For lovers of winter walks, cultural sites, or those who want to warm up with local specialties... The charming territory of the Val d'Ardenne is made for you. Discover in this article some activities that you can do to experience a magical winter.
Rivea Aqualudique Center:
Relaxation and entertainment, everything is combined at Rivea water park… This center is located on the Ardennes tip, near the Belgium. It offers you various activities, of course indoor and outdoor aquatic areas, a diving area, cardio-musculation area,a wellness. But also a bowling and snack to restore you.
See you on their Grand Site website, for any additional information and to discover all the events that they offer.
The collegiate church of Saint Ermel:
An immersion in the oldest church in the region Val d'Ardenne, are you interested? The oldest remains of the collegiate de Vireux-Molhain dedicated to Saint Ermel date from the 8th century. Founded by Dama Ana in 752, discover the crypt in blue stone columns pre-Romanesque style. It is said that Pepin the Short would be buried there, even if no document proves it...
This building was for a long time a pilgrimage site where the relics of Saint Ermel, missionary bishop of pagus aduinnensis civitas leodiensis.
You can come and visit it all year round by coming to ask for the keys at Vireux-Wallerand tourist office !
The medieval village of Hierges:
An experience not to be missed if you don't mind the cold, visible on the road between Vireux-Molhain et Given. Come and make a magnificent balade by discovering the medieval village of Hierges. Explore this village dating back more than 1000 years, built from blue stone and slate, characteristic of our beautiful region.
The iconic sites from this village are St. John the Baptist Church, communal mill, duel cross…And on a rocky outcrop are the ruins of Castle of characterized by its red bricks and blue stones, he seems to watch over the village. major part from the castle to was destroyed in the 16th century and was rebuilt in the Renaissance style, with comfort features and gun openings, from 1560. Today it is a private property, however it always highlights Mosan military art...
The Michel Paradon Slate Museum:
During the winter season the Michel Paradon Slate Museum is one of the only museums open, to discover October 22 to January 22 or April 28 to September 28. Discover it slate worker's trade...
This former carmelite convent was rehabilitated as a museum in order to allow you to discover the follow-up slater workers.
plunge underground thanks to an elevator in order to experience the day of a slate worker with a reconstruction scenes: a kitchen, the work of the bottom and the surface and discover upstairs the history of the city and the slate workers.
Warm up in our restaurants and brasseries in the area:
After the effort comes comfort, this winter warm yourself up in our restaurants and breweries of the territory. On the program, a warm environment et friendly. Take the opportunity to enjoy some comfort food, here our local specialties are served in several restaurants and brasseries. Bare ass cracker, White sausage from Haybes, bacon salad, Ardennes pie et game In season, there will be something for everyone.
Whether after a walk or just a moment of relaxation, our restaurants will be theideal place to enjoy the warmth of winter.
Find here the list of all the restaurants and breweries.
On our Grand Site website, you will find many others industrial such as hikes and visits to small villages, it's up to you to decide which ones you prefer to do during this winter season.
After reading this article, are you ready to face the cold and explore our territory?
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