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The "Conques" viaduct is located 1 km from the village center of Herbeumont. Construction of the viaduct began in 1902 by the Chagnaud and Cox companies. The viaduct was the first completed structure for railway line 163a. It took two years to build and is said to have used 9 million bricks. The brick construction of graceful, high arches, the central one reaching almost 40 meters above the Semois, is truly impressive. Although construction was completed in 1904, it would be another 10 years before the first trains (under German occupation) rolled over the viaduct! (Trails and hikes)

The medieval ruins of Herbeumont Castle, perched on a rocky ridge overlooking the village and the Semois River, offer many remarkable views of the meandering river. The fortress's foundation stones were laid in 1268 by Jehan de Rochefort, son of the House of Walcourt. Over the centuries, the castle was inhabited by various families: the House of Orgeo, the House of la Marck-Rochefort, the House of Stolberg, and the House of Löwestein. The natural steepness of the mountain made the castle inaccessible from three sides for a long time. In the 15th century, Herbeumont's walls were reinforced with a sturdy round tower at each southern end. Unfortunately, this did not prevent the castle from being destroyed by French troops on August 21, 1657. (Visit Wallonia)

During World War II, the castle housed the Queen Elisabeth House, which became a boys' school in 1942. Headmaster Marie Taquet and her husband, Émile Taquet, housed 87 Jewish children there and saved them from the Holocaust. The current building has served as the municipal building of the city of Chiny since 2012. It was partially renovated at that time. In 2025, the city of Chiny received European subsidies for an energy-efficient restoration of the castle. This included insulating the roof, walls, floors, and ceilings, replacing the lighting with LED bulbs, and replacing the heating system. (Wikipedia)

Florenville (Gaumais: Floravile) is a city in the Province of Luxembourg. Florenville is situated on a cuesta formed by Florenville calcareous sandstone. Located in the northwest of the Gaume region, at the gateway to the Ardennes, it comprises seven former municipalities: Chassepierre, Florenville, Fontenoille, Lacuisine, Muno, Sainte-Cécile, and Villers-devant-Orval. Its assets are numerous: beautiful sites and landscapes; the discreet charm of its villages and hamlets; clean air; vast forests teeming with wildlife crisscrossed by numerous hiking trails; the extraordinary Semois valley, a beautiful river with changing landscapes; a warm welcome from its residents; a long-standing tradition of tourism; numerous and varied tourist attractions; and a variety of hospitality and accommodation options. (Florenville Tourist Office)

The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption in Florenville, built in 1873 in the Neo-Gothic style, was severely damaged during the bombings of May 1940. Given the residents' deep connection with their church, it was rebuilt in 1951, thus preserving its central role in the spiritual and cultural life of the town. The building is distinguished by its imposing 50-meter-high tower, accessible via 232 steps, which offers a remarkable view of the Semois valley and the surrounding villages. The bell tower houses a carillon of 48 bells, renowned for its remarkable beauty and sound. The interior, adorned with nearly 200 m² of stained-glass windows, depicts regional saints such as Saint Hubert and Blessed Constantine. The church's exceptional acoustics make it an excellent venue for classical music concerts.

Perched atop the church tower, about 50 meters above ground, the belvedere offers unparalleled views: 800 km² to explore. The belvedere offers expansive views of Belgium (the Ardennes and Gaume) and France (the Ardennes and Lorraine). You have to climb 232 steps to reach the top... (Ardenne.org)