Euro Space Center

The Ardennes


At Junction 23 of the E411, the solar-panel-wrapped Euro Space Center is a family-oriented mix of fun and education. You'll need at least 90 minutes to do the full multilingual visit, which is audio-guided through a series of movies and gadgets, and culminates in a five-minute 5D cartoon-simulator experience.

For €8 extra, don VR glasses and a bungee-style contraption to create the sensation of moon walking at one-sixth of earth’s gravity. A planetarium show costs another €4. Outside (no ticket necessary) are a few space rockets including an Ariane 4, plus a quiz, a kids' slide and 3D models of our solar system's planets built to scale.

Transportation

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Nearby The Ardennes attractions

1. Basilique des Saints-Pierre-et-Paul

7.02 MILES

This impressive grey stone church has a netting-draped late-Gothic interior with fine 1733 oak choir stalls topped by cross-headed stags. The stag symbols…

2. Fourneau St-Michel

7.54 MILES

Some 10km north of St-Hubert towards attractive Nassogne village, Fourneau St-Michel is a superb open-air museum featuring around 50 historic buildings…

3. Grottes de Han

8.2 MILES

The Lesse tunnels underground for some 8km to form a magnificent cave system that is the region’s biggest tourist draw. Guided visits (English often…

4. Parc Animalier

8.2 MILES

Sitting on partly covered truck wagons in this enjoyable 75-minute excursion, you’re driven several kilometres past and through woodland and meadow…

5. Château de Lavaux-Sainte-Anne

9.33 MILES

The photogenic Château Lavaux-Sainte-Anne is a moated 1450 fortress that was converted into a lordly mansion in 1634. The four towers come with…

6. Grotte de Lorette

10.17 MILES

This cave system has fewer stalactites than nearby Han, and handling the 626 relatively steep steps is more physical. However, the small-group visits give…

7. Malagne

10.78 MILES

On the third Sunday of July, this Gallo-Roman archaeological site comes to life with a whole series of period demonstrations. At other times, the…

8. Tombeau du Géant Viewpoint

15.14 MILES

The Ardennes' most celebrated panoramic viewpoint overlooks a perfect hoop of river valley creating a forested peninsula. The viewpoint is on a dead-end…

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