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  • Attractions
  • Water attraction
  • Industrial heritage
  • Sport and relaxation
  • Waterways holidays
  • River cruises

 

Situated in the province of Hainaut, these 4 hydraulic lifts, built at the beginning of the XIXth century, are standing monuments to the Belgian Industrial revolution. These timeless masterpieces, listed by UNESCO, can be visited.

Creating a network of inland waterways in Belgium meant building a new section for the Canal du Centre, including the largest boat lift ever built and a 73.15 metres drop. Impressive to say the least!

There is much to discover during this visit:

  • an impressive machine room,
  • a movie explaining how the lift works,
  • a panorama over the whole construction and the region,
  • an exhibition presenting the fossils found during the project
  • an exhibition on inland waterways (past and present)
  • animated scale models
  • interactive games
  • as well as electric boat and bike rentals

A cruise on the canal and a visit of Strépy

This cruise, complete with historical commentary, takes you through the locks, boat lifts and swing bridges. A little train will drive you along the towpath, all the way at lift number 3 where you can visit the impressive machine room.

 

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This information is given for indication purposes only, best to check with the site you hope to visit before heading there - by phone, email, social media or simply by visiting their website.

Boat cruises are sadly not accessible to persons with reduced mobility.

Do check the Access-i certified activities and attractions in Wallonia.

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Equipement

Cafe - Shop - Car parking - Motor Home parking - Cycle rack - Parking - Restaurant

Animals

Pets not allowed

Visites

Guide available/groups - German - EN - FR - NL - Guide available/individuals - DE - EN - FR - NL

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