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During the German occupation, this isolated hole was used as a hiding place by members of the local resistance. They found shelter there to gather, store equipment, or simply protect themselves from enemy patrols. The site bears witness to the courage and determination of these men and women who risked their lives for freedom. 🌲 The site today: Accessible via a forest walk, the Trou des Maquisards is marked by a commemorative stele. The site invites contemplation and reflection, while offering a beautiful immersion in the Gaume nature. It is a moving stopover for hikers, history buffs, or those curious in search of authentic places.

The Trou des Maquisards, located in Gaume near the village of Bleid, is a place steeped in history and memory. It is a natural cavity hidden in a wood, which served as a refuge for Belgian resistance fighters — the maquisards — during the Second World War.

Chassepierre is an artists' village situated on the Semois River. Chassepierre derives from the Latin casa petrea ("stone house"). It is one of the most beautiful villages in Wallonia.

It is between Etalle and Virton, very precisely in Croix-Rouge, that you will find the place called "Trou des Fées". Well known to the inhabitants of the region, this unique site is at the center of many legends relating to the history of D’jean dMady but also and especially to that of the fairies of Gaume.

Unmissable for the Red Cross: Dive into an enchanted kingdom where legends and mysteries weave the fabric of the landscape… This mountain of sand, like a sleeping giant, reveals its heart of stone sculpted by the whims of time. At the dawn of the Jurassic, erosion gently carved out winding galleries, while the main gallery, 15 meters long, arouses a curious fascination. Was it an offering from the ancients, shaped by human hands, or simply the patient work of nature? The flints found nearby whisper echoes of prehistory, silent witnesses of a bygone era. The Trou des Fées, guardian of forgotten secrets, awaits you.

Lots of great walks or mountain bike rides to do, very beautiful site and close to Ravel too. Easy parking near the 4 paths

The cave is located at the top of a cliff on a very discreet and steep path that passes through a trench in latitude. Be careful, you will have to pass at the edge of a cliff on a narrow path to reach the cave. The cave is not deep or high, 2~3m max deep and 1.50m high.

Had a small celebration on the streets that day.