Chimay Experience
Bourlers
10.46 Km 00:10
Aquascope - Virelles Lake
An ideal experience for those who love nature in its purest form, respectful observation, calm and shared moments, during a Wallonia getaway where you finally take the time to breathe.
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Aquascope Étang de Virelles, a gentle immersion in the heart of living and preserved nature
Experience the Aquascope Étang de Virelles as a timeless escape. From the moment you arrive, the pace slows down, the sounds soften, and the view opens onto a vast protected natural pond, nestled at the heart of a living reserve where biodiversity thrives freely. Here, you observe, listen and feel. A nature adventure designed for young and old alike, to be enjoyed together at your own pace.
Observe birds up close, without ever disturbing them
One of the greatest pleasures of the visit lies in the immersive observation hides, subtly integrated into the landscape. They offer a rare closeness to birds while fully respecting their tranquillity. You settle in, almost holding your breath, and the spectacle begins: graceful flights, fleeting silhouettes and soft songs carried on the air.
Children marvel at seeing wildlife so closely, while adults savour this inhabited silence, this deep calm that creates the feeling of being cut off from the world. Many visitors leave with a simple and precious sensation: that of having taken a true breath of fresh air, far from the bustle of everyday life.
A sensory and educational trail, accessible to everyone
The Aquascope unfolds along a sensory and educational trail, designed for all audiences. The visit blends nature, discovery and wonder without ever feeling static. You learn by observing and understand by feeling. The seasons transform the setting: intense greens in spring, warm ochres in autumn, and golden morning light touching the water and the reeds.
Everything here invites slowness and authenticity. Birdsong accompanies the walk, colours shift throughout the day, and visitors gradually feel enveloped by this preserved, generous and soothing nature.
A place to wander, pause and share
After observation comes relaxation. Visitors stroll through the poetic garden, linger on a bench, or extend the moment on the terrace to enjoy a meal surrounded by nature. Younger visitors find their joy in the large playground, while parents enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the site.
Everything is designed so that the visit remains smooth, pleasant and without constraints. Whether for a few hours or a full day, visitors leave with the rare feeling of having truly opened themselves to the living world, observing without disturbing, simply by being present.
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Car park
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Coach park6 parking spots
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Maestro
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Dogs admitted
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Reduced mobility visitors
Opening times
• From 16/02 to 01/03: every day 10.00 to 17.00 • From 02/03 to 29/03: weekends only, 10.00 to 17.00 • From 31/03 to 19/04: every day 10.00 to 17.00 • From 20/04 to 30/06: Tuesday to Sunday (open on Mondays 27/04, 04/05, and 25/05) 10.00 to 17.00 • From 01/07 to 31/08: every day 10.00 to 18.00 • From 01/09 to 08/11: Tuesday to Sunday 10.00 to 17.00 (open on Mondays 19/10 and 26/10) • From 26/12 to 30/12: 11.00 to 16.00.
Price
adults €10 - children (6-17 years) €6 - children (<6) free of charge • Annual season ticket : adults €30 - children €15
Tour length
1.5 hrs to 1 day
Group
Price €9/person based on a minimum of 12 paying people
More information • Can be combined with other tourist attractions • Team building • Group menus.
Weather in Virelles
Events
Tonnenweise Äpfel und Birnen: Mehr als 6 Tonnen, zwischen 30 und 40 Sorten zum Kaufen, Probieren und Entdecken. Versorgen Sie sich mit tollem Obst im Aquascope von Virelles.
Das Programm
Das Apfelfest ist:
- Festlich und schlemmerhaft: Marktambiente mit Apfelkuchen, Rabotes, Avisances, Sirupe... «Normannische Bar»: Pommeau, Cidre, Poiret, Calvados… Aber auch hausgemachter Glühwein mit Citrus und Gewürzen sowie warmer Apfelsaft mit Honig und Zimt
- Einzigartig und authentisch: frisch gepresster Saft (streng nach Norm)
- Praktisch: die Möglichkeit, alte Obstsorten zu kaufen
- Lehrreich: profitieren Sie von den Tipps von Spezialisten. Bringen Sie gerne auch ihr Obst mit, um die Sorten identifizieren zu lassen!
- Unterhaltsam: großes Familienspiel mit Prüfungen/Aktivitäten
Bringen Sie Ihre eigenen wiederverwendbaren Taschen etc. mit, damit der Transport und die Verpackung vereinfacht werden.
In allen Formen, Farben und Geschmacksrichtungen… Entdecken Sie den Geschmack alter Obstsorten wieder im Aquascope vonVirelles !
Nimm mit deiner Familie am Fest des Honigs und der Natur im Aquascope von Virelles teil, das nur einen Steinwurf von Chimay entfernt ist. Begegne der Schwarzen Biene und ihren Geheimnissen.
Begegnung mit der Schwarzen Biene
Lass dich in die faszinierende Welt der Schwarzen Biene und der Imkerei einführen. Probiere die verschiedenen Honigsorten oder den berühmten Met, die vor Ort hergestellt werden.
Schlendere an den Ufern des Teichs entlang, wo dir zahlreiche Familienaktivitäten angeboten werden:
- Animationen
- Workshops für Kinder
- Führungen
- Spaziergänge
- Stände von Produzent*innen und Handwerker*innen
Eine einzigartige Gelegenheit die Natur, die uns umgibt, besser kennenzulernen.
