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Autumn in Wallonia
Autumn in Wallonia – from romantic charm and high-adrenaline in Durbuy, to long hikes with monastic beers When visiting to Wallonia, you can experience the smallest city in the world, Belgium’s largest adventure park, and a walking trail that takes you to three Trappist breweries: Orval, Rochefort, and Chimay. By Malin Norman
In the heart of the Belgian Ardennes sits Durbuy, which claims to be the smallest city in the world. Full of historic charm and seemingly suspended in time, this is a pleasant getaway with old stone buildings and winding cobbled streets, beauti-
ful surroundings by the river Ourthe, and excellent local gastronomy. A HIDDEN WORLD AWAITS IN DURBUY Parc des Topiaires is a fascinating topiary garden in Durbuy. Stretching over one
hectare, the estate offers a lovely stroll revealing 39 flowers beds. The 250 topiaries made of boxwood, yew or holly are real masterpieces. Visitors will also be amazed by the view over river Ourthe and Durbuy castle. Le Labyrinthe Durbuy is an unusual, nature-oriented amusement park where a hidden world looms. A place where families can explore – and get delightfully lost together. The 27-acre park houses over
3 Trappist principles Producers of Trappist beers and cheeses adhere to three key principles: Products are made in the abbey or its immediate surroundings. Production is supervised by the abbey’s monks. The majority of the income goes to support charitable works.
Photo: Chimay
Autumn 2025
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