Node Points Ride: Greater Floreffe by Bike

Welcome to Baromètre, a restaurant at the foot of the Abbey of Floreffe, with a terrace that gradually lifts you toward the sky!Here, you’ll meet Christophe, the chef, bartender, and sometimes waiter. Often assisted by his family, he offers you an authentic culinary adventure. At Baromètre, cooking is done over vegetable charcoal embers, ensuring the meat has an incomparable flavor and tenderness.Don’t miss "Brunchez-vous?", a concept created by the owner’s daughter: on select Sundays, she invites you to share an exceptional brunch with fellow epicureans.In addition to the abbey, the restaurant is ideally located in the heart of Floreffe, just steps away from the dovecote, the caves, and the Brigade Museum.

A true hub for touring tourism, this area hosts a boating stopover, a motorhome area, the Carpe Diem tourist barge, and a picnic and barbecue area. Its name comes from the woods that line the slope of the Abbey.

Just a few kilometers from Floreffe, discover the Noue de Floriffoux, a peaceful natural site where history, biodiversity, and outdoor leisure blend harmoniously.Formed during the 19th-century canalization of the Sambre, this oxbow lake was created when a river bend was cut off to ease industrial navigation.The site includes three ponds, each with a distinct atmosphere, and a former alluvial meadow. It’s a perfect spot for a refreshing walk, a moment of calm in nature, or a relaxing fishing trip with friends.The two ponds west of the Floriffoux road are nestled among small wooded areas and are dedicated to angling.The third pond, located to the east, is part of a more open park-like area. Its semi-wild banks host typical wetland vegetation such as reed beds, tall herbaceous plants (megaphorbia), and exposed mudflats — a haven for nature enthusiasts.This site is also a favorite meeting point for fishing lovers, thanks to the Les Roseaux Fishing Club.Info: 071/46.16.63Easily accessible on foot or by bike via the RAVeL network, the Noue de Floriffoux is a true haven of peace, perfect for recharging in nature, birdwatching, or simply strolling along the water.Free parking: Rue Charles de Dorlodot 1, 5150 Floreffe

The Soye Pond, located in the commune of Floreffe, near the Sambre River, consists of a 2.5-hectare body of water fed by the Vivier stream. It is distinguished by its rich ornithological interest, home to grebes, reed warblers, and various migratory species, as well as a remarkable biodiversity of odonates such as the tawny dragonfly. Although privately owned and not included in Natura 2000, it constitutes an important refuge for several species of community interest.The Viviers stream, which rises not far from here, once fed three ponds. The deepest was formerly called the Étang du dessous. It is the only one that remains today.Around 1925, a small wooden structure was erected on concrete stilts in the middle of the pond.The GR126, which runs along the Soye pond, is part of a long-distance hiking trail that begins at the foot of the Atomium and ends its 236 km route on the banks of the Semois at Membre.Envoyer des commentairesPanneaux latérauxHistoriqueEnregistrées

Floreffe Abbey was founded in 1121 and still boasts imposing buildings on a promontory overlooking the Sambre valley. The abbey was occupied by the Premontratensian order till the French Revolution and has been housing an important diocesan college from 1819 onwards. You'll find 9th centuries of architecture combined on these formerly fortified foothills. The one hour tour includes the neo-classical abbey church, its famous Baroque stalls, a video montage recounting the history of the abbey, which used to be one of the mightiest ones in our country, and an interesting small museum located in the converted medieval annexes of the abbey church. The former Mill Brewery provides a warm welcome for visitors wishing to taste some abbey products : beers, bread, cheeses. You can round off the tour with a visit to a shop where 12 artisans display their works. Abbey of Floreffe tours:01/04 > 30/09: 13:30 ; 14:30 ;15:30 ; 16:30 ; 17:3001/07 > 31/08: 10:30 ; 11:30 ; 13:30 ; 14:30 ;15:30 ; 16:30 ; 17:30All year round by reservation for groups of min. 12 persons. Mill-Brasserie: whole year