june-2012

NATIONAAL AUTOMOBIEL MUSEUM
Bord’Eau Restaurant Gastronomique
at De L’Europe Amsterdam
Nieuwe Doelenstraat 2-14, 1012 CP
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The first automobile in the Louwman Automobile Museum’s
collection was a 1914 Dodge purchased in 1934. Since that
time, it has grown to 250 different automobiles, and they come
from all over the world.
The collection is laid out in a beautiful airy building designed,
in large part, by American architect Michael Graves, which
allows for ample space to show each car in its best light. All of
the cars in the collection are notable for one reason or another:
innovation, design, uniqueness. Visitors will find cars used in
films (James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5) or owned by the famous
(Elvis Presley’s Cadillac Fleetwood and Prince Bernard’s
Ferrari 500 Superfast Speziale). What is believed to be the oldest
automobile in the world is in the collection as well as some
experiments that were never mass-produced.
Of course the museum isn’t just about automobiles. It’s about
culture and how different cultures have influenced the design of
the automobile. It’s about how values and tastes have changed
over time. Each car has a story to tell and these stories have
been brought together into one cohesive narrative to give the
visitor an overview of how the automobile we know today came
about and the many forces and personalities that influenced it.
Included alongside the cars is an impressive collection of
artwork with an automobile theme. The Louwman Museum’s
collection is the largest privately owned collection of automobiles
in the world, and while it is certainly enjoyable for car enthusiasts,
it is also interesting for history buffs and for anyone
who enjoys beautiful things.
LEIDSESTRAATWEG 57 | 2594 BB DEN HAAG | TEL.: + 31 (0)70 - 304 73 73 | WWW.LOUWMANMUSEUM.NL
Choose your sublime restaurant centrally located on
the banks of the Amstel River in Amsterdam.
Bord’Eau will exceed all your expectations.
Ask for the special ‘All In Lunch’ from € 68 per person
Bord’Eau is open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday. For reservations
and/or more information please call +31 (0)20 531 16 19 or email bordeau@leurope.nl