Aquascope Virelles Lake

  • recognised tourist attraction
  • velo
  • Green Key
  • Car park
  • Coach park
    6 parking spots
  • Maestro
  • Dogs admitted
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4.2/5 (1218 Google reviews)
Venture into a unique experience at Aquascope Virelles, gateway to the Entre Sambre et Meuse National Park, for an unforgettable journey from the depths to the surface of the pond. The museum area will take you to the heart of the pond, where you can explore the aquariums housing different aquatic species, the different "outfits" of the dragonfly, the journey of the eel... Our film will allow you to follow the changing life of the pond through the seasons.

Then set off to explore the pond and its surroundings: under the water, on the water's edge, from a lookout perched in the trees. Along the way, don't miss the chance to admire the birds from our various covered observatories, our bees (from the educational apiary), or make a diversion to the Jardin de Millepertuis, an ethnobotanical garden dedicated to the uses of plants. You'll also discover how you can help protect nature and the environment.

Finally, relax on our terrace with a panoramic view of the pond and playground. The Cantine de Aquascope offers a variety of dishes prepared with local and fair-trade products to enhance your day in this superb natural setting.
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There are tons of apples, over 100 different varieties, for sale, to taste and discover. Get your fill before the winter! In Virelles, 19 & 20/10/13.
All shapes, colours and flavours... even the most difficult customer will be satisfied! Rediscover the flavours of the fruits of the old days!
Tha Apple fair is:

  • Festive: a market atmosphere, with apple cake, fruit pastes, syrups, jellies, jams, etc
  • Instructive: apple pressing. Don't forget your penknife as all the apples can be tasted on site. fruit juice tastings and cooking workshops for children. Less-talented parents are also allowed!

And that's not all!
  • Exhibition on apples, various information stands and the presence of a basket maker and a fruit wood turners
  • a great offer! the possibility to buy ancient varieties of fruit trees and get the advice of experts on how to plant them.

Participez en famille à la Fête du Miel et de la Nature à l'Aquascope de Virelles, à 2 pas de Chimay. Un rendez-vous inédit avec l'abeille noire et ses mystères.

Rencontre avec l'abeille noire

Laissez-vous guider dans le monde fascinant des abeilles noires et de l'apiculture. Goutez aussi aux différents miels ou au fameux hydromel produits sur place.

Flânez ensuite sur les berges de l'étang où de multiples activités familiales vous sont proposées :

  • théâtre de rue
  • jeux en bois
  • animation nature...

Une occasion unique de se réunir et de mieux connaître la nature qui nous entoure.