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Illustration - Nantes - France

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) NANTES. PORT OF TRENTEMOULT. A FORMER FISHING PORT RENOWNED IN THE 18TH CENTURY, THE LAST MARITIME PORT ON THE LOIRE, TRENTEMOULT OWES ITS COLORS TO THE FISHERMEN WHO PAINTED THEIR HOUSES WITH LEFTOVER PAINT FROM THEIR BOATS. Photo by Jean-Pierre Dordain/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Nantes - France

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) NANTES. PORT OF TRENTEMOULT. A FORMER FISHING PORT RENOWNED IN THE 18TH CENTURY, THE LAST MARITIME PORT ON THE LOIRE, TRENTEMOULT OWES ITS COLORS TO THE FISHERMEN WHO PAINTED THEIR HOUSES WITH LEFTOVER PAINT FROM THEIR BOATS. Photo by Jean-Pierre Dordain/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Nantes - France

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) NANTES. PORT OF TRENTEMOULT. A FORMER FISHING PORT RENOWNED IN THE 18TH CENTURY, THE LAST MARITIME PORT ON THE LOIRE, TRENTEMOULT OWES ITS COLORS TO THE FISHERMEN WHO PAINTED THEIR HOUSES WITH LEFTOVER PAINT FROM THEIR BOATS. Photo by Jean-Pierre Dordain/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Nantes - France

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) NANTES. PORT OF TRENTEMOULT. A FORMER FISHING PORT RENOWNED IN THE 18TH CENTURY, THE LAST MARITIME PORT ON THE LOIRE, TRENTEMOULT OWES ITS COLORS TO THE FISHERMEN WHO PAINTED THEIR HOUSES WITH LEFTOVER PAINT FROM THEIR BOATS. Photo by Jean-Pierre Dordain/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Nantes - France

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) NANTES. PORT OF TRENTEMOULT. A FORMER FISHING PORT RENOWNED IN THE 18TH CENTURY, THE LAST MARITIME PORT ON THE LOIRE, TRENTEMOULT OWES ITS COLORS TO THE FISHERMEN WHO PAINTED THEIR HOUSES WITH LEFTOVER PAINT FROM THEIR BOATS. Photo by Jean-Pierre Dordain/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Nantes - France

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) NANTES. PORT OF TRENTEMOULT. A FORMER FISHING PORT RENOWNED IN THE 18TH CENTURY, THE LAST MARITIME PORT ON THE LOIRE, TRENTEMOULT OWES ITS COLORS TO THE FISHERMEN WHO PAINTED THEIR HOUSES WITH LEFTOVER PAINT FROM THEIR BOATS. Photo by Jean-Pierre Dordain/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Nantes - France

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) NANTES. PORT OF TRENTEMOULT. A FORMER FISHING PORT RENOWNED IN THE 18TH CENTURY, THE LAST MARITIME PORT ON THE LOIRE, TRENTEMOULT OWES ITS COLORS TO THE FISHERMEN WHO PAINTED THEIR HOUSES WITH LEFTOVER PAINT FROM THEIR BOATS. Photo by Jean-Pierre Dordain/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye Elected French Favourite Town 2025

FRANCE. AUVERGNE-RHONE-ALPES. ISERE (38) SAINT-ANTOINE L'ABBAYE LABELLISE LES PLUS BEAUX VILLAGES DE FRANCE (ELU ?VILLAGE PREFERE DES FRANCAIS? EN 2025). LA PORTEIE OR PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE, WHICH OWES ITS NAME TO THE PRESENCE OF THE PROSECUTOR. Photo by Bernard Jaubert/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHAMBORD : THE LARGE STAIRCASE WITH DOUBLE REVOLUTION (OR "DOUBLE HELIX"), WHICH ONE PROBABLY OWES TO LEONARDO DA VINCI, IS EXTENDED IN A SINGLE PROPELLER (PHOTO) SURROUNDED BY A GLASS ROOF BATHED IN LIGHT. THE ASCENT CONTINUES IN THE FORM OF A CENTRAL COLUMN WHICH GIVES ACCESS TO THE LANTERN. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHAMBORD : THE LARGE STAIRCASE WITH DOUBLE REVOLUTION (OR "DOUBLE HELIX"), WHICH ONE PROBABLY OWES TO LEONARDO DA VINCI, IS EXTENDED IN A SINGLE PROPELLER (PHOTO) SURROUNDED BY A GLASS ROOF BATHED IN LIGHT. THE ASCENT CONTINUES IN THE FORM OF A CENTRAL COLUMN WHICH GIVES ACCESS TO THE LANTERN. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHAMBORD : THE LARGE STAIRCASE WITH DOUBLE REVOLUTION (OR "DOUBLE HELIX"), WHICH ONE PROBABLY OWES TO LEONARDO DA VINCI, INCLUDES 2 RAMPS SUPERIMPOSED IN A HELIX ONE ABOVE THE OTHER ALLOWING, THANKS TO A HOLLOW CORE PIERCED WITH OPENINGS, TO A PERSON WHO DESCENDS NOT TO MEET THE ONE WHO GOES UP. PLACED IN THE CENTER OF THE DUNGEON, A REVOLUTIONARY DESIGN FOR THE TIME, IT SERVES THE TWO FLOORS, THE TERRACE, AND DISTRIBUTES THE ROOMS IN SYMMETRY. THIS PLAN IS INSPIRED BY THE TUSCAN VILLAS, NAMELY A CROSS VESTIBULE SERVED BY A CENTRAL STAIRCASE. NEARLY TWO HUNDRED CARVED CAPITALS ADORN THE PILASTERS OF THE STAIRCASE. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHAMBORD : THE LARGE STAIRCASE WITH DOUBLE REVOLUTION (OR "DOUBLE HELIX"), WHICH ONE PROBABLY OWES TO LEONARDO DA VINCI, INCLUDES 2 RAMPS SUPERIMPOSED IN A HELIX ONE ABOVE THE OTHER ALLOWING, THANKS TO A HOLLOW CORE PIERCED WITH OPENINGS (PHOTO), TO A PERSON WHO DESCENDS NOT TO MEET THE ONE WHO GOES UP. PLACED IN THE CENTER OF THE DUNGEON, A REVOLUTIONARY DESIGN FOR THE TIME, IT SERVES THE TWO FLOORS, THE TERRACE, AND DISTRIBUTES THE ROOMS IN SYMMETRY. THIS PLAN IS INSPIRED BY THE TUSCAN VILLAS, NAMELY A CROSS VESTIBULE SERVED BY A CENTRAL STAIRCASE. NEARLY TWO HUNDRED CARVED CAPITALS ADORN THE PILASTERS OF THE STAIRCASE. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. ALSACE. HAUT-RHIN (68) COLMAR. HISTORIC CENTRE. MAISON DES TETES. BUILT IN 1609 FOR THE MERCHANT ANTON BURGER, THIS GERMAN RENAISSANCE BUILDING IS ONE OF THE TOWN'S MOST FAMOUS. IT OWES ITS NAME TO THE GROTESQUE HEADS OR MASKS THAT ADORN ITS RICH FACADE, ABOVE WHICH RISES A THREE-STOREY ORIEL WINDOW. ON THE GABLE END OF THE BUILDING, A STATUE BY BARTHOLDI REPRESENTING A COOPER. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE - OCCITANIE - HERAULT (34) - SETE. NICKNAMED VENICE OF LANGUEDOC, SUNG BY GEORGES BRASSENS AND SET BETWEEN THE ETANG DE THAU AND THE MEDITERRANEAN, SETE OWES ITS NICKNAME TO THE CANALS WHICH CRISSCROSS ITS CITY. IN FINE WEATHER, THE CITY CENTER CAN BE VISITED BY BOAT TO DISCOVER ITS PORTS, ITS SHORT POINT, ITS ROYAL CANAL WITH A MANDATORY PASSAGE UNDER THE CITY'S EIGHT BRIDGES. IN THE FOREGROUND FROM G. TO D. : THE NEW BASIN, THE LATERAL CANAL, THE MARITIME CANAL AND THE CANAL DU MIDI. IN THE BACKGROUND FROM G. TO D. : THE OLD PORT, THE ROYAL CANAL AND THE LATERAL CANAL. IN THE BACKGROUND OF G. TO D. : THE GULF OF LION (MEDITERRANEAN SEA), MONT SAINT CLAIR, POINTE DU BARROU AND ETANG DE THAU. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouses Westland Energy - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Maasdijk, Netherlands on February 3, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouses Westland Energy - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Maasdijk, Netherlands on February 3, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouses Westland Energy - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Maasdijk, Netherlands on February 3, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouses Westland Energy - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Maasdijk, Netherlands on February 3, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouses Westland Energy - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Maasdijk, Netherlands on February 3, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouses Westland Energy - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Maasdijk, Netherlands on February 3, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouses Westland Energy - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Maasdijk, Netherlands on February 3, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouses Westland Energy - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Maasdijk, Netherlands on February 3, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouses Westland Energy - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Maasdijk, Netherlands on February 3, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouses Westland Energy - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Maasdijk, Netherlands on February 3, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouses Westland Energy - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Maasdijk, Netherlands on February 3, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouses Westland Energy - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Maasdijk, Netherlands on February 3, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouses Westland Energy - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Maasdijk, Netherlands on February 3, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouses Westland Energy - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Maasdijk, Netherlands on February 3, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouses Westland Energy - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Maasdijk, Netherlands on February 3, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouses Westland Energy - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Maasdijk, Netherlands on February 3, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouses Westland Energy - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Maasdijk, Netherlands on February 3, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouses Westland Energy - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Maasdijk, Netherlands on February 3, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouses Westland Energy - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Maasdijk, Netherlands on February 3, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouses Westland Energy - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Maasdijk, Netherlands on February 3, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouse Farming - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland, Netherlands on September 25, 2024. The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouse Farming - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland, Netherlands on September 25, 2024. The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouse Farming - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland, Netherlands on September 25, 2024. The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouse Farming - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland, Netherlands on September 25, 2024. The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouse Farming - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland, Netherlands on September 25, 2024. The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouse Farming - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland, Netherlands on September 25, 2024. The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouse Farming - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland, Netherlands on September 25, 2024. The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouse Farming - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland, Netherlands on September 25, 2024. The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouse Farming - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland, Netherlands on September 25, 2024. The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouse Farming - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland, Netherlands on September 25, 2024. The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouse Farming - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland, Netherlands on September 25, 2024. The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouse Farming - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland, Netherlands on September 25, 2024. The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouse Farming - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland, Netherlands on September 25, 2024. The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouse Farming - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland, Netherlands on September 25, 2024. The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouse Farming - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland, Netherlands on September 25, 2024. The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greenhouse Farming - Netherlands

Greenhouses in the Westland, Netherlands on September 25, 2024. The Westland is known for its greenhouse horticulture and the orange or pink glow that illuminates the sky at night, coming from the assimilation lighting in the greenhouses. The region also owes its nickname the Glass City to these glass department stores. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM