Maaskantje, Rural village in Sint-Michielsgestel, Netherlands
Maaskantje is a rural village located in Sint-Michielsgestel in North Brabant province. The settlement features scattered houses, pastures, and country roads typical of the surrounding agricultural landscape.
The village first appeared in records around 1750 as a small settlement. Over the next centuries, the population grew as agricultural activity increased in the region.
The television series New Kids used this village as a filming location, creating a connection that drew viewers to explore the local streets and buildings. This link to popular media shaped how people experience and remember the place today.
The village is accessible by car or local buses and is situated near Eindhoven. Basic accommodation options are available in neighboring areas, and the rural setting makes it easy to explore on foot.
Street signs throughout the village were repeatedly removed by fans of the New Kids television series as souvenirs. Local authorities eventually stopped replacing them, making the missing signs themselves a point of interest for visitors.
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