Attractions and Places To See around Viviers-Sur-Chiers - Top 20

In 1577, Henri le Clercq built a powder mill on the banks of the Ton in the lower town of Virton, which became a sawmill a hundred years later. In 1797, the buildings were redeveloped by the new owners, a fact clearly reflected in the first land registry of the town of Virton, dated 1850. In 1875, the sawmill was converted into a bark mill and tannery. In 1928, these buildings were purchased by Jean Naisse. He modernized the equipment to operate a sawmill that remained in operation until 1970. The small building to the east has preserved its mill and waterwheel from the early 19th century. The large western building houses the old tannery. It is recognizable by the nine rectangular openings that were necessary for drying the hides. In 1930, a traditional living area of the same size was added to form the current building. All buildings and the surrounding area have been listed as historic monuments since November 9, 1990. (Information board on site)

🏰 **Château de Cons-la-Grandville – A Journey Through the Centuries** The imposing castle of **Cons-la-Grandville**, near the border with Luxembourg, combines Romanesque origins with Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Built on the foundations of a Gallo-Roman villa, it was expanded and remodeled several times from the 11th century onwards. Particularly worth seeing: the Romanesque cloister, the elegant façade, and the magnificent courtyard. 🕰️ The château was the residence of the noble de Cons family, later also a monastery, and has been lovingly restored. Today it is a listed monument and open to visitors. **Tip:** Be sure to visit the cloister – one of the oldest preserved of its kind in Lorraine. Ideal as a stopover on the way between France and Luxembourg.

On the edge of a wooded massif, where the climate is favorable for growing wine, lies Torgny, Belgium's southernmost village. The houses here, built of yellow sandstone with Roman roof tiles, are striking, lending a Mediterranean flair. A truly beautiful sight. No wonder this place is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Wallonia.

PLEASE NOTE: on this - beautiful - circuit, after the village of Alondrelle, the path as mentioned on this circuit has become impassable between the meadows. If you go further, from the entrance to the woods towards Torgny, the path is not very suitable for vehicles or even almost impassable by bike if it has rained a lot! A mountain bike is essential!

Saint-Denis Church of Ville-Houdlémont, parish church, isolated in the middle of the forest. Church common to Ville-Houdlémont, Saint-Pancré and Bure-la-Ville until an unknown date in the 19th century, built in 1547 of which part of the bell tower remains. Bell tower raised in 1756 (date shown by the cornice of the west facade). Nave rebuilt during the 18th century. Choir enlarged in 1830 and construction of two sacristies on each side of the choir. Re-drilling of the bays of the nave in 1831, to bring them into line with those of the choir. Chapel keeper's house to the south of the church transformed during the 19th century. Note that a fresco of the Gallic goddess Epona was once found on this site.

Charming little historic town with an excellent restaurant Le Gras Q

If you like heritage and history, don't miss visiting the Naisse mill in Virton, an old water mill dating from 1578. You will discover its restored mechanism, its eventful history and its different functions over the centuries: gunpowder factory, sawmill, tannery, etc. You can also admire the neighboring tannery, an 18th century building classified as a historic monument, as well as the Cathedral of Light, the work of Bernard Tirtiaux symbolizing the geographical center of the Europe of the Fifteen. The Naisse mill is open to the public every year during Heritage Days.

The castle of Cons-la-Grandville is a castle which dates from the 11th century and which has been transformed and restored over the centuries. You can admire the architecture and sculptures of the castle, which combine Romanesque, Renaissance and classical styles. You can also explore the park and village of Cons-la-Grandville, surrounded by hills and woods.