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Michel Raulier: The Nail Tree of Stambruges Tree worship in our region is very ancient. Proof of this is the discovery in Blicquy, in the place called "Ville d'Anderlecht," of a set of 120 posts up to 90 cm in diameter. These may have served as supports for offerings, as evidenced by the numerous iron pins found in the filling holes. This could correspond to an artificial sacred grove housing deities, similar to Lucan's description of petrified forests in Pharsalia. In the past, trees, with their longevity and majestic shape, aroused a sense of sacredness in the minds of our ancestors. They were also believed to be capable of helping people solve their problems, particularly health problems. Many customs exist: walking around the tree, driving nails to fix the ailment, and tying cloths or fabrics to bind it. These trees were often Christianized by the installation of religious images or a chapel nearby. One example among others is that of Notre Dame de Foy. In Foy, near Dinant, a woodcutter discovered a 15th-century statuette in the heart of a very ancient oak tree in 1609. Long forgotten, the figurine bearing the image of the Virgin had been placed in a niche carved into the trunk. Over time, the wood completely covered it and erased its memory. In Stambruges, there is one of these remarkable trees, and beside it is a chapel, called "the chapel of Erconpuch" or, by another name, "the chapel of Arc-au-Puche," dedicated to the Virgin Our Lady of Arc-au-Puits, formerly called the Virgin of the Woods.

The Duck Farm was formerly part of the large park of the Princes of Ligne's castle; it was here that ducks were hunted to grace the tables of the lords of the manor, hence its name. Nowadays, it is a haven for amphibians, dragonflies, and other insects.

Mountain biking in this forest is fantastic! You could spend hours here before you've seen everything!

Ideal playground for practicing.

very beautiful place

The Blaton-Ath Canal, located near Chièvres in Hainaut, is a charming network of waterways that wind through a green, rural landscape. This historic connection between the Dender and Scheldt rivers was originally built for industry and now offers a peaceful route for boaters and water lovers. The banks, with their rich flora and fauna, invite you to take relaxing walks and enjoy a pleasant picnic by the water.

The Stambruges forest is a vast wooded area covering approximately 530 hectares. Composed mainly of beech and oak trees, it is renowned for its biodiversity, notably sheltering species of woodpeckers and other forest birds. The forest is dotted with hiking trails that allow you to discover varied landscapes, including the Mer de Sable nature reserve.