Les Journées Internationales de la Chasse et de la Nature

40+ year tradition celebrating hunting, nature and the legend of Saint Hubert over the first September weekend.

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Target hunting enthusiasts and outdoor sportspeople during the opening weekend of the season with heritage-focused, community-driven activations celebrating tradition and nature.

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Saint Hubert's blessing: heritage meets modern hunting culture
Gear up for opening weekend—seasonal product launches tied to the tradition
Local hunting communities celebrate 40+ years of nature stewardship
From legend to lifestyle: how hunters honor tradition in September

Programme

Les Hubertoises (formerly Journées de la Chasse et de la Nature) is a tradition over 40 years old retelling the history of Saint-Hubert through historical sketches and reenactments . During the full weekend, numerous animations help visitors discover the history and legend of Saint Hubert, patron of hunters and protector of nature, including his conversion, the founding of the abbey and pilgrimages . The UNESCO-recognized musical art of hunting horn players anchors this celebration in Belgium's Ardennes region.

Part 1

Friday 5 September (evening)

Part 2

Saynètes nocturnes with hunting horn players

Part 3

International Dog-Show

Part 4

opening festivities

Part 5

Saturday 6 September

Part 6

Grand-messe sonnée

Part 7

blessing of animals

Part 8

historical sketches throughout town

Part 9

18th-century dance performances

Part 10

concerts with hunting horn and musical chapel

Part 11

Saint-Hubert, capital of Hunting and Nature in the Walloon Ardennes, Belgium

Part 12

5–6 September 2026

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Evening events Friday from 19:00 onwards

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full day Saturday with afternoon/evening activities (specific times to be confirmed with organizers)

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Saint-Hubert is in the Belgian Ardennes. By car: access via N89/A26 toward Bouillon. By train: nearest station is Libramont (approx. 30 km)

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regional bus connections available. Saint-Hubert is Europe's capital of hunting and nature heritage.

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Admission appears free or low-cost for street performances and main square animations

Part 18

specific ticketing for dog-show and premium events recommended to verify with Royal Syndicat d'Initiative de Saint-Hubert (Place du Marché, 15 – 6870 SAINT-HUBERT

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Tel: +32 61 61 30 10

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email: info@rsisainthubert.be)

Grand-messe sonnée (High Mass with hunting horn accompaniment)
Bénédiction des animaux (Blessing of animals)
International Dog-Show des chiens de Saint-Hubert
Saynètes historiques, dont saynètes nocturnes (Historical theatrical sketches, including night performances with horn players)
Concert avec la Chapelle musicale et les Trompes Saint-Hubert d'Ardenne
Démonstration et initiation aux danses du 18e siècle (18th-century dance demonstrations and lessons)
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