周辺の天然記念物・トップ5

Mary's Washing Place. There was probably an open-air spring here earlier, but it is certain that the Virtonese were already using it in 1563, when it was mentioned as Fontaine Mère, the Mother Fountain. This spring, situated on the hillside, was so named because it supplied a series of other water points. First called lavoir Sainte-Catherine (Saint Catherine's Washing Place), the name changed to Fontaine Marie in 1693. Springs are often placed under the protection of a god and later of a saint. In 1784, this spring, with its two washbasins, was covered, giving it its current appearance. As a result of a tax on the use of public washrooms in 1815, the Fontaine Marie was reserved for the poorer Virtonese. The introduction of indoor water taps between 1869 and 1876 limited the use of public water supplies. (Stapperloot)

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The Chiers Valley features several limestone hills where unique flora and fauna have developed in the region. This is the case of the Ramonette Valley, where there is also an old Maginot Line fort.

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This very pretty pond is located on the road to La Soye. A waterfall is located nearby. Stop by for more information.

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Magnificent view on a clear day. A few minutes of rest is good after this climb++

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Mont Saint-Walfroy was formerly a place of pagan worship, then a hermitage of Saint Walfroy, the apostle of the Ardennes. You will appreciate the panoramic views of the Meuse valley and the surrounding forests, as well as the historical and religious importance of this place. Along the way, you will pass by the Chapelle Saint-Donat, a small chapel dedicated to a local saint.

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Mont Saint-Walfroy was once a place of pagan worship, before being chosen to build the hermitage of Saint-Walfroy, the apostle of the Ardennes. You will appreciate the panoramic views of the Meuse valley and the surrounding forests, as well as the historical and religious importance of this place. Along the way, you will pass by the Chapelle Saint-Donat, a small chapel dedicated to a local saint.

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You can take a good break at the French/Belgian border. The bank is a bit in the shade and you can watch the hustle and bustle on the fields.

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Mount Saint-Walfroy or hermitage of Saint-Walfroy is a hill in the Ardennes. The summit reaches its peak at 350 meters above sea level. Almost 200 meters lower, the villages are spread out in their valleys, where the rivers meander. To reach Saint-Walfroy you have to climb steep paths. Once at the top, the panorama extends over the Maas and the Ardennes. It is a former place of pagan worship, chosen as a hermitage in the 6th century by Walfroy the Stylite and has since become a place of worship and pilgrimage. This site thus becomes a witness to the vicissitudes of the history of the French Catholic Church and the history of an Ardennes territory, in the immediate vicinity of the border. Source: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mont_Saint-Walfroy

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This small country road offers a breathtaking view of the Belgian-French border.

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I was pleasantly surprised with the view after the intense climb. The decent (heading north) is quite steep in the first section.