The Terra Curiosa farms by bike

A testament to Floreffe's industrial past, the former coal mine (closed in 1952) now houses the Blue Cross, an animal shelter. Activities are organized there every year.Coal mining began in the 16th century in Floriffoux, but it was in 1844 that the "Ste Barbe" coal mine was incorporated as a company called the "Société des Mines et Houillères de Floriffoux." In 1952, the year the site closed, there were 77 miners and the seams being mined were located at a depth of 220 meters. The coal mine's roller frame still stands in the landscape today.Learn more about the history of the place.

It now houses the Faculty of Agronomic Sciences.Free access to the site during the week for individual tourists.Visit for groups of at least 20 people, only on request, organised by the Office du Tourisme de Gembloux - rue Sigebert, 1 - 5030 Gembloux - tél. : 081/62.69.60 - otgembloux@hotmail.com.

"Go back in time and re-live Napoleon's last victory, at Ligny on 16th June 1815, two days before his defeat at Waterloo. Seven rooms take you on a journey of nearly 200 years into the past. • Historical centre ""Général Gérard"". Audioguide. • Museum, souvenir shop, refreshments. • Large parking. Less than 1km from the station. • Can be combined with other visits."