Kayaking and Canoeing from the Semois to the Semoy

- L’auberge de l’embarcadère From Chiny to Lacuisine, Florenville or Chassepière: 8 to 26 kms in a 1 or 2 seater kayak or a canoe. www.semois-en-kayak.be/ - Le Batifol - Hire for one day. From Chiny to Lacuisine or Chassepierre: 12 to 25 kms in very stable kayaks for one or two people or canoes. Groups can be accompanied by a guide (at extra cost). - Hire for one hour on the reservoir of Chiny. Every day at the Saint Nicolas bridge at Chiny near the entrance of the campsite Le Canada (follow the signs) from 09:00. www.kayaklebatifol.be/index2.php?m=kayak_le_batifol_fr-1-le_batifol

Walking in the Semois valley when spring comes is delightful! The banks of the river are scattered with thousands of flowers. On the way to the bridge lies the beautiful Mortehan mill: at dawn, its wheel still stirs the waters of the race. Down below, the Semois valley lazily criss-crosses a vast meadow, rich in the river’s alluvial deposits. With the beginnings of warm weather, we can cross the Semois ford on foot, once the only way for the people of the valley’s villages. In season, a trellis bridge is thrown across the water. On the other side, a delightful route ascends the slope. The forest is majestic, as are all the massifs that encircle the Semois.

Even though the castle today bears little resemblance to that of 1096, it is well worth visiting as the presence of Duke Godfrey can still be sensed: a strange feeling pervades you as you stroll through the ruins, as if the shadow of this great leader of the first crusade could appear in the knight’s’ room or the spiral stairs at any moment… Within the castle walls, the sense of wonder continues when birds of prey rise up from the ruins and perform a heavenly ballet. This show brings to mind an age-old hunting technique: falconry.

rue du Millénaire, 6 - 6810 Chiny Tél. : +32 (0)61/31.54.04 chiny-si@skynet.be www.chinytourisme.eu Open : Summer : everyday except Wednesday and Sunday Winter : variable schedule from Tuesday to Saturday

Esplanade du Panorama, 1 - 6820 Florenville +32 (0)61/31.12.29 info@semois-tourisme.be www.semois-tourisme.be Open all year round Low season : from 9am to 6pm (from 10am to 4 pm Sunday) July ang August and Easter holidays : every day from 9am to 7pm and each Friday from April to October Closed 25th December and 1st January

rue de l'Enfer,1 - 6820 Muno +32 (0)61/32.00.19 jabertaux@hotmail.com Open every day in July and August from 2pm to 5pm the rest of the year, open by appointment only

rue du Breux, 3 - 6824 Chassepierre Tél. : +32 (0)61/31.24.74

avenue des Combattants, 7 - 6887 Herbeumont +32 (0)61.41.24.12 rsih@skynet.be www.herbeumont-tourisme.be Open each weekend and during school holidays and public holidays from 9.30am to midday and from 1.30pm to 5pm. Closed on Monday

quai des Saulx, 12 - 6830 Bouillon +32 (0)61/46.52.11 info@bouillon-tourisme.be www.bouillon-tourisme.be Open all year round from Monday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm and on Sunday from 10am to 5 pm Closed on 25th December to 1st January

located at the entrance to the fortified castle esplanade Godefroid, 1 - 6830 Bouillon +32 (0)61/46.62.57 info@bouillon-initiative.be www.bouillon-initiative.be Open : - all year round except 25th December and 1st January - In December, January and February morning