Awenne fountains B-6870 Awenne (Saint-Hubert) The typical steel forged fountains of Awenne were built in the 19th century following many terrible fires. Walking through the village, you will find quiet in the streets where the lapping of the water can be heard at every corner … Basilica place de l'Abbaye B-6870 Saint-Hubert Tel : +32 61 61 23 88 Exceptional heritage of Wallonia, and a major pilgrimage centre in the middle of the Ardenne Forest, the beauty and elegance of Saint-Hubert’s basilica surprises visitors. Several abbey churches, each one successively larger, followed each other at Saint-Hubert. They served the purpose both for monastic practices and for pilgrims’ devotion. The first foundations originated in the 9th century. The current building was, for the most part, built in the 16th century. The Baroque facade from the beginning of the 18th century contrasts with the elongated gothic interior, which is pure light and colour. Several holy relics reside in the treasury chapel. It is noted that the relics of Saint-Hubert were moved to a location still unknown. There is a permanent exhibition on the cult of Saint-Hubert and the reconstruction of the basilica. The basilica is open everyday between 9am and 5pm (6pm in season). Closed on January 1. Guided tour on request (FR-NL-DE). Cerf crucifère (Deer bearing a Crucifix) place du Fays B-6870 Saint-Hubert The sculpture of Louis Noël adorns the roundabout at the entrance of Saint Hubert. This noble beast is considered as the symbol of the city. In fact, according to the legend, Saint-Hubert converted to Christianity after encountering a deer bearing a crucifix while on a hunt. Fountain place de l'Abbaye B-6870 Saint-Hubert Gary in Libramont B-6800 Libramont This draught horse standing on his hind legs is the emblem of Libramont. It serves as a reminder that every year there is, during the last weekend in July, the Libramont International Agricultural Show. The statue was made by Francis Daras King Albert Memorial B-6870 Saint-Hubert On the road to the Fourneau Saint-Michel, in the middle of the Béôlis clearing, a stele and an engraved tablet commemorate the passing of King Albert I through our forests. Mirwart Castle B-6870 Mirwart (Saint-Hubert) The famous Cantatorium, chronicle of the Saint-Hubert abbey, tells us that in 955, a castle was built on the bank of the river Lhomme, two leagues (6 miles) away from Saint-Hubert. This fortified building, which for many centuries was very modest, had a turbulent history. Constructions followed one another until the present building, built between 1706 and 1734. Throughout seven centuries, this defensive building knew many unhappy hours … Unfortunately, this building of great splendour is not open to the public. Several books on this castle are on sale at the House of Tourism. Old abbey quarter (Exceptional Heritage of Wallonia) Place de l'Abbaye B-6870 Saint-Hubert Tel : +32 61 25 01 50 These quarters were built in 1729 under the Abbot Célestin De Jongh. The intention was to surround the monastery with unequalled prestige and to offer board for the eminent guests of the abbots. The building comprises three wings defined by an interior court, known as the honour court. The Abbey palace is entirely made from painted bricks, chalk, French stones and marble. Renovation works completed in 2003 returned the Palace to its initial look. At present, this building houses the State Archive Services and the Regional Cultural Affairs Diffusion Services. It is open to the public during exhibitions. Old hospital Rue de la Fontaine 23 B-6870 Saint-Hubert At the same time as the cult of Saint-Hubert was developing, the monks had to prepare for the reception of pilgrims and sick people who went in pilgrimage to the body of Saint Hubert, healer of rabies. The construction of the building dates from before the 11th century. It had its own cemetery and chapel. The building was reworked several times, notably by King Leopold I who made it ‘A little foothold’ in the Ardennes, in 1843. Of the hospital, only the apse of the chapel remains. Redouté Fountain Place du Marché B-6870 Saint-Hubert The fountain, built in blue sandstone, has on top a bust of the famous painter Pierre-Joseph Redouté. It is ornamented with four sphinx as well as attributes of the paint. This monument was built by the district in 1860 to the honour of the painter, after the plans of the architect Dumont. Rouge croix route Champlon / Saint-Hubert (N89) (Tenneville) Saint Sebastian Statue (Awenne church) B-6870 Awenne (Saint-Hubert) This veritable jewel of the sculpture of Liege is the work of Guillaume Evrard, artist at the service of the Bishops Princes of Liege (beginning of the 18th century). It adorned the personal altar of the Bishop of Saint Hubert. In 1797, the revolutionaries of Liege sold it. Since 1803, it can be admired at the church of Saint Martin in Awenne The Bastogne Door rue du Parc B-6870 Saint-Hubert In 1659, the French troops set fire to the town, and the fire damaged the Abbey buildings. The state of insecurity which governed then forced the Abbot Benoît Laurentz to rebuild the enclosing wall at the east of the abbey. This defensive construction is fitted with several doors and is the sole remnant of these fortifications. This construction allowed passage through a portico and was used as a watchtower. A room was laid out on the first level for this purpose. Over the centuries it gained other purposes: a morgue for the nearby monks’ cemetery and housing for a tailor and his family in early 20th century. The Chapel of Lhommal B-6800 Bras-Haut (Libramont) Located at Bras-Haut, this chapel constitutes a major centre of pilgrimage (8th September) and is a truly miraculous feast for the eyes. The Chapel of Lorette B-6800 Entre Moircy et Remagne (Libramont) Retreat and miraculous spring with a scenic view over the western Ourthe. It is located between Moircy and Remagne, and welcomes a pilgrimage on the first Sunday of May. The Chapel of Saint-Roch Rue du Mont B-6870 Saint-Hubert Saint Roch (+ 1337) is said to be protected from or cured of the plague. His cult was widely spread in our region, particularly in the 17th century period of epidemics. In 1636, the death toll assumed terrifying proportion in Saint-Hubert and the surrounding localities. In 1648, at the top of Rue du Mont (Mount street) a chapel was built in honour of the saint, and it was vowed to celebrate mass each year on 16th August. The Church of Saint Peter B-6800 Saint-Pierre (Libramont) A classified Roman church surrounded by it’s old cemetery. The Church of Saint-Gilles Rue Saint-Gilles B-6870 Saint-Hubert The Church of Saint-Gilles is one of the oldest Roman churches in Wallonia. Founded in 1604, it was Saint-Hubert's parish church until 1809. It was surrounded by a churchyard, and some 18th and 19th century tombs can still be seen. In 1949, the old church was entirely restored. The Converserie Route de Saint-Hubert B-6970 Tenneville Tel : +32 84 45 57 91 Fax : +32 84 34 08 79  seminar@converserie.be In 1153, the Earl Henri de la Roche, owner of the large forest of Freyr, donated an estate and an old chapel dedicated to Saint Catherine (currently Saint-Hubert Chapel), to the Saint-Hubert monks. In exchange, the religious members of the abbey were required to open and run a hospice nearby, aimed at welcoming pilgrims, travellers and paupers crossing these huge wooded areas of the Ardenne. It is noted that the Converserie owns its name to the brothers Convers who lived in this building, not to the conversion of Saint-Hubert as the popular legend claims. The Hurtebise Monastery Monastère d'Hurtebise 2 B-6870 Saint-Hubert Tel : +32 61 61 11 27 Fax : +32 61 61 32 76  hurtebise@busmail.net Web site : users.skynet.be/hurtebise A community of Benedictine monks has settled since 1935 on the site of an ancient rural complex consisting of a master‘s house and a breeding farm. The community built a beautiful monastery based on the design of the architect Noirhomme. Dedicated to the praise of God, the community, having a large sphere of influence, organises retreats and religious sessions. The maladrerie washhouse place de la Maladrerie B-6870 Saint-Hubert The maladrerie is an isolated place located outside the limits of a town which is dedicated to the provision of care for people with contagious diseases. In the Middle Ages, each town had its maladrerie. In our town, tradition tells us that we looked after lepers. A washhouse was necessary for the hygiene of the diseased. The one that is still there today is, of course, not the original building, but the design is the same. After the dismantling of the maladrerie, the washhouse became for public use. The old Sainte-Gertrude church rue de la Vieille Eglise B-6971 Tenneville In Tenneville, this restful site allows you to discover a classified church, where only part of the original building remains. We leave the pleasure of this discovery entirely to you. Religious ceremonies are no longer performed there. The Ortheuville water mills B-6971 Ortheuville (Tenneville) Two authentic water mills stand on the banks of the Ourthe. The origin of the water mills is extremely old: as early as the Antiquity, mankind built mills to use water as an energy source. In the Middle Ages, only the Lord of the land owned a mill, and all the inhabitants of the lordship had to use this mill. In order to do so, they had to give up part of their goods to the lord. The miller was thus very much disliked by the peasantry. He was considered a traitor: coming from the same social background, he worked for the oppressing lord. He was thus the object of much scorn. The song ‘Meunier, tu dors’ (Miller you are sleeping) came about as a result of this state of affairs. The Saint-Hubert Chapel Route de Saint-Hubert B-6970 Tenneville Web site : www.converserie.be In 1904 the Bishop of Namur had the current Saint-Hubert chapel built. It is next to the Converserie, on the location of the old Saint Catherine chapel which disappeared in 1800. The Town Hall - Saint-Hubert Place du Marché 1 B-6870 Saint-Hubert Tel : +32 61 26 09 66 The Town Hall was built between 1864 and 1873 according to the design of the architect Bouvrie. The front was made in freestone of Ecaussines. An impressive double flight of stairs, replacing the monumental steps, completes the building.