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1. Around Virton — loop in the Gaume Natural Park

4.10km

01:05

40m

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2. Virton Market Square – Le Ton River loop from Virton

7.32km

01:56

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3. Naisse Mill – Le Ton River loop from Virton

10.7km

02:50

100m

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

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Dominiek Van Dooren

July 23, 2025

In 1577, Henri le Clercq built a powder mill on the banks of the Ton in the lower town of Virton, which became a sawmill a hundred years later. In 1797, the buildings were redeveloped by the new owners, a fact clearly reflected in the first land registry of the town of Virton, dated 1850. In 1875, the sawmill was converted into a bark mill and tannery. In 1928, these buildings were purchased by Jean Naisse. He modernized the equipment to operate a sawmill that remained in operation until 1970.

The small building to the east has preserved its mill and waterwheel from the early 19th century. The large western building houses the old tannery. It is recognizable by the nine rectangular openings that were necessary for drying the hides. In 1930, a traditional living area of the same size was added to form the current building. All buildings and the surrounding area have been listed as historic monuments since November 9, 1990.

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Paul_C

January 21, 2024

If you like heritage and history, don't miss visiting the Naisse mill in Virton, an old water mill dating from 1578. You will discover its restored mechanism, its eventful history and its different functions over the centuries: gunpowder factory, sawmill, tannery, etc. You can also admire the neighboring tannery, an 18th century building classified as a historic monument, as well as the Cathedral of Light, the work of Bernard Tirtiaux symbolizing the geographical center of the Europe of the Fifteen. The Naisse mill is open to the public every year during Heritage Days.

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Location: Wallonia, Belgium

Naisse Mill

1. Around Virton — loop in the Gaume Natural Park

2. Virton Market Square – Le Ton River loop from Virton

3. Naisse Mill – Le Ton River loop from Virton

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