EXCURSION TO THE REGION OF SAINT REMACLE
This "Take the Time" Rally will allow you to discover the historical principality of Stavelot-Malmedy.
Here are a few tips:
• This 90 km long route features several detours. The route description provides the information you need to reduce or shorten the journey.
• This route often follows tiny country roads, so it is sometimes difficult to pass one another. Travelling at a leisurely pace provides an opportunity to admire the scenery and, above all, to travel in complete safety.
• Please be careful not to disturb the area's peaceful atmosphere.
• No petrol stations are available right along the route. When you arrive at
Trois-Ponts, you will find what you need 100 metres from the Clyde distillery.
• Take some time to go for a walk around the villages.
Discoveries galore along the way:
• Places of interest to see.
• Places of interest for tasting delicious food and regional produce.
Questions
You will be asked two questions about most of the sights:
• The answer to the first question can be found at the site itself, sometimes after drawing a few conclusions.
• The 2nd question usually requires more research (using the Internet).
• All questions can be printed by clicking the following link:
www.malmedy-tourisme.be/fr/type-quefaire/loisirs-et-detente/
Ways of letting us know the answers:
• The easiest way to do this is to fill out the online form at the following address:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1faipqlsdpz5w038awovf7zjomcc6u_--0bf5-nyoun-tsbgpxsmlaha/viewform?usp=sf_link
• Send us the questionnaire with the answers by post to the Royal Syndicat d'Initiative, Place du Chatelet 9, 4960 Malmedy.
• Scan the document and send it to the following e-mail address : tourisme@malmedy.be
Opportunity to win:
1st prize: shopping vouchers for a value of € 150
2nd prize: shopping vouchers for a value of € 100
3rd prize: shopping vouchers for a value of € 75
Highlights
• The villages of Haute-Bodeux and Chevron both offer a glimpse of the past.
• The peace and quiet of Bellevaux Brewery, the hospitality and top-quality produce.
• Les Doux Ragots restaurant in La Gleize for an exquisite dining experience full of surprises, the atmosphere and the view from the terrace.
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Question1: What is the date the bronze plaque features to show when the Fox brothers were hanged? (French) What is the date when the Xhignesse priest was murdered by the Renard brothers? (other languages) Question 2: What did the 3 Renard brothers do to earn a living?
View of a farm building with a merely ornamental corbel. Question 3: What dates does the pediment over the gateway feature to show when Maraite House was built? Technical information
Question 4: What does the coat of arms on the label of the brewery's beer bottles represent? Where does it come from?
It is located on Stockeu Hill, a steep 2,300-metre long hill with an average incline of 9.9%, which rises from Stavelot to the hamlet of Hénumont. It is found on the route of the mythical "Liège - Bastogne - Liège" race, the "Doyenne (Old Lady) of cycling races"! Question 5: How many times did Eddy Merckx win the "Liège-Bastogne-Liège" competition? Question 6: How much does the bronze embedded in the stone weigh?
A panoramic viewpoint with a breathtaking view of the region and the Salm Valley. Park your car in the car park. Distance between the car park and the tower: 1800 meters there and back (24 minutes) Question 7: How many steps do you have to climb to the top of the tower? Question 8: What happened at the tower on 21 July 1944?
Well known to the pilgrims of Compostela, Saint "Jacobus" continues to display some magnificent remnants from the past. Question 9: One of the church walls has a plaque with a Roman numeral inscription: what does it mean in Arabic numerals? Question 10: What does Trois-Ponts have in common with Venice?
Pull over right after you pass the castle farm. A place to visit on foot, this small distinctive locality is concentrated around its impressive farm-castle: Godin Castle. The village's old centre is mainly composed of small farmhouses built of sandstone blocks, whose roofs are sometimes covered with slate, known locally as cherbins. Visit the little chapel (100 metres to the right of the farmhouse castle and if you are lucky, the person who sees to the upkeep of the chapel will tell you all about its history). Question 11 When was the Haute-Bodeux Chapel consecrated? Question 12 What are the people living in Haute-Bodeux called (2 possible answers)
Park in front of the church to visit this charming village on foot. Question 13 What is special about Chevron cemetery located next to the church? Question 14 What was the industrialist John Cockerill looking for around Chevron in the 19th century?
This village is located on a rocky spur overlooking the Amblève Valley. It was an important site during the Ardennes Offensive in December 1944. Question 15 What is the nationality and name of the tank standing in the village square? Question 16 Once the Battle of the Bulge was over, this tank was acquired from the Americans in exchange for what? (for which)
Famous for its racing track, this village still retains some splendid old half-timbered buildings standing in contrast with its modern church. Question 17 How many bells are there in the "bell tower" of the Church of St. Georges in Francorchamps? Question 18 The famous Raidillon (the legendary corner at Francorchamps) is located in which municipality?
Along the old Thier de Liège, a monument has been erected in memory of the poet Guillaume Apollinaire who stayed in the region in 1899. He liked to walk in the Fens. Question 19 In what year was this monument inaugurated? Question 20 What was the name of Apollinaire's Stavelot muse?
The history of this idyllic spot dates back to the 15th century. The present building seems to date from the 16th or 17th century. It was always inhabited, with occasional interruptions, by hermits who sometimes came from far away. Question 21 One of the statues represents a Saint who is the patron saint, among others, of butchers and pork butchers: what is the name of this saint? Question 22 What order does the hermit at Malmedy's hermitage belong to?
How many keys are there in this jar in the Malmedy Malmundarium?
Website: www.brasseriedebellevaux.be/fr/ Tel: +32 (0)80/881.540 E-mail: info@brasseriedebellevaux.be Located in the Eastern Cantons, the Brasserie de Bellevaux will introduce you to the delights of its artisanal Ardenne brews. Set in a former farm, this family microbrewery will explain the various steps in the making of these high fermentation craft beers: lager, dark, white and the Malmedy Triple. All can be tasted in the tavern on site. The beers and its terroir products The Brasserie Bellevaux finds inspiration in the surrounding Eastern Cantons, a land of traditions. During the visit, you will get a chance to see the stunning red copper tanks used to brew the Bellevaux. You can also try a selection of regional products on site: cheese made with raw milk, charcuterie from Malmedy, smoked trout from Ondeval... A beer can be recommended to match every dish to perfection. Visitors with specific needs The Brasserie de Bellevaux is one of the many sites certified by Access-i (meaning with facilities or/activities adapted to travellers with specific needs). You will find more details on the website to plan your visit.
Parking in the car park at Daniel's Rose Garden. Continue the route on foot for 100 metres. The waterwheel is operating, the building cannot be visited unless you come across the owner…
Information about Daniel's Rose Garden. Website: les-roses-de-daniel-schmitz.eklablog.com Tel: +32 (0)80/33 75 34 E-mail: schmitz-rose@skynet.be Open all year round from Wednesday to Saturday from 9am to 12 noon and from 2pm to 5pm. Closed from Christmas to New Year. A must-visit location for people who love gardens and roses: Come along to explore the world and the fascinating charm of old, English and Australian roses. Created in 1993, the conservatory garden and the nursery bring together one of the leading collections of romantic roses: their supple habit, rich colours and variety of fragrances will help guide you through more than 5 centuries of history.. Adjacent to the garden, the nursery offers one of the largest selection of roses all year round, either bare-rooted or in containers acclimatised to the rigours of the Ardennes climate (no chemical treatments, using only homeopathy and aromatherapy). A team of enthusiastic people are on hand to offer advice about which ones to choose and to provide you with tips and tricks to ensure your success
Website: www.facebook.com/fermedubairsou/ Tel: +32 (0)80/86 44 72 E-mail: fermedubairsou@busmail.net Open every Friday from 2pm to 6pm and every Saturday from 10am to 6pm. You will find all the farm's organic produce, on display in a grocery shop, made from cow's and sheep's milk (cheeses, yoghurts, cream) as well as local produce (jams, honey, drinks, wines, beers, garnished platters) and gift baskets. You can also eat there while admiring the magnificent view of the valley.
According to legend, this large sandstone rock was placed here by the devil in the middle of a deciduous forest. Park near the sign pointing to the Faix du Diable (Devil's Load) path. Turn left at the forest entrance. 10-minute walk there and back.
Website: www.lametairie.be Tel: +32 080/86 40 89 E-mail: lametairie@skynet.be Eatery open from 12 noon to 2pm and from 6pm to 9pm. Snacks are served on the terrace.
Website: www.liegetourisme.be/puzzle-planet.html Tel: +32 080/86 31 21 E-mail: info@puzzleplanet.be All on the same site: a unique wooden maze (the biggest in the world), a jigsaw and puzzle area, a country golf course, a waterslide. Not forgetting a tavern with a small restaurant featuring a terrace with a magnificent view of the Ardennes (booking required for groups).
Website: drclyde.be Tel: +32 470 66 17 36 E- Mail: contact@drclyde.be Visits on request. A very special distillery! Created in 2015, the distillery has made its mark through its unassuming attitude and its commitment to defending and promoting traditional and small-scale methods for producing alcohol.
After Leroux Tower, another view of the Salm Valley.
Website: www.lafermedugailliez.be Tel: +32 080/68 40 63 E-mail: lafermedugailliez@outlook.com Open Monday to Friday from 4pm to 8pm, Saturdays from 11am to 7pm and Sundays from 10am to 1pm.. Making delicious homemade ice cream ( people come from far and wide to taste them). and producing organic raw milk (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from the vending machine).
Information about this micro-brewery in Reharmont Website: www.brasseriedelalienne.be Tel: +32 080/ 39 99 06 E-mail: info@brasseriedelalienne.be Tour of the brewery on request. The brewery is open for sales on Fridays and Saturdays from 4.30 pm to 6 pm. Founded in the spring of 2013, the brewery is housed in an old farmhouse where the fermentation vats have replaced the feed troughs and the hayloft has been transformed into a tasting room. Opposite the brewery is a chapel built of sandstone blocks and covered with a slate roof on top of which is a four-sided bell tower. This elegant chapel dedicated to St. Remacle features an inscription probably dating from the time it was built in 1801. It is not open to the public.
La Vieille Forge at Forge/Chevron Website: www.restaurantlavieilleforge.be Tel: +32 086/43 31 60 E-mail: info@restaurantlavieilleforge.be An exceptional brasserie in a rural setting
It provides a panoramic view of the Amblève Valley. Its name, Congo, was given to it by the rail workers when the railway line was being built, as a reference to the magnificent landscapes of Central Africa along the great Congo River.
Website: www.la44.be/fr Tel: 0472 59 21 84 E-mail: brasseriedelagleize@hotmail.com For further details, please contact the brewery.
Website: www.lesdouxragots.com Tel: +32 080/51 12 69 E-mail: info@lesdouxragots.com Opening hours from Tuesday to Thursday from 11.30 am to 2 pm and from 5.30 pm to 8 pm as well as from Friday to Sunday until 8.30 pm. Delicate and refined cuisine, no frills , but with a great atmosphere, without making a big fuss about it. Snacks can be served on the terrace.
Website: www.december44.com Tel: +32 080/78 51 91 E-mail: info@december44.com Open from 10am to 6pm (last visit at 5.15pm). The visit lasts 1h15. During the off-season, the museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The December 44 Museum traces the events of 1944. Some 1,000 m² of floor space is earmarked for the Battle of the Bulge. This first-class museum is recognised for its wealth of specific collections and its superb presentations.
Built in the 1900s, the building has been left derelict for 10 years. Roughly 150 metres long, this impressive sandstone block building is south-facing with a concave structure. There is also a small bell tower in the middle of the building. A special atmosphere lingers on from its past glory. To get there, turn left on the route, go under an original portico and past the new sanatorium. Drive for another 500 meters. It is forbidden and dangerous to visit the inside of the building.
Website: www.lemariecatherine.com/tea-room Tel: +32 80/78 51 69 E-mail: jean-david.thomas@skynet.be Opening hours for the tea room: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2pm to 5.30pm, Sundays from 2.30pm to 5.30pm. You are invited to have a quick bite to eat, a coffee or something stronger after a walk or to come and taste their speciality, the Ferme Libert waffles.