Chimay Experience
Dive into the heart of a permanent and interactive exhibition, to discover the secrets of the history and production of Chimay's Trappist beers and cheeses...
Different interactive modules will guide you through the history of the products and the beer and cheese making process.
Chimay, a brewing and cheese-making know-how with over 150 years of tradition and authenticity...
This museum is close to the brewery. The brewery is located within the monastery but is not accessible to the public.
(DeepL Translation)
- In general
- in wheelchair Independently accessible to people in wheelchair
- walking with difficulties Independently accessible to people walking with difficulties
- blind Independently accessible to people blind
- visualy impaired Independently accessible to people visualy impaired
- deaf An information sheet is available for the accessibility of people deaf
- hard of hearing Accessible with a occasionnal help for people hard of hearing
- with difficulty understanding An information sheet is available for the accessibility of people with difficulty understanding
In general
Strong points
Staff
- There is staff available to direct and guide.
Safety
- The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Parking
- It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.
Identification
- The building is easy to find.
Points of attention
Staff
- There is no reference person to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.
People in weelchair
Strong points
Parking
- There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 100 metres from the entrance.
- There is at least 1 parking space less than 100 metres from the entrance.
Entrance
- The main entrance is accessible.
- There is no step in the entrance.
Horizontal circulation
- There is no step to negotiate.
Exposition
- The majority of the content of the exhibition is accessible and visible.
Points of attention
Adapted sanitary
- The adapted toilet is hard to find.
- The toilet is not properly signalled.
Exposition
- Equipment such as tablets or interactive terminals cannot be used by a person in a wheelchair.
People walking with difficulties
Strong points
Parking
- There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 50 metres from the entrance.
- There is at least 1 parking space less than 50 metres from the entrance.
Entrance
- The main entrance is accessible.
- There is no step in the entrance.
Horizontal circulation
- There is no step to negotiate.
- There are seats along the pathway.
Points of attention
Adapted sanitary
- The toilet is not properly signalled.
Personnes aveugles
Strong points
Guide dog
- Assistance dogs are accepted.
Home
- The reception is in a quiet environment.
- The staff sees the persons coming into the building and can assist them.
Horizontal circulation
- Circulation is free from obstacles.
Exposition
- A significant part of the exhibition content is adapted (touch, smell, hearing).
- It is possible to touch exhibits.
Points of attention
Access road from the car park
- There are no guide-lines in the large pathways.
Personnes malvoyantes
Strong points
Horizontal circulation
- Circulation is free from obstacles.
- The lighting is sufficient.
Exposition
- The majority of the works are visible at close range.
Points of attention
Access road from the car park
- There are no natural or artificial guide-lines.
Horizontal circulation
- The glass walls and doors are not secured by a contrasting visual marking.
Personnes sourdes
Strong points
Light
- The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
Exposition
- There are interactive terminals with French subtitles.
Points of attention
Exposition
- A part of the content is inaccessible, as it is acoustic.
- There are no organised guided tours in sign language.
Personnes malentendantes
Strong points
Light
- The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
Exposition
- An audio-guide with adjustable volume is available.
Points of attention
Exposition
- A part of the content is inaccessible, as it is acoustic.
Personnes avec difficultés de compréhension
Strong points
Entrance
- The entrance is easy to find.
Home
- The reception is calm.
- It is possible to pay in cash (coins and notes).
Horizontal circulation
- The location is well lit.
- The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Adapted sanitary
- The toilets are easy to find.
Exposition
- A significant part of the exhibition is varied (touch, smell, sight, hearing).
Points of attention
Horizontal circulation
- The location is noisy.
Dining room
- The menus and cards are presented in a classical fashion.