Beauraing - Découverte du patrimoine naturel et architectural

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Beauraing is also famous for the apparitions of the Holy Mary that took place between 1932 and 1933. The Holy virgin repeatedly appeared to 5 schoolchildren from Beauraing. In 2013, the chapel was elevated to the rank of basilica.Museum of the ApparitionsThe museum boasts an impressive collection of Virgin Mary statues (Vierge au Coeur d’Or), paintings and other objects relating to the Beauraing apparitions. You can also buy a wide variety of religious souvenirs, cards and books from the museum shop +32 (0) 82 71 12 18www.sanctuairesdebeauraing.be

This small votive chapel was and still is a place for meditation and prayer and displays a remarkably symbolic architecture. It contains a Calvary of Christ, with statues of the Holy Mary and of the holy John at its feet.

Before you lies the village of Wancennes, the oldest village in the area. The remains of an important gallo-roman settlement were found there, you can admire the objects and remains that were dug up in the Archeological Museum in Namur. From the heights of the village, you can enjoy a spectacular, panoramic viewpoint of the area. Etymologically, Wandso is thought to mean ‘Wandso’s farm’

The statue of the duchess d’Osuna, mother of the duke Mario d’Osuna, is a reminder of this. This lovely and leafy park covering 27 hectares, is ideal for unwinding: take a relaxing walk, go fishing or enjoy some healthy outdoor activitiy with the fitness trail. It is also the perfect spot for a picnic or barbecue! The park is dotted with ponds, and also boasts a beautiful arboretum, a small wildlife park as well as many traces of its eventful past. Free entrance. www.otbeauraing.be +32(0)82/71 11 40

The Saint-Peter's chapel is the oldest monument in Beauraing. It dates from the 12th century and was formerly used as the Loyers parish church, a village that has disappeared since.

The park is populated by a selection of indigenous animal species (stag, deer, boar, rabbits..). Please follow the instructions.

A bit further on, one of the many of barbecues and picnic areas that are scattered throughout the park!

This statue was erected here after the Holy Virgin appeared here, by the non-profit association Pro Maria who own the grounds since 1946. From the statue, you can take a path towards the different sections of the park.

The ruins of the once formidable castle of Beauraing loom out above the Park Castel Sainte-Marie. The castle dates from the 13th century and suffered heavy damages during successive battles and fires. It was nearly burnt to the ground in 1889 by a heavy fire.Since then, the castle has changed hands quite a few times, the former horse stables were recently converted into guestrooms and a restaurant, and one of the towers (Charles Quint or Kaiser Charles) is now a holiday cottage.

The decanal church in Beauraing is dedicated to the Holy Martin and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2012. Before that, the building that currently houses the Cultural Centre (100 meters lower on your right hand side) served as parish church.