A RICH BREW OF HISTORY AND TRADITION

The tour begins with a visit to a quite exceptional site, the family-run micro-brewery of Erquelinnes. The tour continues with a visit to the Castle of Fosteau. This building dates back to the 14th-15th century.
In the village of Ragnies you will find the Biercée Distillery, the only Belgian distillery that makes fruit brandy and liqueurs.
In the medieval town of Beaumont you will find the chateau of the princely family of Caraman-Chimay. The nearby tourist office offers guided tours of the town on the theme of Charles V. Upon your arrival at the princely city of Chimay you will definitely notice the proud Chateau des Princes de Chimay.
The route continues to the Abbey of Scourmont. Also pop by in the Auberge de Poteaupré and discover some regional products.
Comment:
Erquelinnes, Leers en Fosteau, Ragnies, Beaumont, Chimay, Scoumont. (54 km) - car - bike.
Practical info:
Brewery of Erquelinnes - Rue de Maubeuge, 197 in 6560 Erquelinnes.
Tel.: +32 (0)71/ 55.86.66 - angelus.br@swing.be
Castle of Fosteau - Rue du Marquis, 1 in 6530 Leers et Fosteau
Tel.: +32 (0)71/ 59.23.44 - www.chateaufosteau.be
Distillery of Biercée - Ferme de la Cour in 6532 Ragnies
Tel.: +32 (0)71/ 50.00.50 - www.distilleriedebiercee.com
Château des princes de Chimay - Rue du château, 14 in 6460 Chimay
Tel.: +32 (0)60/ 21.44.44 - www.chateaudechimay.com
Abbey Notre-Dame de Scourmont - Route du Rond-Point, 294 in 6464 Forges
Tel.: +32 (0)60/ 21.05.11 - www.chimay.com
Auberge de Poteaupré - Rue de Poteaupré, 4 in 6464 Chimay
Tel.: 060/21.14.33 - www.chimay.com
Extra information:
Places of interest in the surroundings
The abbey of Aulne, the Belfry and its gardens, the Museum of Inland Water Navigation, the Tram Museum (THUIN); Collegiate church (LOBBES); Museum of the Mine and Nail (FONTAINE L'EVEQUE); la Tour Salamandre (BEAUMONT); the Museum of Marble (SIVRY-RANCE); les Lacs de l'Eau d'Heure; the Aquascope; the Butterfly Barn (VIRELLES); Museum 40-44 (MOMIGNIES).
Bike hikes "Gourmandises" (Gastronomy).
Discover the local products by bike.
Pro Velo - tel:+ 32 (0)71/53.58.50 - Charleroi@provelo.be
Tourist Office of Val de Sambre et de Thudinie - Place Albert Ier, 2 in 6530 Thuin
Tel: +32 (0)71/59.54.54 - info@mtvaldesambre.org
Tourist Office of Botte du Hainaut - Rue de Noailles, 4 in 6460 Chimay.
Tel: +32 (0)60/21.95.54 - maisontourismebotte@swing.be