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    Explore Wallonia in Belgium, From Mons to Bouillon Castle and Orval Abbey

    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

    History and CultureNatural AttractionsCross-border
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    Sarah Dawalibi

    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.

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    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.
    Sarah Dawalibi

    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

    Visiting Mons and Namur
    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
    From Namur to Dinant Along the Meuse River
    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
    Beautiful Nature and Castles in Belgian Ardennes
    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
    Bouillon Fortress and Orval Beer Tasting
    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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