Tourist Guide

CHIMAY

Tourist House :

Monuments and tourist features :

Chimay: chateau of the Princes of Caraman-Chimay, "Théâtre de Madame Tallien" (concerts in the chateau), Saint-Pierre and Paul collegiate church, mausoleum of Charles de Croÿ. Guided visit of the old city. Forges-Lez-Chimay: Notre-Dame of Scourmont abbey (19th century). Lompret: One of the "Most Beautiful Villages in Wallonia".

Folklore and events :

Concerts and festivals, Penitents' Procession (Good Friday).

Sports and tourist facilities :

Virelles Aquascope, nature reserve, sightseeing train, cross-country skiing (Rièzes, l'Escaillère), "la Grange aux Papillons", regional products (Trappist beers, abbey cheeses, etc.). Guided walks, mountain-bike. Nature Interpretation Centre.

List of tourist packages, suggestions and mini trips:

• ABBEY ROAD (CHIMAY) - BEER HIKES - BEER

List of hotels:

• AUBERGE DE POTEAUPRE *** (BOURLERS)
• LE FRANC BOIS *** (LOMPRET)

List of BELSUD Guest Rooms (bed and breakfast):

• GUEST ROOM - N°1 - CHIMAY - 2 P. (CHIMAY) - Guest Room (ROOM)
• GUEST ROOM - N°2 - CHIMAY - 2 P. (CHIMAY) - Guest Room (ROOM)
• GUEST ROOM - N°3 - CHIMAY - 2 P. (CHIMAY) - Guest Room (ROOM)
• GUEST ROOM - N°4 - CHIMAY - 1 P. (CHIMAY) - Guest Room (ROOM)
• GUEST ROOM - N°5 - CHIMAY - 2 P. (CHIMAY) - Guest Room (ROOM)
• GUEST ROOM - FORGES - 3 P. (FORGES) - Guest Room (ROOM)
• GUEST ROOM AT THE FARM "LA BAIE DU LIEVRE" - N°1 - BAILIEVRE - 4 P. (BAILIEVRE) - Guest Room at the farm (ROOM AT THE FARM) : LA BAIE DU LIEVRE
• GUEST ROOM AT THE FARM "LA BAIE DU LIEVRE" - N°2 - BAILIEVRE - 4 P. (BAILIEVRE) - Guest Room at the farm (ROOM AT THE FARM) : LA BAIE DU LIEVRE

List of BELSUD Lodgings (holiday house):

• COUNTRY COTTAGE "F.DE LA BARRIERE"/THIERRISSART-CHIMAY-10/12P (CHIMAY) - Country Cottage (LODGING) : GITES FERME DE LA BARRIERE
• COUNTRY COTTAGE "FERME DE LA BARRIERE"/ABRISSEAU-CHIMAY-4/6 P (CHIMAY) - Country Cottage (LODGING) : GITES FERME DE LA BARRIERE
• COUNTRY COTTAGE "FERME DE LA BARRIERE"/BEAUCHAMP-CHIMAY- 6/8P (CHIMAY) - Country Cottage (LODGING) : GITES FERME DE LA BARRIERE
• COUNTRY COTTAGE "FERME DE LA BARRIERE"/HURTEBISE -CHIMAY- 6P (CHIMAY) - Country Cottage (LODGING) : GITES FERME DE LA BARRIERE
• COUNTRY COTTAGE "FERME DE LA BARRIERE"/MALADERIE-CHIMAY -6/8P (CHIMAY) - Country Cottage (LODGING) : GITES FERME DE LA BARRIERE
• COUNTRY COTTAGE "LA BOERDERIJ" - LOMPRET - 4/6 P. (LOMPRET) - Country Cottage (LODGING) : LA BOERDERIJ
• COUNTRY COTTAGE "LA BOERDERIJ" - LOMPRET - 7/9 P. (LOMPRET) - Country Cottage (LODGING) : LA BOERDERIJ
• FARM COTTAGE "FERME DU CHAUD-RY" - BAILEUX - 6 P. (BAILEUX) - Farm Cottage (LODGING)
• FURNISHED ACCOMODATION "FERME DE LA BARRIERE"/MARRONET-CHIMAY-2/4P (CHIMAY) - Furnished Accomodation (HOUSE) : GITES FERME DE LA BARRIERE
• COUNTRY COTTAGE - N°1 - FORGES - 2/4 P. (FORGES) - Country Cottage (LODGING)
• COUNTRY COTTAGE - N°2 - FORGES - 2/4 P. (FORGES) - Country Cottage (LODGING)
• COUNTRY COTTAGE - RIEZES - 4/6 P. (RIEZES) - Country Cottage (LODGING)
• COUNTRY COTTAGE "FERME DU LONG CHAMP"- N°2 - FORGES - 2/3 P. (FORGES) - Country Cottage (STUDIO) : FERME DU LONG CHAMP
• FARM COTTAGE "MOULIN HENROT" - CHIMAY - 4/6 P. (CHIMAY) - Farm Cottage (HOUSE) : MOULIN HENROT
• COUNTRY COTTAGE "FERME DU LONG CHAMP"- N°1 - FORGES - 4/5 P. (FORGES) - Country Cottage (LODGING) : FERME DU LONG CHAMP
• FURNISHED ACCOMODATION - VILLERS-LA-TOUR - 5/6 P. (VILLERS-LA-TOUR) - Furnished Accomodation (PART OF THE HOUSE)
• FARM COTTAGE "LA BAIE DU LIEVRE" - BAILIEVRE - 22 P. (BAILIEVRE) - Farm Cottage (LODGING) : LA BAIE DU LIEVRE

List of campsites:

• LA CAMARGUE ** (FORGES) - (TOURIST CAMPSITE SHORT STAY) : L109

List of events:

• 21/03/2010›20/06/2010 : AUBES SAUVAGES (VIRELLES) - VISIT - NATURE
• 27/06/2010 : FESTIVAL OF THE PRINCIPALITY (CHIMAY) - FOLKLORE AND TRADITION - RELAXATION
• 16/07/2010›18/07/2010 : INTERNATIONAL TROPHY FOR CLASSICAL MOTORCYCLES (BOURLERS) - EVENT - MOTORBIKES
• 15/08/2010 : DAY OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES OF WALLONIA (LOMPRET) - EVENT - VARIOUS ANIMATIONS
• 22/08/2010 : BEE FESTIVAL (VIRELLES) - EVENT - NATURE
• 18/09/2010›19/09/2010 : SUPERMOTO (BOURLERS) - EVENT - MOTORBIKES
• 16/10/2010›17/10/2010 : APPLE FAIR (VIRELLES) - EVENT - NATURE
• 12/12/2010 : CHRISTMAS MARKET (CHIMAY) - CHRISTMAS MARKET - CHRISTMAS

List of tourist attractions:

• AQUASCOPE VIRELLES (VIRELLES) - NATURE RESERVE/AREA
• AUBERGE DE POTEAUPRE (BOURLERS) - TRADITION SHOPS
• FARM "HAUTE GRANGE" (BOURLERS) - TRADITION SHOPS

List of guided visits and guided tours:

• GUIDED VISITS TO THE HISTORICAL CENTRE OF CHIMAY (CHIMAY) - GUIDED TOUR

List of cultural attractions and museums:

• BUTTERFLY BARN (VIRELLES) - MUSEUM /DISCOVERY
• CASTLE OF THE PRINCES OF CHIMAY (CHIMAY) - CASTLE - ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE
• GUIDED VISITS TO THE HISTORICAL CENTRE OF CHIMAY (CHIMAY) - GUIDED TOUR
• LOMPRET - ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES IN WALLONIA (LOMPRET) - THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES OF WALLONIA

List of ski centres:

• LES PISTES DES SKI DE FOND DE L'ESCAILLERE (L'ESCAILLIERE)
• RIEZES / CHIMAY (CHIMAY)

List of practical information:

• CHIMAY PROMOTION ASBL (CHIMAY) - TOURIST ASSOCIATIONS
• MAISON DU TOURISME DE LA BOTTE DU HAINAUT (CHIMAY) - TOURISM HOUSE
• SYNDICAT D'INITIATIVE DE CHIMAY (CHIMAY) - TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE

List of sports clubs:

• LES FRANCS ARCHERS DE CHIMAY (CHIMAY)
• PISCINE SUD-HAINAUT ET CENTRE SPORTIF (CHIMAY)
• VIKING T.C. CHIMAY (CHIMAY)

List of walks:

• ITINERAIRES REMARQUABLES EN WALLONIE: N°6 (CHIMAY) - PROMENADE
• PROMENADE DU MAILLON VERT DE CHIMAY A VIRELLES (CHIMAY) - PROMENADE
• TRAIN TOURISTIQUE DE CHIMAY (CHIMAY) - TOURIST TRAIN RIDE
• TRAIN TOURISTIQUE ROUTIER (CHIMAY) - TOURIST TRAIN RIDE