The best walks and hikes around Rouvroy

This Neoclassical church opened for worship in 1834 and was built by the contractor Jacques-Modeste Guillemard of Longwy. The imposing portal, with four colossal columns topped with Ionic capitals, rests on a triangular pediment decorated with a bas-relief. Inside the church stands an interesting pulpit from 1745 by the sculptor Martin Jacques, who came from the former Recollects convent. The panels are decorated with depictions of the four evangelists and the sower. At the end of the 1950s, the church interior was redecorated by the architect Alexis Bodson of Virton. Four stained-glass windows by Louis-Marie Londot also date from this period. Other stained-glass windows have been installed in recent years. At the back of the church hangs a large painting by Gaspard de Crayer from the early 17th century, depicting the apparition of the Virgin Mary to Saint Bernard. Since June 21, 2014, the church has been equipped with a carillon of 11 bronze bells. Their sound is of great purity, and the melodies were recorded with the help of Camille Bodson, a renowned musician from the Gaume region.

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)

Have you ever wondered where the name Virton comes from? There are two different explanations: the Latin word vertunum (meaning tower) or the confluence of the Vire and Ton rivers. You are currently on the latter.

The recently renovated Place Nestor Outer gives the centre of Virton a new look with its arch and completely car-free esplanade.

This organic communal associative vineyard is a fine example of the typical wine-growing landscapes of Torgny and Gaume.

This small bridge over the Radru River opens onto the beautiful forest and marshland setting of the Raymond Mayné Nature Reserve, near Torgny. This reserve was the first to be created in Belgium.

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.

The remains of Montquintin Castle stand on a ridge overlooking the Ton valley. The once feudal castle was built on the orders of Louis II, Count of Chiny. After a turbulent history, the castle fell victim to a fire in 1869. Since then, it has stood as a ruin high above the Ton river valley.