Follow in the footsteps of abbey beers in the Ardennes with Échappée Bière! For 3 days and 2 nights, from May 18 to 20, 2024, you’ll experience an exciting journey punctuated by the discovery of beers. A gourmet weekend full of surprises, combining escapism and the pleasures of the taste buds, to the delight of adventurers!
Departing from Lille, Charleroi or Paris, this brewery tour is ideal for a relaxing break for two or more. On the program for your 3-day getaway, you’ll discover some of Belgium’s most famous Trappist abbeys: Orval, Leffe, Chimay, as well as the French Ardennes. You’ll have the opportunity to discover the superb fortified town of Rocroy, in the French Ardennes. On a guided tour, you’ll learn all about the town’s history, and enjoy a guided tasting of local beers right on the ramparts.
The highlight of your stay will probably be the « Fête de la Bière », a not-to-be-missed event for beer lovers with over 300 beers to try, on the famous Place Ducale in Charleville-Mézières. After a refreshing night’s sleep in a charming nearby hotel, you’ll head off to discover the local microbrewery in Yvois.
Taken care of by professionals in the field of tourism and beer, this all-inclusive package offers you exceptional discoveries and pleasures. In particular, you’ll have the privilege of tasting Orval Vert, Chimay Verte and Rochefort Triple. These are particularly rare beers, whose flavors and aromas will take you on a unique taste journey!
To the delight of history buffs, this brewing conquest will also be punctuated by fascinating historical tours! 3 of the world’s 11 Trappist abbeys will open their doors to you for a true journey through time. Let yourself be seduced by their architecture, their vast gardens, not forgetting their archives and objects that bear witness to history. After your visit, you’ll be able to chat about your discoveries over a glass of fine local beer!
- Languages spoken French
From 18.05.2024 to 20.05.2024
- 2 nights in a hotel with breakfast
- Meals (Saturday lunch, Sunday lunch, Sunday evening and Monday lunch)
- Tourist taxes
- Bus & transportation between all locations
- Guided tours
- Entrance to the abbeys and museums of Orval and Chimay
- Private visit of a brewery with tasting
- At least 18 beers to discover
- Aperitif boards
- Introduction to beerology course
- Souvenir basket
- One or two beer guide(s) available during the whole stay with you
- A maximum of good humor and anecdotes
- Saturday evening meal
- Transportation from your home to the departure point of the mini-bus
- Drinks on the beer festival on Saturday evening
Stay from 18 to 20/05/2024, 3 days and 2 nights.
- The discovery of the landscapes and emblematic sites of the Ardennes
- A turnkey stay in the company of real professionals
- The ideal offer for beer lovers and discoverers
L'Echappée Bière
Beer Rally: In Cervisae Veritas A treasure hunt that combines (re)discovery of Strasbourg and tasting of local beers. Under the Renaissance, Beatus explores what he is passionate about: the brewing profession! But since the publication of the Reinheitsgebot, the Germanic Roman Empire has been regulating the production of beer. Beatus went underground to continue his work and create his own beer, HUMANIS. In order to ensure the transmission of his recipe to his descendants, our hero took care to hide it in a secret place. It's up to you to find it!
With your booklet in hand, you'll set off on an assault on the streets of Strasbourg; your journey will be punctuated by riddles and four beer tastings, decisive clues to your quest!
59000 Lille