Notre-Dame Church, Gelbressé – Notre-Dame du Vivier Abbey loop from Franc-Waret

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Notre-Dame Church, Gelbressé – Notre-Dame du Vivier Abbey loop from Franc-Waret

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Notre-Dame Church, Gelbressé – Notre-Dame du Vivier Abbey loop from Franc-Waret

05:55

21.6km

330m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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445 m

Château de Franc-Waret

Highlight • Castle

The castle of Franc-Waret is a vast quadrilateral built in blue stones and bricks. It is made up, to the north, of a fortified farm with a drawbridge and corner towers from the end of the 16th century to which is added, to the south, an 18th century castle, in a "U", facing south. The whole is surrounded by moats. It is a complex built according to a principle of defense. then remodeled in the middle of the 18th century on the plans of the architect Jean-Baptiste Chermanne, giving it a classic look. Large French gardens are established on the terrace to the north of the complex. A tower to the northeast was intended for habitation1. Access is via two bridges over the moat facing the main façade. This is centered by a frontispiece in the spirit of Louis XVI2. The wings in return comprise three levels with similar windows. On the ground floor, a coach shed surmounted by four keyed arches overlooks the main courtyard. At the junction of the east wing with the main wing, a three-sided neo-classical logia dating from 1834 benefits from a southwest exposure to the sun. Towards the moat, to the west, a long, almost blind façade joins the drawbridge which gives access to the courtyard of the farm. The outer walls were partially rebuilt around 1856-1859. The orangery was built in 1810 to plans by architect Fr. Duckers3. The Saint-Rémi de Franc-Waret church is located on the edge of the village, 100 meters east of the castle. The Groesbeeck family owned the castle until the end of the 18th century. It then passes to the Counts of Cross and then to the Counts of Andigné who reside there.

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2.40 km

Notre-Dame Church, Gelbressé

Highlight • Religious Site

The Notre-Dame de Gelbressé church dates from the 11th century and has a solid Romanesque tower with an octagonal spire. Inside, you can admire the Regency-style stucco ceiling, the classic high altar and the Louis XIV-style side altars. You will also see funerary slabs and a statue of Notre-Dame de Gelbressé, the patroness of the village. The church is surrounded by an enclosed cemetery and overlooks the village from a wooded hill. You can take a peaceful walk around the church and cemetery, or take the hiking trails that pass near the church.

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4.92 km

View of the Meuse Valley near Profondeville

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very beautiful nature, something for everyone.

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6.56 km

Forêt domaniale de Marche-les-Dames

Forest

7.43 km

Animals of the Abbey

Highlight • Natural

superb ballad

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7.75 km

Notre-Dame du Vivier Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Dear pilgrim, stop in front of this beautiful little chapel on the side of the road.

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10.7 km

Path through the woods

Highlight • Forest

Landmark on the hike "to the rocks of Marches-les-Dames
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11.1 km

Jurassic Kloof

Highlight • Gorge

Very pleasant setting, requires a little more physical effort

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12.0 km

Beez Quarry

Highlight • Structure

Single track next to the career.

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21.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

5.93 km

2.91 km

2.32 km

310 m

Surfaces

9.45 km

4.27 km

2.78 km

2.64 km

2.33 km

154 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

21°C

13°C

49 %

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Comments

May 17, 2025,Alpine route – Magnificent views loop from Boninne

Lovely hike starting in Boninne at a very convenient parking spot. The hike itself is very varied in scenery and environment, from rolling fields to deep woods, with ups and downs including a very very steep climb at one point where the provided ropes come in very handy.