Motorbike itinerary, Chimay to Bouillon

This superb castle, more than 1,000 years old, is near the Scourmont Abbey which makes the Trappist Chimay beer. History For more than a thousand years the ancestral home of the Princes of Chimay has dominated this ancient town in the rolling hills of the Botte du Hainaut. Set in the square at the centre of the principality, the castle was initially a simple medieval bastion which was then enlarged in the 15th century with 5 towers linked by fortified walls to improve its defensive capabilities... visitwallonia.com/en-gb/content/chimay-castle-interactive-and-historical-visit

Step into the Brasserie des Fagnes de Mariembourg and discover the art of brewing the Super des Fagnes: the visit is free. walloniabelgiumtourism.co.uk/en-gb/content/brasserie-des-fagnes-mariembourg

Get on board the Easter Train! A fablulous journey awaits at the Chemin de fer à vapeur des 3 vallées in Mariembourg. -> walloniabelgiumtourism.co.uk/en-gb/content/easter-steam-train-chemin-de-fer-a-vapeur-des-3-vallees

Road circuit

Dominating the small town of Bouillon, the chateau lies high on a ridge overlooking the town and the River Semois, the castle is a remarkable monument in the province of Luxembourg, retracing almost a thousand years of history and military architecture. visitwallonia.com/en-gb/content/bouillon-castle-medieval-gem-wallonia

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Bouillon, situated on the banks of the Semois, will delight tourists who love history and nature. The magnificent castle, set on a craggy rock, was the home of Godefroid de Bouillon before he set off on the Crusades. This is not the only link between history and Bouillon. The castle’s story spans a millennium: it’s the oldest vestige of feudalism in Belgium and one of the most remarkable fortresses in Europe. A journey through time can be supplemented by a visit to the Ducal Museum and the Archeoscope. visitwallonia.com/en-gb/3/where-to-go-in-wallonia/walloon-towns-and-cities/bouillon