This sculpture called “Les Couteaux” (the knives) by Guy Deltour, a local artist, is here to remind us that Houyet used to be home to cutlery works of great renown. The factory produced hand–carved knives with a horn hilt for hunting, woodwork, etc. It is thought that the factory was started on request of King Leopold I circa 1850-1851.

Now we will head back to Houyet via the chemin de la Reine (Queen’s road), built on request of King Leopold II for the enjoyment of Queen Mary-Henriette who loved travelling this road with her horse-drawn carriage.

From here, you have a great view of Ciergnon Castle that overlooks the valley...