Mettet: Discover Road Cycling, Art and Hiking Trails

Mettet combines sporting experiences with art and history. The Circuit Jules Tacheny, Château de Thozée, Saint-Pierre Church in Saint-Gérard, and the routes and trails in the municipality of Mettet described by Mettet Godasses offer different options for planning your trip. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Mettet can therefore tailor their stay to their own interests: spending time on the secure road cycling track, exploring the local culture, or hiking with digital navigation.

A special destination for road cycling

The Circuit Jules Tacheny was inaugurated on 12 March 2010. The site covers 14 hectares and has an elevation difference of 13 metres. The circuit includes a track dedicated entirely to road cycling, measuring 2,280 metres in length and 12 metres in width. This track also has an elevation difference of 13 metres. It is secure and allows riders to cycle in a peloton and improve their skills without obstacles.

This makes it possible to discover Mettet from the perspective of active cycling as well. If riding is the focus of your trip, you can take this priority into account when choosing your accommodation and plan your days around the track.

Art and history at Château de Thozée

Château de Thozée in the municipality of Mettet was the country house of the engraver and painter Félicien Rops (1833–1898). This connection makes the site interesting for visitors who would like to explore art history and the cultural character of the region. Château de Thozée also hosts art education workshops that are open to everyone.

Another opportunity to visit arises during the annual Journées du Patrimoine. At that time, Château de Thozée opens its doors to visitors. The combination of the historic site, the memory of Félicien Rops and the workshops gives your trip a cultural focus without requiring you to commit to just one way of experiencing the area.

Historical discoveries and trails

In Saint-Gérard, Saint-Pierre Church preserves an arm of the original Romanesque transept. The Moulin de Mettet also tells part of the area's history: it was built in 1760 with the permission of Jean-Charles de Fraire and completely rebuilt in limestone in 1792 by Jean-Joseph Durot. Both details provide concrete points of interest for a trip that includes historic buildings and regional history.

For active days, Mettet Godasses has been providing detailed descriptions of the finest routes and trails in the municipality of Mettet since 2009. The hikes are provided as GPX tracks and are compatible with smartphones and GPS devices for hiking. This allows you to prepare your hiking plans digitally without committing to a particular route length or pace.

Choosing the right accommodation based on your travel interests

When looking for a holiday apartment in Mettet, it is worth deciding first what pace you would like for your trip. For a sport-focused journey, the secure track at the Circuit Jules Tacheny takes centre stage. Those who prefer culture and history can include Château de Thozée, Saint-Pierre in Saint-Gérard and the Moulin de Mettet in their plans. Hiking enthusiasts have another way to prepare their days independently with the GPX tracks from Mettet Godasses. Accommodation in Mettet therefore provides a setting for combining different interests without limiting your holiday to a single activity.

If you would like to compare other destinations for your trip alongside Mettet, you can also find Emines, Gedinne, Méan, Thy-Le-Bauduin, Forville, Yvoir, Purnode and Rochefort here.

For the overarching travel overview: Namur.