VIROIN ECO-MUSEUM

Housed in a listed château farm in Treignes, the Viroin Eco-Museum is a link between the past, present and the future.

"Past, Present and Future Combined": permanent exhibition
The Eco-Museum presents the main traditional trades in Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse: cooper, saddler, clog maker, cobbler, blacksmith, wheelwright, etc. There is a demonstration of how clogs used to be made (as part of a guided tour).

Temporary exhibitions
From 5/03 to 13/11/2011:"Firemen Then and Now".

From 09/01 to 24/02/2012: "Farming on Paper".
Old agricultural posters.

From March to November 2012: "Cooking Pots, Casseroles and More".
History of traditional cooking (in collaboration with the Fourneau Saint-Michel Museums).

Guided tours for groups (minimum 12 people), booking required (a week in advance). Duration: 1hr.
Group activities: bread making, leather work, candle-making, exploration of the surrounding area, country walk, etc.
There is also a shop and a cafeteria.

The Farm Machinery Museum, next to the old station, is the perfect complement to your visit.