Jardin du Presbytère de Rouvroy
Montquintin is a small Gaume village on the southern Belgian border in the commune of Rouvroy. With its church, feudal castle and main farm (Ferme de la Dîme), it is part of a site that has been listed as Wallonia's Outstanding Heritage Site since 1996.
The renovation of the village, Montquintin Couvreux, focused on the barn, then the playground and its viewpoint. Then it was on to the second viewpoint, the subject of this audit.
At the top of a hill at an altitude of 324m, around forty inhabitants live in an exceptional setting. The village is characterised by an unusual monumental grouping in the region, at the convergence point of four winding roads leading up from the valleys.
The ruins of a feudal castle sit enthroned at the summit. The Romanesque church of Saint Quentin, dating from before the 10th century, has medieval features. On the square, the tithe farm built in 1765 was originally used to collect the clergy's tax on agricultural harvests. In the 19th century, it became the village school. The Musée Gaumais de Virton transformed it into a regional museum of rural life.
- In general
- in wheelchair Independently accessible to people in wheelchair
- walking with difficulties Independently accessible to people walking with difficulties
- blind An information sheet is available for the accessibility of people blind
- visualy impaired An information sheet is available for the accessibility of people visualy impaired
- deaf Independently accessible to people deaf
- hard of hearing Independently accessible to people hard of hearing
- with difficulty understanding Independently accessible to people with difficulty understanding
In general
Strong points
Viewpoint accessible for people with reduced mobility in terms of access, paths and picnic tables.
Nice, safe picnic spot.
Points of attention
No information for the blind or partially sighted in audio or 3D.
People in weelchair
Strong points
The pathway is on an accessible, stable and level paving stone surface. The ramp is 1.50m wide and the pathway 1.70m. Rotating areas are possible above and below the ramp, as well as on the pathway and around the picnic tables. The slope of the walkway varies between 0.7% and 3.4%. The ramp slope is 7%.
The low wall is lowered to take advantage of the view.
The tables are accessible thanks to the overhanging table top.
No reserved parking space, but easy parking in the village, right next to the entrance.
Bus stop before the start of the ramp.
Points of attention
No reserved parking space, but easy parking in the village, right next to the entrance.
No information about the viewpoint.
Information panel on the village at the entrance to the village concerning points of interest, +/-50m away. This panel is not part of the audit. Its accessibility is limited.
People walking with difficulties
Strong points
The pathway is on an accessible, stable and level paving stone surface. The ramp is 1.50m wide and the pathway 1.70m. The slope of the path varies between 0.7% and 3.4%. The ramp slope is 7%.
Picnic tables available at the viewpoint. The low wall is lowered to enjoy the view.
No reserved parking space, but easy parking in the village, right next to the entrance.
Bus stop before the start of the ramp.
Points of attention
No reserved parking space, but easy parking in the village, right next to the entrance.
Bus stop before the start of the ramp.
No information at the viewpoint.
Information panel on the village at the entrance to the village concerning points of interest, +/-50m away. This sign is not part of the audit. Its accessibility is limited.
Picnic tables with a seat width of only 25cm. Small 10cm slat on the ground to step over: possibility of sitting down and then swivelling.
People walking with difficulties
Strong points
There are no obstacles at ground level or above ground level. Intuitive route thanks to its cobbled surface.
Easy parking in the village, right next to the entrance.
Bus stop before the start of the ramp. Level access.
Guide lines available thanks to the low wall. Simple, short route.
Points of attention
The viewpoint does not allow you to discover it by touch. No oral information, neither in relief, nor audio description.
No reserved space.
People walking with difficulties
Strong points
There are no obstacles at ground level or above ground level. Intuitive route thanks to its cobbled surface.
Easy parking in the village, right next to the entrance.
Bus stop before the start of the ramp. Level access.
Guide lines available thanks to the low wall. Simple, short route.
Points of attention
The viewpoint does not allow you to discover it by touch. No oral information, neither in relief, nor audio description.
No reserved space.
People walking with difficulties
Strong points
The route is simple and intuitive.
There is no information on the viewpoint, but this is not discriminating.
Parking available in front of the site entrance.
Identifiable entrance.
Points of attention
There is no information on the viewpoint.
Information panel on the village at the entrance to the village concerning points of interest, +/-50m. This panel is not part of the audit. Its accessibility is limited.
People walking with difficulties
Strong points
The route is simple and intuitive.
There is no information on the viewpoint, but this is not discriminating.
Parking available in front of the site entrance.
Identifiable entrance.
Points of attention
There is no information on the viewpoint.
Information panel on the village at the entrance to the village concerning points of interest, +/-50m. This panel is not part of the audit. Its accessibility is limited.
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Strong points
The circuit is simple and intuitive. The path is on level ground, on a cobbled surface, with no obstacles above or below ground level.
Two picnic tables are available. The seat height is 44cm but the width is only 25cm.
There is no information on the viewpoint but this is not discriminating.
Parking available in front of the site entrance. The link between the car park and the entrance is on the same level.
Identifiable entrance.
Points of attention
There is no information on the viewpoint.
Information panel on the village at the entrance to the village concerning points of interest, +/-50m. This panel is not part of the audit. Its accessibility is limited.
Two picnic tables are available. Seat height 44cm but width only 25cm.