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By the end of 2010, all of our trains will have been refurbished, so if you are nostalgic about the old furniture, treat yourself to a collector's item!
FROM KEG TO BEER
Come join us on a tour that takes us from the container... to the contents... and back. Our tour begins at the Centre of Pottery Interpretation in Bouffioulx. This site allows you to discover the rather surprising history of ceramics through the centuries.
You will also have the opportunity to visit the nearby Dubois Pottery.
The tour then takes us to Binche, more particular to the La Binchoise Brewery. Last but not least we visit the Val de Sambre Brewery. Set in the prestigious Cistercian Abbey of Aulne. This abbey can also be visited.
Comment:
Châtelet, Jumet, Binche, Thuin. (59 km) - car - bike.
Practical info:
Centre of Pottery Interpretation - Bouffioulx - Rue Général Jacques, 4 in 6200 Bouffioulx
Tel.: + 32 (0)71/ 39.51.77
Dubois Pottery - Rue E. Hermant, 20 - 6200 Bouffioulx
Tel.: + 32 (0)71/ 38.17.61
La Binchoise Brewery - Faubourg St-Paul, 38 - 7130 Binche
Tel.: +32 (0)64/ 37.01.75 - www.brasserielabinchoise.com - info@brasserielabinchoise.be
Brewery Val de Sambre - Rue Vandervelde, 273 - 6534 Gozée
Tel.: +32 (0)71/ 56.20.73 - www.valdesambre.be - contact@valdesambre.be
You can also do this circuit by bike.
PRO VELO - Rue du Grand Central, 57 - 6000 Charleroi Tel.: +32 (0)71/ 53.58.50 - charleroi@provelo.be
Extra information:
Places of interest in the region
Scientific Cultural Centre of the ULB; Bois du Cazier; Arboretum of Park de la Serna; Arboretum of the Castle of Monceau; the city walls of Binche and the remains of the Palace of Maria of Hungary, the Mask Museum; the Abbey of Aulne, the Belfry with its gardens, the museum of inland water navigation, Tram Museum, distillery of Biercée; Collegiate Church of Lobbes; Museum of the Mine and the Nail; The Castle of Fosteau
Tourist Board of Pays de Charleroi - Place Charles II - 6000 Charleroi.
Tel. : +32 (0)71/ 86.61.52 - maison.tourisme@charleroi.be
Tourist Board of Val de Sambre et de Thudinie - Place Albert 1er, 2 - 6530 Thuin
Tel. : +32 (0)71/ 59.54.54 - info@mtvaldesambre.org
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BREWERY LA BINCHOISE (BINCHE)Manufacturing of beers: Binchoise pale and dark, Binchoise Triple, Bière des Ours (honey based), spéciale Noël, Rose (with raspberry juice), Belge. A new beer: La Binchoise Xo (beer aged in Armagnac barrels). Guided visit possible; tavern-restaurant in the brewing room; capacity or meals: 50 people. At the foot of the medieval closure from the 13th and 15th century. |
ARBORETUM OF THE PARK OF LA SERNA (JUMET)The Serna Park in Jumet is a16 hectare estate left semi- wild state with many natural riches. During a walk you will see different animal species and some rare trees. The park has three ponds, one of which has been left untouched so as to preserve the natural vegetation.
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BELFRY (THUIN)The belfry in Thuin, located on the Place Albert Ier, is the remaining tower of a church that was destructed in 1811 in order to create space for the square. The construction of this tower -which from the beginning served as a belfry- was decided by the town and the chapter in 1639. It was the capitular as well as the communal tower of the Collegiate church Saint-Théodard. The belfry belongs to the Unesco World Heritage. Trilingual panels, a film, cameras, ... relate to you the history of Thuin and its belfry. To help you during your ascent, an audio guide will explain to you the mechanism of the clock, the bells, the carillon... At the top, 4 niches unveil an unrestricted view on the valleys. |
CASTLE OF MONCEAU-SUR-SAMBRE (MONCEAU-SUR-SAMBRE)The castle of Monceau has been a seignorial domain since the 17th and 18th centuries. The entrance building comprises a square baroque porch dating from the 17th century. On either side are two wings that were redesigned in the 19th century, each of which is completed by a tower. Not much is known about the history of Monceau before the 15th century. Destroyed in 1554 it was rebuilt after 1607 and became the property of the family of Trazegnies, Hamal and de Gâvre. In the 19th century, the western wing is remarkable because of its classical view, in Louis XVI style. The addition of this wing allowed the creation of an honorary courtyard. This residence is surrounded by a superb 67 hectares park designed by an architect from Versailles (remarkable trees). |
COLLEGIATE CHURCH OF SAINT-URSMER (LOBBES)This church was consecrated in 697 and rebuilt in the 9th century. The nave and the western parts are rare examples of Carolingian architecture in Belgium and are set within an otherwise Mosan architectural whole. |
DISTILLERY OF BIERCEE (RAGNIES)Unique in Belgium! Come and discover the secrets of distillation: how 10 kg of fresh fruit are transformed into one bottle of eau-de-vie or liqueur, and how for example Eau de Villée and the P'titPeket are brewed.
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ECOMUSEUM OF INLAND WATER TRANSPORT: THE THUDO (THUIN)The love story between Thuin and inland water transport is old and long. At the start of the 20e century, Thuin had some 1100 boatmen as heads of family on a population of 5000 inhabitants. We offer you an opportunity to come and visit the fascinating world of inland water transport. Discover on board of our barge-museum the life of the boatmen in Thuin, scale models, documents from events during the war... |
FOSTEAU CASTLE (LEERS-ET-FOSTEAU)At the summit of an undulation the silhouette of the castle of Fosteau appears. This imposing fortress from the 14th century still has got 4 towers. The lords of Semousies, Sars, and after them the lords of Zwenne, Marotte, de Henry, de Jamblines and de Aoust developed the living quarters around the central donjon. Inside we find one of the finest gothic rooms in Belgium. The beautiful and sober French gardens - laid out in terrace - go as far as the lake. The castle is considered a monument since 1979. |
HANGING GARDENS (THUIN)The Thuin poet Mathieu Anciaux, writing under the pseudonym "Jean de la Biemelle", has left a vivid account of the past splendours of the hanging gardens of Thuin: cascading down the slopes, the terraced gardens set out their abundant plants, fruits and flowers between the river and the sky. This was a marvel in the days when the fortunate owners grew vines here and other necessities of life. Restored at present, they offer visitors an unrestricted view. Nice walk enlivened by 11 explanatory signs. |
HOUSE OF POTTERY (BOUFFIOULX)The House of Pottery is a tribute to the potters of the past and the present. There is also a convivial space destined for temporary exhibitions, a cafeteria, a souvenir shop, playful workshops, a documentation centre... An amazing setting, a warm welcome. Be surprised by the magic of this place! |
INTERNATIONAL CARNIVAL AND MASK MUSEUM (BINCHE)Original, unique in Europe. Masks and disguises from all over the world. Enter the fascinating universe of the mask. Travel through the world of winter feasts and carnivals. Discover the ritual functions of the mask in the five continents and the masked festivities in the country. Get to know the big European city carnivals, the carnivals of Wallonia and the famous carnival of Binche. Enjoy the carnival of Binche, as if you were there, by means of an audiovisual show on big screen. |
MINING AND NAIL MAKING MUSEUM - GASHOLDER (FONTAINE-L'EVEQUE)Nail Making Museum - 170 years ago, Fontaine-l'Evêque was a blazing centre of nail making, renowned all over the world for its nail manufacturing, both for its quality and diversity.
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MUSEUM OF THE POTTERS BARN - DUBOIS POTTERY (BOUFFIOULX)Potters from father to son, already for 13 generations (1595). In Bouffioulx, the family Dubois create the Pottery of Bouffioulx in their ancient workshop (1868). We welcome you to see the real artisans at work : how they spin the wheel in order to magically create new items. After a short visit to the museum and the workshop, you can enjoy an audio-visual show. For schools, families, youth and children this is a regional destination not to be missed. |
RAILWAY DISCOVERY CENTRE AND TRAMWAY MUSEUM IN THUIN (ASVI) (THUIN)The museum displays more than twenty old tramcars, the oldest dating from 1888 (steam engine). It also houses the oldest electric tramcar (1901), built in Belgium. The tramcars run on the line Thuin-Lobbes, which is the last Belgian metric railway line, allowing electric, gasoline and steam tramcars to pass. |
RUINS OF THE PALACE OF MARY OF HUNGARY (BINCHE)The chateau of the Counts of Binche was in a state of sorry dilapidation when Marie of Hungary decided to build a magnificent palace in its place to rival the aristocratic palaces of France. Building began in 1545 under the direction of Jacques Dubroeucq, and almost five million bricks were used. Completed for the visit of the Emperor Charles V and his son, the palace was burned down five years later by the troops of Henry II of France. The site was listed in 1936 and is currently the subject of an extensive programme of archaeological excavations on the site of the 18th century municipal park. The covered way along the old ramparts offers an unsurpassed view over the surrounding countryside. |
SCIENTIFIC ARTS CENTRE OF THE 'UNIVERSITE LIBRE DE BRUXELLES' - CCS-ULB (COUILLET)The CCS is located in a 20 ha park and offers its visitors permanent and temporary exhibitions, interactive experiments, an astronomical observatory and numerous scientific animations aimed at youngsters. It contributes to the establishment of a scientific culture, to the taste for knowledge and to scientific research. These activities are aimed at everyone who is eager to learn new things and to discover the interesting aspects of science. |
THE BOIS DU CAZIER (MARCINELLE)The Bois du Cazier is located south of Charleroi and is a place full of life in an industrial patrimony. This remarkable architectural complex lies in the middle of nature between 3 slagheaps, which have become walking paths. This place, where a dreadful mining disaster took place, is an interesting and complete museum on coal, steel and glass with three sections: The space dedicated to the tragedy of August, 8 1956, the Glass Museum with its prestigious collection and the Museum for Industry to return to the era of the industrial revolution. Discover also: the Memorial in honour of the 262 victims, the wooded domain with the memorial lane and the observatory, as well as the forge and foundry workshops. |
THUIN AND THE ABBEY OF AULNE (GOZEE)Hidden in a steep valley on the right bank of the Sambre river, it is rightly called "Valley of Peace". Its alluvial soil and incomparable riches offers the monks all kinds of wealth. The Sambre river gives them an inexhaustible water reserve, a perfect way of transport and a huge hydraulic source of energy. Therefore they constructed sophisticated hydraulic devices. A haven of peace, where it is good to live... The old vegetable garden, which has been redeveloped recently, was the courtyard of the former infirmary and the garden with medical plants was located at the place of the house of the caretaker. It was also an important source of energy. |
VAL DE SAMBRE BREWERY (GOZEE)Artisan Brewery nestled in the Paix Valley, in the heart of the Aulne Abbey (Thuin). Fabrication and commercialization of " Ada " beers : Blonde, Brune, Ambrée (6°); Triple (8°), Super Noël, Blanche de Charleroi. Guided visit, snacks and shop with regional products. |
MAISON DU TOURISME DU PAYS DE CHARLEROI (CHARLEROI)The land of Charleroi, the Industrial Heritage |
MAISON DU TOURISME VAL DE SAMBRE ET DE THUDINIE (THUIN)The impressive Cistercian ruins of the Abbey of Aulne are part of the most important heritage of Wallonia and the Brewery of 'Val de Sambre' is located there. |
