Street Crossage

In Chièvres, as in many other little Walloon villages, there is a centuries old custom, which has gleely been kept alive. This regional tradition is very similar to the hugely popular medieval game of Crossing (butting) or our present-day golf.

Although quite strange, the street crossage is one of the most original and genuine traditions of Wallonia: the aim of the game is to hit a chôlette (a wooden or soft ball), with a rabot (bat), and to hit the barrels of beer which are placed outside each coffee bar ... During daytime players stop in front of each coffee bar, and when evening comes a typically traditional meal is served.

And don't forget that a few days before (on 4 March) during the Saumonces, the Prince of Street Crossage will be elected.

From 12 noon in every street in Chièvres

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