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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.

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The Mer de Sable nature reserve is a 22-hectare protected area, renowned for its peat moors and young birch forests. Formerly a pond that dried up in the 19th century, the site is home to exceptional flora, including heather and carnivorous plants such as the sundew. The reserve, classified as a major heritage site in Wallonia, offers marked trails for hiking and observing local biodiversity.

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The old quarries of the Dendre and Congo are a historic site of exploitation of blue stone, or "small granite", from the 18th century until 1951. Today submerged, they form a vast body of water 4.5 hectares. The site is managed by the Otaries diving club and is home to rich biodiversity with more than 120 species of birds observed. The quarries, integrated into a natural setting, are a popular place for scuba diving and hiking.

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Special, that sandy area and a nice place to eat (there is also a restaurant)

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Located in the heart of the Haine valley, between Mons and Tournai, the marshy complex of Harchies-Hensies-Pommeroeul, better known as the Marais d'Harchies, is a major site for the fauna and flora of Wallonia. Covering an area of 550 hectares, this site of great biological interest is home to many species and constitutes an important transit site during bird migration and offers ideal conditions for the nesting and wintering of numerous species. Its registration as a “Ramsar” wetland confirms its importance on an international scale. https://oiseaumaraisdharchies.be/

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In the forest of Stambruges is 'la Fontaine bouillante', the bubbling spring where, according to legend, a mistress of the Prince De Ligne drowned with her coach and the crew of the coach tries to surface. In reality, it is spring water bubbling up through a crack in the earth. https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bos_van_Stambruges

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Thanks Fg Bob, If you pass by Hasnon near Valenciennes, there is also one with a small chapel and a text dedicated to praying.

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Here are some of the key points of Arconpuch: The date of construction of the original chapel is unknown to us, but before 1833 as attested by Ph. Vander Maelen. It is due, according to legend, to the chance find of a statue of the Virgin at the foot of the tree. The priest, having learned of the facts, wanted to transport it to his church. The next morning, she returned to her original place, as if moved by divine intervention. When the clergyman pretended to bring her back, she asked him to build her a chapel at the foot of his tree. Which was immediately done. This is probably an example of the recovery of a pagan cult by the Church. The two cults eventually merged. Thus some believers ask for favors by nailing various objects to the tree, unconsciously invoking pagan deities while thanking the Virgin, while others request Notre Dame de L'Arc au Puche by simply meditating near the chapel. The Virgin is invoked for childhood illnesses. In the past, the faithful recited rosaries while circling the chapel, hoping to obtain graces. It is on August 15 and Easter Monday that pious people come, sometimes from far away, to prove their devotion to him. https://stambrugesgrandglisenotrevillage.wordpress.com/2010/12/24/chapelle-de-l-arconpuch/

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