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👑👑 A cultural and relaxing moment at the Château de Chimay 👑👑 🏰 Come and discover the thousand years of history of the Château de Chimay, get to know the Château and its occupants, past and present. Let yourself be carried away by the film presented and commented by Stéphane Bern. Then discover the Château, during a guided tour or a self-guided tour: the Entrance Hall, the Weapons room, the Thierry Bosquet Salon, the Portrait Salon, the Winter Garden, the Chapel and the Theatre listed as Exceptional Heritage of Wallonia. The self-guided tour is carried out independently, using an online smartphone application. ⛳ Have fun on the 9-hole Mini-Golf course, set up in the main courtyard of the Château de Chimay. 🍻 Enjoy the Princes terrace while tasting a Trappist from Chimay during your visit.

 The 3 Valleys steam railway is a 14 km long standard gauge Belgian tourist railway, created in 1973, and which operates in the Walloon Region in particular the Mariembourg - Treignes section of line 132 ( Charleroi to Vireux- Molhain , in France ). It has a significant heritage of historic railway rolling stock from several countries, and every year organizes a steam festival appreciated by many enthusiasts. - September 27th & 28th, 2025 : Steam Festival

 Welcome to the Red Crocodile Park, Fun for the whole family Located at the Eau d'Heure lakes, a place of excellence for enjoying nature, the Red Crocodile Park is a celebration for the whole family, groups and businesses. Children, like adults, will find something to amuse themselves but also something to eat. Come and spend a day full of incredible adventures that you will not soon forget.

A high place of tourism in Wallonia Located in a magnificent environment, surrounded by nature, the Biercée Distillery is an unforgettable place to visit. It is housed in the unique setting of the Ferme de la Cour, former outbuilding and court of justice of the Abbey of Lobbes, a jewel of Walloon heritage located on the high plateau of Ragnies, a few kilometers from Thuin, in the south of the province. from Hainaut (Belgium). Whether you are an adult and passionate about local spirits or curious to discover an exceptional place, you will be warmly welcomed for an individual or group guided tour. Accompanied by one of our employees, you will discover, during a multi-sensory visit, our history and the main ingredients at the base of our alcohols, but also at the heart of the active distillery, the secrets of the art of traditional distillation or how the best fresh and unprocessed lemons from Murcia become a bottle of Eau de Villée! At the end of the visit, you are offered a tasting of our flagship products, if, of course, you are of legal age to consume alcohol. If not, a soft drink is offered to you. At the end of the visit, you will of course have the opportunity to buy our products from the distillery shop and take advantage of our current offer. A car park with 300 spaces is easily accessible and free. Places are reserved for people with reduced mobility. Bicycle parking is also available in the courtyard of the Ferme de la Cour. Dogs are allowed, except inside the production premises. Brasserie / Restaurant / Shop timetable: From Wednesday to Sunday: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Connaissez-vous le comte aux houssettes ? Avez-vous entendu parler des 4 fils Aymon ? Savez-vous où s'est déroulé la guerre de la vache ? Ondines, gâte d'or et nutons vous attendent en plein coeur de Viroinval. Le Légendaire vous propose de partir à la découverte des légendes populaires de l'Entre Sambre et Meuse et du Namurois. En parcourant les différents ambiances, vous repérez leurs localisations, leurs origines ou leurs traces dans notre vie quotidienne. A chaque visite, un personnage différent en costume, vous entraine en terre légendaire et partage de façon interactive ce patrimoine immatériel. Pour les groupes (min 16 p.) : la visite se déroule toute l'année sur réservation Pour les particuliers : les visites sont organisées de Pâques à la Toussaint ; les dimanches et jours fériés ainsi que tous les jours de vacances scolaires (départs à 14H 15H30 et 17 H)

 A stone's throw from the Notre-Dame de Scourmont Abbey, the Auberge de Poteaupré has been welcoming you for more than 100 years in a warm and rural atmosphere. The *** hotel offers 8 very comfortable rooms. Each room is harmoniously decorated and themed in the colors of the Trappist products of Chimay. : Chimay Bleue, Dorée,... the choice is yours They are all equipped with a bathroom with bath or shower, a mini-bar, air conditioning and television. The hotel has an elevator and is accessible to people with reduced mobility. It is accessible every day of the year (except annual closure from 10/12/25 to 28/12/25 included and from 31/12/25 to 01/01/26 included). However, it is only possible to have a meal according to the restaurant's timetable (see our timetables)

 La nature n'est pas un luxe. Elle est une nécessité pour la santé de nos corps et de nos esprits. Permettre à tous, jeunes et moins jeunes, initiés ou débutants, de rencontrer la nature et ses splendeurs : telle est, depuis plus de 20 ans, la mission de Défi Nature. Rien de tel que de suivre les pas d'un connaisseur. Nos guides naturalistes chevronnés vous feront découvrir les fleurs, vous montreront les oiseaux, vous expliqueront l'écologie, vous aideront à lire le paysage, à comprendre l'impact de l'homme. Ils vous communiqueront surtout leur passion. Conçus pour être savourés en solo, en famille ou entre amis, les séjours et excursions de Défi Nature vous emmènent dans des régions où la nature est encore particulièrement belle et riche. Il n'est pas nécessaire de rouler 1000 km pour faire 1000 découvertes, car la découverte est avant tout dans le regard.

Experience an unforgettable break in a bubble of nature at ""La Demoiselle ô Bois"", a stone's throw from Chimay!   Our cottage is located in the Chimay region, at the foot of the Ardennes and in the heart of the Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse National Park. Nestled in the heart of nature, it is the perfect place to meet up with friends or family. The house is suitable for all generations and is ideal for sharing unforgettable friendly moments. Warm and playful spaces are there for you, in a warm, spacious and cozy house. Our rural cottage, designed for nine people, combines old-world charm and modern comfort, with four spacious bedrooms and three bathrooms . Enjoy a breathtaking view of the forest from our large wooded garden. The house is ideally located in a peaceful area, on the edge of the Seloignes woods, perfect for reconnecting with nature . Many hiking and cycling trails start at the foot of the gîte, during which you may be lucky enough to observe game and birds of prey occupying the surrounding forest. The Chimay region is full of rich and surprising discoveries of all kinds - Discover all the activities on our site page Book your stay now at ""La Demoiselle ô Bois"", at the foot of the Ardennes and prepare yourself for a memorable experience in an extraordinary setting, in the preserved region of Chimay.   For our cyclist friends,   Since May 2024, our gîte ""La Demoiselle ô Bois"" is proud to bear the "Bienvenue Vélo" label . B y joining a network of nearly 900 certified establishments in Wallonia, we are committed to making your cycling stopover in the Chimay region as pleasant as possible. With this label, we do everything we can to satisfy our cycling holidaymakers and meet their needs. To see all our services, click here You can also find useful information on our news page ( label article - circuit article - circuit article - circuit article ). Do you like to cycle? We look forward to welcoming you and showing you our little corner of paradise. Book now for your two-wheeled getaway in the heart of nature.

 New in 2025 - "BIKE WELCOME" label Lovers of walking, nature sports or heritage sites. Be Curious! We will have the opportunity to welcome you with simplicity and friendliness so that your stay is a success . Interested? We invite you to visit the beautiful village of Petigny, known as the "stone and water" village. A rallying point for most of the curiosities that surround us since we are also neighbors of Viroinval. Our house is located at the intersection of General de Monge Street, Caillou d'eau Street and Savary Country Road. What evocative names! For us, everything revolves around experience, authenticity, folklore and the typicality of the villages of the Couvin area. The deliberately contemporary, so-called "low energy" home is part of a way of life that respects nature and uses resources sparingly. Upstairs, 3 comfortable bedrooms await you, each of which has either a double bed or twin beds on request, a sitting area with a screen and free WIFI, a private bathroom including a spacious walk-in shower, a sink and a toilet. In the early morning, a hearty breakfast made with local products awaits you. Table d'hôtes is possible but only on Saturday evenings upon prior request as stipulated on the relevant reservation request. This is a 3-course regional menu, passionately prepared according to the seasons. Meals are served in the dining room and, weather permitting, on the terrace. Wishing you an excellent stay! Activities nearby Visit Vieux Couvin, the Château de Monge and the Grotte de Neptune in Petigny, the Train des 3 Vallées and karting in Mariembourg, Hitler's Bunker in Brûly-de-Pesche, Treignes and its museums, the Viroin-Hermeton nature park, the Jardins d'Ô in Nismes, the Ry de Rome dam, the Virelles ponds, Chimay and other pleasures such as fishing, hiking including the Camino de Santiago as well as marked hiking and mountain biking trails.