Saint-Hubert Attractions
The little town of Saint-Hubert, which is visited by many pilgrims, lies in the center of the Ardennes amid a wooded region full of game. According to legend Prince Hubert of Aquitaine was hunting in the surrounding forests in 683 when he saw a stag with a shining cross between its antlers, and a voice demanding that he dress as a priest and take up missionary work. Hubert became the first Bishop of Liège after he had renounced the bishopric of Tongeren on the Meuse. He died in 727 in Tervuren and his remains were brought in 825 to Andage which from that day was called Saint-Hubert.
The painter and botanist Pierre-Joseph Redouté was born in Saint-Hubert in 1759.
The painter and botanist Pierre-Joseph Redouté was born in Saint-Hubert in 1759.
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Basilica of Saint-Hubert
The Basilica of Saint-Hubert is a mix of architectural styles which include Baroque, Renaissance, and Late Gothic.
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Museum of the Province of Luxemburg
The Musées Provinciaux Luxembourgeois comprises two open-air museums located in a lovely rural setting.
Saint Hubert Game Park
Only 2km/1.25miles to the north of Saint-Hubert on the road to Fourneau Saint-Michel we come to a 15ha/37 acre game park (Parc à gibier) which is attractive for walking. In the woods, there are live stags, deer, moufflon and wild boar.
Brotherhood of Butchers Feast
On the last Sunday of the year the Brotherhood of Butchers honors St Hubert as their patron saint for he also protects them.
Chateau de Mirwart, Belgium
(Near Saint-Hubert)
Euro Space Center Transinne
A full sized model of the European space glider can be seen from the highway near the Euro Space Center in Transinne. Here all information about space travel, space science and the training of astronauts is available and there are models of various space vehicles.
Hours
June 15 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 1 to June 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
International Day of Hunting
The first Sunday in September is the International Day of Hunting which is marked by the traditional hunters' mass at 11 o'clock and a historical procession.
Poix-Saint-Hubert - Hydro-electric Power Station
A hydro power station created by monks during the industrial revolution. Visitors can walk along the river and see the still operational facility.
Hydro-electric Power Station
B-6870 Poix-Saint-Hubert
Belgium
B-6870 Poix-Saint-Hubert
Belgium
Hours
May 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 |
Guides
Audio-visual presentations available.
Redu, Belgium
(Near Saint-Hubert)
The village of Redu, about 18km/11miles west of Saint-Hubert on the far side of the A4, is a mecca for bibliophiles. In 1984 a collector and a journalist set up the only book village on the continent of Europe in accordance with the predecessor at Hay-on-Wye in Wales. Nearly 30 antiquarians as well as bookbinders, a cooper and craftsmen offer their services. The books are chiefly of French literature and often quantity rather than quality prevails. The shops are open from Mar.-Dec. from time to time; at Easter a large bookmarket is held.
Redu is also the home of a satellite communications base.
Redu is also the home of a satellite communications base.
Saint Hubert - July Musical
Annually in July the "Juillet musical" takes place under the aegis of the Festival du Wallonie.
Saint Hubert - Procession
As the place of pilgrimage for the patron saint of huntsmen Saint-Hubert has several processions in the time around Easter. On the Monday before Easter a procession of hunters, which had its origin in 1720 in Lendersdorf in the Eifel, enters the town.
Saint-Gilles-au-Pré
The church of Saint-Gilles-au-Pré was built in the 11th C. and the four-cornered tower of the sanctuary still remains from this period. The choir and the ceiling date from 1567. After the Second World War the church was massively restored. On the high altar stands the figure of the saint who is accompanied by his hind.
St Michel's Furnace Industrial Museum
The complex of St-Michel's Industrial Museum includes an 18th C. blast furnace, cast iron tools, a rebuilt country village and the forest of Ardennes.
The Musée du Fer is concerned with the former monastery smithy of Fourneau Saint-Michel of the 18th century which was founded by Nicolas Spirlet, the last abbot of Saint-Hubert. Several buildings house tools, examples of forging, the smithy, the stove and the foundry. Adjoining are the exhibitions of rural architecture, the Museum of the Ardennes Forest and the Museum P. J. Redouté which is devoted to the life and works of the botanist.
The Musée du Fer is concerned with the former monastery smithy of Fourneau Saint-Michel of the 18th century which was founded by Nicolas Spirlet, the last abbot of Saint-Hubert. Several buildings house tools, examples of forging, the smithy, the stove and the foundry. Adjoining are the exhibitions of rural architecture, the Museum of the Ardennes Forest and the Museum P. J. Redouté which is devoted to the life and works of the botanist.
Hours
March 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
May 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 18:30 | 18:30 | 18:30 | 18:30 | 18:30 | 18:30 | 18:30 |
September 1 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Parking
Free
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
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