Thinking of moving to Nossegem/Erps Kwerps area

[Zonpintje]

Hi! I was wondering if anyone could give me some input about these areas. DH will be commuting to Antwerp (where we currently reside). We've only been in Belgium for just over a year and are still trying to 'find out place'. We like the thought of having easy access to french although we'd keep our kids in a flemish school. We have 3 DS ages 11, 10 and 6 who are also in need of connecting with other english speaking children. I've been driving through those areas and they seem to be nice mix of urban and country-side. Are those areas quite active and are there expats there? Cheers!

[Putrifyno]

Google Map

We normally walk/cycle from Nossegem along the Weynboslaan from the Cemetery. Looking at the map - it apears that the closest bit of road is Zeven Tommen in Zaventem. It appears there is a bridge over the railway line and pathway in front of the landing lights/perimeter fence - not sure how far up there you can drive. The walk tends to be a big hit with visitors. Though you can't always guarantee that runway will be in use.

[Putrifyno]

If you want to come visit one Sunday for coffee and a stroll to look at planes I am happy to run a guided tour All welcome.

[Longtime]

Putrifyno, we should do this. We used to do this years ago but have never done it with Elena. Mmmmm, the lovely (?!) smell of aviation fuel - I remember it well.

[Putrifyno]

There you go Zonpintje, - a MN meeting in the making!

[Zonpintje]

Ladies! ;) Thank you so much for having spent time on answering all my tedious thoughts and questions and for all this fantastic extra info! I definitely will be off to a good knowledgeable start ;)

Let's hope on nice winter weather if another meetup will be scheduled.

cheers!!

[Zonpintje]

by the way, that house DOES sound pretty great!! Hope something like that will be around after the xmas period! ;)