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∎Pays de BouillonLaforêt
Guided walk through Laforêt’s landscape and stone heritage
On 19 September 2026, explore the Ardennes’ iconic schistous stone on a guided walk across scenic Laforêt and its surroundings.
Practical info
- Where
- Laforêt~46 km from the gîtes
- When
- Saturday, 19 September 20262026-09-19 / 9h45
- What
- Balade guidée à travers les paysages de Laforêt pour observer les liens entre la nature, l’histoire et le Grès schisteux. Parcours de 2 à 3 km traversant des sites emblématiques comme une ancienne carrière.
- Who / for whom
- grand publicEvent website
On 19 September 2026, join a guided walk starting at 9:45 AM to discover the landscaped and urbanistic heritage of Laforêt through a 2 to 3 km route. The tour highlights how stone has shaped the region’s identity and architecture over time.
This walk leads to a local quarry where blue-grey Grès schisteux, a stone central to Ardennes’ history, was once extracted. Participants will learn about its extraction methods and its lasting impact on the area’s rural landscapes and buildings.
A moderate hiking option, it requires comfortable shoes and curiosity about geology—bring a notebook to jot down observations.