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Bois de Boninne – Woodland Path of Marchiennes loop from Franc-Waret

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Bois de Boninne – Woodland Path of Marchiennes loop from Franc-Waret

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Bois de Boninne – Woodland Path of Marchiennes loop from Franc-Waret

04:04

15.2km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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96 m

Château de Franc-Waret

Highlight • Castle

The castle of Franc-Waret is a vast quadrilateral built in blue stones and bricks. It is made up, to the north, of a fortified farm with a drawbridge and corner towers from the end of the 16th century to which is added, to the south, an 18th century castle, in a "U", facing south. The whole is surrounded by moats. It is a complex built according to a principle of defense. then remodeled in the middle of the 18th century on the plans of the architect Jean-Baptiste Chermanne, giving it a classic look. Large French gardens are established on the terrace to the north of the complex. A tower to the northeast was intended for habitation1. Access is via two bridges over the moat facing the main façade. This is centered by a frontispiece in the spirit of Louis XVI2. The wings in return comprise three levels with similar windows. On the ground floor, a coach shed surmounted by four keyed arches overlooks the main courtyard. At the junction of the east wing with the main wing, a three-sided neo-classical logia dating from 1834 benefits from a southwest exposure to the sun. Towards the moat, to the west, a long, almost blind façade joins the drawbridge which gives access to the courtyard of the farm. The outer walls were partially rebuilt around 1856-1859. The orangery was built in 1810 to plans by architect Fr. Duckers3. The Saint-Rémi de Franc-Waret church is located on the edge of the village, 100 meters east of the castle. The Groesbeeck family owned the castle until the end of the 18th century. It then passes to the Counts of Cross and then to the Counts of Andigné who reside there.

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2.05 km

Notre-Dame Church, Gelbressé

Highlight • Religious Site

The Notre-Dame de Gelbressé church dates from the 11th century and has a solid Romanesque tower with an octagonal spire. Inside, you can admire the Regency-style stucco ceiling, the classic high altar and the Louis XIV-style side altars. You will also see funerary slabs and a statue of Notre-Dame de Gelbressé, the patroness of the village. The church is surrounded by an enclosed cemetery and overlooks the village from a wooded hill. You can take a peaceful walk around the church and cemetery, or take the hiking trails that pass near the church.

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4.57 km

View of the Meuse Valley near Profondeville

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Very beautiful nature, something for everyone.

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6.21 km

Forêt domaniale de Marche-les-Dames

Forest

6.64 km

Bois de Boninne

Highlight • Forest

The Bonnine forest is a mountain bike playground for beginners and advanced riders, with something for everyone, including descents, steep slopes, single tracks, and in some places, watch out for loose large boulders.

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8.19 km

View of the Bois de Marchiennes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pleasant walking path that will lead you towards the woods and the adventurous part.
You can park quietly 100m before this highlight.

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8.30 km

Woodland Path of Marchiennes

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Gentle descent
Good walkable
Very nice distant views

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10.7 km

Petit Bois de Grande Salle

Forest

11.1 km

Old Fort of Marchovelette

Highlight • Historical Site

Fort Marchovelette is one of the nine forts which constituted the fortifications of Namur at the end of the 19th century. Built between 1888 and 1892, this triangular fort was designed by General Henri Alexis Brialmont, a renowned Belgian military engineer. The fort was heavily bombarded by German artillery during both world wars, and it still bears the scars of the battles. Today the fort is used as a training center for the army and police and is not open to the public. However, you can still admire its exterior from the Petit Bois de Grande Salle, a nature reserve that is home to a variety of flora and fauna.

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15.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.99 km

4.57 km

2.11 km

1.53 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.64 km

2.79 km

2.53 km

2.09 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Saturday 15 August

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Bois de Boninne – Woodland Path of Marchiennes loop from Franc-Waret

Château de Franc-Waret

Notre-Dame Church, Gelbressé

View of the Meuse Valley near Profondeville

Bois de Boninne

View of the Bois de Marchiennes

Woodland Path of Marchiennes

Old Fort of Marchovelette

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