CHIMAY

FORGES, VILLERS-LA-TOUR, L'ESCAILLIERE, VIRELLES, ROBECHIES, BAILEUX, SALLES, CHIMAY, RIEZES, VAULX-LEZ-CHIMAY, LOMPRET, SAINT-REMY, BAILIEVRE, BOURLERS

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)

List of BELSUD Lodgings (holiday house):

• COUNTRY COTTAGE "LA BOERDERIJ" - LOMPRET - 4/6 P. (LOMPRET) - Country Cottage (LODGING) : LA BOERDERIJ
• FARM COTTAGE "FERME DU CHAUD-RY" - BAILEUX - 6 P. (BAILEUX) - Farm Cottage (LODGING)
• 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 - SALLES - 6/8 P (SALLES) - Country Cottage (LODGING)
• COUNTRY COTTAGE "FERME DU LONG CHAMP"- N°2 - FORGES - 2/3 P. (FORGES) - Country Cottage (STUDIO) : FERME DU LONG CHAMP
• COUNTRY COTTAGE "LA BRUYERE" - BAILEUX - 7/8 P. (BAILEUX) - Country Cottage (LODGING)
• FARM COTTAGE "MOULIN HENROT" - CHIMAY - 4/6 P. (CHIMAY) - Farm Cottage (HOUSE)
• COUNTRY COTTAGE "FERME DU LONG CHAMP"- N°1 - FORGES - 4/5 P. (FORGES) - Country Cottage (LODGING) : FERME DU LONG CHAMP
• COUNTRY COTTAGE "GITE DE LOMPRET" - LOMPRET - 4 P. (LOMPRET) - Country Cottage (HOUSE)
• FURNISHED ACCOMODATION - VILLERS-LA-TOUR - 5/6 P. (VILLERS-LA-TOUR) - Furnished Accomodation (PART OF THE HOUSE)

List of campsites:

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

List of events:

• 24/08/2008 : BEE FESTIVAL (VIRELLES) - EVENT - NATURE
• 27/09/2008›28/09/2008 : SUPERMOTO (BOURLERS) - EVENT - MOTORBIKES
• 08/11/2008›09/11/2008 : AUTUMN FRUIT WEEKEND (VIRELLES) - EVENT - NATURE
• 14/12/2008 : CHRISTMAS MARKET (CHIMAY) - CHRISTMAS MARKET - CHRISTMAS
• 22/03/2009›21/06/2009 : AUBES SAUVAGES (VIRELLES) - VISIT - NATURE
• 28/06/2009 : FESTIVAL OF THE PRINCIPALITY (CHIMAY) - FOLKLORE AND TRADITION - RELAXATION
• 17/07/2009›20/07/2009 : INTERNATIONAL TROPHY FOR CLASSICAL MOTORCYCLES (BOURLERS) - EVENT - MOTORBIKES
• 16/08/2009 : DAY OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES OF WALLONIA (LOMPRET) - EVENT - VARIOUS ANIMATIONS

List of tourist attractions:

• AQUASCOPE VIRELLES (VIRELLES) - NATURE RESERVE/AREA
• AUBERGE DE POTEAUPRE (BOURLERS) - TRADITION SHOPS
• FARM "HAUTE GRANGE" (BOURLERS) - TRADITION SHOPS
• FARM OF THE MOULIGNEAU (FORGES) - TRADITION SHOPS
• PARC OF THE CASTLE OF THE PRINCES OF CHIMAY (CHIMAY) - PARK/GARDEN - CASTLE PARK

List of guided visits and guided tours:

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

List of cultural attractions and museums:

• 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
• ORNAMENTAL GARDEN (CHIMAY) - PARK/GARDEN
• PARC OF THE CASTLE OF THE PRINCES OF CHIMAY (CHIMAY) - PARK/GARDEN - CASTLE PARK
• WORLD OF THE BUTTERFLY (VIRELLES) - MUSEUM /DISCOVERY

List of tourist and leisure parks:

• ORNAMENTAL GARDEN (CHIMAY) - PARK/GARDEN
• PARC OF THE CASTLE OF THE PRINCES OF CHIMAY (CHIMAY) - PARK/GARDEN - CASTLE PARK

List of ski centres:

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

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) - ARCHERY
• PISCINE SUD-HAINAUT ET CENTRE SPORTIF (CHIMAY) - HANDBALL - ATHLETICS - SWIMMING - BASKETBALL - MARTIAL ARTS - FITNESS
• VIKING T.C. CHIMAY (CHIMAY) - TENNIS

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