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Ardennes Essentials: Castles, History, and Nature

Explore the Ardennes through its medieval heritage and significant historical landmarks. This selection features the 12th-century Clervaux and Bouillon castles, alongside the rugged ruins of Esch-sur-Sûre and the high-altitude Reinhardstein Castle. World War II history is preserved at the Bastogne War Museum, while the UNESCO-listed Family of Man photography exhibition offers a unique cultural perspective. Natural highlights include the limestone chambers of the Caves of Han-sur-Lesse and Lake Robertville, complemented by the world-renowned Spa-Francorchamps motor-racing circuit.

Ardennes Essentials: Castles, History, and Nature — Carte

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Clervaux Castle

Clervaux Castle in the town of Clervaux in Northern Luxembourg dates back to the 12th century.

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Bouillon Castle

Bouillon Castle is a medieval castle located in Wallonia in the town of Bouillon in the province of Luxembourg, Belgium.

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The Family of Man

The Family of Man was an ambitious exhibition of 503 photographs from 68 countries curated by Edward Steichen, the director of the New York…

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Caves of Han-sur-Lesse

The Caves of Han-sur-Lesse refers to a natural complex of caves in Belgium.

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Bastogne War Museum

A World War II memorial and museum, devoted to one of the battles of 1944.

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Esch-sur-Sûre Castle

Esch-sur-Sûre Castle, now a ruin, is located on a spur in the small town of Esch-sur-Sûre in the north-west of Luxembourg.

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Reinhardstein Castle

Reinhardstein Castle is a castle of Wallonia in the village of Ovifat, in the Warche valley of Liège Province, Belgium.

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Lake Robertville

Lake Robertville is an artificial lake located in Wallonia near the city of Malmedy in Belgium.

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Spa-Francorchamps Circuit

The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, informally referred to as Spa, is a 7.004 km motor-racing circuit located in Francorchamps, Stavelot,…