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The Route of Fire

Mosan excursion "From coal to crystal"



Blegny-Mine Pays de Liège Cristallerie du Val Saint-Lambert





PROGRAM OF THE DAY TOUR:

- 08h00 : Departure from Dinant
- 10h00 : Guided visit of the coalmine in Blegny (the last one that closed in the Liège region, in 1980):
The visit starts with a film that tells you the fabulous story of the "black stone", from -300 million years up to today.
Thenafter, put on a coat and set a helmet straight, and descend with a guide to the galleries with the mining cage down to –30 and –60 meters, discovering the fascinating world of the coalmine workers in this authentic coalmine, including the noisy machinery used to knock down the coal and the harsh working conditions of these men.
Back to the open air, you will follow the route of the coal to the washing and sorting machines.
An exceptional experience !!
If some people in the group prefer not to descend, this visit can be replaced by a visit on their own to the mine museum.
- 12h00 : Transfer with your coach to the embarking quay in Visé (± 8 km), or by touristic train on wheels (against supplement).
- 12h30 : Cruise on the Meuse river on board the beautiful ship "Pays de Liège", from Visé to Seraing, via Liège.
Passage of the locks of Monsin.
Three-courses lunch « menu du terroir » served on board:

Frisée aux lardons
Déglacée au vinaigre de cidre
*
Filet de volaille à l'instar
Pommes rissolées
*
Cappuccino de fruits rouges au cidre d'Aubel



- 15h30 : Guided visit of the Cristallerie du Val Saint-Lambert (the world famous crystal factory):
The guide will show you around this prestigious place, for you to enjoy art, history and techniques, not forgetting the nowadays' collections. The tour ends with a live demonstration of their craftmanship.
- 17h00 : end of the programme at the Val Saint-Lambert
- 18h30 : arrival Dinant


Practical informations :
Dates : every day, from 01/03 au 30/11/2010.
Languages : FR/NL/DE/EN.
Bookings for groups of less than 30 people will only be accepted if another booking for the same date already exists.

Options for the lunch on board :
- The hot menu can be replaced by a cold buffet "campagnard" composed of an assortment of charcuterie (cold meat) and regional cheeses, served with crudities, potatoes and bread
(same tariff, with a soft drink of your choice included)
- Possibility of a regional aperitif of your choice (against supplement)
- Possibility of a piece of pastry with a coffee (against supplement).





Day tour by coach, destined to groups of minimum 15 people, out of Dinant (except otherwise arranged).





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Creation date : 15/02/2010 @ 16:38
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