Time seems to have stood still for more than three centuries in this small riverside town in the lovely Eifel region. It’s easy to see why Monschau is dubbed the "Pearl of the Eifel" with its romantic cobblestoned lanes and traditional half-timbered houses which line the Ruhr river. Learn how the town's famous mustard is made (and taste it) at the historic Mustard Mill, while a pedal through the old town and out along the riverbanks makes for a delightful day out.

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