2 escapades 2007 wallonia naturally « 2007 forests parks and nature reserves in wallonia » the diversity of its landscapes and its climate have endowed wallonia with incalculable natural treasures and this year we would like to invite you to come and discover this remarkable natural heritage the product of centuries-old interactions between man and nature this nature already well known to hikers and tourists can be enjoyed through thousands of miles of signposted trails throughout the year on foot by bike on horseback etc until recently only the economic function of the forest was taken into consideration it is only as of the 1960s that the concept of the forest for leisure activities started to become widespread we had to wait until the beginning of © opt/flémal
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castles and on all weekends and school holidays an educational exhibition about birds of prey is included in the admission price for the castle leaflet available in japanese persons with reduced mobility can access the main courtyard to attend the falconry show © opt kouprianoff 13 les compagnons de franchimont asbl allée de château 4910 theux tel +32087.53.04.89 e-mail secretariat@chateau-franchimont.be website www.chateau-franchimont.be domaine de palogne rue de la bouverie 1 4190 vieuxville tel +32086.21.20.33 e-mail info@palogne.be website www.palogne.be fortified castle of logne and falconry show atop a narrow rock spur that overlooks ourthe valley come and discover the mysteries of logne castle the wild boards of the ardennes the underground passages the gatte d or and its fabulous treasure the display is also an occasion for a family game organised on the site in the museum exceptional excavation objects tell the story of daily life in the 15th and 16th centuries while at the
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24 escapades 2007 wallonia industrial heritage © opt/chp historic centre canal hydraulic boatlifts listed by unesco as world heritage discover the famous historic centre canal with its amazing civil engineering structures lifts swing bridge lifting bridge machine room many possibilities are available for trips and visits boats road trains etc reservation recommended as the number of places available on the boats is limited open 01/04 to 31/10 admission guided round-trip tour exhibition lift 1 adults 12 children 3-12 8 students 13-18 senior citizens 60 10 explanations by guide in 2 departures per day canal du centre historique c/o asbl voies d eau du hainaut rue tout-y-faut 90 7110 la louviÈre tel +32064.84.78.31 e-mail stchc@skynet.be website www.hainaut.be rubrique tourisme-voies d eau verhaeren rené magritte jacques brel baron empain eddy merckx and enzo scifo every sunday from may to september you go through the lift on a boat 4 departures scheduled open lift and show
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gourmet flavours and crafts 35 wallonia gourmet flavours and crafts 7 chestnut train on 10/10 at 2:30 pm with the happiness train for a tourist tour through the valley of the birds accompanied by a nature guide 200 syndicat d nitiative de rebecq asbl musee des moulins d arenberg de rebecq rue docteur colson 8 1430 rebecq tel +32067.63.82.32 e-mail si.rebecq@skynet.be website www.rebecq.be pottery museum discover this pottery museum known as the maison de la poterie in an entertaining manner on the site of the old guérin pottery works an attractive show trail punctuated with various scenes plus documentation and events connected to pottery courses workshops temporary exhibitions sale of products cafeteria operating traditional pottery workshops can be visited alternate telephone number +32071.24.32.66 © bister the arenberg small mill learn about the history of the superbly restored arenberg small mill and the miller s work how grain was ground in olden days how the stones worked the
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46 escapades 2007 enjoy weekends in wallonia at attractive rates from 40 to 80 per person 29 ideas for short breaks in wallonia for all tastes that won t break the bank come and discover wallonia its attractive prices quality accommodation gastronomic restaurants and wide range of activities including well-being treatments hiking adventure sports historic cities and other major tourist attractions will enchant you here are a few practical tips to help you choose from our array of offers 1 to book phone or email the address mentioned specifying that you wish to benefit from the special escapades en wallonie 2007 rates complete the coupon on page 47 and hand it to the owner or receptionist on arrival 2 the price per person quoted for the package is based on double occupancy i.e two people sharing a double or twin room 3 the inclusive rates are for adults when special rates are available for children they are clearly mentioned 4 on arrival you will receive the tickets for the activi
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56 escapades 2007 what can you do there this package offers a moment of pure hilarity enjoy two hours of relaxation with your family or friends pedalling at your own pace along the track that runs through the picturesque molignée valley there s no need to be a proficient cyclist anyone who can pedal a bike can pedal a railbike and they re completely safe a unique excursion in the namur region reservations novotel namur wÉpion chaussée de dinant 1149 5100 namur wÉpion tel +32081.46.08.11 fax +32081.46.19.90 e-mail h0594@accor.com website www.novotel.com rate per pers includes on · 1 nigh t sh · 1 buffet aring a double room breakfast · 1 twocourse m ain cours dessert e meal wit h a glass wine w a of · 1 ticket ter and coffee for the m olignée railbikes offer va lid to 30/10 every day from 07 excep 01/04 t 26 april inclusive from 23 april to supplem ent for si 37,5/n ngle occu ight pancy 60 back at the hotel there s time for a dip in the swimming pool before dinner in the restaurant w
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the slag heaps 67 the slag heaps discover the miners little alps coal-mining was once the most important industry in wallonia and led it to become the cradle of the belgian industrial revolution now most of the mines have closed but visitors can combine some energetic wal king with a tribute to the many miners who toiled and often died in the mines on the 1,200 slag heaps these gigantic termite-hills of mine waste that are remarkable features of the landscape in the haine sambre and meuse valleys from the tops there are superb panoramic views some have been terraced and now shelter pools teeming with life others offer south-facing micro-climates which are attractive to plants in other words the slag heaps have become a paradise for hikers mountain-bikers and horse-riders stretching in a chain 300km long right across wallonia from bernissart to the herve plateau by way of the borinage mons la louvière binche charleroi the bassesambre and liège © chaîne des terrils © chaîne des terril
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78 escapades 2007 wallonia for daredevils adventure sports below is a non-exhaustive list of activities that will get your heart pumping and take your breath away if you want to experience the pleasure of being scared or overcoming a challenge or if you prefer to take things a little easier at your own pace then read on for opportunities in our forests or on our rivers aventure parc wavre rue sainte anne 152 1300 wavre tel +32010.22.33.87 e-mail info@aventureparc.be website www.aventureparc.be an adventure trail accessible to all from 8 years of age minimum height with arms raised 1.50m totally safe assault-course style forest trails ropes tree-climbing monkey bridges jumps etc website www.step-up.be outings on quad-bikes on horseback or in a horse-drawn covered wagon or buggy agimont aventure rue du manoir 1 5544 agimont tel +32082.67.80.46 e-mail info@agimont.be website agimont.be adventure trail survival exercise paint-balling website www.dinantaventure.be via ferrata rock-fac
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cool your feet in wallonia le lac de cherapont gouvy tel +32080.51.70.82 e-mail cherapont@skynet.be website www.cherapont.be lakes fed by spring water fishing and swimming sandy beach 89 le lac de messancy messancy tel +32063.38.91.77 website www.lacdemessancy.be fishing for carp tench pike and black bass aqua-tournai centre tournai tel +32069.89.02.20 e-mail frank.margerin@tournai.be website www.tournai.be le lac de nisramont ortho tel +32084.43.30.95 e-mail tavernebarrage@yahoo.fr fishing from the shore swimming canoeing le lac de belle meuse nadrin tel +32084.44.46.47 pedalos and single or double-seat canoes centre de dÉlassement de claire-fontaine godarville tel +32064.44.36.75 e-mail claire-fontaine@skynet.be le lac de bambois fosses-la-ville tel +32071.71.43.89 e-mail idef-bambois@skynet.be beach fishing nature paths rides in our recreational centres with swimming pool often featuring multiple leisure activities playgrounds footpaths and attractions for young children ou
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100 escapades 2007 where to eat the walloons are well-known for their love of good food and drink the region s famous beers are some of its best ambassadors epicureans and hedonists are welcome to discover our delicious specialities that will delight your taste buds our many excellent restaurants and brasseries serve regional specialities such as boulettes de liège meatballs meat braised in beer and petits-gris de namur snails but that s not all those of you who prefer refined nouvelle cuisine are well catered-for in the many gastronomic restaurants to be found in the four corners of wallonia the best online guides to restaurants are www.resto.be and www.sensum.be a relatively new yet increasingly popular concept is the gîte or guesthouse with table d hôte set-menu meals an excellent means of enjoying belgian home cooking featuring excellent local produce at a reasonable price for more information on table d hôte accommodation visit www.belsud.be please note touring-lannoo have publ
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a brochure by the office de promotion du tourisme de la wallonie et de bruxelles fondation d utilité publique products department coordination opt christelle poncelet sylvie delépierre cover picture opt flémal concept and prepress lielens partners the information in this brochure has been carefully compiled the editor cannot be held responsible for changes which occurred since compilation editor v jacobs printed in belgium by dessain 12/2006
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