{"id":8123,"date":"2021-07-20T23:18:41","date_gmt":"2021-07-20T21:18:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.charleroi-metropole.be\/2021\/07\/20\/animaux\/"},"modified":"2021-10-25T16:59:36","modified_gmt":"2021-10-25T14:59:36","slug":"animaux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/en\/animaux\/","title":{"rendered":"Try out these places for some truly wild animal experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p>A list of handy addresses where you can learn more about these sometimes-unusual creatures, and even discover their secret powers.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>Breathe in that beehive air<\/h2>\n<p>In 2020, S\u00e9verine Snauwaert and J\u00e9r\u00e9my Trigaux launched a unique concept in Belgium based on apitherapy, which consists of using products from the hive to provide therapeutic treatments. Based in Pont-\u00e0-Celles, S\u00e9verine and J\u00e9r\u00e9my welcome patients to their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crar.be\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">beehive respiratory centre<\/a>,\u00a0located near the nature reserve of Viesville.<\/p>\n<p>The experience lasts about thirty minutes: you are seated comfortably in an armchair and given a mask connected by a tube to the beehives, so that you can breathe in the air coming directly from them.<\/p>\n<p>The warm (35 degrees) and humid air emitted by the bee larvae is renowned for its anti-inflammatory powers. This treatment can help relieve migraines and allergies. It can also be beneficial for respiratory diseases, including asthma.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"useful-links\">\n    <ul class=\"useful-links__list\">\n                    <li class=\"useful-links__item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/en\/a-day-with-producers-unlike-any-others\/\">\n                    <figure class=\"useful-links__fig\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/19_boisroussel_.00_00_21_08.still004-500x0-c-default.jpg\" alt=\"A day with producers unlike any others\" class=\"useful-links__img\">\n                                            <\/figure>\n\n                    <span class=\"useful-links__title\">A day with producers unlike any others<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_7867\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7867\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-7867\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charleroi-metropole.be\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/charleroi-metropole-abeilles-apitherapie-e1626815396629-1600x1065.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/charleroi-metropole-abeilles-apitherapie-e1626815396629-1600x1065.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/charleroi-metropole-abeilles-apitherapie-e1626815396629-600x399.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/charleroi-metropole-abeilles-apitherapie-e1626815396629-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/charleroi-metropole-abeilles-apitherapie-e1626815396629.jpeg 1881w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7867\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bee larvae secrete hormones that are beneficial to the human body.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Raising reptiles<\/h2>\n<p>Boris Levecq has always been passionate about reptiles. At the age of 11, he was given a chameleon. At the age of 13, he started to take an interest in iguanas. He soon learned to breed reptiles on his own and specialised in the knowledge of certain species.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside his\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.helha.be\/etude\/agronomie\/agro-industries-biotechnologies\/bachelier-en-agro-industries-biotechnologies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">agronomy studies at l&#8217;Helha\u00a0<\/a>in Montignies-sur-Sambre, he set up a shop in Pont-\u00e0-Celles:<a href=\"https:\/\/boreptiles.com\/?fbclid=IwAR1M7NJj_xsClbv8vCvhp7olP-7z3KTLzOHqlaAdMQOFljjKWcBhDxTnABg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0Bo Reptiles<\/a>, with the support of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studentlab.charleroi-entreprendre.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleroi Student Lab<\/a>. Boris is expanding his business all the time. He sells rare species and travels all over Europe to deliver his precious animal packages.<\/p>\n<p>In the future, he hopes to organise training courses and workshops to pass on his breeding knowledge.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7866\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7866\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-7866\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charleroi-metropole.be\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/chareloi-metropole-reptiles-e1626815503242-1600x1065.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/chareloi-metropole-reptiles-e1626815503242-1600x1065.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/chareloi-metropole-reptiles-e1626815503242-600x399.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/chareloi-metropole-reptiles-e1626815503242-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/chareloi-metropole-reptiles-e1626815503242.jpeg 1881w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7866\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Every reptile needs a special place to feel at home.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"useful-links\">\n    <ul class=\"useful-links__list\">\n                    <li class=\"useful-links__item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/en\/les-grottes-de-neptune-cachent-un-lac-encore-inexplore\/\">\n                    <figure class=\"useful-links__fig\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/img_4059-500x0-c-default.jpg\" alt=\"The Grottes de Neptune hide a yet to be explored lake\" class=\"useful-links__img\">\n                                            <\/figure>\n\n                    <span class=\"useful-links__title\">The Grottes de Neptune hide a yet to be explored lake<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n\n<h2>Drinking with the donkeys<\/h2>\n<p>Ariane and Virginie together opened\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/etatsdanes.be\/bar-a-anes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00c9tat d\u2019\u00c2nes<\/a>\u00a0in Treignes (Viroinval). The concept is simple: enjoy a drink in the company of donkeys. Once you\u2019re sitting comfortably in the gardens of the castle-farm of Treignes, these endearing animals are on hand to keep you company.<\/p>\n<p>The two coordinators also offer grooming sessions and walks to get to know the animals even better.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7868\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7868\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-7868\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charleroi-metropole.be\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/charleroi-metropole-ane-treignes-e1626815576485-1600x1066.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/charleroi-metropole-ane-treignes-e1626815576485-1600x1066.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/charleroi-metropole-ane-treignes-e1626815576485-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/charleroi-metropole-ane-treignes-e1626815576485-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/charleroi-metropole-ane-treignes-e1626815576485.jpeg 1915w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7868\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The presence of donkeys contributes to well-being and serenity.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"useful-links\">\n    <ul class=\"useful-links__list\">\n                    <li class=\"useful-links__item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/en\/healed-by-horses\/\">\n                    <figure class=\"useful-links__fig\">\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/22_lebonheur_.00_01_25_12.still012-500x0-c-default.jpg\" alt=\"Healed by horses\" class=\"useful-links__img\">\n                                            <\/figure>\n\n                    <span class=\"useful-links__title\">Healed by horses<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n\n<h2>Pastries and pussy cats<\/h2>\n<p>A few short weeks ago, Carole Van Brakel opened\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/m.facebook.com\/Le-Carolo-Cat-101529748693782\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carolo Cat<\/a>, the region\u2019s very first cat bar. Located in Rue de Marcinelle in Charleroi, she sells a range of pastries and drinks to be enjoyed in the company of a dozen felines.<\/p>\n<p>The cats, residents of the Animal Protection Society, are chipped and vaccinated, and are looking for a new family to adopt them.<\/p>\n<p>The presence of cats promotes well-being and tranquillity. It also gets people talking: you\u2019ll find free flowing conversations between pet lovers in this very special place.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7869\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7869\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-7869\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charleroi-metropole.be\/app\/uploads\/2021\/07\/charleroi-metropole-chat-bar-e1626815641794-1600x1068.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/charleroi-metropole-chat-bar-e1626815641794-1600x1068.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/charleroi-metropole-chat-bar-e1626815641794-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/charleroi-metropole-chat-bar-e1626815641794-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/charleroi-metropole-chat-bar-e1626815641794.jpeg 1905w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7869\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cats and customers hang out together in the bar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A list of handy addresses where you can learn more about these sometimes-unusual creatures, and even discover their secret powers. Breathe in that beehive air In 2020, S\u00e9verine Snauwaert and J\u00e9r\u00e9my Trigaux launched a unique concept in Belgium based on apitherapy, which consists of using products from the hive to provide therapeutic treatments. 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