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May Day 2018 Loop – hiking on the art trails
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14.4km
240m
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The May Festival has been organized since 2001 by the non-profit association Vagabond'art, which is also responsible for some of the works of art created in the region. The Sentiers d'Art itself was also inspired by the May Festival, which is why these celebrations have always had a major influence on the culture of the Condroz-Famenne region. Last but not least, there are a multitude of treasures to discover around Gesves - both natural and cultural. On this hike, you will follow in the footsteps of the 2018 May Festival and discover various works of art that you will remember for a long time.
You start in the center of Gesves. There are both parking spaces and a bus stop here. First, you head west into the Samson Valley. This part of the hike is characterized by water and forest. You follow the stream for a good distance and shortly after a beautiful picnic area you come across an installation that is as simple as it is ingenious: the trees have been turned upside down by the Dutch-Belgian artist duo Michiel Verstraten and Shirin Azad. This makes them look almost as if they were setting off on a hike themselves. At the edge of the forest, you now go around Gesves until you reach the local castle on a final short loop.
With the support of the General Commissioner for Tourism. "European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development: Europe invests in rural areas".
by Maison du Tourisme Condroz-Famenne
Last updated: September 16, 2024
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1.91 km
Sentiers d'Art - Triskele
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This artwork was installed and funded by Vagabond'art ASBL as part of the Fête de Mai. This work is in boucle Fête de Mai 2019
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2.55 km
Sentiers d'Art - 3 Stere
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3.27 km
Sentiers d'Art - Mai trop Gesves
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3.68 km
Sentiers d'Art – The Sleep of the Abandoned Quarry
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4.44 km
Sentiers d'Art - Mai trop Gesves
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5.88 km
Sentiers d'Art - Lung Trees
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This work was financed and installed by the ASBL Vagabond'art as part of La Fête de Mai. This work is located on the May 2018 Festival loop.
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8.26 km
Art Trails - Dear Earth
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9.12 km
Sentiers d'Art - The Mobile Tree
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13.8 km
Gesves Castle
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Developed from a medieval keep, the Château de Gesves was considerably remodeled during the 19th century and retains only part of the original shell. A fenced set of walls and square corner towers partially bathed by the Samson, this castle includes a massive three-storey keep and next to it, a round tower from the 17th century. The house is traditional L-shaped, also from the 17th century, with a square turret in the center.
Guided tours possible during certain cultural events
Owner: Baron Stanislas HOUTART
Address: Chée de Gramptinne 134 5340 GESVES
Phone: 083 / 67.70.50
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14.4 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
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8.15 km
2.54 km
2.15 km
1.59 km
Surfaces
7.22 km
3.18 km
2.24 km
1.37 km
350 m
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Lowest point (180 m)
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Route: Gesves.
You could discover 5 Art Trails: Art Trails - 3 Steres, Art Trails of Gesves - On the wall, I write your names, Art Trails - Symbioses, Art Trails of the May festival - May too Gesves, Art Trails - …
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April 28, 2022
The May Festival has been organized since 2001 by the non-profit association Vagabond'art, which is also responsible for some of the works of art created in the region. The Sentiers d'Art itself was also inspired by the May Festival, which is why these celebrations have always had a major influence on
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