37 Activities
Explore Wallonia in Belgium, From Mons to Bouillon Castle and Orval Abbey
Starts from
Lille
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
37
Duration
4 days
Length
356 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Lille
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
4 days
Length
356 mi
Sarah Dawalibi
Blogger
- Visit the charming city of Mons, a former European Capital of Culture.
- Explore the Meuse Valley, from Namur to Dinant.
- Discover the fascinating medieval fortress of Bouillon.
- Taste one of the best Trappist beer in Orval.
On this four days road trip, you will explore Wallonia, the French-speaking region of southern Belgium. You will enjoy a rich variety of picturesque towns, impressive citadels and amazing panoramas along the river Meuse. Not to forget of course tasting excellent Trappist beers!
Among the highlights of your journey, will be the Wallonian towns of Mons, Namur and Dinant, offering you a lot of culturaly and architecturaly exciting visits. In the heart of the Belgian Ardennes, you will discover the castle of Bouillon and the abbey of Orval. And before heading back to Lille, you will enjoy the surprising French Citadel in Givet.
During this trip, you will cross the border between France and Belgium. These two countries are in Schengen area, so there is normally no passeport or ID control. Make sure you have them with you in case of a random control.
Among the highlights of your journey, will be the Wallonian towns of Mons, Namur and Dinant, offering you a lot of culturaly and architecturaly exciting visits. In the heart of the Belgian Ardennes, you will discover the castle of Bouillon and the abbey of Orval. And before heading back to Lille, you will enjoy the surprising French Citadel in Givet.
During this trip, you will cross the border between France and Belgium. These two countries are in Schengen area, so there is normally no passeport or ID control. Make sure you have them with you in case of a random control.
On this four days road trip, you will explore Wallonia, the French-speaking region of southern Belgium. You will enjoy a rich variety of picturesque towns, impressive citadels and amazing panoramas along the river Meuse. Not to forget of course tasting excellent Trappist beers!
Among the highlights of your journey, will be the Wallonian towns of Mons, Namur and Dinant, offering you a lot of culturaly and architecturaly exciting visits. In the heart of the Belgian Ardennes, you will discover the castle of Bouillon and the abbey of Orval. And before heading back to Lille, you will enjoy the surprising French Citadel in Givet.
During this trip, you will cross the border between France and Belgium. These two countries are in Schengen area, so there is normally no passeport or ID control. Make sure you have them with you in case of a random control.
Among the highlights of your journey, will be the Wallonian towns of Mons, Namur and Dinant, offering you a lot of culturaly and architecturaly exciting visits. In the heart of the Belgian Ardennes, you will discover the castle of Bouillon and the abbey of Orval. And before heading back to Lille, you will enjoy the surprising French Citadel in Givet.
During this trip, you will cross the border between France and Belgium. These two countries are in Schengen area, so there is normally no passeport or ID control. Make sure you have them with you in case of a random control.
Sarah Dawalibi
Blogger
- Visit the charming city of Mons, a former European Capital of Culture.
- Explore the Meuse Valley, from Namur to Dinant.
- Discover the fascinating medieval fortress of Bouillon.
- Taste one of the best Trappist beer in Orval.
Travel itinerary
13 Activities
Day 1
102 mi2 mi
Visiting Mons and Namur
Today, you will begin your amazing journey across Wallonia by visiting the picturesque city of Mons, fairly off-the-beaten path in Belgium.
Then you will drive to Namur, the capital city of Wallonia, famous for its impressive fortress on the river Meuse.
22:00
10 Activities
Day 2
18 mi2 mi
From Namur to Dinant Along the Meuse River
On this second day, you will drive from Namur to Dinant, a true picture-postcard town offering a stunning spectacle on the shores of the Meuse river. Get your camera ready for amazing panoramas.
22:00
8 Activities
Day 3
52 mi1 mi
Beautiful Nature and Castles in Belgian Ardennes
Today you will go on a cruise on the river Meuse and then drive across the beautiful natural landscapes of the Belgian Ardennes. It will also be an educative and instructive day with two magnificent castles on the way.
21:00
6 Activities
Day 4
184 mi0.4 mi
Bouillon Fortress and Orval Beer Tasting
The final day of this road trip will start with the visit of the medieval fortress of Bouillon. Then you will discover the beautiful Orval abbey and get to taste one of the best Trappist beer of Belgium.
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