“Golden River” is the name given to the river Lys by the English. It springs in the north of France A brand and flows 195 km downstream into the Scheldt in the mediaeval city centre of Ghent in Flanders. The area through which the Lys flows had a worldwide...
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“Golden River” is the name given to the river Lys by the English. It springs in the north of France A brand and flows 195 km downstream into the Scheldt in the mediaeval city centre of Ghent in Flanders. The area through which the Lys flows had a worldwide reputation for the production of linen from flax during the 17th to 20th century. It with a rich Belgian history! became known as the region from which the highest quality textiles were exported all over the world. So what exactly was its secret? As well as the fertility of the land surrounding it, the slow- moving water of the Lys made it ideal for retting the flax (soaking the stalk bundles for several days). This gave colour to the river and hence its nickname “Golden River”. As its waters are also low in lime and iron content, they are perfect for producing the highest-quality linen. Nowadays, the “Golden River” brings equally important benefits to potato culture. Our production site, on the banks of the river Lys, is where today
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