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Why should you visit?
Located south of Charleroi in Belgium's heartland is the Viroinval Nature Park. With a population of around 6,000 inhabitants, this regional jewel offers exceptional landscapes, plant life and wildlife, with little or no noise pollution. The region is home to no industry other than farming and therefore the local municipalities over the past decade have focused on giving visitors a true insight into the area's history. Timeless landscapes and scenery, along with tantalising local cuisine, dem-onstrate why the park is an attraction dedicated to nature.
What can you do here?
With a 20-kilometre stretch that connects the north and south end of the territory, nature walkers can marvel at the pristine meadows and farmlands, thick-green forests and rolling hillsides. In the north, the Calestienne region is home to the park's rarest natural habi-tats. Venturing further along, one can walk through quaint historic villages, where the locals proudly show off their artisan skills in cheese-making and brewing beers. The Viroinval lies close to the town of Chimay, known for its world-famous Trappist beer. In the south, there is the never-ending Ardennes forest, which boasts the area's largest and most diverse eco-systems. For those wishing to see the region by mountain bike, the local authorities have provided a maze of hundreds of kilometres of trails linking Belgium and France together.
What makes the Viroinval Nature Park special?
The park is a walker's paradise, offering some of the most technical and spectacular jaunts through valleys and hillsides. The vista points are well-placed and the area is extremely family-oriented with picnic and barbeque areas. For a romantic getaway, the nature park is home to Les Jardins d'O de Nismes, a fully restored campsite surrounded by brooks and streams. Unique events and festivals throughout the year give visitors a taste of the special heritage this unmatched region has to offer.
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