Gaume in Autumn: Torchlit Castles, Astronauts and Slow Photography — What to Do This Weekend in Belgium?

When the Gaume glows with torchlight

Autumn holidays are in full swing across the Belgian Luxembourg province, and the late season has nothing to envy of golden summers. Between russet forests and drowsy villages, the region offers a handful of outings this 19 and 20 October that make you want to step outside — or let yourself be led into the dark.

A medieval evening in Bouillon

Tonight, the Bouillon Castle is visited by torchlight. A guide in medieval garb leads visitors through inner courtyards and dungeons, autumn lending its mist to the setting. It is the kind of outing that turns a simple walk into a lingering memory — especially for a couple craving a Friday evening off the beaten path.

Space, within reach of children (and curious adults)

In Saint-Hubert, the astronaut workshop welcomes 9-to-18-year-olds into a whirlwind of experiences: simulators, universe-themed labs, game and science intertwined. Kids come home with shining eyes; parents often rediscover their own sense of curiosity.

Slowing down to truly see

The next day, the forest of Saint-Hubert hosts the « Slow Photo » workshop at the Slow Life Festival. Far from compulsive scrolling, you learn to observe, frame, wait for the right light. A precious counterpoint after a week of notifications.

For history lovers

In Arlon, the lecture « The Country of Arlon: from Language to History » traces the richness of a territory at the crossroads of cultures — a fitting backdrop for weekend strolls.

These outings, minutes from our gîtes, remind us why the Gaume remains a land of discovery. One season, one weekend, one torch lit in the night is all it takes.