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Musée de la Forêt et des Eaux - Pierre Noé

On the edge of the Fagne de Malchamps and in the heart of the Spadal forest is the "Pierre Noé" Forest and Water Museum. It presents, in six

It presents, in six vast spaces with innovative scenography, the natural environments of the region.

From the countryside to the forests, via springs and rivers, young and old are invited to touch, listen to, admire or play to better understand the nature reflected in the magnificent scenery.

The museum is set back and not visible from the road (200m access road). The visit lasts about 1h30. The museum has three floors (ground floor, basement and first floor). The museum organises guided tours on request and educational activities for schools.

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Strong points

Staff
  • The staff has received training for the reception of persons with special needs.
Parking
  • It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.

Strong points

Entrance
  • The main entrance is accessible.
Vertical circulation
  • There is a lift.

Points of attention

Access road from the car park
  • There is a step of 3 cm minimum to negotiate.
  • There is at least one too steep ramp.
Vertical circulation
  • The depth of the lift car is between 130 and 140 cm.
Adapted sanitary
  • The toilet is not properly equipped.

Strong points

Parking
  • It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.
Entrance
  • The main entrance is accessible.
Vertical circulation
  • There is a lift.
Adapted sanitary
  • There is a toilet with grab bars and it is easy to use.

Points of attention

Parking
  • The reserved parking spaces are located further than 100 metres from the entrance.

Strong points

Home
  • The reception is in a quiet environment.
  • The reception has no glass partition.
  • The reception is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
Vertical circulation
  • A lift serves all the floors open to the public.

Points of attention

Entrance
  • The entrance is hard to find.
Horizontal circulation
  • There are dangerous objects in the pathway.
  • There is at least one non-secured ramp in the logical pathway.
Exposition
  • No adapted tours are planned.

Strong points

Home
  • The reception is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
  • The reception is in a quiet environment.
Vertical circulation
  • The lift can be used in autonomy or staff is available to help.

Points of attention

Entrance
  • The entrance is hard to find.
Horizontal circulation
  • There are dangerous objects in the pathway.
  • There is at least one non-secured ramp in the logical pathway.
Vertical circulation
  • The lighting is not sufficient in the staircases.
Exposition
  • The written explanations are hard to read.
  • No adapted tours are planned.

Strong points

Home
  • The reception is open, well lit and allows lip reading.
  • The institution can be contacted in writing: text or email.
Wireless
  • Wi-Fi is available upon request.
Adapted sanitary
  • It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
Exposition
  • The displayed content is mainly visual.
  • A specific map indicating the accessible pathways and equipment is available.

Points of attention

Entrance
  • The entrance is hard to find.
  • The building is hard to find.
Home
  • There is no staff member practicing sign language.
Light
  • Badly lit areas make lip reading difficult.
Exposition
  • There are no organised guided tours in sign language.

Strong points

Home
  • The reception is located in a quiet environment.
  • The reception is open, well lit and allows lip reading.
Adapted sanitary
  • It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
Exposition
  • The displayed content is mainly visual.
  • A specific map indicating the accessible pathways and equipment is available.

Points of attention

Entrance
  • The entrance is hard to find.
  • The building is hard to find.
Light
  • Badly lit areas make lip reading difficult .

Strong points

Home
  • The reception is calm.
  • There is staff available to help negotiate obstacles.
  • There is staff available to direct and guide.
Exposition
  • The presented works are explained in an simple and easily understandable way.
  • A specific map indicating the accessible pathways and equipment is available.

Points of attention

Entrance
  • The entrance is hard to find.
  • The building is hard to find.
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