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Bouillon and Orval: Godfrey’s castle, the Semois valley and Orval Abbey

Bouillon and Orval: Godfrey’s castle, the Semois valley and Orval Abbey

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  • Duration Day trip
  • DepartureFrom the place of your choice
  • GroupFrom 20 participants
  • DateOn the date of your choice

A day in the Ardennes and Gaume: Bouillon’s fortified castle, the Semois valley and the ruins of Orval Abbey.

Nestled in a loop of the River Semois, Bouillon is dominated by the castle linked to the memory of Godfrey of Bouillon, leader of the First Crusade. Your group discovers the little town and its castle, or prefers the Archéoscope, which tells the story of the Crusades from a comfortable seat. After a booked lunch, the road follows the Semois to Orval Abbey, still home to Trappist monks. The ruins of the medieval abbey, the medicinal herb garden and the small museum make for a peaceful visit in the heart of the Gaume forest. A lovely day of nature and history, returning in the evening.

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Programme

  • Morning departure from the place of your choice.
  • Drive to Bouillon (our drivers drive for 3 hours at most, then take a 30-minute break).
  • Guided tour of Bouillon Castle (on request)
  • Archéoscope Godfrey of Bouillon show on the history of the Crusades (on request)
  • Lunch booked in a restaurant in Bouillon, for example with local trout (on request)
  • Scenic drive along the Semois to Orval.
  • Visit of the ruins of the medieval Orval Abbey, its medicinal herb garden and museum.
  • Tasting of Orval beer and cheese (on request)
  • Departure in the late afternoon and return to your area in the evening.

The price includes

  • Coach transport from the departure point of your choice
  • The services of a driver
  • Road and parking fees

The price does not include

  • Guided tour of Bouillon Castle
  • Archéoscope Godfrey of Bouillon show on the history of the Crusades
  • Lunch booked in a restaurant in Bouillon, for example with local trout
  • Tasting of Orval beer and cheese
  • Meals and drinks
  • Entrance fees to museums and monuments
  • Cancellation and refund protection (optional)
  • Personal expenses

Good to know

  • A valid identity card is required for each participant; departure and return times are adapted to your group’s pick-up point.
  • Walking level: moderate (some steps and cobblestones; comfortable shoes recommended).
  • Orval is a working monastery: the brewery cannot be visited; only the ruins, the garden and the museum are open to the public.

A tailor-made trip for your group

  • From 20 participants
  • On the date of your choice, departing from near you
  • Free quote, without obligation

Free places

  • 25 →+125 paying participants: 1 free place(s)
  • 50 →+350 paying participants: 3 free place(s)
  • 75 →+475 paying participants: 4 free place(s)
  • 100 →+6100 paying participants: 6 free place(s)

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Bouillon and Orval: Godfrey’s castle, the Semois valley and Orval Abbey

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