lanterns, along with over 120 other Philips Hue light points on the estate and in the building, will play a crucial role in rolling out new themed arrangements.

Here is a first example: every year the wood hyacinths bloom on the flanks of the Kemmelberg. Also in our woodland garden they appear frequently. When the time comes again, say April to mid May, (if we can open the exhibition of course, otherwise it will be something for 2022) this theme of the wild wood hyacinth will be played out. In the lobby there is already a giant picture of 25 m² of the beautiful flower carpet on the Kemmelberg, and also through the controlled lighting this purple / green color combination will be fully played in that period of spring. An adapted menu with purple-blue colour accents will also be offered. And so on.

In the course of the year, several such themes will be elaborated and activities organized around them. Stay tuned!