Activities in the surrounding area




Family vacation

- valjoly tourist resort: pedalos, motorboats, lakeside swimming pool, archery, mini-golf, equestrian center... and Ch'ti Aventure: accro-branches for all ages
- Au ptit coin de campagne à Colleret: educational farm to visit by appointment
(06 82 51 36 06)
- Corn maze in Liessies (spring-summer)

Museums


MusVerre in Sars Poteries: international museum of contemporary glass
Open daily 11am-6pm except Mondays
https://musverre.fr/

Musée des Bois Jolis in Felleries
https://www.felleries.fr/Le-Moulin-et-Musee-des-bois-Jolis

Maison du Bocage and Botanical Garden in Sains du Nord
https://sites.google.com/view/maisondubocage

Avesnois Ecomuseums


Musée Atelier du Verre in Trélon

http://www.ecomusee-avesnois.fr/page/25

Textile and Social Life Museum, Fourmies

The Musée du Textile et de la Vie Sociale (Textile and Social Life Museum) occupies a former worsted wool spinning mill dating from 1863, complete with steam engine and an impressive array of working machinery. A very interesting museum to visit with a guide, as a couple or as a family.
http://www.ecomusee-avesnois.fr/page/24

Bavay Ancient Forum
https://forumantique.fr/


Micro Brasserie La Fraternelle

In the center of the village of Solre-le-Château, you can enjoy a beer brewed on site every Friday from 5 to 9 pm.
https://www.brasserie-la-fraternelle.fr/

Photo credit: Office de tourisme de l'Avesnois

Discover the surrounding area!



There's something for everyone in the Avesnois, from hiking and biking trails to cheese dairies, breweries and museums!


But that's not all: the Valjoly tourist resort is right on the Belgian border, in the pretty village of Eppe-Sauvage.

Whether it's sunny or rainy, the Avesnois is a lively region, offering a wide range of events and activities throughout the year.

Aquascope Virelles



The mission of Aquascope Virelles is to combine tourism, education and environmental protection. The aim is to maintain the site's tourist vocation, but reduce its impact on the environment and use it to raise awareness. As a result, we offer nature activities with an educational theme for schools, guided tours for both school groups and individuals, training courses in our Ethnobotanical Center, nature courses, one-off activities and events....

Matisse Museum



Beautiful works by Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso to be seen in 2024, the museum is closed for the time being for expansion work

Chateau de Chimay Asdl



Come and spend a cultural and relaxing moment on the Château de Chimay estate 👑👑 🏰 Come and discover the thousand-year history of the Château de Chimay, get to know the Château and its occupants, past and present. Let yourself be carried away by the film presented and commented by Stéphane Bern, shown in the Maison des Artistes at 11am - 12pm - 1pm - 2pm - 3pm & 4pm. Then discover freely via a smartphone app: the Entrance Hall, the Salle d'armes, the Salon Thierry Bosquet, the Salon des portraits, the Winter Garden, the Chapel and the Theatre, classified as Wallonia's Exceptional Heritage. ⛳ With family or friends, have fun on the new 9-hole Mini-Golf course, set up in the main courtyard of the Château de Chimay. 🍻 Enjoy the Princes' terrace, tasting a Trappiste de Chimay during your visit.

Matisse Museum



Beautiful works by Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso to be seen in 2024, the museum is closed for the time being for expansion work

Chateau de Chimay Asdl



Come and spend a cultural and relaxing moment on the Château de Chimay estate 👑👑 🏰 Come and discover the thousand-year history of the Château de Chimay, get to know the Château and its occupants, past and present. Let yourself be carried away by the film presented and commented by Stéphane Bern, shown in the Maison des Artistes at 11am - 12pm - 1pm - 2pm - 3pm & 4pm. Then discover freely via a smartphone app: the Entrance Hall, the Salle d'armes, the Salon Thierry Bosquet, the Salon des portraits, the Winter Garden, the Chapel and the Theatre, classified as Wallonia's Exceptional Heritage. ⛳ With family or friends, have fun on the new 9-hole Mini-Golf course, set up in the main courtyard of the Château de Chimay. 🍻 Enjoy the Princes' terrace, tasting a Trappiste de Chimay during your visit.