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Chimay :
Unmissable tourist sites
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Chimay Travel guide
Chimay : Michelin's recommendations
The little town of Chimay lies at the foot of the "Hainaut boot", on the southern edge of the Rance forest. The bridge over the River Eau Blanche offers a fine view of its famous castle. Chimay also has memories of Froissart, author of well-known Chronicles in the 14C and Mme de Tallien, one of the most beautiful women of the 18C and 19C, best known for having encouraged Tallien to overthrow Robespierre.
Tourist attractions Chimay : Things to see and do
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Château
Grand-Place B - 6460 Chimay
This Renaissance castle's bluish grey limestone façade lies at the end of a vast esplanade. It has belonged to the Camarans since 1804. The drawing room has portraits of François-Joseph de Camaran's third wife, Mme de Tallien. Her first son had the R..
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St Peter and St Paul Collegiate Church
Grand-Place B - 6460 Chimay
This 16C freestone church has retained a fine 13C chancel housing a recumbent figure of Charles de Cro (chamberlain and godfather to Charles V) and four plaques in memory of famous members of the De Chimay family. Note the fine 17C choir stalls and a..
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Our Lady of Scourmont Abbey
rue du Rond-Point 294 B - 6464 Chimay
This Trappist abbey was founded in 1850. Its sober buildings flank a central courtyard overlooked by the stark church front (1949). The monks brew the "Trappiste de Chimay" beer.
Hotels Chimay
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Villa Adelaide
Rue de Forges 10 B - 6460 Chimay
This hotel is located in the natural surroundings of south-Hainaut. Villa Adelaide offers free Wi-Fi, a hot tub and private bathrooms. Chimay centre is 300 metres away. Each well-equipped room has a flat-screen TV and some rooms have exposed wooden ..
