Why Choose Poupehan for Your Kayak Descent?
Poupehan is a peninsula village enclosed in a meander of the Semois, where secret history, tobacco heritage, and wild nature create a unique setting for kayaking.
Poupehan, whose suffix "-han" means "meander settlement", belongs to the municipality of Bouillon. Surrounded by the Semois, this village is a true terrestrial peninsula in the heart of the Luxembourg province, accessible only by winding roads that add to the feeling of isolation and authenticity.
Kayaking in Poupehan offers total immersion in the Semois Valley National Park. As soon as you embark, you paddle through one of the most pronounced meanders of the river, between steep slopes covered with dense forests and slate shale cliffs that rise up to 150 meters above the water.
The village gained unexpected notoriety in February 1982, when the Poupehan Agreements — the secret decision to devalue the Belgian franc by 8.5% — were sealed there by four political figures. A state secret facilitated by the geographic isolation of the village. Today, it is this same discretion that makes Poupehan a paradise for kayaking enthusiasts seeking serenity.
🏔️ Meander Village
Natural peninsula enclosed by the Semois. Altitude 200-220 m, ridges at 350 m. A magnificent natural amphitheater, in the heart of the National Park.
🌿 Tobacco Drying Sheds
Unique architectural heritage: spruce wood structures, remnants of the golden age of Semois tobacco (1856-1950). Some have been converted into charming cottages.
🏛️ 1982 Agreements
Secret location of the devaluation of the Belgian franc. "Between a forest walk and a wood fire, the destiny of a nation was sealed in this meander village."