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The Wixhou Mushroom

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Location: Visé, Liège, Liège, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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1. Julienne Valley – Wixhou Chapel loop from Argenteau

6.39km

01:47

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Argenteau – Wixhou Chapel loop from Cheratte-Haut

9.22km

02:36

190m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Argenteau – Dalhem Tunnel loop from Argenteau

15.1km

04:13

280m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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February 28, 2021

Located in the woods of the Julienne, the Wixhou mushroom was erected around 1850 by Count FR-J de Mercy-Argenteau near the chapel and Château d'Argenteau. A small building with a recreational and ornamental vocation, it is a rare element of our heritage which offers walkers a place of rest or even a belvedere. The ornate cast iron barrel was produced by the Réquilé foundries in Liège. The zinc roof presents interesting frescoes under the roofs. In 2017, this factory underwent a major restoration.

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July 28, 2024

This special piece of heritage in Wixhou, called the mushroom by locals and the umbrella by visitors, is an ornamental element that is quite rare in parks and gardens.

They were built in the 19th century for walks in the woods around castles or in parks. It was Count Mercy-Argenteau (then owner of the castle) who had it built around 1850. The cast iron shaft was made by the Requilé ornamental foundry in Liège. The zinc roof has discreet curls under the roof. This little treasure was restored in 2018 at the initiative of the non-profit organization Les Rendez-Vous de Richelle.

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- qvw.be/fr%7Crestauration-du-champignon-de-wixhou.html

- visorando.com/randonnee-le-champignon-de-wixhou.html

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Peter 🥾🐾🌲

December 11, 2024

Very charming building in neoclassical style.

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Location: Visé, Liège, Liège, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

The Wixhou Mushroom

1. Julienne Valley – Wixhou Chapel loop from Argenteau

2. Argenteau – Wixhou Chapel loop from Cheratte-Haut

3. Argenteau – Dalhem Tunnel loop from Argenteau

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