Thudo, Ecomusée de la Batellerie and its boatmen's district

Between Thuin and inland waterways, it is a long love story that dates back to time immemorial.
At the beginning of the 20th century, Thuin had more than 1100 heads of boatmen families out of a population of less than 5,000 inhabitants.
In front of such an important page of history, we offer you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the exciting world of inland waterways. Thus, aboard our barge-museum, you will discover the boating life in Thuin, the different stages of period construction, models, particular objects relating to boating life,...
The discovery will continue in the boatmen's district, typical free commune of the Rivage.
Take the opportunity to take a short walk in the typical boatmen's district which is still home to a population of retired boatmen.
Small friendly square overlooking the Sambre.
At the end of the district, take the towpath and contemplate the manual lock.

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