DISCOVERING THE LEGENDS OF THE ARDENNES

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The adventure begins in Vielsalm. Here, according to legend, the local witches (marcralles) used to meet for the "Sabbath".
We then head off to Courtil, beautiful little village where we find the Microbrewery "Les 3 Fourquets" in an 18th century building. In Houffalize we visit Houtopa, recreational and educational centre.
In the Vallée des Fées, the town of Achouffe and its brewery are a definite must.
La Roche-en-Ardenne presents numerous tourist attraction such as the ruins of its imposing fortress.
Now we visit the forest of Dochamps, where the Park Chlorophylle awaits nature lovers. And what way better to end this tour than to savour a well-deserved glass of Fantôme beer in Soy at the Fantôme Brewery.

Comment:

Vielsalm, Courtil, Achouffe, La Roche-en-Ardenne, Dochamps, Soy. (70 km) - car.
Practical info
Microbrewery les 3 Fourquets - Courtil, 50 in 6670 Courtil (Gouvy)
Tel: +32 (0)80/64 38 39 - www.les3fourquets.be
Houtopia - Place de l'Eglise, 17 in 6660 Houffalize
Tel.: +32 (0)61/28 92 05 - www.houtopia.be
Brewery d'Achouffe - Rue du village, 32 in 6666 Achouffe
Tel: +32 (0)61/28 94 55 - www.achouffe.be
Parc Chlorophylle - Rue des Chasseurs Ardennais, 60 in 6960 Dochamps
Tel: +32 (0)84/37 87 74 - www.parcchlorophylle.com
Brewery Fantôme - Rue Préal, 8 in 6997 Soy (Erezée)
Tel: +32 (0)86/47 70 44 - www.fantome.be

Extra information:

Surroundings :
LA ROCHE
Museum of the Battle for the Ardennes : Tel: +32(0)84/41 17 25
"Grès de La Roche": Region and Tradition : Tel: +32 (0)84/41 18 78
Museum of la Meunerie : Tel : +32(0)84/41 13 80
Boar Park : Tel : +32(0)84/41 13 42
Archeoscope of the Pays de Salm (VIELSALM). Tel: +32(0)80/21 50 52
Tourist Tram of Aisne (EREZEE). Tel: +32 (0)86/47 72 69
Museum of the Coticule (SALMCHATEAU). Tel: +32(0)80/21 57 68

Tourist Office of the Pays du Val de Salm et des Sources de l'Ourthe - Avenue de la Salm, 50 6690 Vielsalm
Tel: +32(0)80/21 50 52
Tourist Office du Pays d'Houffalize - Place du Marché, 15 Bte 37 6980 La R-en Ardenne
Tel: +32(0)84/36 77 36
Tourist Office du Pays d'Ourthe & Aisne - Grand'rue, 16 6940 Barvaux-sur-Ourthe
Tel: +32(0)86/21 35

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MICROBRASSERIE LES 3 FOURQUETS (GOUVY) © Les3Fourquets At 5 km from the border with Luxemburg, " Les 3 Fourquets " offers a restaurant, a bar and a micro-brewery on one single location. House beers and gastronomy in a unique setting. Samplings, concerts, diverse parties… All the ingredients are there to spend a nice time. Address: Courtil 50 6670 GOUVY Tel.:+32 (0) 80 64 38 39 know more...

ACHOUFFE BREWERY (WIBRIN) © Brasserie d'Achouffe The whole year round, the Achouffe Brewery produces the beers 'La Chouffe' and the 'Mc Chouffe', in wintertime it also produces the 'N'Ice Chouffe'. These beers are brewed with spring water, and are not filtered nor pasteurised. The beers of the Achouffe Brewery are exported to more than fifteen countries. Address: Route du Village 32 6666 WIBRIN (HOUFFALIZE) Tel.:+32 (0) 61 28 81 20 know more...

BATTLE OF THE BULGE MUSEUM (LA ROCHE-EN-ARDENNE) ©OPT/KOUPRIANOFF Alex On about 1500 m², divided over three levels connected through a large staircase and a lift for handicapped persons, visitors discover over 120 models of American, English, German and even Scottish soldiers with their equipment and weapons, as well as uniforms offered by war veterans that took part in the Battle of the Bulge. Visitors also find an important collection of weapons, photographs, personal objects and equipments that were found on the battlefield, as well as some twenty military vehicles. Address: Rue Châmont 5 6980 LA ROCHE-EN-ARDENNE Tel.:+32 (0) 84 41 17 25 know more...

BREWERY FANTOME (SOY) Artisan fabrication of brewery specialities and special beers. Address: Rue Préal 8 6997 SOY (EREZEE) Tel.:+32 (0) 86 47 70 44 know more...

CHLOROPHYLLE, RECREATIONAL, EDUCTIONAL AND ARTISTIC FOREST PARK (DOCHAMPS) © José Burgeon This new park of 9 ha. offers you a spectacular adventure trail in the forest for families and groups. With its 30 game zones, it will surprise you and reveal the 1001 secrets of the forest. Very large playground. Labyrinth with 30 essences of trees from the Ardennes. Adventure trail with the themes "preservation of the forests in the world" and "Forests North-South". Playful and poetic wooden sculptures. Module tree essences. New painting reproductions. Discover the boards that were illustrated by Jean-Claude Servais Address: Parc Forestier Récréatif Rue des Chasseurs Ardennais 60 6960 DOCHAMPS (MANHAY) Tel.:+32 (0) 84 37 87 74 know more...

"GRES DE LA ROCHE" : COUNTRY AND TRADITION (LA ROCHE-EN-ARDENNE) © GDLR Tetralingual tape-guided trail: Enter the history of Grès de La Roche. "From earth till table": discover the ancient use of stoneware in a modern setting. Rediscover the gestures of long ago, the sensations, the emotions and the smells that governed the life of the baker, the butcher, the apothecary, the monks,… But also those of the lords of la Roche and their locals. This recreated setting will definitely take your breath away… Unique: the potter's workshop, with a holographic projection! Also: multimedia presentation on the history of Ardennes ham. Shopping of regional products, pottery and other gifts. Address: Rue Rompré 28 6980 LA ROCHE-EN-ARDENNE Tel.:+32 (0) 84 41 18 78 know more...

HAUSE OF THE SALM REGION) (VIELSALM) © D. Baccus Discovery trail on geology, history and folklore in the Salm region. Discover our educational film, our peculiar galleries and the boisterous 'Sabbat des Macralles' (witches). Our legends will cast as spell on you. Address: Avenue de la Salm 50 6690 VIELSALM Tel.:+32 (0) 80 21 50 52 know more...

HOUTOPIA (HOUFFALIZE) © Houtopia It's a place full of discovery and wonder, where everyone is made aware of the real values of childhood. Health, safety, tolerance, and the environment. In Houtopia you can discover these 4 themes in three stages: - the multimedia show on 5 screens which brings attention to the rights and duties of a child, is a whirlwind of images, emotions and special effects. - the discovery space: an amusing and informative journey where you embark on a rescue mission in a cyber city, discover your senses in an old temple, and travel through the human body… - the playground where everyone will have the time of his life in this beautiful scenery. Address: Place de l'Eglise 17 6660 HOUFFALIZE Tel.:+32 (0) 61 28 92 05 know more...

MILLING MUSEUM (LA ROCHE-EN-ARDENNE) © Musée de la Meunerie This water mill, dating back to the 19th century, is an exceptional witness to the Ardennes heritage and history. In 1960 it stopped its production. Address: Petite Strument 62 6980 LA ROCHE-EN-ARDENNE Tel.:+32 (0) 84 41 13 80 know more...

MUSEUM "DU COTICULE" (VIELSALM) © Musée du Coticule Already for four centuries, the region of Vielsalm has been the place for economical activities which grew according to traditional methods into an elementary industry : the manufacturing of the grindstone made of coticule, unique in the world. Address: Salmchâteau Rue du Coticule 12 6690 VIELSALM Tel.:+32 (0) 80 21 57 68 know more...

WILDLIFE PARK (LA ROCHE-EN-ARDENNE) © Olivier Lefèvre Wildlife park with animals of our forests : wolves, lynx, boars, does, aurochs, foxes, farm animals. Address: Parc du Deister 6980 LA ROCHE-EN-ARDENNE Tel.:+32 (0) 84 36 77 36 know more...

MAISON DU TOURISME DU PAYS D'HOUFFALIZE-LA ROCHE (LA ROCHE-EN-ARDENNE) © G. Gilloteaux At the heart of the Ardennes, the Berthe phantom rules over the ruins of the medieval castle of La Roche. This marvelous city is a major holiday centre in the valley of the Ourthe with its museums, restaurants and walks. The flower city of Houffalize is a paradise for children and mountain bike fans. Discover the region of Houffalize and La Roche-en-Ardenne, its architectural heritage and magnificent nature. Discover the picturesque villages and follow the way-marked foot paths (700 km) and mountain bike trails. Or practice some sport: angling or a descent in a kayak or raft. Enjoy the local gastronomy! Address: Place du Marché 15 6980 LA ROCHE-EN-ARDENNE Tel.:+32 (0) 84 36 77 36 know more...

MAISON DU TOURISME DU PAYS D'OURTHE ET AISNE (BARVAUX) © C.Mottet The Land of Ourthe and Aisne. If you like nature, then our Land has got everything to seduce you. Situated north of the province of Luxemburg, it is made up out of more than 100 villages and one small town (Durbuy). Modelled by the rivers Ourthe and Aisne, this region proposes excursions, active, cultural, historical and gastronomic holidays. Also discover "Les Plus Beaux Villages de Wallonie", surprising caves, magnificent little chapels, mysterious castles, delicious regional products. All this bathing in a very lively folkloric atmosphere. © http://www.ourthe-et-aisne.be Address: Grand-Rue 16 6940 BARVAUX (DURBUY) Tel.:+32 (0) 86 21 30 81 know more...

MAISON DU TOURISME DU PAYS DU VAL DE SALM (VIELSALM) MAISON DU TOURISME DU PAYS DU VAL DE SALM ET DES SOURCES DE L'OURTHE (GOUVY, VIELSALM). Address: Avenue de la Salm 50 6690 VIELSALM Tel.:+32 (0) 80 21 50 52 know more...

TRAMWAY TOURISTIQUE DE L'AISNE (EREZEE) © Tramway Touristique de l'Aisne The Tramway Touristique de l'Aisne offers you a tramway ride like the ones our grandparents made from 1885 to 1960: in an open or closed car depending on the weather. A reception point with all modern comfort and a small museum on the 1st floor await the visitors at the departure of the tramway at the Pont d'Erezée. The tramway rides alongside the Aisne river and lets you discover the untouched nature. Address: Dépôt du Blier Rue du T.T.A. 6997 EREZEE Tel.:+32 (0) 4 277 90 93 know more...