Kapucijnenhof
Before a Capuchin convent settled on this spot, Charles d'Héraugière, commander of Breda's famous peat ship, lived here. Since the beginning of this century, you will find an atmospheric residential courtyard here.
The ruse with the Turfschip is known as the Breda Horse of Troy. We write 1590. Breda is occupied by the Spaniards and Prince Maurice of Nassau wants to retake Breda with a surprise attack. Because skipper Adriaan van Bergen regularly brings peat inside the castle gate, his ship is no longer controlled. Under the leadership of Charles d'Héraugière, 75 soldiers are smuggled in to overwhelm the enemy.
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