Charme à Vencimont

Charme à Vencimont is located in a wooded area in the Ardennes - in the valley of the Houille (30 minutes drive from "Charme à Bouillon"). Vencimont is a pearl sunken in the relief and surrounded by woods. There are restaurants, bakery and butcher in the village. More than 400 kilometers of marked trails take hikers, mountain bikers and horse riders to the most hidden places. Culture lovers will undoubtedly find their way to the Interpretation Centre, the cinema and the small rural heritage. The cottage itself is located on a mountain in a small quiet street a few minutes walk from the river and the woods. From the cottage you enjoy a beautiful view of the valley of the Houille. Your dog will also enjoy the fully fenced garden (dog proof). There is a swimming area for the dogs in the river.

Vencimont is a village in the province of Namur and part of the municipality of Gedinne, where numerous signposted walks and mountain bike trails can be found. It is one of the last places before crossing the border into France. It is the perfect place to explore the beautiful nature of the Belgian Ardennes by bike or on foot. Moreover, Vencimont is only about 30 minutes from Rochefort and Bouillon and barely 15 km from Givet. The river "La Houille" This clear and untouched river takes you past peculiar rocks with sometimes strange erratic shapes such as "La Tête de Chien" or caves such as the Chambre du Cure. The river is also full of trout. Gedinne: Gedinne with la Croix-Scaille, the roof of the province of Namur, a massif at 505 meters, during the war a resistance nest, now a paradise for nature lovers. Moreover, la Croix-Scaille is the center of beautiful walks that allow you to discover the wealth of flora and fauna. This beautiful area can be viewed from a 60 meter high watchtower, the Tour du Milenaire, which is open to the public free of charge. Paragliding: Many paragliding enthusiasts make a successful jump from Beauraing. Floating circle, higher and higher,..as long as the thermique allows it, beautiful and elegant, also for the spectators,... https://www.bvvf.be/flying_sites/beauraing/ Givet At only 15 km from the house you can the beautiful harmonious Givet can be admired with its magnificent facades, the Victory Tower, the Saint Hilarius Church (église Saint-Hilaire) and the perched castle. Overlooking the valley, the imposing Charlemont fortress was built by Charles Quint in the 16th century, then reinforced by Vauban in the 17th century. At the bottom of the castle is the Victory Tower (tour Victoire), former fortress tower of the castle of the Counts of la Marck, which dates from the 14th and 15th centuries. Excursion Fondry les Chiens The Fondry des Chiens is a sinkhole in the Viroin-Hermeton Natural Park. It is a large ravine-like pit with jagged rocky outcrops formed by washed-away limestone from which ferruginous, washed-in mineral was extracted for centuries. The walk starts at the church of Viroinval. Rochefort Rochefort is located on the river Lomme and is one of the most popular places in the Ardennes. A short distance from Rochefort is the famous Parc National Lesse et Lomme. This park includes the Caves of Han. These caves are many times more famous than the Cave of Lorette-Rochefort, however, in terms of beauty, the cave of Rochefort is not inferior to the caves of Han. The Sabbath Hall, for example, has a ceiling of 30 meters high, in which stalactite formations occur in different shades. It is possible to visit the cave through a guided tour. The cave is open from April 1 to October 31. There are combined tickets to visit the cave and the nearby nature reserve of Han for a better price. Dinant At a 45 minute drive you are in Dinant. The Walk to the Castle of Vêves en Walzin is really beautiful! It is the perfect combination of culture and nature! And it is also a tough walk of more than 15 km. But of course you are in no rush so enjoy as much as possible. Along the way you pass the castles of Vêves and Walzin. Both castles are still in excellent condition! The park of Furfooz, not far from Dinant, invites you to discover its archaeological, natural and geological heritage during a pleasant walk on the edge of the Lesse.

Activities: Cycling / MTB: Vencimont has 4 officially marked MTB routes. For cyclists, the area offers rural roads and quite a few altitude meters. Kayaking / Canoing: At half an hour's drive you can enjoy beautiful canoeing in the Semois. Walking: There are many walking routes around and around Vencimont. An adventurous route along the Houille starts directly from the house. There is a good chance that you will encounter deer, boars, foxes, raccoons or even beavers. Fishing: The river is full of trout. Trout fishing: Alain's Fishing Pond, Le Chabotais in Bièvre, can be rented privately for large or small groups. http://www.ardennen-huis.be/Omgeving VrijeTijd/Forellenvissers.aspx other activities: Bouillon is 30 minutes by car, dominated by the medieval castle of Godfried van Bouillon. The city is a tourist center; in summer there is a lot of camping tourism along the river Semois, which meanders around the old town. Fairytale walk in Laforêt, the prettiest village in Wallonia, about 30 minutes by car. Nice, short, easy walk for toddlers and also adults where you encounter fairytale characters. Dinant (30 minutes by car) nice town along the Maas. Sights; The citadel of Dinant, accessible by cable car, "Maison Leffe", in the old monastery "Couvent de Bethléem", Church "Our Lady's Collegiate", Leffe Abbey, many restaurants. You can also rent pedal boats or a boat to sail on the Maas. The Caves of Han-sur-Lesse (30 min by car) Discover the mysteries of the subterranean world. In the village of Han-sur-Lesse, at the gateway to the Ardennes and barely an hour from Brussels, lies one of the most famous caves on our continent, the Cave of Han. It is exceptional for the beauty of its limestone deposits and its immense halls, which are the work of the Lesse, the river that flows all the way through the limestone cliff. The Safari in the game park is also very worthwhile. The Millennium Tower or Toren van Gedinne is a watchtower built in 2001, demolished in 2008 for safety reasons and rebuilt and opened in July 2012. The tower is located on the territory of the municipality of Gedinne on a a stone's throw from the French border. The Millennium Tower dominates the plateau of Croix Scaille, a densely wooded area of 9,000 hectares which, at 505 meters in height, is the highest point in the province of Namur. Excursion Fondry les Chiens The Fondry des Chiens is a sinkhole in the Viroin-Hermeton Natural Park. It is a large ravine-like pit with jagged rocky outcrops formed by washed-away limestone from which ferruginous, washed-in mineral was extracted for centuries. The walk starts at the church of Viroinval. Rochefort Rochefort is located on the river Lomme and is one of the most popular places in the Ardennes. A short distance from Rochefort is the famous Parc National Lesse et Lomme. This park includes the Caves of Han. These caves are many times more famous than the Cave of Lorette-Rochefort, however, in terms of beauty, the cave of Rochefort is not inferior to the caves of Han. The Sabbath Hall, for example, has a ceiling of 30 meters high, in which stalactite formations occur in different shades. It is possible to visit the cave through a guided tour. The cave is open from April 1 to October 31. There are combined tickets to visit the cave and the nearby nature reserve of Han for a better price. Dinant At a 45 minute drive you are in Dinant. The Walk to the Castle of Vêves en Walzin is really beautiful! It is the perfect combination of culture and nature! And it is also a tough walk of more than 15 km. But of course you are in no rush so enjoy as much as possible. Along the way you pass the castles of Vêves and Walzin. Both castles are still in excellent condition! The park of Furfooz, not far from Dinant, invites you to discover its archaeological, natural and geological heritage during a pleasant walk on the edge of the Lesse.