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Frondy des Chiens
This beautiful nature reserve is located near the town of Nismes in the Viroin-Hermeton Natural Park. You can check out a narrow gorge up to 20 meters deep is a biotope with a great biodiversity. For millions of years, this canyon was formed by the erosion of rainwater. Due to the special soil conditions, a gorge with large boulders was formed here. The “Fondry des Chiens” is a nature reserve and is considered a natural monument.
Point de vue les aiguilles de Chaleux
On the opposite bank of the Lesse, the “Aiguilles de Chaleux”, you can see the spires of Chaleux, rise skyward. This spectacular limestone cliff is undoubtedly one of the most exciting and beautiful rock formations in all of Belgium. It is a key point for you go to, in order to be able to contemplate the beautiful views there. Enjoy it to the fullest!
Dinant
Dinant on the Meuse is a town in Wallonia worth visiting. Furthermore, it is very picturesque on the banks of the Maas and the city rises on a cliff. The town is known for its church of Notre-Dame, just below the fortress. Dinant is the birthplace of Adolphe Sax, inventor of the saxophone. You can even find colourful saxophones throughout the city.
Train bridge on the Lesse
This gorgeous bridge is not only for trains, but you can also cross the river on foot. The Lesse is a river in the Ardennes, in the Walloon region. Moreover, it is a right tributary of the Meuse river. The Lesse flows in a roughly north-westerly direction. Near Han-sur-Lesse, the entire river goes underground, flowing through limestone caves.
Citadelle de Namur
The City of Namur is a fortress in the city of Namur in Belgium and is one of the largest fortifications in Europe, with a total area of over 80 hectares. Also, the fortress is at a height of 190 meters above sea level. Since 925AD, the first Count of Namur is documented as Bérenger, but only from 974AD onwards it is certain that the Counts made the place their main residence.