Top Things to do in The Ardennes
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What to do and see in The Ardennes, Wallonia: The Best Free Things to do
A smorgasbord of flavors come from this lofty land in the hilly southeast of Belgium: game, wild boar, venison, smoked ham, the region's famous paté and world-renowned Trappist beers. Primarily located in Belgium, the Ardennes mountains also nudge into France and Luxembourg. Dense forests flank the steep hillsides, and market towns and villages perch on river banks. Spring and summer show this lush area at its best, but cross country skiing opportunities make a good case for winter visits.
Restaurants in The Ardennes
1. BASTOGNE BARRACKS
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5.0 based on 845 reviews
Visit our exhibition hall displaying Second World War vehicles and equipment Bastogne Barracks, one of the WHI sites, is situated to the north east of town, in the direction of La Roche-en-Ardennes and presents in a 2,350 m2 exhibition hall as well as in outside display a large array of Second World War track and wheel vehicles, artillery pieces and various equipment, both from the Allies and the Axis Powers. The circuit is totally secure. March/April/May/October/November: weekends June/July/August/September: from Wednesday through Sunday December: weekend 11-12 + Spring break: from 15 till 19/2 – Easter holidays: from 5 till 18/4 – Fall break: from 1 till 7/11
Reviewed By Swintooh - High Wycombe, United Kingdom
Visited on a family holiday in August. You need to show up at the gate at given hour. This is no "anytime entry, wonder by yourself museum" but active military base, where the whole group needs to be escorted at all times. Great Bastogne siege display/reconstruction, very knowledgable tour guide (a sargeant in Belgian army), then the main attraction - huge garage with all the great tanks and armoured vehicles. My boys were so happy. A must do for any World of Tanks player. The price of entry is very low - 8 EUR per adult (card payment only), kids go free! Excellent!!!
2. Le Herou
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By ReneTolenaars2016 - Ceroux-Mousty, Belgium
Very nice walk in a quiet picturesque part of the Ourthe river valley. This walk is a combination of easy climbing with stretches along the Ourthe river.
3. Eglise St-Jacques
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4.5 based on 214 reviews
Reviewed By gersonv180 - Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Although it is not the main church of Luik, this one is at least as pretty, but probably prettier than the St paul. Especially the roof is amazing. A very good place to enjoy piece and quietness.
4. Mardasson Memorial
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4.5 based on 880 reviews
Reviewed By 1991KEB - Navarre, United States
This star shaped memorial with all the 50 states wrapped around it is a tribute to the men and women, because women also died in WWII, who came here, faught here and ended their lives here so that the world would be a better place for everyone. As a soldier and has a daughter, whose Father fought here and returned, We should All honor our fallen. We came in winter to remember what it was like 75 years ago, in this cold winter days.
5. Citadelle (Citadel)
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4.5 based on 1,151 reviews
Reviewed By karanvivek - Evere, Belgium
Beautiful castle .. with wonderful view from every level Best way to explore castle is by foot (walk up), stay at every level (there are plenty of sitting spaces here and there) There are car parking at the highest level and at a level below (just next to Parfumes of Namur shop) One can easily spend whole day here .. there is a museum, an expo and small yet beautiful shop, cafe and train ride, small kids play area and plenty of open space to sit around and relax
6. Coteaux de la Citadelle
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4.5 based on 644 reviews
Reviewed By 933thierryf
Each year , in the beautiful city of Liege , there is this folkloric event, a circuit that take you into the coteaux, de Liege.it start "rue St leonard and take you thru Pierreuse to the citadelle, all the street are illuminated by thousands of candles, musical attraction are placed here and there where all kind of music are played, also there several shop and restaurant where you can a taste of different cuisine, several small 'bar' on the street offers you the typical alcohol liegeois that is called 'Pecket' these have a wide variety of flavor, museum are open and freed, also the St Barthelemy church is all illuminated, as expected this feast attract people from Holland, Germany and even France, the best point to see is the illumination of the Montagne of Bueren, with the 300 steps all decorated by candles set in a splendid mosaic like display
7. RAVeL Spa - Francorchamps - Stavelot
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4.5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By johngV5610JM - Pangbourne, United Kingdom
A really nice series of easy to ride old railway tracks in the picturesque Ardennes. These take you through the historic villages such as Stavelot and Francorchamps and of course right above the amazing Spa Grand Prix Circuit. Well worth taking your bike for an explore along these old routes. Spa town is great, do visit the 'thermes' at the top of the hill in Spa, a great way to relax.
8. Notre-Dame
9. Eglise Saint-Loup
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4.5 based on 178 reviews
Reviewed By Steeve17 - Dinant, Belgium
This church is a jewel box. I particularly enjoyed the sculpture of Mary (on the left side). The church was built in 1621, in a Baroque style. If you are new in town, you should definitely pay a visit to this delightful lady.
10. Montagne de Bueren
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4.5 based on 1,388 reviews
Reviewed By schrijver_e
Take the public bus from city-centre to the hospital on the citadel.From there it is a 2 minute walk to the War-monument ,underneath the steps are located.From the monument you have a great view over the city of Liège.Walk down the steps and enjoy on the corner of the rue le Poule a drink.Continue with a boatride on the river Meuse.
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