Les Grottes de Neptune

  In the south-west part of the Namur Province, at less than one hour away from Brussels, the VALLEYS OF BABBLING STREAMS offer a natural wealth that is unique in Belgium: lakes, rivers, wells, capricious valleys, steep hillsides and deep woods. Yearly renowned scientists come to observe and analyse this particular biotope, intrigued by its exceptional soil diversity.

Dedicated guides gladly initiate visitors to their cherished nature resort. Waymarked routes currently cover over thousand kilometres of walking, mountain biking or horse-riding pleasure. No effort is saved to make visitors enjoy nature to the full. In a time where daily stress is higher than ever that is a precious luxury. 

From the north to the south the Condroz, the Fagne (Fens), the Calestienne (Limestone Region) and the Ardennes follow one another in quick succession over a distance of hardly fifty kilometres. These geological areas shape rapidly changing landscapes and create biotopes in which an extremely varied wildlife can develop. The VALLEYS OF BABBLING STREAMS are indeed the home of most of the Belgian animal and plant species as well as some submediterranean species.

Local produce echoes the region's characteristics: varied, natural, and of excellent quality. Some local producers allow visits to their workshops and accommodation owners sometimes accompany their guests on a vegetable and herb picking, followed by a culinary experience that is bound to make a deep impression. Restaurateurs also do their very best to offer a cuisine suitable for every taste and budget.

The VALLEYS OF BABBLING STREAMS will arouse your curiosity over and over again. Numerous attractions and quality museums give an entertaining and instructive insight into the life of the inhabitants who have determined the region's history from the Palaeolithic until the farming community of the last century. Along the roads, on the other side of a hill, past a curve, or behind a grove, often appears a piece of architectural heritage that managed to save its authenticity.

You can't talk about the VALLEYS OF BABBLING STREAMS without mentioning its folklore. Every summer the traditional marches put the Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse region in a state of excitement to the beat of pipes and drums.

Hence it is no surprise that in these valleys visitors rarely stay for a short trip. A whole range of programmes exist to ensure a romantic, group, select, sports, or family stay, which all have this in common: a perfect integration in a nearly untouched heritage preserved by owners who consider it their duty to surround their guests with warmth and convenience.

The Valleys of Babbling Streams is a surprising region that develops sustainable tourism, promoting exchange, well-being, and resourcement. Throughout all four seasons visiting the Valleys of Babbling Streams certainly is a worthwhile experience.
  
       
                                                                                                
Cerfontaine : www.cerfontaine-tourisme.be
Couvin : www.couvin.be
Doische : www.doische.be
Florennes : www.florennes.be
Philippeville : http://users.swing.be/tourisme.philippeville/
Viroinval : www.viroinval.be
Walcourt : www.walcourt.be


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