The Ardennes Vacations, Belgium

The Ardennes is a welcome respite from sightseeing centered around ceaseless museum-hopping. That's not to say there are no worthwhile museums, but with the change in landscape comes a shift in emphasis, away from treasures hoarded indoors and toward the outdoor riches of bracing air, scenic winding mountain roads, sparkling streams, and tranquil lakes. Add a sprinkling of pretty resort towns, mostly nestled in steep, winding river valleys, and old country inns that provide the ultimate in comfort without losing one whit of their unique character, and you pretty much have the essence of the Ardennes.

For the lover of the great outdoors, the region offers a cornucopia of possibilities (though the landscape is one of hills, rather than genuine mountains): biking, canoeing, fishing, golf, hunting, horseback riding, skiing, swimming, tennis, and more. Tourist offices can point the way to any necessary rental equipment, and there will always be contingents of local enthusiasts to share the fun.

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Things To Do and See in The Ardennes

Citadelle (Citadel),

Namur, The Ardennes
Attraction type: Historic site

Les Thermes de Spa,

Spa, The Ardennes
Attraction type: Spa

Chateau de Bouillon

(Bouillon Castle), Bouillon, Luxembourg, The Ardennes
Castle that was the home of Duke Godefroy de Bouillon,

one of the leaders of the first crusade.
Attraction type: Castle

Aquarium et Musee de Zoologie

(Aquarium and Zoological Museum), Liege, The Ardennes
Attraction type: Aquarium

Cathedral de Liege

(Liege Cathedral), Liege, The Ardennes
Attraction type: Historic site; Religious site