Castello e Giardini di Freÿr sulla Mosa (Belgio)
School Visits
Take advantage of your educational schooltrips to the countryside or school excursions
to discover a family and living castle, beautiful gardens and surroundings,
a fascinating history and works of art. You can come either by boat from Dinant
or by riding along the Meuse from Dinant or Hastière.
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What are our educational resources ?
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To be discovered:
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Mythological Scenes
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Perception of the world as it was in the 17th (French and Dutch Golden Age)
and the 18th (The Enlightenment)
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History, anecdotes an parables
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To be observed:
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The dates and stages of construction
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Hunting scenes, satyrical portraits and double faced statues
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Surprises:
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Mazes (hide-and-seek, treasure hunt, disguise)
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Unexpected visual effects
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A unique children coach
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The following subjects are detailed on other pages of www.freyr.be:
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the exceptional surroundings of the Meuse valley
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the castle evolution and extensions through centuries
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royal visits until today
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bonsais orange trees (350 years old), the oldest orangeries in Belgium,
the indescribable charm of gardens, and 6km of mazes
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the continuous fight against the Meuse water
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Visits upon reservation
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4.5 € per pupil with a minimum of 25 pupils,
Free for the teachers
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Picnicking possibility
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Coach Parking
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During your visit, enthusiastic and experienced volunteers can guide you with fun
in a game through centuries (50 € per guide).
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Nevertheless, teachers can come in advance to visit free of charge the place and prepare their visit
so as to guide themselves their pupils.
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Not to miss: two scenic outlooks along the road Dinant-Beauraing (free):
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one on gardens and their geometrical aspect
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the other one on the valley, the rocks, the Meuse meanders and their geographical aspect
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Contact
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DOMAIN of FREYR Non-profit Org., B 5540 HASTIERE, BELGIUM
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TEL ++ 32 (0)82 22 22 00
FAX ++ 32 (0)82 22 83 23
www.freyr.be
