Visiting the Hospital de Notre Dame Lessines is like stepping into a time machine, whisking you back to the medieval era. This magnificent hospital-convent is a treasure trove of history, where the pest doctor mode is not just a costume but a full-on experience. The knowledge shared about the intersection of medicine and history is nothing short of enlightening, delivered in an authentic setting that feels untouched by time. The garden, open for all to explore, is a delightful bonus. They even house poisonous plants. Picture yourself wandering among herbs and enjoying stunning views that make you forget the town of Lessines itself isn’t exactly a tourist hotspot. While the town may not be worth your time, this gem certainly is. If you’re a history buff or just someone who appreciates a good story, this place is well worth a visit! Very suited for #darktourism

a wonderful place that is definitely worth seeing, we parked on a nearby street, the hospital is almost in the city center, they have free admission on Sundays, English-speaking staff, toilets available, it starts with a short movie, then you walk through the individual rooms with a electronic voice guide, part of the tour is also outside of building - garden and courtyard, the hospital was extremely interesting not only for adults but also for children, I definitely recommend seeing

Great visit. A lot of stuff to see. Take your time for this museum. Guess the garden is best visited during summer. And you can have a nice drink on the terrace nextdoor near the fountain.

Wonderful tour with the local Flemish guide who narrated to the history with much passion, wit and detail. Recommend taking the guided tour over the audio guide. Compelling story on a historically uniquely preserved place.

As a new resident to Lessines, I was given tickets to visit the museum. The museum also sent a letter to new residents to go collect a welcome gift of books and postcards based on the hospital. Staff were all very welcoming and congratulatory. Audio guide was available in English. I particularly loved the medicinal garden, though it was winding down for the winter. I will definitely make another visit the the garden during spring and summer as it was an ideal place to study plants, with everything clearly labelled and informative, in French.

Very old hospital that was running from the 13th century became a museum in the second half of the 20th century. Old times the cure for human soul was even more important than cure for the body. As time went by you can see the development of medicine over several centurys. The collection of old instruments is a bit creepy and makes you feel happy that you didn't have to be a patient old times.

Very nice place! 😀 They even have kids' panels (in French, no NL or ENG). Audiophones in NL and FR for adults. Very interesting, especially the old pharmacy! Unfortunately it was raining that day but that didn't stop us from enjoying the covered and heated terrace after the museum visit! Also saw the herbal garden for the pharmacy, learned so much about poisonous plants haha. Absolutely worth it!

The Gaasbeek Castle is a must, you approach it down a long avenue of trees the exterior is well maintained as is the interior. You can visit many rooms and even get lost there is so much to see. The detailed vaulted ceilings and the tapestries are superb. From the kitchen area with projections to the coin collection there are endless choices.

Lovely castle in picturesque surrounds. They have done a wonderful renovation bringing it all back to life. The museum gardens were very special. Staff very helpful. Maybe a few more snack choices in castle cafe.

We visited this handsome castle on a very cloudy and rainy day and it did not take away an inch from its charm and warmth. It was surprisingly calm and there were only a handful of people present. I've seen many many castles but not like this one. On entrance, it pleasantly welcomes you and leaves you in awe. The castle itself was very clean and extremely well maintained. The staff were very friendly as well. The walk to and around the castle is an experience of itself and I recommend taking a tour around the pond. It was my first time, but I'm glad to say we will meet again very soon.

This is a beautiful castle set on impeccably maintained grounds. You should definitely take a few hours to go and do the castle tour and to see the ornamental gardens.

Very nice place to go for a walk, to relax and make a picnic. If you don't want to visit inside the castle or the garden, you don't need to pay every the parking is free.

Great open space, well maintained gardens and lake. Restaurant and ice cream pancake bar nearby. Free parking

We combined the Castle with the adjacent Museum-Garden. We visited both much too quickly: they each deserve 90 minutes! The Castle is...romantically weird or weirdly romantic. The Garden is just fabulous.

Another beautiful gem in Belgium. Went there on Friday eve just before first shuttle starts operating to avoid crowds. Hyacinths are not in full bloom yet, but the peace around makes up for it. Saw a lovely deer too!

My husband and I went to appreciate the bluebells (Wilde Hyacint) that are in full bloom. It was absolutely breathtaking and I was so happy that I could experience it.

A huge nature park full of beautiful blue bell flowers. We hiked around the recommend trail for around 3 hours. You can easily make this a whole day trip if you want to. Nice place to visit around April during spring to see the flowers bloomed.

Famous for the blue hyacinth, but before they show up the forrest floor is covered with anemones, and at the right time, you will see both. The forrest itself is remarkable, also outside the hyacinth festival, hilly with great tracks and trails….

A wonderful park, 30 minutes from Brussels. Many hiking and biking trails. Purple Zvoncic magically colours the entire forest, which is an incredible sight. This is not a phenomenon. There are forests like this all over the world, but the Belgians have protected this environment well and made it an attraction. In any case, a good walk and a wonderful view.

Very nice forest to take a walk - even without the beautiful flowers! The park is quite big and the trails are marked very well. Can be quite cold, as the sunshine is blocked by the trees - but that can be a plus in the hot summer months. The are several parking spots, which can be seen on the map of the park in one of the attached photos.

Get prepared to walk amidst tall green trees. Walking, cycling, horse ride paths are well maintained. Kids friendly, solo, groups, family- a place for everyone to relax. Enough parking areas around the little forest. During this hyacinth festival, there are free buses running from Halle station during weekends. Tables to sit here and there. A good picnic spot, no entrance ticket. Blue bells all around is a wonderful sight to walk. Visitors leave the place as it is and pick your trash.

Nice museum, cafeteria and parc

Went with little to no expectations, got lost in time while being mesmerized by both the different types of camera and also the exhibitions. Definitely worth the visit

As a photographer, this was probably my best museum experience in Europe. Fortunately, when I went there, there was an amazing on-going exhibition of photo project from Africa. So many awesome photographs from when photography started back in the 1800s till today. The museum is huge, so I would say get ready to spend there 3 hours at least. Be a professional or just an amateur photographer, or just a passionate about photography, don't miss this if you are in Charleroi.

It's very old but well kept and quite cool photos and things to see. The area not so great of Charleroi and avoid the town. But parking outside which helped.

We visited in late May. Our ‘quick stop’ stretched to over 2 hours! A fascinating collection, well organized, a gem!

Large museum (largest of whole Europe apparently), as they have a great collection with some big names. You follow the history of photography through the centuries (surrealist hall was really cool), get an overview of the important aspects of making good photos in an educative hall and there are different expositions. For sure worth the ride out of the city.

Great collection, in the largest photography museum of Europe. Temporary exhibitions as well! Nice place as it is a former Carmel abbaye. Quite difficult to park. A pity that the superbe garden is not really used in the context of the exhibitions and or permanent collection. Nice café in situ.

Great lake for swimming and walking, but it gets very crowded on hot days.

I walked about 4 hours around this lake. Me and my friend - we challenged ourselves to finish the ring. We finally did it. I can never forget this experience.

Very nice place, for vtt,bicycle riding, kayaking, outdoor sports,but with one bad problem electric scooter's they ride them like the lake is racing track .Accident waiting to happen.

This place was the best place I have ever visited so far there are a lot of green spaces to enjoy and facilities are world class

A nice surprise ! Nice cycling tracks around the lake and great atmosphere

Great place to cycle. We took a swim as well!

Nice, nicer, the nicest. Great lake area, hiking, biking, watersports! Time out: done.

They have made a great program for everyone to have a dynamic couple of hours walking the city of Essoyes and discovering the life of the man and artist. Renoir's House, Gardens, his studio, the cemetery where you can find his grave and that of his wife plus the cultural center where you can watch a short film in English/ French and see the cute exhibition. Very friendly people/youth greeting us as we passed by. All in all, an enjoyable and educational experience for adults and young people. I say just come to this city. You will end up with a bunch of beautiful pictures to remember the visit. Audio guides available. Credit cards accepted. English-speaking staff.

I love visiting this little museum in Essoyes, the foundation that manages the Renoir estate and studio do such a great job. The staff is particularly friendly, speak English (thankfully, still learning French) and they are really nice and helpful. We chose to take along the head-sets and I'm glad we did! The life and times of Renoir is fascinating how this artist saw real life and painted it. I'm so glad he did. One of my absolute favorite painters who also LIVED his life shows in the walking museum through the town. You will learn so much about his first love ART as well as his daily life in this "vacation" or resting spot for him to reflect. Every time I am in Champagne~Ardenne I include this on my itinerary because everyone enjoys it so much. This precious little town too, makes me want to rent an apartment and just walk the streets on a Saturday morning and step back in time.

Terrific village to spend the afternoon with a picnic and a comfortable pair of shoes. The village is very quaint and photogenic. They have many bistros and bars to eat and drink. The Renoir exhibit is very informative and detailed. It is a walking tour that starts in the office of tourism and ends at his grave.

Very beautiful location with the Renoir connection

Small but well thought out and interesting. . Definitely make use of the audio guide to enhance your visit.

Great museum of Renoir family, the world of painting and that of the cinema!

Beautiful! A must visit!

Never visit with a small child. No possibility to change the pampers. If you need to do it, you can not join the group again (!!!!). I must have spent my time in the car at the parking.

(Translated by Google) We experienced a rich guided tour, answering all our questions, of this abbey with its eventful history. The guide is erudite, clear, passionate. It also makes you want to go further in understanding this place which is currently being restored. (Original) Nous avons vécu une visite guidée riche, et répondant à toutes nos questions, de cette abbaye à l’histoire mouvementée. La guide est érudite, claire, passionnée. Elle donne aussi envie d’aller plus loin dans la connaissance de ce lieu en pleine restauration.

(Translated by Google) This unusual site is well worth a detour. Be sure to take a guided tour, otherwise you'll miss the essentials. Many thanks to our guide Isabelle for her truly insightful and informative explanations. Long live your association! (Original) Site atypique qui mérite amplement un détour. Faites le impérativement en visite guidée sinon vous raterez l'essentiel. Mille mercis à notre guide Isabelle pour ses explications vraiment riches et intéressantes. Longue vie à votre association !

(Translated by Google) It is a magnificent Abbey. ...which is definitely worth visiting. ...see some exterior photos. .. (Original) C'est une magnifique Abbaye. ...qui mérite vraiment d'être visitée. ...voir quelques photos d'extérieur. ..

(Translated by Google) THE CLAIRVAUX JUSTICE, ITS CELLS CALLED 3 x 2 m CHICKEN CAGES WITHOUT DAYLIGHT WITHOUT HEATING IMMERSED IN THE ANCIENT CLAIRVAUX ABBEY IN THE WAY OF CLOSURE REPRESENTS THE ABJECTION OF EVIL AND VENGEANCE OF SOCIETY IN ITS RAWEST HORROR. STILL TODAY ABOUT SIXTY INMATES LIVE THERE... (Original) LA MAISON D’ARRÊT DE CLAIRVAUX , SES CELLULES DÉNOMMÉES CAGES À POULE DE 3 x2 m SANS LUMIÈRE DU JOUR SANS CHAUFFAGE IMMERGÉE DANS L’ANCIENNE ABBAYE DE CLAIRVAUX EN VOIE DE FERMETURE REPRÉSENTE L’ABJECTION DU MAL ET DE LA VENGEANCE DE LA SOCIÉTÉ DANS SON HORREUR LA PLUS CRUE . ENCORE AUJOURD’HUI Y VIVENT UNE SOIXANTAINE DE DÉTENUS ...

(Translated by Google) Visit made by chance and chance does things well! I loved the guide's explanations. The places are surprising and the prison is simply incredible. You won't waste your time coming to visit the abbey. Please note photos are prohibited due to the nearby Clairvaux power station, however a small, well-documented book is available at reception for €8.50 (Original) Visite faite par hasard et le hasard fait bien les choses ! J'ai adoré les explications de la guide. Les lieux sont surprenants et la prison est tout simplement incroyable. Vous ne perdrez pas votre temps en venant visiter l'abbaye. Attention les photos sont interdites en raison de la centrale de Clairvaux toute proche, néanmoins un petit livre bien documenté est disponible à l'accueil pour 8,5€

(Translated by Google) Dynamic guide who shares his knowledge in a way that is very understandable for everyone. The prison history of this place largely takes precedence over the religious history. The buildings are either destroyed or under construction. The history of this place is very interesting but the site is really not worth a look. To see if we are only in the area. (Original) Guide dynamique et qui partage ses connaissances de manière très compréhensible pour tous. L'histoire carcérale de ce lieu prend largement le dessus sur l'histoire religieuse. Les bâtiments sont soit détruits, soit en travaux. L'histoire de ce lieu est très intéressante mais le site ne vaut vraiment pas le coup d’œil. A voir si on est dans le coin seulement.

Unfortunately the walkways are closed but it’s still a good thing to see

Definitely worth the detour to admire this viaduct!

Impressive but shame the footpath was closed.

Stopped here today (26/9/23)and the public walkways are still closed. It is an amazing structure and well worth stopping to see and photograph. There is no work going on - there doesn’t appear to be anything structural needed as trains are still crossing. It just needs to have the cleaning finished; most of it is done but some of the stonework is still black. Please finish the work and reopen the walkways for us to be able to really enjoy this incredible viaduct in full.

Really breathtaking site to see, Downside was they closed the passageway for the visitors. I don't know how long it will be closed.

Nice viaduct. Just sadly closed due to renovation.

Visited September 23rd 2018 and the walkway WAS open but there is evidence of ongoing maintenance work so the walkway position is not certain everyday. Well worth a visit though it would benefit from a better path at the 'other side '!

A very large cathedral Free to enter and enjoy Parking on street Playground opposite Signs in French and English

Beautiful cathedral with some magnificent tapestries.

Beautiful cathedral! Speechless.

So big, so beautiful!

Nice

(Translated by Google) An architectural gem! A cathedral printer, it's definitely worth the detour to take a look inside! A real joy to enter and walk around on a summer day, inside we can feel the freshness of the imposing stone blocks! The stained glass windows are also very beautiful! I recommend going there (Original) Un joyaux d'architecture ! Une imprimante cathédrale, elle vaut vraiment le détour d'y jeter un œil à l'intérieur ! Un vrai petit bonheur d'y entrer et de se balader à l'intérieur d'un jours d'été, dedans nous pouvons ressentir la fraîcheur des blocs de pierres imposant ! Les vitraux sont aussi très beaux ! Je recommande d'y passer

(Translated by Google) A very impressive cathedral for such a small town. We were pleasantly surprised. The whole town is worth a visit. (Original) Sehr beeindruckende Kathedrale für solch eine kleine Stadt. Waren positiv überrascht. Die ganze Stadt ist einen Besuch wert.

Visited at the end of April. The town itself is well worth your time. Meandering local streets filled with centuries old buildings by the river and a walk up to the grotto takes you back to other times. The grotto was an interesting side visit especially since you get in a boat to meander up and down the cave section that has an interesting history both timeless and fascinating. Very quiet tourist wise that time of year so no battle for parking or queues to get in. Kids will love the boat ride in the “dark".

Small cave well presented by the guides. The tour includes a boat trip inside. Not that spectacular though.

Nice tour guide and also nice boat tour. It was fun. I recommend it!!

A beautiful cave in a lovely town that you should definitely explore. The staff is very friendly and all are volunteers. Some speak better English than others, but the information is certainly conveyed.

well organized with friendly enthousiastic volunteers, worth the entry fee. toilet available and drinks for fair prices at the entrance. be aware due too limited capacity of the boats working with time slots and full is full

A nice view of the cave with a great story written around the cave. Very entertaining, cool to sit in a boat in a cave without an engine. Once it falls silent its quite eerie. Didn't know what to expect going in, but exceeded any expectation I had. The town outside and the source of the river are also very picturesque and worth a visit. Sadly not really a place to get a nice lunch when we visited.

Fun short cave trip with unique boat ride. Not a very large cave tour but interesting non the less and nice guides. Also go down to the river down below on 1 minute distance in the village its very beautiful.

Cool and iconic in Dijon... easy to find. It's nice to find it without Google maps to make it for Cool... just follow the signs on the street floor.

A modern old town, just follow the golden arrows for sightseeing. The shops are neat and orderly. I saw people slipping after the rain because the floor is slippery. It is recommended to wear shoes a good shoes. There is a restaurant that supports Down syndrome. I recommend you try it.

Palm-sized and polished by countless hands, the little owl carved into Notre-Dame’s wall turns a side lane into a ritual. Touch with your left hand and make a wish; the brass pavement plate with the owl logo marks the stop and small arrows carry you along Dijon’s Parcours de la Chouette. This is the route’s namesake and most photographed moment: modest stone, big civic idea. I like how the trail knits small details to major landmarks - marker, brief engagement, onward wayfinding - so one carving speaks to grander sites across the old town.

Super nice tour especially for kids which are keen on discovering the next owl of Dijon on the way. All nice attractions can be seen on this journey.

Great mid evil city with not a lot of tourists. Great wines from around the region, many fine restaurants and a truly great French market place

Loved randomly following footpath markers to discover iconic landmarks in Dijon. You can buy a €4 map from the tourist office and do it in an organized manner or just set yourself a challenge to see how many you can find on your travels.

I like it - brings good luck if you place your right hand on it :) A tip from a local: Once there, make sure to check the rooftop of the building to the right of the owl, you'll find beautiful owl and cat.. keeping an eye on the city ;) (photo below)

The rooms are beautiful. Lots of classic old works, a few modern works, so not very impressive for me. Admission is free, so it's worth seeing the architecture. Beware, there's a trap on the first floor, you'll never get out without asking... we weren't the only ones. Fortunately, the lovely security staff are there to help.

We were greeted by very friendly staff who explained the museum's layout. This museum is large, entry is free, and there are several floors of exhibits to see. The grounds around the museum are picturesque as well. Enjoy!

A free art museum! It was a treat, of course. I'm not an expert, but I think their collection was very good, based mostly on the Duc's collection. Don't miss the Duc and Duchess's tombs! Everything was in french and it wasn't very crowded, even on a Saturday and even with people fleeing from the rain, like we were.

The Best Things in Life Are Free Well, that’s certainly true for the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Dijon. I first discovered it a few years ago while tracking works by Vieira da Silva and Nicolas de Staël—and since then, it has become an almost obligatory stop on the way to or back from the South. Just three hours from Luxembourg, and each visit brings something new. This time, a megalomaniac Chinese painter exhibited right in front of the tombs of the Dukes of Burgundy—a juxtaposition as unexpected as it is striking. And if you’re traveling with children, don’t miss the fantastical animals of Pompon. A place where history, discovery, and wonder are all free of charge.

Incredible museum. Very rich collection and well displayed and organised. Free to hold your bags in lockers and the staff are friendly and professional. Highly recommend visiting here!

The Dijon Museum of Fine Arts is well organised and an example of a must see museum outside of Paris, London, etc. There's everything from beautifully curated medieval art to sculpture to art and photography of the 1900s and 2000s. As a bonus, it's free to enter. Most definitely a not to be missed attraction in Dijon.

Just around the corner from our apartment was the gallery, it was fabulous, great works of art, by all the usual suspects, paintings and sculptures, a good 2 hours will suffice this wonderful painting by Tissot was the icing on the cake

It is one of the most beautiful constructions of medieval times. Best atmosphere and vibes ✨️

This church and Abbey is one of the best preserved in France. It is surrounded by it's own walls and gates which gives it an impression of a fotres. Already in the 6th century a church was built here in a place where there used to be a Roman castrum or army camp. The Abbey got a boost in 875 when the remains of Saint Philibert were put to rest in this church and gave it it's name. The church is sober on the interior but has some interesting mosaics behind the main altar. At the entrance is a small exhibition. The Abbey has a nice central courtyard

Beautiful Building, well worth seeing the main church and surroundings. The building has a special feel to it, as you enter the nave (main part of the church)

Hate crashes a wedding and saw the place for free. To be mosaic in the ambulatory is excellent

Worth a visit for sure.

One of the most amazing churches I have been to, and I have been to hundreds or thousands of them. Beautifully restored, but not too much changed from its original state. Wonderful natural light. Not too crowded. Amazing architecture. Interesting, beautiful town that is not too touristy (at least in January, when I visited). Great, inexpensive lunch at the restaurant just outside (to the south of) the main entrance. If you like old buildings or Romanesque architecture, you should not miss Tournus.

Spectacular 5 star ⭐️

This place gagagorgeous! It looks like it is straight out of a movie or a fairytale book. You can park 300 meters away as well so it is super easy to access. Definitely recommend if you are in the area!

amazing place, waterfall, views, with beautiful nature

it’s reeeaally nice not only to take pics📸🤳📸😁but also for its amazing view and location there is also a very nice bar/restaurant (check it on my profile) nearby.

An incredibly beautiful and tranquil visit in an environment totally natural and unspoilt. Come early and enjoy the quiet. Great spot to picnic as well. Don’t forget to visit the source as well

This small waterfall is next to the source of the Cuisance in a green reculé flanked by cliffs. Great spot for photography. Has a shallow pool in front. Really clean unspoiled site.

Stunning and clear, looks otherworldly! The cool water chills the air as soon as you approach. No swimming or wading, and you have to park by the church about 15 min walk. One steep hill to approach.

Very nice hike

The overall experience was fine, but given that this is a highly commercial museum, all the messaging around their product is overwhelmingly positive. While they do include some factual information, they also conveniently leave out important points, for instance, that processed cheese typically has lower nutritional value, being high in fat, low in protein, and full of additives. I’m not a fan of how they market it as a healthy food choice in the museum. To me, it’s more about convenience and palatability for kids. Framing it as healthy feels misleading, especially for a younger audience.

It’s a museum of the famous La Vache Qui Rit (the laughing cow) cheese. A family cheese business that melted the worlds tastes buds with its creamy cheese. It has a lot of fun activities both for young and old. You can follow the history of thru the webpage with voice over provided. A wifi will be available for the entire tour. A short but enjoyable tour. Don’t forget to take home a souvenir for this your.

Great place to know the history of La Vache qui rit and all the products,

The visit is fairly expensive (8$) and honestly there isn't much to see other than the exposition explaining some of the history behind the brand but all turned in a way to show how great they are. I wanted to get a better understanding of how the cheese is made and the process behind it, which they didn't provide. Probably good for kids though alot of the interactive displays were closed due to covid

The museum is kinda cool. On the other hand, the "escape game", which isn't actually one, has really upset me. You have to go to a website on your phone but it only works with chrome, and it's really just 4 mini games for kids.

What can you say, it's the house of the laughing cow. Expect cows, laughter and the origin story, complement with an interactive section and finish at the, way too alluring, gift shop.

I came here at 510pm and they won’t let me in because their cashier closes at 5pm and the museum closes at 6pm! How ridiculous! Post on your website! Waste of time for people who drive all the way over! Such a disappointment for the kids!

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful site and beautiful cave to visit Waterfall at the beginning of July, cool, the rain was there but not serious (Original) Très beau site et belle grotte à visiter Cascade en eau début juillet, cool, la pluie était de la partie mais pas grave

(Translated by Google) A magnificent viewpoint from which we can see the parking lot below for access to the Baume-les-Messieurs cave. You can admire the geological aspect of the site with a panel explaining the different strata of evolution through time. (Original) Un magnifique point de vue depuis lequel nous pouvons distinguer en contrebas le parking de l'accès à la grotte de Baume-les-Messieurs. Vous pouvez admirer l'aspect géologique du site avec un panneau expliquant les différentes strates de l'évolution à travers le temps.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful waterfall (Original) Très belle cascade

(Translated by Google) To have ...! The remote area of ​​Baume-les-Messieurs is a remote area of ​​the Jura massif, located in the Jura department, in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. It is considered by geologists to be the finest example of remoteness. It incises the limestones of the Lédonian plateau in a complex branched valley, at the end of each branch, there is a cirque at the foot of which springs a resurgence which feeds the course of the Seille which is born in this remote area... 🤩 🤩 🤩 (Original) À voir ...! La reculée de Baume-les-Messieurs est une reculée du massif du Jura, située dans le département du Jura, en Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Elle est considérée par les géologues comme étant le plus bel exemple de reculée. Elle incise les calcaires du plateau lédonien en vallée ramifiée complexe, au bout de chaque ramification, se trouve un cirque au pied duquel jaillit une résurgence qui alimente le cours de la Seille qui naît dans cette reculée... 🤩 🤩 🤩

(Translated by Google) Great view of this natural phenomenon. Worth it. (Original) Geweldig zicht op dit natuur fenomeen. De moeite waard.

(Translated by Google) We discovered it next to the Grange sur Baume church. Absolutely stunning. (Original) Nous l'avons decouvert a côté de l'eeglise de grange sur baume. Absolument magnifique.

(Translated by Google) Stunning (Original) Superbe

Beautiful hike and falls. We went on a public holiday, which made it quite busy. Although it was still very enjoyable, would recommend going on a weekday or a regular weekend.

Nice hike yet quite a lot of people on the “main route”. Keep you eyes on the map when leaving the waterfall route for a longer hike, a wrong left turn might turn into a loooong walk….

Very nice place for walk and kids hangout. Remember there is one parking above and then you walk down, another parking is down and you walk up. If you are with kids preferably go to parking down. Feb 2024

Quite crowded but not without reason. Several lathe and small waterfalls can be viewed and experienced from a will maintained path. Though mostly easy to walk with stairs were needed, it can be sometimes a bit steep and slippery. Because there is only one trail along the river and the trail at points only allows one person, when crowded it is easily jammed. Don't forget to bring some food and drinks with you if you venture past the first waterfall. There is plenty of parking space (paid).

Beautiful waterfalls and walk...would definately recommend it for a day trip. It could be quite difficult to walk parts of the route if you had limited mobility as there are many steps and slippery rocks but you can choose how far you walk. On the route we took I couldn't see any restrooms or restaurants which were open unfortunately

Nice cascade. Unfortunately, it was almost dry because of the hot summer. -2 stars because of the parking lot for which you have to pay (5 euro 1h). The first 20 minutes are free, but it is almost impossible (without running) in that timeslot to walk to the waterfall and back

Absolutely stunning waterfalls. Make sure you wear good footwear with a lot of grip as it's quite slippy in places. Also it's best not to go off on the longer walk in the forest without a map as it is really easy to get lost! There are multiple paths and they are not sign posted once you get away from the main walk along the gorge with the waterfalls.

The museum is simply great presenting wide range of toys and staff is really warm. Allow for 3 hours at least and to enjoy arcade games at the end

It's a really nice collection. Lots of nostalgia. Also hands on experiences!

Good place to go with kids and not far from Geneva by car. Almost in each room of museum there was something to play with. There is a nice place to play outside and lots of interesting toys and educative material for kids in the museum shop. Even on Saturday there were not many visitors.

The atmosphere was amazing and the staff was really nice my kids especially enjoyed playing retro games

Nice museum... Quite a lot of info on toys.. Don't think it's worth the entry fee however.

Disappointing. I perhaps expect that a toy museum should reflect the nature of the subject, joy, excitement, learning, interaction. The variety and extent of this subject opens so much potential and possibility. Instead I found an extremely limited selection of an extensive subject, much not covered, empty space, few explanations, so little interaction, demonstration, movement or sound. The limited range of toys are almost entirely behind glass facades, it lacks almost any joy or excitement. Perhaps too, as tourists we should not expect the limited narrative in anything other than French... But as such, the 10€ entrance fee is really excessive.

Party for children with Fun activities, partly An historic overviews of toys throughout the world. Nicely done.

We enjoyed our visit to the monastery and the museum. Beautiful site.

Very beautiful monastery with a rich history, unsurprising given how old Europe is. And this one has been well maintained, even hosting music and arts shows outside of just the walk around tour of the monastery itself. Obvious ongoing upkeep and restoration work is happening which is great given that this monastery is close to 500 years old. Doesn't look a day over 300. 🤪

A beautiful historical place where to spend a pleasant and interesting couple of hours. The architecture is impressive, the place is big and there is plenty of things to see: the church, the various rooms, the ancient tools used for the building, some historical facts etc... there was also a room with an art exhibition. Spent a wonderful afternoon there!

This place is breathtaking. The outside is beautiful and the inside is just amazing. Definitely worth the price of admission. Plan to allow yourself at least a few hours to enjoy and take in all the art, artifacts, and architecture this place has to offer.

Found by accident as we heading Northwards. Lucky the light show was on just as we took an evening stroll.Nice music also

Well maintained monastery and church with a very interesting history. The church hosts the graves of Philibert II., his mother and his wife Margaret of Austria, which are great pieces of art from Flamish sculpturers.

Stunning cathedral with a very unique roof displaying the colours of the Duchess of Burgundy built between 1506 and 1532. The monastery is behind the church.

This place is great. I love history. Thus, I liked the place and atmosphere.

Pérouges is a beautifully preserved medieval village that feels like stepping into a fairytale. Cobbled streets, stone houses, ivy-covered facades — every corner is photogenic and full of charm. It’s not big, but that’s part of its beauty: you can wander slowly, take in the atmosphere, and imagine what life was like centuries ago. There are lovely artisan shops, small cafés, and a few restaurants where you can enjoy local specialties — especially the famous galette de Pérouges, which is absolutely worth tasting warm with a bit of sugar caramelized on top. It’s peaceful, authentic, and only a short drive from Lyon — perfect for a half-day or slow afternoon escape. Go early or late in the day if you want to avoid crowds and enjoy the serenity of the place. Highly recommended for anyone who loves history, quiet beauty, and timeless villages.

A lovely stone middle age town, nice for taking a walk but became a bit commercial.

It was quite an interesting tour of this great medieval city before Christmas time. The restaurants and cafes were all decorated for Christmas, and we tried mulled wine in one of the places. At this time of year the city is not so crowded with visitors.

Very interesting place, with a 3-4 restaurants which are full around lunch time, but you can have pancakes with ham or Nutella on the street. It's a beautiful Medieval town, especially during the Autumn because of the colours of the falling leaves.

I could not get enough of this beautiful historic place. I was. Awe around each corner I walked. Simply beautiful. Bring you best pair of waking shoes and a lot of space on your phone to take pictures.

This place is very beautiful and has not a lot visitors. One day trip would be far enough to enjoy entirely of this village. I stayed one night (Wed) and there is no restaurant opening for dinner.

Really nice place to visit close to Lyon. Pérouges and these caves make for a cool 1 day visit. The labyrinth inside the caves were the most liked feature of the family. The chapelle at the entrance is really beautiful.

One of the breathtaking wonders of nature! An hour drive from Lyon, this place was precious find. Honestly it is journey through time and space. When you squeeze yourself through the natural maze between rocks, you are not yourself anymore. You can sense a different spirit traversing those thin passages. Just beautiful 😍

Interesting experience, must visit.

Not far from Lyon you can enjoy your whole day there with all natural beauty peace ✌️ clam, it really work to got reference 😇😇

This too beautiful good place for visit

Amazing Caves, well maintained and marked. Some of the places are too narrow, not sure if someone a bit fat can get through.

What an amazing experience we really enjoyed it. You get to explore the cave and travel down tight tunnels it's a load of fun and very interesting. We only found it as we stopped of for the night but will be telling everyone about it and it's very well priced. Well done to the town for this experience

Very nice and big outlet shopping place, about 40 minutes from Lyon center by train , they have many good brands, coffee shops and restaurants, the prices are very reasonable..it does worth a visit.

Outlet Mall 40 Min from Lyon center Nice mall open area Parking free available Many brand in average price Also restaurants is available

The prices are not the best, can find cheaper prices at Printemp with the sales! The service is good, mid range items. But I find the place poorly designed, poor wifi coverage and data doesn’t have signal inside the shops. Can’t find the reception for tax refund. Not tourist friendly. Mainly French crowd. Would I come back? Maybe. With better signage. They should consider hourly shuttle from the train station to make it more accessible. A notch lower than the other established outlets in Europe. If only prices can be cheaper by 10-20%, then it would be worth it.

Great outlet, one of the best I have been to so far. It’s pretty small for an outlet but had a lot of good options for winter clothes and ski clothes in particular. They have an interactive map stands and a lot of places to seat. There is a big food court as well. Commute form Lyon is not super convenient (it’s a 20 mins walk from the station if you don’t have a car) but it’s expected for an outlet

nice place, enough shops, diverse shops, clean

This opinion is dedicated to the reception only, and implies only my own point of view. The woman receptionist (the oldest one) is very rude. She is supposed to represent the whole mall center but she doesn’t have any skills in communication and quality of service. Her way of speaking to customers is very direct, before even introducing your question, she does find problems and say things like «  ah non non non on ne fait pas ça ici » /«  no no no we don’t do that here ». She is not helpful nor nice to people. She really needs to be trained in serving customers or find another job that fits her. We come often to The Village but going through the detax service is a real pain… she is very hasty, I really can’t understand why she is at the reception desk

Amazing shopping mall! Overpriced and impractical. My young adult daughter only found one store with somewhat reasonably-priced clothing. The fountain show with music was beautiful and the mall is clean and gorgeous.

Well worth a visit. The whole place is just wonderful and not too big with relaxing shaded intimate areas, and lovely to get lost in. The architecture is impressive, at times quirky, and provides a great backdrop to the flourishing, healthy plants and colourful flowers. Very well maintained and a warm welcome. A must see is the short film about the family and how the gardens were created. I will be back!

Fascinating little place. Amazing use of space. A little busy at lunch time. You may have to queue for lunch (or maybe we were just unlucky). Staff very friendly and spoke English.

Very creative design of multiple small gardens. Woodwork, copper work, glasswork, painted furniture. And manicured flowers and plants. Very memorable. “A bit too much” sometimes. Worth taking the small menu for lunch.

So, so worth it. Swiss woodworking meets a Moroccan riad, through a Persian garden and a decent slice of the Lord of the Rings. Stay for lunch. Listen to the fountains. Get lost in the open covered galleries. This outstrips most palace gardens I've seen. Seriously magnifique.

This is a story is a family in love with wooden furniture. The place is cozy and excellent for lunch on sunny days. I have mixed feelings about this place. In one hand it is amazing how come a family was able to build all this with their own hands. On the other side we have a mix of so many styles that I really don't know if Inlike or not. Would suggest you visit and let me know your opinion.

Mix of kitchen garden greens and flowers with Moroccan riad type of concept. While nice on flora, not for everyone. A bit too much, stuffed with old or quasi old items all over.

Lovely as usual, beautiful flowers and spaces even mid September. If you don't linger, the visit lasts about an hour, with a ten min english subtitled explanation movie, but take your time and take a nice break 💜

A great place to enjoy nature! It’s comfortable even on very hot days thanks to the plenty of shade and the cool breeze from the river. The trail is easy and suitable for all levels..

This was a fun walk, wear sensible foot wear - mostly so you don't loose your treasured flip flop into the torrent below! It's not expensive and it's pretty spectacular. Not challenging (unless you're not keen on high suspended walk ways over gorges and rapids!). Can be quite busy and parts get congested and require you wait for your turn to pass.

Absolutely stunning natural gorge open for 156 years. The footbridge was nicely build since than but with upgrades of course. For non adventurous peraon like me, it's scary to walk on the footbridge but definitely worth going here. Recommend to wear anti-slip shoes and bring less things with you. Ticket is at €6

Absolutely beautiful! Definitely worth the, in my opinion, small entry fee (€6,-). A nice walk through a steep and interestingly shaped gorge, where a narrow deck/bridge, suspended from the side of the wall, takes you along and above the flowing waters at the bottom of the crevices. For most of the route, the walkway is halfway between the top and bottom of the gorge, which gives a impressive view of the worn out stone and swirling river below. Near the end of the route, the walls open up and you get a view from just above the gorge. Looking down, there are many, massive blocks of stone that have sheared of the very walls you're standing on and have tumbled down into the waters. All in all a very impressive sight.

A truly magical place. I returned after two years and it didn't disappoint at all. Ps. look for the magic of the place, faces and creatures can hide in every stone ;)

Astonishing natural beauty with a wonderful high ledge walk. Was great that it was raining and quiet. Beautiful place

We had an amazing day there! We stayed in Annecy for a few days, without a car, and decided to go there by public transportation. It took around 1 hour by bus and we had to walk 20min (not an easy path, it was a steep descent which we had to go up after). The experience in Gorges du Fier worth the work to get there, the place is beautiful and it was not full of people, which made our pictures look so nice! There’s a small shop, bar and toilets before entering the park. Our card didn’t work to buy tickets so we paid with cash, keep this in mind because there’s no ATM there. I definitely recommend this visit! It’s totally possible with public transportation and walk but it’s easier by car! ☺️

Beautiful situated and a very touching church, audio guide.

Although Hautecombe Abbey was founded in the 12th century by Cistercian monks, it's had a chequered history. Apparently it was even turned into a factory making china and other ceramic goods in the early 19th century. Indeed, most of what's visible today dates from the 19th century. There are a few good alabaster pieces but most of the ornamentation has just been copied from medieval stuff situated elsewhere. Frankly there's not much to see here apart from the chapel. However, the site, on the north-western side of the Lac du Bourget, is pleasant enough. There's a gift shop selling mostly Catholic kitsch but no refreshments. The toilet facilities are awful. One lot were completely shut even though we visited at a peak time (Sunday afternoon). The one that was open was so dingy it was necessary to use the torch light on a mobile phone.

Mausoleum abbey of the Savoy family, a place steeped in history on the shores of the lake. The heterogeneous reconstruction in terms of styles gives it a special feature, but maintains a beautiful spirituality. The visit goes with multilingual audioguide and takes 45min. The shop offers a lot of local products to buy. Large car parking with shadow.

Absolutely stunning. The people are friendly and the audio guides are amazing. You can spend a couple of hours here experiencing the calmness and history of this magical Abbaye.

Stunning architecture and amazing nature view around it. This abbaye has been sitting peacefully by the lake since 12th century. Interior design is spectacular. Ceilings and majority of the building are in style of Baroque, a few corners in style of Neoclassicism. There's a entry fee of €4.5. Audio guide device and introduction sheet (option of several languages, which I find it rare in France, very international tourist friendly) are available. Very worthwhile to pay a visit.

We took the boat trip from Grand Port. We would have liked to visit the church at the Abbey, but there were tour groups who were given priority in front of us, we were ignored by the ticket office and ran out of time.

Off the beaten path historic abbey with interesting church that contains alls tombs of the Savoy family. The situation on a cliff overlooking the lake is superb, so don’t miss to walk down to the lake pier to photograph the site above the lake as you will not realize it when visiting otherwise. Another nice point of view is from the road that passes a few hundreds meters above the abbey; stop at Belvedere d’Ontex on D914 for an instaworthy shot. Do mind the closing time over lunchtime.

Er had a very good time in Walibi Rhone-Alpes. The rides are good. The new ride Mahuka ist awesome. The new water-play area is nicely designed with a lot of nice details. I loved the effort in the details of the new area and ride. The other rides in the park makes also a lot of fun. Only the Show LE POUVOIR DE GAÏA do not fit in the entertainment Level with the park. The actors and stuntman are good in their jobs, but the show and story was for kids. There’s a few nice effects and two major stunts, but that’s all. There’s also a few fight choreographies that I saw in other parks better, and to many chatting. And only one Charakter speaks live. I know that shows with these concept runs better, but the entertainment is suffers under these conditions. And the stage is awesome, there so many options to bring that show to a new level of entertainment with the crew and the stage. Please use the chance. All the Employees, at the entrance, the security, in the Shops and at the attractions are very friendly. The Park was not busy at the day but the employees are fast at the attractions so we had only a few minutes to wait. It is nice to see, that the employees working fast at rollercoasters leading to a high guest throughput. As I said, the show-crew is good, but the show must more entertain adults and must have more action.

We visited the park on a mid-week day in August. Overall, it was fun — a bit crowded, but still manageable. Several rides offer a single-rider line, which can significantly reduce wait times. It’s also a good idea to follow the advertised wait times for each ride and plan accordingly. We purchased a ticket that included lunch, which was a nice option and worth it. However, there were a few drawbacks: some rides only open around midday, which is unfortunate, especially on busy days. The weather was hot, but there wasn’t enough shade throughout the park, and there were too few water fountains available for refilling bottles.

Nice amusement park with a good variation of attractions. Several attractions for the small children (also a great water play park), and also nice roal coasters for the dare devils.

Amazing park, extremely high quality coasters. Very friendly staff! The rides are unique and all of them are special and much more intense than the ones at other and bigger theme parks. All of them are unique and you have the possibility to try 3 completely different ride experiences, one of them being an incredibly smooth Vekoma Boomerang.

As I visited almost 200 theme parks Walibi Rhone-Alpes is one of my all time favorite theme parks. I visited it for the fist time two years back with roller coaster club and I was amazed by everything right after I entered the park. I was curious if my impression will be the same when I travelled alone this time. And it was even better. Very friendly staff was giving me small talk on security check, at Mystic station and even Mahuka station. Just because I was wearing my Walibi Holland T-shirt. The park is not big, everything feels very close. The park does not focuse on quatity or size/scale but on quality which I am a huge fan of. Food is delicious. High dive show is very impressive. Theming around Mahuka and Mystic is phenomenal. This park know where to invest and how to run park well. Parking is included in your admission. Number one park in France. No discussion. Highly recommended. Thank you very much for having me. :)

Walibi Rhône-Alpes is a small but beautiful theme park that has flourished in the past few years. The addition of Mystic in 2019 put this park on the map, and the new for 2024 Mahuka gave it a well-rounded ride lineup. Although this park seems to cater more towards families, you can have a lot of fun here as a thrill seeker. Getting to the park with a car is fine, as long as you don't get stuck with some of the closed roads in the area. Getting here with public transport is seemingly impossible, but the parking is free. The park is clean and tidy and has three little themed areas that you can explore. The theming is not out of this world, but I did really like the uniqueness of the Mystic area. The rides are unexpectedly good. Mystic is smooth and fun, although the wait can get annoying when they run it on one train. Mahuka is amazing fun and also has a great capacity considering the trains only hold 9 people. The baggage system is unconventional, but it worked. I also really liked the offering of the Mahuka pass, which was limited to one per person per day so that everyone could have the chance to experience this ride at least once. The only problem I had with this park was the food. There is a beautiful almost restaurant just outside Mystic and we should have just eaten there. Instead, we got some chicken tenders with fries, and those weren't great. This is still an amazing park, and the low height requirements make it perfect for aspiring thrill seekers. I am excited to see what the future holds for Walibi Rhône-Alpes.

I recently visited this amusement park, and I have to say it was one of the most disappointing experiences I've ever had. The roller coaster queues were absolutely ridiculous—over 1.5 hours for a ride that lasted only 3 minutes! It's hard to believe that in this day and age, a theme park can't manage its lines better. To make matters worse, we noticed that some of the seats were marked as "disabled," which seemed like a lazy excuse for lack of proper maintenance. It gave the impression that the park is more focused on profits than on providing a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. Speaking of profits, the fast track tickets for over €7 per ride felt like an outright scam, exploiting the long wait times instead of addressing the underlying issues. It’s frustrating to see a park take advantage of its visitors like that. When we finally got hungry and decided to grab a bite, the situation only got worse. The lines for the fast food restaurants were just as long—about an hour wait for some of the worst cheeseburgers I've ever had. They were cold, seemed precooked, and honestly tasted like they had been sitting in a fridge for days. I've had better quality food at gas stations! To top it all off, the security personnel were rude and unhelpful when we had a simple question. It was clear that customer service was not a priority for them. Overall, I left the park feeling frustrated and cheated. With such long waits, poor food quality, and a lack of courteous staff, I cannot recommend this amusement park to anyone looking for a fun day out. Save your money and go somewhere that values its guests!

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The soothing voice of the lake, one hour swimming in it and a sunny day is all I wanted in Aix les Bains. Amazing views and great place to be. It’s just an hour from Lyon by TER trains. Strong recommend it.

Great place to stop on N7 near Machezal. Off road, tree shade & picnic table  good place for a lunch break or rest. Good view of the lake

It is a very beautiful lake, if you are into running its a nice spot

Nice lake. Found it on google maps and visited it. Giid restaurants around and had a great walk.

Great scenery and the water has an optimal wetness.

Super panorama

I went to the Grand Cercle Casino at Aix-les-Bains, not long ago to see a musical comedy of Miserables, organized by Aix-les-Bains conservatory and treater school. The interior of the Casino is grandiose, the ceilings magnificent, colorful and gilded.There's also a large statue in the center of the entrance. The auditorium is very pleasant, well laid out, the signs are comfortable and the architecture provides perefctaccoustics. And the staff are very pleasant. A small downside for the parking, where you couldn't longer pay by card, which seems to be a recurring problem ... But I recommend it !

The building itself is beautiful but it hasn't been helped by it now being a casino

This was the first casino I’ve been inside - I was more interested in seeing the inside of the building which I think is 200 years old and the ceilings are very ornate and lovely architecture in this old building. Did think it was spoiled a bit by all the flashing lights of the electronic machines - they weren’t particularly exciting from my perspective but quite a few people sitting there just constantly hitting buttons to play the machines. You did need a passport to get in (or other national identity document - dont think driving licence counts).. Worthwhile to see inside, but if you’re not into gambling could easily be in and out in 10 mins.

Nice ambience and the hall has an impressive ceiling. Finding parking was a mission possibly being the weekend. A bit too crowded for my liking as at one stage, it was difficult to find a place at virtual roulette machines. I did not check out the lounge which looked posh and quite well stocked. The drink choice at the small bar however was very limited.

Beautiful and impressive building, historical. Lots of cash machines, free coffe and juices, no daylight, everything is done to make you stay as long as possible and forget time is running.

Impressive building on the outside, equally nice on the inside. Visited for business reasons attending a conference. Not the best facilities for such an event.

Felt safe and not forced to gamble. Vert beautiful as well.