Charleroi Airport Brussels South (CRL) to Franchimont

The drive from Charleroi to Franchimont

The route covers 124 km (78 miles) and usually takes around 1 h 20 m. It heads east across Wallonia towards the hills of the Liège province and the edge of the Ardennes. Franchimont is not one of our most frequently booked destinations, but we arrange it on request just like any other route. Allow extra time during the morning and evening rush hours around Charleroi and Liège, and in winter, when conditions in the hills can slow traffic. If you have a connecting appointment or a check-in time, build in a small buffer.

Choosing the right vehicle

For small parties, a private taxi takes 1-3 or 1-4 passengers with their luggage. Groups of up to 8 travel in a private minibus with 8 seats. For bigger parties we also run minibuses with 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56 or 64 seats. Tell us your passenger count and the amount of luggage when you book, and we will assign a suitable vehicle.

About Franchimont

Franchimont is best known for the ruined Château de Franchimont near Theux, a medieval fortress on a rocky spur above the Hoëgne valley. The area is green and hilly, popular with walkers and visitors heading for the Ardennes, and only a short drive from the spa town of Spa. Expect a quiet, rural setting rather than a busy city.

Where to stay nearby

Franchimont itself is small, so most visitors stay in nearby Spa, which has a long tradition of hospitality. Two well-known addresses there are:

• Radisson Blu Palace Hotel, a large hotel in the centre of Spa.
• Hôtel Balmoral, set on a hillside above the town.

Check availability and exact distances to Franchimont before booking, and give your driver the full address of your accommodation.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Starbucks inside Brussels South Charleroi Airport, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage.