Riveo

About the museum

Riveo was started in 1996 by two nature enthusiasts who wanted to make the residents of Hotton aware of the richness of the Ourthe. The project grew and envisaged a display of fauna and flora in the garden of the Maison Godenir, with the support of the municipality and the Region. From 2004, thanks to European funds, a “Centre d'interprétation de la rivière” unit was set up in the Hotton tourist office.

In March 2007 the association became independent and opened its site for discovering wildlife and the river. From 2008 it also developed a fishing tourism project with regional and European partners. In 2010 the centre took the name Riveo, a contraction of “les rives et l'eau” (the banks and the water).

Today the visit combines aquariums presenting the freshwater fish of our rivers, an exhibition on nature and five theme gardens (including monastic and Moorish gardens, with labyrinths), in which an 18-hole mini-golf course has been laid out. The centre also offers nature and fishing activities, school programmes and outings for groups.

Highlights

• Aquariums devoted to the freshwater fish of the region's rivers
• Exhibition on nature and the river
• Five theme gardens with labyrinths, fountains, pools and sculptures
• 18-hole mini-golf course in the gardens (separate ticket or combined pass)
• Nature activities and fishing experiences by reservation

Permanent exhibitions

• Aquariums d'eau douce – Aquariums presenting the freshwater fish of the region's rivers.
• Jardins thématiques – Five gardens (including monastic and Moorish gardens, with labyrinths), dotted with fountains, pools and sculptures inspired by mythology and local wildlife, with an 18-hole mini-golf course.

Founded

2007

Operated by

RIVEO asbl

Admission & discounts

Basic rate: aquariums, exhibition and gardens. A separate “mini-golf and gardens” ticket is also available. Discounts do not apply to online bookings, only on site.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Car park and public toilets accessible to people with reduced mobility (as stated by the centre). Animals are not admitted.

Kids & families

Great for kids & familiesRecommended for ages 3+

• Family tours & workshops

Child rate from age 3. School activities from nursery to secondary school (aged 2.5 to 18), activities for groups and a fishing experience.

Getting there & parking

By car: via the E411 (Namur), exit 18, then the N4 towards Marche and the N839 towards Hotton; or via the E25 (Liège – Luxembourg – Bastogne), exit 48bis Harre, then the N30 and N876 towards Erezée and Durbuy.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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