Chimay Experience
Bourlers
10.46 Km 00:10
Aquascope - Virelles Lake
An ideal experience for those who love nature in its purest form, respectful observation, calm and shared moments, during a Wallonia getaway where you finally take the time to breathe.
- Monday : Closed
- Tuesday : Closed
- Wednesday : Closed
- Thursday : Closed
- Friday : Closed
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Aquascope Étang de Virelles, a gentle immersion in the heart of living and preserved nature
Experience the Aquascope Étang de Virelles as a timeless escape. From the moment you arrive, the pace slows down, the sounds soften, and the view opens onto a vast protected natural pond, nestled at the heart of a living reserve where biodiversity thrives freely. Here, you observe, listen and feel. A nature adventure designed for young and old alike, to be enjoyed together at your own pace.
Observe birds up close, without ever disturbing them
One of the greatest pleasures of the visit lies in the immersive observation hides, subtly integrated into the landscape. They offer a rare closeness to birds while fully respecting their tranquillity. You settle in, almost holding your breath, and the spectacle begins: graceful flights, fleeting silhouettes and soft songs carried on the air.
Children marvel at seeing wildlife so closely, while adults savour this inhabited silence, this deep calm that creates the feeling of being cut off from the world. Many visitors leave with a simple and precious sensation: that of having taken a true breath of fresh air, far from the bustle of everyday life.
A sensory and educational trail, accessible to everyone
The Aquascope unfolds along a sensory and educational trail, designed for all audiences. The visit blends nature, discovery and wonder without ever feeling static. You learn by observing and understand by feeling. The seasons transform the setting: intense greens in spring, warm ochres in autumn, and golden morning light touching the water and the reeds.
Everything here invites slowness and authenticity. Birdsong accompanies the walk, colours shift throughout the day, and visitors gradually feel enveloped by this preserved, generous and soothing nature.
A place to wander, pause and share
After observation comes relaxation. Visitors stroll through the poetic garden, linger on a bench, or extend the moment on the terrace to enjoy a meal surrounded by nature. Younger visitors find their joy in the large playground, while parents enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the site.
Everything is designed so that the visit remains smooth, pleasant and without constraints. Whether for a few hours or a full day, visitors leave with the rare feeling of having truly opened themselves to the living world, observing without disturbing, simply by being present.
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Car park
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Coach park6 parking spots
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Maestro
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Dogs admitted
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Reduced mobility visitors
Opening times
• From 16/02 to 01/03: every day 10.00 to 17.00 • From 02/03 to 29/03: weekends only, 10.00 to 17.00 • From 31/03 to 19/04: every day 10.00 to 17.00 • From 20/04 to 30/06: Tuesday to Sunday (open on Mondays 27/04, 04/05, and 25/05) 10.00 to 17.00 • From 01/07 to 31/08: every day 10.00 to 18.00 • From 01/09 to 08/11: Tuesday to Sunday 10.00 to 17.00 (open on Mondays 19/10 and 26/10) • From 26/12 to 30/12: 11.00 to 16.00.
Price
adults €10 - children (6-17 years) €6 - children (<6) free of charge • Annual season ticket : adults €30 - children €15
Tour length
1.5 hrs to 1 day
Group
Price €9/person based on a minimum of 12 paying people
More information • Can be combined with other tourist attractions • Team building • Group menus.
Weather in Virelles
Events
Des pommes et des poires, il y en aura des tonnes : plus de 4,5 tonnes, de 30 à 40 variétés à vendre, déguster et découvrir. Faites vos provisions à l'Aquascope de Virelles.
Fête traditionnelle
La foire aux pommes, c'est :
- festif et gourmand : ambiance marché avec gâteaux aux pommes, rabotes, avisances, sirops... « Bar normand » : pommeau, cidre, poiret, calvados… mais aussi vin chaud « maison » aux agrumes et aux épices et jus de pomme chaud au miel et à la cannelle
- unique et authentique : dégustation de jus fraichement pressé (en respectant les normes)
- pratique : l'occasion d'acheter d'anciennes variétés de fruits
- instructif : pouvoir bénéficier de conseils de spécialistes. N'hésitez pas à apporter vos échantillons de fruits pour identifier vos variétés !
- ludique : grand jeu familial avec des épreuves/activités
Apportez vos sacs à provisions réutilisables pour faciliter l’emballage et le transport.
De toutes les formes, toutes les couleurs, tous les goûts... Retrouvez la saveur des fruits d’autrefois à l'Aquascope de Virelles !
Participez en famille à la Fête du Miel et de la Nature à l'Aquascope de Virelles, à 2 pas de Chimay. Un rendez-vous inédit avec l'abeille noire et ses mystères.
Rencontre avec l'abeille noire
Laissez-vous guider dans le monde fascinant des abeilles noires, de l'apiculture et de la biodiversité. Goutez aussi aux différents miels ou au fameux hydromel produits sur place.
Flânez ensuite sur les berges de l'étang où de multiples activités familiales vous sont proposées :
- animations
- ateliers pour enfants
- visites guidées
- balades
- stands de producteurs et artisans.
Une occasion unique de se réunir et de mieux connaître la nature qui nous entoure.
