The best running trails around Matton-Et-Clémency

The bridge in the hamlet of Laiche (municipality of Florenville) spans the river Semois. The current bridge dates from 1960. Next to it is a picnic area. Hikes start here, including to the estate of Les Epioux.

In Chassepierre, a church is mentioned as early as 1097. Its privileged location underscores the importance of its function. The elevated cemetery appears to have been extended towards the village. The road along the river Semois was diverted, making the construction of the current building possible. The tower dates from 1702, as evidenced by the anchors, which are affixed above the coat of arms of the Austrian Loewenstein family, which was damaged during the French Revolution. The spherical roof, crowned by a double spire ending in a pear-shaped finial below the wind vane cross, adorns the summit and the landscape, crowning the church with its slate splendor. The bells are not located in the tower, but lower down. The awkwardly placed bell testifies to the building's many functions: a place of spiritual life, but also a landmark in space and time. While the village boasts its golden stones, the new whitewash applied during the recent restoration of the church recalls the once widespread (and sensible) practices of protecting stonework with porous stones. (Maison des Plus Beaux Villages de Wallonie)

Chassepierre is also the name of the stream in the center of the village, which was covered over in the 19th century. In the past, the water of the Chassepierre powered the mills and fed the washhouses that lay along the slopes of the village. An old forge was thus erected between the presbytery and the church. Unfortunately demolished in 1980, it nevertheless made it possible to discover the remains of a much older occupation of the site and its geological origin, beautifully called the “fairy hole”: a network of galleries dug by man in the limestone (cron) that extends to the cellars of the presbytery and forms a mysterious network, perhaps attributed to the dwelling of magical beings… (Maison des Plus Beaux Villages de Wallonie)

At the top of the village stands a small neoclassical building that served as a washhouse. Three semi-circular limestone arches, connected by mouldings, form the structure of the plastered facade. Built in the second half of the 19th century, it offers a glimpse into past community life. The covered washhouse, fed by a spring higher up the hill, allowed the village women to wash their laundry in all seasons. Inside, the tub has wide, sloping edges for beating the laundry. (Maison des Plus Beaux Villages de Wallonie)

Known from the cultural festival, steep slope if you want. Good food / drink options.

After the boardwalk you cross the river here.

Chassepierre is an artists' village situated on the Semois River. Chassepierre derives from the Latin casa petrea ("stone house"). It is one of the most beautiful villages in Wallonia.

The Gallo-Roman site of Chameleux (1st to 3rd century) is located 4 km south of Florenville. The Roman road from Reims to Trier once passed through here, and an inn was built for soldiers and travelers. Archaeological excavations have uncovered the remains of this inn. Information panels give visitors an idea of life here during the Roman period. (Visit Gaume)