THE BOCQ VALLEY
“Paulin’s orchard” is located in Dorinne, a rural village surrounded by nature, situated in the countryside on the heights of the municipality of Yvoir, in the province of Namur.
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The cottage is located opposite a well-known walking trail starting deep into the Bocq Valley, one of the most beautiful rivers in the country.
We're talking about it here: a walk in the Bocq valley
Activities around the gîte
There are numerous tourist attractions available for our guests around this village, sure to delight all types of travelers. Our non-exhaustive list includes, but is not limited to:
Dinant and its citadel
Discover the historic city of Dinant. Take a boat trip on the Meuse, ascend to its citadel by cable car, visit the house of Adolphe Sax, dine by the water on the Croisette...
We're talking about it here: Dinant, nature and relaxation!
Maredsous Abbey
Maredsous Abbey offers a unique visit to one of the most beautiful abbeys in Belgium. Admire the monastery's architecture and taste the famous Maredsous cheeses and beers!
We're talking about it here: Maredsous Abbey, cheese factory and microbrewery.
The railbikes of the Molignée
Enjoy the joys of tourism in Wallonia aboard a railcar, on the old railway line along the Molignée valley, between Falaën and Maredsous.
We're talking about it here: the railbikes of the Molignée.
The Bocq Railways
Step back in time and travel aboard an authentic steam train. The Bocq Railway tourist train takes you on a journey along the old "Luxembourg line", between Ciney and Purnode.
We're talking about it here: the tourist train of the Bocq Railway.
Spontin Castle
The feudal castle of Spontin and its moat, open to visitors and soon to be transformed into thermal baths.
We're talking about it here: the feudal castle of Spontin
The Bocq Brewery
A true heritage site for the surrounding villages, the Bocq brewery can be visited.
We're talking about it here: Brasserie du Bocq