°AYETS, PETIAS AND…HORSE MILK

© MT Val de Lesse

We are not responsible for possible price changes. Please contact the organiser before you go.

The Condroz village of de CELLES has very ancient origins and its high point was the arrival of the monk Hadelin in 669. HAN-SUR-LESSE, whose inhabitants are known as Ayets, is situated on the banks of the Lesse. Han is best known for its caves. LAVAUX-SAINTE-ANNE used to be part of the Principality of Liège. In the 13th century a castle as well as a chapel was built dedicated to Sainte-Anne. The village of SOHIER spreads itself out along just one wide road, which gives it a family feeling. The hamlet of SECHERY has kept all the charm of the old Ardennes. The proximity of Sechery to Redu, the village of books encourages one to visit it. Situated between Tellin and Wellin, RESTEIGNE extends along the river Lesse. Its houses, built of limestone blocks link the church area to the Castle.

Comment:

Worth a visit: The church of St Hadelin, St Hadelin Hermitage (tasting of local produce), the Feudal castle of Vêves, the Chemin de Croix, and the tank. The old school, the presbytery, the church of Saint- Lambert, the castle (private), the chapel "Notre Dame des 7 douleurs", the viewing point "La Croix Victoire" the ruins of the 19th century Hermitage.

Extra information:

For visits, you can contact the producers directly or via the local Tourist Office.

Learn more about this:

Tourist information linked to this suggestion:

CHEESE DAIRY OF ROCHEFORT (ROCHEFORT) Address: Zoning Industriel 5580 ROCHEFORT Tel.:+32 (0) 84 36 78 38 know more...

FARM "COMOGNE" (BEAURAING) © Ferme de la Comogne Breeding of mares - equine dairy - soap and cosmetics based on mare's milk. Address: Rue de la Comogne 1 5570 BEAURAING Tel.:+32 (0) 84 38 93 69 know more...

OSTRICH FARM OF DONEU (ROCHEFORT) The ostrich farm of Rochefort: from reproduction to meat to farm. Located at 6 km of Rochefort, in a small hamlet called "Navaugle", Lydia and Jacques welcome you in a unique and rural setting. They propose you to share with them their passion for ostriches, the largest birds in the world. Address: Rue du Doneu 5 5580 ROCHEFORT Tel.:+32 (0) 495 60 96 39 know more...

CASTLE OF LAVAUX-SAINTE-ANNE (LAVAUX-SAINTE-ANNE) © château de Lavaux-Sainte-Anne. Discover the castle, its 3 museums and the wetland. Seigniorial life in the 17th and 18th century. Country life in the Famenne in the 19th and early 20th century. The Nature museum: nature during the 4 seasons. The wetland across an educational trail where young and old can observe the typical fauna and flora of the Famenne. Address: Rue du Château 8 5580 LAVAUX-SAINTE-ANNE (ROCHEFORT) Tel.:+32 (0) 84 38 83 62 know more...

CLOCKS AND BELLS MUSEUM (TELLIN) © Bureau du Tourisme Tellin Furnace and equipment of a foundry. Films. Bells and chimes. Collection of weather cocks. Mechanical and electromechanical clocks,... Address: Rue Grande 23 6927 TELLIN Tel.:+32 (0) 84 36 60 07 know more...

ESTATE OF THE GROTTOES (HAN-SUR-LESSE) © Domaine des Grottes de Han Worldwide famous cave which is proud of the three stars it was awarded in the Michelin guidebook. The 3 dimensions of the Grotto of Han. By train... from the center of the village, a tramway will bring you to the entrance of the caves. On foot... guides will lead you through 3 km of nice rooms and passages : the "Minaret", the "Trophy", huge stalagmite of 7 m high and 20 m round, the "Mystery" room and its highly colored formations, the "Dôme" with a height of 145 m. Halfway in the visit, a sound and light show recreates all the marvels of the "Weapons Room". By boat... the romantic exit on barges on the subterranean Lesse will certainly impress you. Address: Rue Joseph Lamotte 2 5580 HAN-SUR-LESSE (ROCHEFORT) Tel.:+32 (0) 84 37 72 13 know more...

ESTATE OF THE HAN GROTTOES - LA FERME AND THE SPELEOGAME (HAN-SUR-LESSE) © Domaine des Grottes de Han DISCOVER THE NEW ATTRACTION OF THE CAVES OF HAN-SUR-LESSE: THE SPELEOGAME! Thanks to ultramodern filming and image treatment technologies, the visitors can literally walk through the inaccessible cave galleries…whilst sitting on a sofa! This new interactive 4D show, accessible to all, will be a perfect addition to your visit of the Han Caves: don't miss this! Address: Rue des Grottes 46 5580 HAN-SUR-LESSE (ROCHEFORT) Tel.:+32 (0) 84 37 82 33 know more...

ESTATE OF THE HAN GROTTOES - MUSEUM OF THE SUBTERRANEAN WORLD (HAN-SUR-LESSE) © Domaine des Grottes de Han This Museum plunges its visitors in the atmosphere of a grotto and allows them to discover the study of the karst-landscape, the evolution of the grottoes and concretions, the fauna and flora of the subterranean world, an exhibition of archeological artefacts found in the caves - especially in the river-bed of the underground Lesse - and an exhibition of old engravings and posters about the caves of Han. Address: Place Théo Lannoy 3 5580 HAN-SUR-LESSE (ROCHEFORT) Tel.:+32 (0) 84 37 70 07 know more...

ESTATE OF THE HAN GROTTOES - WILDLIFE RESERVE (HAN-SUR-LESSE) © Domaine des Grottes de Han The Wild Animal Reserve forms an integral part of the area of natural beauty of the Han Caves. Visits to the park are by panoramic coach, enabling visitors to get, in complete safety, close to the main wild animal species living in this region and which formerly lived in the Ardennes forests. During this trip the lucky visitor may not only catch a glimpse of the wild boars, stags and fallow deer but also wolves, bisons, tarpans, lynx, brown bears and many others,... A total of 20 different species of animal. The last arrivals are the Pottok, a small wild horse from the Basque country and the great Poitou Donkey. Address: Rue Joseph Lamotte 2 5580 HAN-SUR-LESSE (ROCHEFORT) Tel.:+32 (0) 84 37 72 13 know more...

HOUSE OF COUNTRY LIFE AND OF CRAFTS OF LONG AGO (HAN-SUR-LESSE) © MUSEE DE LA VIE PAYSANNE On more than 600m² and two floors, more than 40 crafts are represented by scenes with more than 70 adapted dummies, dressed in the fashion of 1900, with more than 2500 tools. An exhibition of paintings is dedicated to country life and the draught horse gets the homage it deserves. To see and see again. Address: Rue des Grottes 14 5580 HAN-SUR-LESSE (ROCHEFORT) Tel.:+32 (0) 84 34 59 08 know more...

REDU "BOOK VILLAGE" (REDU) © Henriette Luyckx The first 'Book Village' on the continent since 1984. 24 bookshops and craftsmen, 8 restaurants, large choice of secondhand books and comic strips. Courses. Exhibitions. Recurring events: - Book festival : WE of Easter. - WE of the Professional of the Book: May. - Night of the Book: first Saturday of August. - Weekend of the Ardennes book: October. Address: asbl "Redu Village du Livre" Place de l'Esro 63 6890 REDU (LIBIN) Tel.:+32 (0) 61 65 82 84 know more...

MAISON DU TOURISME DU PAYS DE LA HAUTE-LESSE (REDU) From its source in Ochamps up to the confluent with the Meuse in Anseremme, the Less crosses three regions: the Ardenne, the Famenne and the Condroz. Between Ochamps and Resteigne, the Haute-Lesse offers enclosed, soft but always balanced landscapes. The forest and its wild nature are omnipresent. The villages with a traditional architecture fro the 18th and the 19th century have preserved the rural charm of the old Ardenne. What the big tourist sites concerns, a whole lot of interesting things can be discovered in discrete, simple, real settings. The Haute-Lesse: a land between Ardenne and Famenne, between shale and limestone, between tradition and modernity, where it's good to live. Address: Place de l'Esro 63 6890 REDU (LIBIN) Tel.:+32 (0) 61 65 66 99 know more...

MAISON DU TOURISME DU VAL DE LESSE (ROCHEFORT) © OPT / J.L. Flemal Maison du Tourisme du Val de Lesse Beauraing-Houyet-Rochefort Located in a region with an exceptional nature, the Val de Lesse is characterized by forests, rivers, castles, caverns and many other attractions. Different walks on foot, by bike, mountain bike or on horseback are presented to discover this amazing cultural and historical patrimony without forgetting the RAVeL, ancient railroad from Rochefort to Houyet, transformed into an unusual and superb biking and walking track. The Val de Lesse is also a region where you can taste renowned beers, cheeses, liquors and other specialities. This riches is completed by a large diversity of lodgings for an unforgettable holiday. Address: Rue de Behogne 5 5580 ROCHEFORT Tel.:+32 (0) 84 34 51 72 know more...