THE REGION
The must-sees in the area
The Avesnois, on the border of Belgium, is home to a natural park and numerous outdoor or cultural activities. The Avesnois tourism website lists a selection of must-see attractions in the region that you can find on their site here. Below as well, some of them, and others, which are worth highlighting.
WALKS
The Mormal State Forest is located a few kilometres away, on the edge of the lovely village of Maroilles and its famous cheese.
In the high Sambre nature reserve and its surroundings, many marked trails are also indicated.
Walking routes of the Avesnois
HERITAGE
The region is full of unusual routes, among the famous bocage of Avesnois, leading you from village to village to discover churches, chapels, and wayside shrines dating from the 16th century, farmhouses from the 18th century, mills and kiosks, typical architectures made of limestone adorned with brickwork.
BIKE AND MOUNTAIN BIKE
The Avesnois park is criss-crossed by numerous cycling routes:
The greenway in Avesnois
Several bike rental options are available in the area:
THE MATISSE MUSEUM
Beyond the Mormal forest, about an hour away, lies the Matisse Museum, created by Henri Matisse during his lifetime.
THE ZOO OF MAUBEUGE
Twenty minutes away is the Zoo of Maubeuge, right in the city centre.
Sailing and Boating
About thirty minutes away is Lake Val-Joly. Water sports, sauna, hammam, fishing, treetop adventure, horse riding, ...
THE FLEA MARKETS
Fans of "bargain hunting" will be delighted by car boot sales and other renowned flea markets, according to a packed schedule..
THE GLASS MUSEUM
The MusVerre of Sars-Poterie: "The MusVerre is both a witness to the past glassmaking craftsmanship and a showcase of contemporary glass art."