Walloon Brabant 2006 PDF

WALLOON BRABANT PROVINCE
Walloon Brabant, the green escape the time of pleasures
WALLONIA. BELGIUM. ENJOY A WARM-HEARTED WELCOME.
Visit
the three sites of the Walloon Brabant Province Three reasons for a green escape three unforgettable experiences! The laughter of children Water games Music from near and far
Romantic walks
Provincial estate of Bois des Rves

( pages 6-7 and 23) Alle du Bois des Rves 1 1340 Ottignies
+32.(0)10.41.60.72
Life in full colour
A spot of fishing Provincial estate of Hlcine

( pages 6-7 and 27) Rue Armand Dewolf 2
Create, see
1357 Opheylissem
+32.(0)19.65.54.91
The beauty of heritage
Experience the battle of Waterloo Napoleons Last Headquarters

( page 15) Chausse de Bruxelles 66 1462 Vieux-Genappe
Rendezvous with Napoleon
Memories and emotions
+32.(0)2.384.24.24
Stories great and small
Watercolour by Bernard Coppens (detail)
www.brabantwallon.be
The provincial estates of Bois des Rves and Hlcine, and Napoleons last headquarters are tourist attractions managed by the Province of Walloon Brabant.
Walloon Brabant Province :
the green escape the time of pleasures

WELCOME TO WALLOON BRABANT, the destination that will captivate you with its joie de vivre and its long historic tradition at the heart of Europe, a stones throw from Brussels. Take a gentle, perfectly quiet, rolling landscape, punctuate it with charming villages, imposing sites, museums, castles, abbeys and good tables. Add large leisure parks and natural reserves, a healthy dose of golf courses and Templar farms connected by sunken lanes and cycle paths. And then take your time to enjoy this landscape, for your pleasure. Here everything is an invitation to discover and relax : from family days at Walibi to visits full of surprises to monuments as astonishing as the Romanesque Sainte-Gertrude Collegiate Church in Nivelles and the sumptuous Cistercian Abbey in Villers-la-Ville. You can also explore Hesbaye Brabanonne, a land studded with square farms, Gobertange stone houses and extraordinary nature sites like Folx-les-Caves. And then there is Waterloo, where Europe had a great date with history. Walloon Brabant is all of this and more : a highly varied blend of pleasures dotted throughout gentle and poetic landscapes painted with warm light. Europe is encapsulated in Walloon Brabant, which down the centuries has been Gallic, Roman, Bourguignon, Austrian, French and Dutch. The province is beholden to so many authentic values ; not least the friendliness of your welcome, the quality of your comfort and the flavours of a traditional cuisine. These are the main concerns of your host. Gastronomy, like folklore, is a source of pleasure, and Walloon Brabant reserves for you the joys of convivial tables and specialities to suit every taste. This is where the pleasure of your green escape begins in Walloon Brabant !
Michel CORTHOUTS Permanent Deputy in charge of tourism
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The land of Waterloo Europes date with history pages 14-17
The Roman Pas Romanesque and ever so gourmand. A rich historical and archaeological heritage pages 10-13
And also
Parks and gardens pages 6-7
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Walloon Brabant : Romanesque and oh so gourmet pages 8-9
five lands
The land of the Ardennes brabanonnes From Middle ages to green high-tech : the harmony of contrasts pages 22-25
Wavre
Mont-StGuibert
The land of the Hesbaye brabanonne Prehistoric flint to Gobertange stone pages 26-29
MAISON DU TOURISME
PAYS DE VILLERS
EN BRABANT WALLON
The land of Villers Breathtaking ruins of an abbey covered by tree hollows pages 18-21
Relaxation and leisure : for your pleasure pages 30-33
The green escape through the seasons : your calendar pages 34-37
Accommodation in Walloon Brabant pages 38-41

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Parks and Gardens

The green escape in Walloon Brabant is truly a time of pleasure with four superb parks offering everything from vast vistas and forest paths to games and recreation for young and old. Relax and take in the beneficial air with friends or family.
uilt in 1842, La Hulpe Castle overlooks around 560 acres of woodland, ponds and gardens in the French style on the verge of Fort de Soignes. Autumn foliage, blossoming undergrowth, banks of rhododendrons and azaleas, whatever the season the La Hulpe castle park suspends time for your pleasure. The Folon Foundation is housed in the castle farmhouse.
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In Hlcine, explore the twelfth-century abbey that
became an eighteenth-century castle and the 75-acre park, a nature reserve that leads walkers to hidden nooks and crannies including a giant sundial and authentic nineteenth-century ice cave, among duck ponds. A place to escape for everyone. A French garden, an English garden, relaxing moments in the great area of classical architecture and the lake around which anglers spend many a peaceful hour. Dodaine in Nivelles is a park but also a brook that takes you to the water park at the sports centre.
Bois des Rves is a paradise of verdure stretching no less

than 165 acres and including more than 6 miles of marked trails through the forests and around a wet area with very interesting fauna and flora. A cycle path, a large playground, barbecue areas all the ingredients are there for a wonderful time with the family.
Throughout the seasons

The largest parks and the prettiest gardens are the fabulous setting for colourful events
Aywiers Abbey in Lasne

The Festival of Plants (May and October) +32.(0)2.352.09.10 - www.aywiers.be
Provincial Estate of Bois des Rves ( p.23)

Night of African music (June) Halloween (October) +32.(0)10.41.60.72 - www.brabantwallon.be
Provincial Estate of Hlcine ( p.27)

Hot-air ballooning (June) Summer Sundays (July and August) Christmas Concert (December)
Little gems in the land of green escape !

Walloon Brabant is home to many private gardens. These passionately maintained jewels have a fantastic palette of colours and many varieties of flowers. They can be visited by appointment or on specific days. Contact the tourist offices ( pages 42-43) or Jardins ouverts (www.jardinsouverts.be) for more information.
Several nature parks adjoin the great parks of

Walloon Brabant. Be they forests, swamplands, valleys or underground quarries, these areas and the species that live in them are protected. Some reserves have educational trails and are open to visitors on specific days. Contact the tourist offices ( pages 42-43) or visit the French language sites www.natagora.be and www.natura2000.be for more information.
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+32.(0)19.65.54.91 - www.brabantwallon.be
La Hulpe Castle Park ( p.16)

Opera in the open air (August) +32.(0)2.352.09.10 - www.ideefixe.be
Dodaine Park ( p.11)
Guided tours to the park and to Nivelles +32.(0)67.22.04.44 - www.tourisme-nivelles.be
The woodland trails in Walloon Brabant

You can follow the woodland trails in Walloon Brabant throughout the year. Sites of outstanding natural beauty, museums and recreation centres offer a variety of activities on the woodland theme. You will find lots of information to organise your visit to Walloon Brabant at www.lesroutesdubois.be
Walloon Brabant : Roman

Land of breeding and culture, Walloon Brabant is as epicurean as it is welcoming. Farmers and producers who are proud of their traditions and artisan-restaurateurs whose concern is to maintain the quality of the produce all of them participate in food markets and other themed events.
t is true that we have astonishing cheeses and wonderful chocolates, that the climate and the environment are conducive to the breeding of delicious trout and snails, that the brewing tradition justifies our reputation and that a taste of our foie gras is appreciated by all gourmets.
Tarts are also the pride of Walloon Brabant.
The people of Nivelles have been enjoying their tarte al djote for a millennium now. Bi tchaude et bi blete, this nice warm, soft and savoury tart with cheese and chards is baked in a hot oven and topped with a large dollop of salted farm butter. The uncontested star of Brabant cuisine should be consumed with a good Bourgogne wine or a Trappist beer.
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Other tarts, other tastes : Walloon Brabant is partial to succulent tarts to recipes as varied as they are mouthwatering. Waterloos sweet tart is consumed warm and Chaumont-Gistoux excels with its fruit tart. Wavre and Jodoigne have their fromage blanc tarts, Genappe its Lothier tart and Rixensart its Vi Paurin. While chocolate and the many local beers retain their flavour, charming hostels and restaurants add a gourmet flavour to the green escape and it is always a time of pleasure
Not far from Jodoigne, Pitrain is the birthplace of a world-famous breed of pig. This four-ham swine, which does not have an ounce of fat under its pink and black flesh, is bred in optimal conditions following traditional methods with strict respect for the environment and the animals well-being. The tourist offices will be delighted to give you more information to help you plan your gastronomic stays and visits to producers and farms, with details on seasonal flavours, calendars and the best gourmet addresses.
Beer routes in Walloon Brabant (3 routes) :

Ambiences and flavours of the Roman Pas Beers and abbeys in Walloon Brabant From monastery to contemporary brewery For your pleasure, travel the length and breadth of Walloon Brabant and explore the villages and tourist attractions connected with the history of brewing. +32.(0)10.23.63.31 and +32.(0)10.23.60.99
The Roman Pas

Braine-le-Chteau, Ittre, Nivelles, Rebecq and Tubize
View from Rebecqs mill
Sainte-Gertrude Collegiate Churchs Cloister
For more information on the Roman Pas :
Roman Pas Tourist Office Rue de Saintes 48, 1400 Nivelles +32.(0)67.22.04.44 www.tourisme-roman-pais-be info@tourisme-roman-pais.be
Open daily 8.30 am to 5 pm.
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History is everywhere : in Virginal, with the glassworks of Fauquez, an astonishing industrial archaeology complex, or in Rebecq, with its two Arenberg mills. Not far from there is the surprising Muse de la Porte in Tubize, in a stunning seventeenth century farmhouse. The Roman Pas, a land rich with culture, offers all of these landscapes, punctuated with a thousand good reasons for so many green escapes.
he time of pleasures and green escape starts at Sainte-Gertrude Collegiate Church. This abbey, a Romanesque gem founded by Charlemagnes forebear Itte of Aquitaine in the seventh century, is the heart of Nivelles, the capital of the Roman Pas, and the birthplace of opulent abbeys and celebrated families. From the gothic pillory and village mill of Braine-le-Chteau take the rural route to Ittre and Oisquercq, in the heart of a magnificent natural environment scattered with volcanic rock.
Romanesque and ever so gourmand. A rich historical and archaeological heritage

Sainte-Gertrude Collegiate Church and archaeology vault in Nivelles
Built at various times in the eleventh century, from both an architectural and an archeological perspective SainteGertrude Collegiate Church is without doubt one of Europes most important Rhine-Romanesque-style monuments. The crypt houses the foundations of five successive churches, built between the seventh and the eleventh centuries. The many tombs include those of Sainte-Gertrude, Charlemagnes first wife Himeltrude and Ermentrude, the granddaughter of Hugo Capet. The crypt also accommodates an ossuary. The capacious Romanesque crypt dates from the eleventh century. A powerful twelfth-century front building is topped with an octagonal church tower containing the stunning Imperial Room. It is flanked by two turrets. The southern turret, the Jean de Nivelles tower, contains the celebrated fifteenth century jacquemard, an automaton that rings the hours of the day on a bell given to the town of Nivelles by Charles the Brave. The Collegiate Churchs interior is an impressive size. Its remarkable furniture includes pieces by the sculptor Laurent Delvaux, Renaissance pieces and fragments of Sainte-Gertrudes reliquary from the thirteenth century.
Nivelles Tourist Office ( page 43) +32.(0)67.22.04.44 www.tourisme-nivelles.be info@tourisme-nivelles.be Daily 9 am to 5 pm. Closed Sunday mornings. Guided tours for individuals and groups.
Discover the old town, taste a tarte al djote, take a guided tour and visit the attractions. +32.(0)67.22.04.44 www.tourisme-nivelles.be info@tourisme-nivelles.be
The Local Museum of Archaeology

Accommodated in a former sanctuary of the Trinitarian Order of Orival Priory, this museum is home to masterpieces of Brabant sculpture, paintings by Pierre-Paul Rubens and his pupils, as well as some very beautiful eighteenth century furniture. It also houses collections of prehistoric and Gallo-Roman objects from Nivelles and environs.
Rue de Bruxelles 27, 1400 Nivelles +32.(0)67.88.22.80 www.tourisme-nivelles.be Daily 9.30 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm. No midday closing Wednesdays. Closed Tuesdays.
Also worth a visit in Nivelles

Dodaine Park
This magnificent heritage site is beautifully designed, with French and English gardens and a peppering of statues.
Boulevard de la Dodaine and avenue Jules Mathieu 1400 Nivelles +32.(0)67.22.04.44 www.tourisme-nivelles.be info@tourisme-nivelles.be
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The Jacquemard Jean de Nivelles
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The banks of the Senne full of charm : a must-see

The Arenberg Mill Complex in Rebecq
This impressive mill complex located on both sides of the Senne is the centre of the village. The Large Mills imposing machinery is exhibited on the ground floor, while the Museum of Porphyry and the quarries are reminders of the regions industrial past and present on the first floor. Interesting theme exhibitions attract large number of visitors throughout the year.
Still in use, the Small Mill is fitted out to show all the steps involved in turning grain into flour. On selected Sundays you can see the miller at work between the crunch of the millstone and the rustle of the flour.
Rebecq Tourist Office Rue Docteur Colson 8, 1430 Rebecq +32.(0)67.63.82.32 www.rebecq.be or www.users.skynet.be/sitesdesmoulins sirebecq@skynet.be
Le Petit train du bonheur in Rebecq

Rail Rebecq Rognon runs a steam railway between Rebecq station and the site of the former Rognon station. The route runs along the Senne via the beautiful Valle des Oiseaux and over Cinq-Ponts, which offers a breathtaking vista of the surrounding countryside. National holiday, special folklore days, Halloween : theme trains run on special days.
Rebecq Tourist Office Rue Docteur Colson 8, 1430 Rebecq +32.(0)67.63.82.32 www.rebecq.be sirebecq@skynet.be Departures at 2.30 pm, 4 pm and 5.30 pm (depending on interest). May to the end of September : Sundays and public holidays. Groups by appointment, also weekdays.
Muse de la Porte in Tubize

Accommodated in main building of a seventeenth century farmhouse, Muse de la Porte is split into ten sections reflecting local history, including a section housing the art treasures of the deanery of Tubize, a Gallo-Roman section and a section on local life. There are regular temporary exhibitions.
Rue de Bruxelles 64, 1480 Tubize +32.(0)2.355.55.39 www.tubize.be otp@tubize.be Daily 11 am to 1.30 pm and 3.30 pm to 6 pm. Closed Mondays and public holidays.
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Roman Pas
Linger a little longer make a break of your green escape. Little treasures, veritable beauties and captivating locations await you on your visit to the heart of the Roman Pas.
American Fifties in Nivelles
An exhibition in a contemporary setting, with 44 vehicles, most in their original condition, collected by a lover of beautiful American cars from the fifties.
Nivelles Sud Industry Park Zone 1, rue du Travail 1b, 1400 Nivelles +32.(0)67.21.47.02 or +32.(0)67.22.04.44 www.tourisme-nivelles.be info@tourisme-nivelles.be
The Rcollet Complex in Nivelles

Fine complex in the neo-gothic style from the turn of the sixteenth century. The Spanish renaissance style abbeychurch was paid for by Charles the Fifth and his aunt Marguerite of Austria (see the escutcheons on the keys to the choir vault) and contains the reliquary of Sainte Marie dOignies.
Rue de Charleroi 25, 1400 Nivelles +32.(0)67.22.04.40
The Forge Museum in Ittre

Authentic forge from 1701, still working according to past techniques.
Rue Basse 11, 1460 Ittre +32.(0)67.64.87.74
Coeurq lakes, Ste-Renelde fountain, Hondzocht mill For your pleasure, travel the length and breadth of the extraordinary rural Roman Pas. For a complimentary car itinerary and brochure, call +32.(0)67.22.04.44
The Mill Museum in Braine-le-Chteau

The village mill a listed monument has been turned into a museum showcasing the techniques used to grind grain down the centuries.
Rue des Comtes de Robiano 4 1440 Braine-le-Chteau +32.(0)2.366.93.49
The Chapel of Glass in Fauquez (Ittre)

The remarkably renovated old chapel of Sainte-Lutgarde the Chapel of Glass and the faade of the village hall are reminders of the unique industrial heritage of the glassworks of Fauquez. Marbrite and glass objects and artefacts on view in the chapel. Visits by appointment.
www.chapelledeverre.be michael.bonnet@chapelledeverre.be
The Pillory in Braine-le-Chteau

Erected in 1521, this pillory is probably the most remarkable example of feudal justice preserved in situ. Seigniorial justice demanded that those found guilty were locked in the stocks on market days, thus being exposed to the mockery of the crowd.
Braine-le-Chteau Tourist Office Grand Place 20 1440 Braine-le-Chteau +32.(0)2.366.93.49
Porphyry is mined
at Europes largest open-air quarry in Quenast..
For more information, including opening times contact the
Roman Pas Tourist Office : +32.(0)67.22.04.44 www.tourisme-roman-pais-be - info@tourisme-roman-pais.be

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The Land of Waterloo

Braine-lAlleud, Genappe, La Hulpe, Lasne and Waterloo
For more information on the land of Waterloo :

Waterloo Tourist Office Chausse de Bruxelles 218 1410 Waterloo +32.(0)2.352.09.10
www.waterloo-tourisme.be info@waterloo-tourisme.be
Open daily. 1 April to 30 September 9.30 am to 6.30 pm. 1 October to 31 March 10 am to 5 pm. Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day.
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Pays de Waterloo is also the gateway to Braine-lAlleud, Lasne and Genappe : follow the rural trails and paths that inspired Victor Hugo. Close by in La Hulpe, the immense Solvay estate is a botanical gem that is the perfect place for a relaxing stroll. It also showcases the treasure-trove of Belgian art of the Folon Foundation. The region also boasts a wealth of restaurants and golf course, some of which cross the battlefield A pure moment of relaxation !
he time of pleasures and the green escape begin in Waterloo, which is known throughout the world for the battle of 18 June 1815, in which the Emperor Napoleon I lined up against the allied forces under the command of the Duke of Wellington. From the centre of Waterloo to Quatre-Bras in Genappe, you will experience the battle hour by hour at the sites attractions.
Europes date with history

MUST SEE : the site of the Battle of Waterloo extends 5.5 miles
The Wellington Museum in the heart of Waterloo
The commander of the armies allied against Napoleon, the Duke of Wellington, set up his general headquarters in this eighteenth-century coaching inn on 17-18 June 1815. The museums fourteen rooms are home to many documents and artefacts, as well as a collection of rare arms and a beautiful collection of engravings. An opportunity to find out how the Duke was living when he wrote a report of his victory for The Times on the eve of the battle.
Chausse de Bruxelles 147 1410 Waterloo +32.(0)2.357.28.60 www.museewellington.com info@museewellington.com Open daily. 1 April to 30 September : 9.30 am to 6.30 pm. 1 October to 31 March : 10 am to 5 pm. Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day.
3. The Movie
An unreleased short film of children playing on the battlefield who go back in time to witness the events of 18 June 1815.
Napoleons Last Headquarters in VieuxGenappe, 2.5 miles south of the Lion Mound Hamlet
Napoleon I and his staff spent the night of 17 June 1815 at old Caillou farm in Vieux-Genappe, where the Emperor established his plans for the battle of Waterloo on the evening of 18 June 1815. Managed by Walloon Brabant Province, this Napoleonic museum exhibits precious personal artefacts of Napoleons, including a lock of hair, his camp bed and his death mask, together with a wonderful collection of arms and objects from the battle and the Empire. The museums orchard regularly houses Napoleonic bivouacs.
Chausse de Bruxelles 66 1472 Vieux-Genappe +32.(0)2.384.24.24 www.brabantwallon.be dernier.qg.napoleon@skynet.be April to October :10 am to 6.30 pm. November to March : 1 pm to 5 pm. Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day.
4. The Panorama
This panoramic fresco from 1912 just over 360 feet in circumference and almost 40 feet high depicts the battlefield on the afternoon of 18 June 1815. The quadraphonic soundtrack adds to the impact of Louis Dumoulins monumental painting.
5. The Waxworks Museum, opposite the Butte du Lion

Directly opposite the famous Lion, in a former hotel established in 1818 by Sergeant Major Cotton, the Waxworks Museum presents the main protagonists of the battle in a series of faithfully reconstructed scenes. These soldiers have been immortalised by the artists of Grvin Museum.
Route du Lion 252-254 1420 Braine-lAlleud +32.(0)2.385.19.12 www.waterloo1815.be info@waterloo1815.be April to October : 9.30 am to 6.30 pm. November to March : 10 am to 5 pm. Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day.
1. The Butte du Lion

The Battle of Waterloo Commemorative Monument, the Butte du Lion the Lions Mound was erected on the spot where the Dutch sovereign Prince of Orange is believed to have been injured during the battle. The 28-tonne cast-iron lion stands on a base of 105,944,000 cubic ft of earth reaching 134.5 ft at its highest point.
PASS 1815
Visit the Waterloo battlefield, Napoleons Last Headquarters and the Wellington Museum at a reduced price with Pass 1815, which is valid for twelve months. Available for adults, children and groups.
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For more information contact the Waterloo site attractions or the Waterloo Tourist Office : +32.(0)2.352.09.10 www.waterloo-tourisme.be info@waterloo-tourisme.be
2. The Audiovisual Show
See the battle of 18 June 1815 unfold in sight and sound in a family presentation at the Visitors Centre, including a 107 sq. ft model with visual and sound effects.
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Watercolour by Bernard Coppens (detail)
The Lion Mound Hamlet and its five attractions, 5 km south of Waterloo
The Folon Foundation in La Hulpe

Jean-Michel Folon spent part of his childhood in Walloon Brabant and his memories of the thousand rhododendrons of La Hulpe Castle led him to choose this place for what he considered his artistic legacy, his personal collection of over 300 watercolours, sculptures, engravings, tapestries and more. A journey to the land of dreams and fantasy.
Ferme du Chteau de La Hulpe Drve de la Rame 6A 1310 La Hulpe +32.(0)2.653.34.56 www.fondationfolon.be fondation.folon@skynet.be Daily 10 am to 6 pm (entrance open until 5 pm). Closed Mondays, Christmas Day and New Years Day. Parking within 400m (12-minute walk).
La Hulpe, not to be missed !

The Solvay Estate, its park and castle in La Hulpe
An exceptional heritage site of the Wallonia region, at the gates of the capital of Europe, this 560-acre estate has retained the allure of a huge wooded park within walking distance of the Fort de Soignes. The marked trails take nature-lovers through an undulating landscape of ponds, large trees of rare species, banks of rhododendrons, azaleas, beds of wild flowers and much more. The park accommodates Bthune Castle, built in 1842 and purchased by Ernest Solvay in 1893. This genius who invented industrial caustic soda was also an art enthusiast who commissioned Victor Horta for various renovations. The highlights in the castle grounds include a French garden, decorative sculptures, fountains and a pump designed by Victor Horta. The castle farm is home to the Folon Foundation.
Fondation culturelle Solvay Chausse de Bruxelles 111 1310 La Hulpe +32.(0)2.653.64.04 www.chateaudelahulpe.wallonie.be chateaudelahulpe@mrw.wallonie.be The park is open to the general public throughout the year (no vehicles). 1 April to 30 September 8 am to 9 pm. 1 October to 31 March 8 am to 6 pm. The castle is closed to the public.
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Linger a little longer make a break of your green escape. Little treasures, veritable beauties and captivating locations await you on your visit to the land of Waterloo.
The Museum of History and Local Life in Genappe
Museum with collections of old tools and artefacts from two world wars, as well as documents on history and archaeology. Library and Genealogy Section.
Rue Eugne Philippe 1A 1473 Glabais +32.(0)67.78.05.03
Bois-Seigneur-Isaac Castle in Ophain (Braine-lAlleud)

Turned into a mansion in the seventeen-hundreds, the original eleventhcentury fortress was built by the Lord of Ittre, Isaac I, a companion of Godfrey of Bouillon. Particularities include the asymmetry of the two classic style wings, a round seventeenth-century tower, a handsome park planned in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries with trees that are acknowledged as being among the most remarkable in Wallonia. Owned by the family of Count Jean Charles Snoy et dOppuers, co-signatory of the Treaty of Rome establishing what would become the European Union. Guided tours for groups by appointment.
Rue A. Demoor 3 1421 Ophain-Bois-Seigneur-Isaac +32.(0)67.21.38.80 www.bois-seigneur-isaac.be christine.snoy@bois-seigneur-isaac.be
The Botanical Conservatory of Wallonia in Genappe

Home to the Living Museum of Potatoes (more than 350 varieties). Visits by appointment only.
Rue Fievez 1 1470 Ways-Genappe +32.(0)2.633.20.25
Braine-lAlleud Municipal Museum

Established in the building in which Cardinal Mercier was born. Regular temporary exhibitions.
Place Cardinal Mercier 18 1420 Braine-lAlleud +32.(0)2.387.31.14 otbrainelalleud@skynet.be
Waterloo Museum
From Victor Hugo to ABBA, Waterloo has become a household name ! This museum covers the history of this hamlet at the gates of Brussels down the centuries ; a hamlet that has given its name to more than 120 towns and cities in the world.
Waterloo Tourist Office Chausse de Bruxelles 218 1410 Waterloo +32.(0)2.352.09.10 www.waterloo-tourisme.be info@waterloo-tourisme.be
The Premonstratensian Priory in Ophain (Braine-lAlleud)

Facing the castle, the priory and its garden of medicinal plants is a pleasant place for a stroll. The Chapel of the Holy Blood, founded after a miracle the bleeding of a piece of the consecrated host has a high altar in the late gothic style, sculptured by Laurent Delvaux. Visits by appointment.
Rue A. Demoor 2 1421 Ophain-Bois-Seigneur-Isaac +32.(0)67.21.24.73
The charm of Place dOhain (Lasne) Its triangular form goes back to the time of the Franks. The square is adorned with a handsome bandstand, the Mascart fountain and the stone benches dedicated to academicians who have honoured the village.
For more information including opening times contact the
Waterloo Tourist Office : +32.(0) 2.352.09.10 www.waterloo-tourisme.be - info@waterloo-tourisme.be

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The land of Villers

Chastre, Court-St-Etienne, Mont-St-Guibert, Villers-la-Ville and Walhain
Abbey of Villers
For more information on the land of Villers :

MAISON DU TOURISME
PAYS DE VILLERS
EN BRABANT WALLON
Tourist Office of the Villers Region in Walloon Brabant Rue de lAbbaye 55, 1495 Villers-la-Ville +32.(0)71.88.09.80 or +32.(0)71.87.98.98 mt.paysdevillers.bw@gmail.com
he time of pleasures and the green escape starts at the Cistercian Abbey of Villers-laVille. The beauty of the ruins and the rustling silence of the nearby forest invite serenity. Your rural break in the land of Villers takes you to spectacular landscapes punctuated with farms , castles and Gallo-Roman tumuli, like those in Noirmont and Libersart. There are many marked trails that enable you to see more of the natural beauty of this region.
Open daily. 1 April to 31 October 10 am to 6 pm. 1 November to 31 March 10 am to 5 pm. Closed Tuesdays, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day.
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Walk to Blanmont Castle or the portcullis Saint-Gry Tower. Take a break at Court-Saint-Etienne where the rural atmosphere is sprinkled with signs of a glorious industrial past. In mid-winter and gentle summer evenings, take in the shows, concerts and exhibitions organised in the Land of Villers.
Walhain, the geographical centre of Belgium, displays vestiges of its fortified castle. Chastre and Mont-SaintGuibert are nestled among immense cultivated plains.
Breathtaking ruins of an abbey covered by tree hollows

Essential poetry The Villers Abbey
Some members of the Cistercian community in Clairvaux arrived in Villers to found a new abbey in 1146. The monks and converts developed this marshy location hemmed in by steep slopes using an ingenious hydraulic system of subterranean canals, mills and ponds. Built in the seventeenth century, the huge cloister is the centre of the monastery, surrounded by the buildings constructed or converted by the occupants for prayer, receptions and manual work. The abbey reflects every architectural style represented in the region. An important seat of power in the eighteenth century, the abbey was plundered in 1794 and the monks left in 1796. Slowly but surely the abbey acquired its present atmosphere in which nature reigns. The ruins are a source of inspiration for artists and writers : Victor Hugo was inspired by the romantic ambience of the place on several occasions.
The abbey mill now accommodates exhibition spaces and a restaurant. The abbey hosts a range of activities throughout the year, including family days, concerts, exhibitions, conferences and theatre An opportunity for escape !
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Abbaye de Villers-la-Ville Rue de lAbbaye 55 1495 Villers-la-Ville +32.(0)71.88.09.80 www.villers.be accueil@villers.be Open daily. November to March 10 am to 5 pm. April to October 10 am to 6 pm. Closed Tuesdays.
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Villers
Linger a little longer make a break of your green escape. Little treasures, veritable beauties and captivating locations await you on your visit to the heart of the land of Villers.
Walhain, the geographical centre of Belgium
Three villages in one, Walhains historic and industrial heritage make it well worth a visit. The village of Nil-SaintVincent is the geographical centre of Belgium : latitude 50 38 28 North longitude 04 40 05 East.
Tumuli of Libersart
The ruins of the late twelfth-century fortified Walhain Castle bring to mind an era when Walhain had a prestigious position in the region. Built in 1217, Alvaux Tower is one of the best-preserved fortified houses in Walloon Brabant and Tige Mill is the flagship of Walhains industrial heritage. The tumuli of Libersart are reminders of the long period during which Tourinnes-Saint-Lambert was under Roman domination.
Visit the curious Goblet dAlviella Mausoleum in Court-Saint-Etienne

Court-Saint-Etienne cemetery attracts visitors who come to admire the curious Masonic mausoleum in the Hindu style raised in 1896.
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Castle of Blanmont (Chastre)
Museum of Old Tools in Marbais (Villers-la-Ville)

Also known as La Touraille, this museum presents hand tools used in ten or so occupations. Includes many woodwork tools.
Rue de la Tourette 9 1495 Marbais +32.(0)478.48.78.71 jonet.sa@skynet.be
Court-Saint-Etiennes past combines bucolic ambience with relics of the metal industry : from old village halls converted from Henricot factories, one discovers the harmony of the picturesque and the unusual. Many remarkable farms litter the rural landscapes of the Villers region, including Rose Farm and Perbais Farm (Chastre), Marette Farm (Walhain), Beauriaux Farm (Court-Saint-Etienne), Grange la Dme Farm (Mont-SaintGuibert) and Colombier Farm (Villersla-Ville).
Museum of Local Life in Nil-Saint-Vincent (Walhain)

Exhibitions of documents and photographs tracing the life of villagers.
Centre culturel Emile Jadinon Place Saint-Vincent 1457 Nil-Saint-Vincent +32.(0)10.65.71.50
Castle of Bierbais (Mont-St-Guibert)
Museum of the First French Army (Dyle Manoeuvre, May 1940) in Cortil-Noirmont (Chastre)
Artefacts from heroic resistance of the First French Army on the Wavre-Namur line in May 1940.
Rue Tensoul 5 1450 Cortil-Noirmont +32.(0)81.61.31.40 www.users.skynet.be/chercha/museemai40.htm museemai40@skynet.be
Saint-Grys Cross (Chastre)
MAISON DU TOURISME
Tourist Office of the Villers Region in Walloon Brabant : +32.(0)71.88.09.80 mt.paysdevillers.bw@gmail.com

PAYS DE VILLERS
EN BRABANT WALLON
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Ardennes brabanonnes
Chaumont-Gistoux, Grez-Doiceau, OttigniesLouvain-la-Neuve, Rixensart and Wavre
The land of the
Castle of Savenel (Grez-Doiceau)
For more information on the Ardennes brabanonnes :
Ardennes brabanonnes Tourist Office Rue de Nivelles 1, 1300 Wavre +32.(0)10.23.03.52 www.mtab.be - info@mtab.be
Mondays and Tuesdays 8.30 am to 5 pm. Wednesdays to Saturdays 8.30 am to 5.30 pm. Sundays and public holidays 10 am to 4 pm.
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Between heritage and nature, the history of ChaumontGistoux goes back more than 4000 years. The tower and gothic chancel of the thirteenth-century Saint-Bavon Church are recommended before you take a break to taste one of its famous tarts. Grez-Doiceau provides three picturesque vistas in an area littered with castles, one with a moat, another with tower battlements, a third with a delightfully romantic tower ruin.
he time of pleasures and the green escape start in Wavre, county town of the Province and rich commercial centre whose Walibi Belgium attraction park has also put it on the map. Its market dates back to the twelfth century and its lanes are inviting to daydreamers and window-shoppers alike. Next door is Louvain-la-Neuve, home to a university and a rapidly expanding science park. From there the woodland extends to Rixensart and its magnificent seventeenth-century castle.
From middle ages to green high-tech: the harmony of contrasts

Passion, excitement and relaxation the must-see sights of the Ardennes brabanonnes
Walibi Belgium in Wavre
Around 150 acres of nature and water with the best attractions in Europe. After a world tour, the famous kangaroo has returned to Walibi with some new pals from all over the globe. The kangaroo also has an exclusive for Belgium in its pouch : the 4D cinema with SpongeBob SquarePants, who takes you on a whacky underwater adventure. Adventures, slides, free falls, loops, speed, underground discoveries and fantastic voyages between heaven and earth big smiles are guaranteed at Walibi, the number one family attraction. Dalton Terror, Vampire, Turbine, Flash Back and Calamity Mine are just some of the exciting rides for the whole family, together with Bob & Bobette, Boule & Bill and Lucky Luke.
1300 Limal +32.(0)10.42.15.00 www.walibi.be info-wbe@starparkscorp.com Easter holidays and weekends in April : 10 am to 6 pm. May to mid-June : 10 am to 6 pm. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Mid June to mid-July : 10 am to 6 pm. Mid-July to August : 10 am to 8 pm. September, October and All Saints holiday : weekends and public holidays 10 am to 6 pm. Opening times are subject to change.
Aqualibi in Wavre
A unique tropical atmosphere with a constant temperature of 29C, sea waves, breathtaking slides, an adventure through the jungle on the Rapido river, the charm of jacuzzis and the solarium. Laid-back or intrepid, you will always find something that suits you.
1300 Limal +32.(0)10.42.16.00 www.walibi.be info-wbe@starparkscorp.com January to April and September to November : Wednesdays and Fridays to Sundays 2 pm to 10 pm. May : Wednesdays to Sundays 2 pm to 10 pm. June to mid-July : daily 2 pm to 10 pm. Mid-July to August : daily 6 pm to 11 pm. Christmas and New Year holidays : 10 am to 10 pm. Opening times are subject to change.
brighten up the summer. A cafeteria with small restaurant and conference rooms complete the facilities.
Alle du Bois des Rves 1 1340 Ottignies +32.(0)10.41.60.72 www.brabantwallon.be boisdesreves@skynet.be October to March : 8.30 am to 6 pm. June to August : 8.30 am to 9 pm. April, May and September : 8.30 am to 7.30 pm. Guided nature tours and playground for schools. Free admission to the park. Admission payable to attractions.
The Provincial Estate of Bois des Rves in Ottignies

Bois des Rves is a green paradise covering around 165 acres. It has something for the whole family. Principally made up of woodland in a wet area of great importance with respect to fauna and flora, the Provincial Estate of Bois des Rves also boasts an English garden with ornamental and fishing ponds, together with a garden of aquatic plants. There are plenty of opportunities for active leisure, with eight and a half miles of marked trails, a cycle path and two health trails, including one for those with reduced mobility. There is also an enormous playground where the children can play safely and securely. The beach, solarium, swimming and paddling pools
The Provincial Estate of Bois des Rves beach

Alle du Bois des Rves 1 1340 Ottignies +32.(0)10.41.60.72 www.brabantwallon.be boisdesreves@skynet.be Open July and August : 10 am to 6.30 pm
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Green high-tech development centre a must see

The Museum of Louvain-la-Neuve
The Museum of Louvain-la-Neuve is a town and gown affair that aspires to achieve a dialogue by playing a role in the daily life of both students and the local population. The art of Africa, Oceania, Asia, America and Europe are brought together from prehistoric times to the present day. Anonymous pre-Columbian, Indian, Chinese, Greek and Roman personalities find themselves in the company of Breughel, Drer, Callot, Goya and Ensor, Tytgat, Picasso, Magritte and Delahaut.
Place Blaise Pascal 1 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve +32.(0)10.47.48.41 www.muse.ucl.ac.be - acc@muse.ucl.ac.be Open Mondays to Fridays 10 am to 6 pm and Sundays 2 pm to 6 pm. Closed Saturdays and public holidays.
The Museum of Water and Fountain in Genval

Located in a picturesque setting on the edge of Genval lake, this vibrant museum recounts the advancements made in water distribution down the centuries. The very handsome collection of drinking fountains is part of the regions monumental and historic heritage. There is also a documentation centre.
Avenue Hoover 63, 1332 Genval +32.(0) 2.654.19.23 www.pixelsbw.com/musee-eau-fontaine musee.eau.fontaine@belgacom.net Mondays to Fridays 9.30 am to 12 pm and 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm. Weekends and public holidays 10 am to 6 pm.
Louvain-la-Neuve, the new town

The establishment of the Catholic University of Louvain has led to the growth of an urban centre combining academic functions, artistic space and quality of life. The town has some remarkable facilities, but its charm also lies in its wealth of natural heritage and rural scenery. A thriving business community, service sector and science park adjacent to the university campus make Louvain-la-Neuve one of the new millenniums high-tech hubs. Guided tours by appointment.
Tourist Office GrandPlace 2-3 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve +32.(0)10.45.90.19 www.olln.be - officetourisme.olln@skynet.be Open Mondays to Fridays and weekends during school holidays 8.30 am to 4 pm. Inforville, Forum des Halles - Galerie des Halles, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve +32.(0)10.47.47.47 inforville@spqu.ucl.ac.be
Aventure Parc in Wavre

Take on the trees ! Rope bridges, giant strides, monkey swings, climbing irons and hanging barrels there are so many ways to test yourself. Express your adventurous nature on one of the four totally safe acrobatic woodland trails (including one reserved for children over eight years of age). Excitement and the pleasure of escape guaranteed !
Rue Sainte-Anne 152, 1300 Wavre +32.(0)10.22.33.87 www.aventureparc.be info@aventureparc.be
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Ardennes brabanonnes
Little treasures, veritable beauties and captivating locations await you on your visit to the heart of the Ardennes brabanonnes.
The Notre-Dame Basilica in Basse-Wavre
Built in 1659 on the vestiges of a priory founded in 1095, the basilica includes a twelfth-century nave chapel. Important devotion to Our Lady.
Rue du Calvaire 2, 1300 Wavre +32.(0)10.22.25.80
Cubitusstatue (cartoon character created by Dupa) in Limal
Linger a little longer make a break of your green escape.
Wavres Maca folklore symbol.
Rixensart Castle
Dating in part from 1631-62, this castle can justifiably be reckoned among Belgiums most beautiful. Includes a selection of truly magnificent salons, rooms and apartments. The gardens are said to have been inspired by the designs of Louis XIVs famous architect Andr Le Ntre. Visits by appointment.
Rue de lEglise 40 1330 Rixensart +32.(0)2.653.65.05
The Museum of Local Life and the Museum of History and Archaeology in Wavre
These two museums are home to many objects and documents relating to Wavre and environs from prehistoric times to the present era.
Chteau de lErmitage Rue de lErmitage 23 1300 Wavre +32.(0)10.24.43.77
The Horology Museum in Longueville (Chaumont-Gistoux)

The collection reflects four centuries of European horology, covering advancements in technology and design. Visits by small groups by appointment.
Chemin de la Coquire 5 1325 Longueville +32.(0)10.88.94.14
The Museum of the K-W Line in Chaumont-Gistoux

This regional Second World War Museum has an impressive collection of objects and documents connected with the Koningshooikt-Wavre defensive line.
Rue du Pr Delcourt 1 1325 Chaumont-Gistoux +32.(0)10.84.02.70 or +32.(0)10.68.05.55
Moment de plaisir et de posie au Lac de Genval

An alleyway in Wavre
A moment of pleasure and poetry at Genval Lake
The Archery Museum in Rixensart

Rue Auguste Lannoye 32 1332 Rixensart +32.(0)2.653.46.56
Ardennes brabanonnes Tourist Office : +32.(0)10.23.03.52 - www.mtab.be - info@mtab.be
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Hesbaye Brabanonne
Beauvechain, Hlcine, Incourt, Jodoigne, Orp-Jauche and Ramillies
Chapel of Ztrud-Lumay
Cense du Seigneur in Mlin
For more information on Hesbaye Brabanonne :

Tourist Office of Hesbaye Brabanonne Htel des Liberts, Grand Place 1, 1370 Jodoigne +32.(0)10.22.91.15 www.mthb.be - hesbaye.brab@skynet.be Open 1 July to 30 September : Mondays to Fridays 8.30 am to 5.30 pm, weekends and public holidays 9 am to 5 pm. 1 October to 30 June : Mondays to Fridays 9 am to 5 pm, weekends and public holidays 10 am to 5 pm.
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Prosperous and discreet, this picturesque, gourmet rural region has managed to protect all its assets. The architecture is superb: from la Rame Abbey Farm to the sober classicism of Hlcine Castle, not forgetting the heart of Jodoigne commercial centre. Explore superb churches, unusual caves and villages that ignited the imagination of so many artists and artisans. Here, escape goes hand in hand with inspiration !
he time of pleasures and green escape start in the east of the province. Here the gentleness of rich cultivated plateaux is strewn with charming villages sprinkled with white Gobertange stone. It has made Mlin one of Wallonias Most Beautiful Villages. The countryside has been preserved, as have the villages Time stretches out and the sense of escape is palpable.
Prehistoric flint to Gobertange stone

Hlcine, a must-see in Hesbaye Brabanonne
The Provincial Estate of Hlcine
This exceptional estate covering almost 75 acres is on the site of the former Premonstratensian Abbey in Heylissem, which was founded in 1129. The thirteenth-century castle in the neoclassical style is well worth admiring. The Provincial Estate of Hlcine now has a tourism and an economic function. The former monks abode has been converted into a first-rate venue for seminars and receptions. The 10-acre park surrounding the castle is open to the public. It boasts a nineteenth-century ice cave, Belgiums only giant sundial, a childrens maze, an educational nature trail and a gallery with a garden of permanent sculptures. The estate offers sporting types tennis courts, a horse trail and three fishponds. A refreshment room, animals, a petanque area, two playgrounds, a mini-golf course and Heylissem beer tasting help relax visitors to this prestigious site.
Rue Armand Dewolf 2 1357 Opheylissem +32.(0)19.65.54.91 www.brabantwallon.be chateauhelecine@skynet.be All year from sunrise to sundown. The castle is closed in the Christmas-New Year holiday period. Accommodation for conference participants. Refreshment room open all year. Restaurant/catering option on site. Guided tours in French and Dutch by appointment.
Armand Pellegrin Museum in Opheylissem

Founded in 1930 by village teacher Armand Pellegrin, this museum is spread over various rooms, including an old school, flax works, the dynasty, the homeland, the former caf and storeroom, and the kitchen furnished in the fin-de-siecle style. Two collections are well worth particular attention : a set of lamps tracing the history of lighting and a fine collection of toys made by children. Armand Pellegrin Museum also houses the collection of the Biscuit Tin Museum.
Rue Armand Dewolf 19 1357 Opheylissem +32.(0)19.65.69.90 or +32.(0)19.65.51.00 www.helecine.be musee.pellegrin@skynet.be Mondays 2 pm to 6 pm. Tuesdays to Fridays 9.30 am to 12 pm and 1.30 pm to 6 pm. Saturdays 2 pm to 6 pm. Sundays 10 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm. Guided tours for groups possible Monday and Saturday mornings by appointment.
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Not to be missed
Folx-les-Caves
Folx-les-Caves is a unique site of caves that stretch for many acres. Originally dug out of the tufa by prehistoric humans, at the end of the nineteenth century the caves became a mushroom bed that remained in operation until 1975. A guided visit of these handsomely fitted out caves are a great way of getting to know the geology, archaeology, architecture, art and mycology of the site, as well as the popular legends and beliefs of the region.
Rue Auguste Baccus 35 1350 Orp-Jauche +32.(0)81.87.73.66 www.grottes-folxlescaves.com folxlescaves@hotmail.com Weekends and public holidays : 10 am to 11.30 am and 2 pm to 6 pm. Weekdays in July and August : 2 pm to 6 pm. Closed in January. Guided tours by appointment.
La Rame Abbey Farm and Fruiticum in Jauchelette (Jodoigne)

The convent, the farm and the barn of the old Cistercian abbey founded in the eighteenth century are still standing. These striking buildings were rebuilt during the eighteenth century. The tithe barn, which is considered to be the largest in Belgium, provides an impressive view of a superb framed structure on imposing columns. The large stables comprise a huge hall with a triple barrel vault ceiling in brick. This listed site has been converted into a hotel, conference and reception centre with restaurant. Visits by appointment. The Fruiticum in the abbeys old orchard is a conservatory of fruit species with more than 300 different varieties of
carefully nursed apple trees, pear trees, cherry trees, etc. Open all year. Guided tours by appointment.
Rue de lAbbaye 19 1370 Jauchelette (Jodoigne) +32.(0)10.84.96.71 www.ramee.be - seram@ramee.be
Mlin Village
One of Wallonias Most Beautiful Villages (Les Plus Beaux Villages de Wallonie), the charming and serene Mlin tells the history of Gobertange stone. This white large-grained stone is used in many civil and religious buildings, including the town halls of Brussels and Leuven, the churches of Tirlemont and Tervuren, castles and farms. Mlin is a lovingly preserved example of Gobertange stone. Stroll through the village, taking in the Cense du Seigneur, Hessere farm and Notre-Dame de la Visitation church, and you will realise that the union of stone and brick can produce an astonishing harmony.
The association Les Plus Beaux Villages de Wallonie organises guided tours. +32.(0)83.65.72.40 www.beauxvillages.be info@beauxvillages.be
The Regional Archaeology Museum in Orp-le-Grand

A museum with a fine collection of tools, arms, jewellery and daily objects from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages found on digs in the region. Playful and experimental activities for children.
Place communale 2 1350 Orp-le-Grand +32.(0)19.63.37.79 www.orp-jauche.be Open weekdays all year 1 pm to 5 pm by appointment. Closed weekends.School visits and activities by appointment.
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Hesbaye brabanonne
Little treasures, veritable beauties and captivating locations await you on your visit to the heart of the Hesbaye Brabanonne.
The Museum of the French Cavalry Corps in 1940 in Jandrain (Orp-Jauche)
Presentation of operations undertaken between 10 and 13 May 1940 by units of the Corps Prioux as part of the delaying operation. Emblematic of the east of Walloon Brabant, the square farms and priories mark out wonderful walks through cultivated plains and wooded downs. For a leaflet and information call +32.(0)10.22.91.15 www.mthb.be hesbaye.brab@skynet.be
Linger a little longer make a break of your green escape.
The hamlet of Beauvechain on the edge of the Meerdael Forest has won over and inspired many artists, potters, sculptors, singers and painters.
Chausse de Wavre 61 1350 Orp-Jauche +32.(0)19.63.45.10 www.lesmuseesenwallonie.be carine.vanderweyen@publilink.be
The famous Ftes de la Saint-Martin is held every November in Tourinnes-la-Grosse.
First Wing Historical Centre Museum in Beauvechain

In the heart of the Charles Roman military base, the museum covers 50 years of Belgian military aviation.
Base Charles Roman 1320 Beauvechain +32.(0)10.23.22.02 http://musee.1wing.free.fr
The Spanish War of Succession

that began in 1700 was a conflict in which many battles were fought and Ramillies was the location for one of them. On 23 May 1706 the Duke of Marlboroughs troops inflicted a severe defeat on the soldiers of Marshall Villeroy. Vanquished and vexed, the French thought up a mocking song, Malbrough sen va-t-en guerre, changing Marlboroughs name slightly to make it easier to pronounce in French. The battle is re-enacted every May.
www.ramillies1706.be - info@ramillies1706.be
In Jodoigne , the Romanogothic apse of Saint-Mdard Church is a rare example of the architecture of the period in Walloon Brabant. Another highlight is Pastur Castle (see photo below), a huge eighteenth-century mansion built on the site of an old ducal palace. The vestiges of the old fortifications can still be seen. Not far from there, the spiral roof of Notre-Dame du March Chapels fourteenth-century bell tower can attract curious and the admiring glances.
Tourist Office of the Hesbaye Brabanonne : +32.(0)10.22.91.15 www.mthb.be - hesbaye.brab@skynet.be
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Relaxation and leisure

Walking-cycling
Escape over hollow trails !
The large open spaces and vast vistas in Walloon Brabant help you discover the most secret spots : here a hollow trail that meanders mysteriously towards a deep dale ; there an inconspicuous path that runs along a babbling brook Here the varied relief is surprising and it will only relinquish its pleasures to those that take the time to look around. Family walks or more adventurous hiking trails, the choice is yours. There are a very large number of marked trails to guide you through a well-protected natural environment, with stops at a chapel or an inn on the way. Or an imposing farm selling local produce, if not a castle or a village square with a bell tower offering shade. There are more than 400 miles of marked trails. These walks are described in great detail in the leaflets available at the tourist offices ( pages 42-43). Other theme walks follow gourmet routes, for example, or routes to mark special events. Whether you prefer a bike ride, a spot of bird watching, a day in nature with the family or a read under the arbour, wherever you choose to go you will always find the green escape that suits your mood Feel the air in your lungs and enjoy the view !
Guided walks for your diary

Every Tuesday, the Marcheurs du mardi will help you
explore Nivelles and environs (Roman Pas). Meeting point at Mont Saint-Roch in Nivelles. For details : +32.(0)67.22.04.44
The fourth Wednesday of the month (January to November) and the third Wednesday in December, the Randonneurs du Brabant offer a walk through the Ardennes brabanonnes (Wavre and environs). For details : +32.(0)10.23.03.52
The first Sunday of the month, discover the paths and trails of Villers-la-Ville and environs on a guided walk. For details : +32.(0)71.87.98.98
One weekend a month, guided nature walks are organised in Hesbaye Brabanonne (Jodoigne and environs). For details : +32.(0)10.22.91.15 Every Saturday, Tuesday and throughout the holidays between 1 April and 30 September, experience
the unique atmosphere of the Battle of Waterloo on a guided walk taking in preserved parts of the famous battlefield. 60minute walks in several languages between 2 pm and 6 pm. For details : +32.(0)2.352.09.10
Contact the tourist offices ( pages 42-43) for walking maps and leaflets.
Tourist itineraries for motorists

There are three itineraries for exploring the architectural heritage of Walloon Brabant by car. For a leaflet and more information call : +32.(0)67.22.04.44 www.tourisme-roman-pais.be
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for your pleasure !

Horse-riding
The green escape on horseback over the plains and through the forests. Walloon Brabant offers many options and there are a very large number of clubs and farms. For more details contact the regional equestrian tourism association ARTE Brabant : +32.(0)2.633.18.87 www.ffe.be/brabant - brabant@ffe.be
Golf and Accommodation

If you are a member of a golf club you can book a package including a stay at one of the regions hotels, with reservations and confirmations of your departure at the clubs of your choice. For more information : Martins Htels : +32.(0)2.352.18.19 - www.passbw.com Chteau de Limelette : +32.(0)10.42.19.99 - www.chateau-de-limelette.be Htel Nivelles Sud : +32.(0)67.21.87.21 - www.hotelnivellessud.be Visit the internet sites of other hotels in Walloon Brabant too ( p. 39). Most of them are close to one or more golf courses.
Golf Clubs
There are ten golf clubs in Walloon Brabant, each of them committed to protecting the provinces natural heritage. Just 20 minutes from Brussels there are 13 courses with the full 18 holes in a radius of just 10 miles ! For more details, see www.golf.be
Bercuit Golf Club 18 holes 6,486 yards Par 72
Grez-Doiceau
+32.(0)10.84.15.01 - www.golfdubercuit.be - info@golfdubercuit.be Bruy re Golf Club 18 holes 6,465 yards Par 72 Sart-Dames-Avelines (Villers-la-Ville) +32.(0)71.87.72.67 - www.golflabruyere.be - frederic.theys@skynet.be Ch teau de la Bawette Golf Club 18 holes (Le Parc) 6076 m Par 72 9 holes (Les Champs) 2 329 yards Par 33 +32.(0)10.22.33.32 - www.golfduchateaudelabawette.be - info@golfduchateaudelabawette.be Empereur Golf Club 18 holes (L Empereur) 6,733 yards Par 72 9 holes (La Hutte) 1,804 yards Par 31 +32.(0)67.77.15.71 - www.golfempereur.com - info@golfempereur.com Hulencourt Golf Club 18 holes (Le Vallon) 6,797 yards Par 72 9 holes (Le Verger) 2,160 yards Par 27 +32.(0)67.79.40.40 - www.golfhulencourt.be - info@golfhulencourt.be Louvain-la-Neuve Golf Club 18 holes 6,809 yards Par 72 +32.(0)10.45.05.15 - www.golflln.com - info@golflln.com Rigen e Golf Club Sept Fontaines Golf Club 18 holes 6031 m Par 73 +32.(0)71.87.77.65 - www.rigenee.be - golf@rigenee.be 18 holes (Le Ch teau) 6,634 yards Par 72 18 holes (La For t) 5,326 yards Par 69 9 holes (Le Parc) +32.(0)2.353.02.46 - www.golf7fontaines.be - info@golf7fontaines.be Ch teau de la Tournette Golf Club British 18 holes 6,588 yards Par 71 American 18 holes 6,592 yards Par 72 +32.(0)67.89.42.66 - www.tournette.com - info@tournette.com Royal Golf Club Waterloo 18 holes (La Marache) 6,819 yards Par 73 18 holes (Le Lion) 6,806 yards Par 72 9 holes (Le Bois H ros) 2,343 yards Par 33 +32.(0)2.633.18.50 - www.royalwaterloogolfclub.be - info@golfwaterloo.be Ohain (Lasne) Nivelles Braine-l Alleud Villers-la-Ville Louvain-la-Neuve Vieux-Genappe Ways (Genappe) Wavre
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RAVeL criss-crosses Walloon Brabant

Take to the towpaths and disused railway lines. Here, walkers, cyclists and horse riders get the most out of the countryside in a very user-friendly way. RAVeL network guides and maps are on sale at tourist offices ( pages 42-43). Also see www.ravel.wallonie.be
Walloon Brabant from the sky, the green escape goes blue !
The landscape is even more spectacular from the heavens. Like a character of Jules Vernes you can take a hot air balloon trip to discover the castles, parks, abbeys and square farms of Walloon Brabant. Here the green escape goes blue.
Air Escargot Rue Beussart 18, 1495 Villers-la-Ville +32.(0)71.87.91.55 Ballons Libert Avenue des Coquelicots 1, 1490 Court-Saint-Etienne +32.(0)10.61.25.15 - pl@ballonlibert.be Balloonair Chemin de Royenne 68, 1390 Grez-Doiceau +32.(0)475.71.67.15 - www.balloonair.com balloonair@skynet.be Pearl Ballon Rue de Sart 14, 1490 Court-Saint-Etienne +32.(0)10.61.69.55 - www.pearlballoon.be pearlballoon@skynet.be
Water sports
Meet in Ittre or on the shores of Genval Lake to enjoy the pleasures of navigation
Brabant wallon Yachting Club Club House, Belle voie 25, 1300 Wavre +32.(0)2.652.51.80 or +32.(0)477.88.22.03 - www.bwic4u.be
Welcome aboard !
Take a boat trip on the Charleroi-Bruxelles canal and discover the industrial heritage of the Roman Pas. +32.(0)2.201.10.50 - www.scaldisnet.be
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Genval Lake
Tropical and openair swimming pools

Aqualibi Indoor tropical swimming pool, 1300 Limal +32.(0)10.42.16.03 www.walibi.be - info-wbe@starparkscorp.com Provincial Estate of Bois des Rves Beach Open-air paddling and swimming pools Alle du Bois des Rves 1, 1340 Ottignies +32.(0)10.41.60.72 - www.brabantwallon.be boisdesreves@skynet.be Nausicaa Pool Open-air swimming pool (during the season) Rue Thophile Delbar 33, 1410 Waterloo +32.(0)2.354.12.70 - www.waterloo-sports.be courrier@waterloo-sports.be Genval Yacht club Le Lac de Genval +32.(0)2.688.24.32 (during the season) or +32.(0)477.84.18.71 http://users.swing.be/gyc - n.dubrui@swing.be International Yachting Club Ittre Club House, Rue de Virginal 42, 1460 Ittre +32.(0)67.64.67.92 - www.interyacht.be michel.carcan@interyacht.be Aquaparc (aquatic and thermal centre) Parc de la Dodaine, avenue Jules Mathieu 1/B1, 1400 Nivelles +32.(0)67.21.55.87 - www.aquaparc.be Le Neptune (provincial swimming pool) Avenue de la Croix-Rouge 27, 1420 Braine-lAlleud +32.(0)2.384.17.41 - www.brabantwallon.be Blocry Pool Rue du Castinia, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve +32.(0)10.48.38.58 - www.csb.ucl.ac.be Jodoigne Municipal Pool Boulevard des Rendanges 1, 1370 Jodoigne +32.(0)10.81.40.24 Rixensart Municipal Pool Rue Clermont Tonnerre 26a, 1330 Rixensart +32.(0)2.654.00.65 Renipont Lake with small beach for bathing Rue du Pont 9, 1380 Lasne +32.(0)479.26.52.98
Indoor swimming pools
Thalgo Therapy
Some hotels also have a thalgo therapy centre, an isle of relaxation, well-being, fitness and beauty. Mineral slats, trace elements, and seaweed revitalise your body and have a therapeutic action that is both preventive and curative. ( pages 42-43).
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The green escape through the seasons :
your calendar
Open-air shows, historic re-enactments, festivals and concerts, regional markets so many reasons for the green escape in Walloon Brabant. Heres just a foretaste !
February
Carnivals and bonfires ensure a warm welcome in the towns and villages of Walloon Brabant.
+32.(0)10.23.63.31 - +32.(0)10.23.60.99 www.brabantwallon.be
International Festival of Marionettes in Tubize (even years).

+32.(0)67.22.04.44 - www.tubize.be
Tarte Al Djote Quality Label Awards at Waux-Hall de Nivelles.

+32.(0)67.22.04.44 - www.tourisme-nivelles.be
April
Brawal Art (late April, early May). The craftspeople of Walloon Brabant and Brussels (potters, goldsmiths, engravers) present their work to the general public.
+32.(0)10.23.61.85 - www.oma-bw.og
March
Chocolate Market of the Walloon Brabant Province (Easter weekend). An opportunity to experience new flavours by tasting the products of independent chocolate makers in the region.
Easter at Villers Abbey (Easter Monday). Family activities, shows, creative workshops, music, local market and craftspeople, restaurants
+32.(0)71.88.09.80 - www.villers.be
Gourmet Easter Market in Nivelles (a fortnight before Easter). Market of regional produce in the superb cloister of Sainte-Gertrude Collegiate Church and the town hall.
Laughter Festival in Bierges. Shows and competitions devoted to humour, focused on discovering young talent.
+32.(0)10.23.03.52 - www.mtab.be
May
Ascension Market in Jodoigne. The regions largest animal market, with sheep, pig and cow competitions.
+32.(0)10.22.91.15 - www.mthb.be
Boucles Imp riales in Waterloo (Whit Monday). A festival of cycling in all its forms with courses of varying difficulty across the battlefield and neighbouring villages.
+32.(0)2.352.09.10 - www.waterloo-tourisme.be
Brabant Ardennes Rally. Tour of discovery of the remarkable sites of the Ardennes brabanonnes.
+32.(0)10.23.03.52 - www.mtab.be
Commemoration of the Battle of Ramillies (late May, tercentenary of the battle in 2006). Historic reconstitution of a bivouac and re-enactment of the 1706 battle of Ramillies in which the Duke of Marlboroughs troops lined up against
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Walloon Brabant hosts many other events. See the inter net sites and calendars of the Walloon Brabant tourist offices ( pages 42-43)
the Duke of Villeroys as part of the War of the Spanish Succession. Pedestrian rallies, exhibitions and guided tours.
+32.(0)10.22.91.15 - www.ramillies1706.be
June
Bread Festival of the Walloon Brabant Province at Gustot Mill in Opprebais (last Sunday). Invitation to discover the many varieties of bread, demonstrations and activities.
Departure of the Petit Train du Bonheur in Rebecq (1 May first departure of the season).
+32.(0)67.63 82 32 - www.tourisme-roman-pais.be
Festival of Plants and Garden at Jardins d Aywiers in Lasne (first weekend). Garden professionals and enthusiasts present their products and creations in the old abbey.
+32.(0)2.633.20.21 - www.aywiers.be
Day of Farms in Ittre and elsewhere in Walloon Brabant (last Sunday). Pleasant walk from farm to farm with tasting of local produce.
Details on the farms of Ittre : +32.(0)67.22.04.44 Details on the many other farms of Walloon Brabant +32.(0)10.23.60.99 - www.brabantwallon.be
Gourmet Walk of the Hostieux Monks in Villers-la-Ville. Walk with various gourmet stops.
+32.(0)71.87.72.85 ou +32.(0)495.24.26.12
Jeu de Jean et Alice in Wavre (every five years on Ascension Day, coming in 2007). Major retrospective of the presentation of the Charte des Liberts et Franchises to the town of Wavre by Lords Jean and Alice in 1222. Dance, song and theatre.
+32.(0)10.23.03.52 - www.mtab.be
Hot air ballooning at the Provincial Estate of H l cine (late June). Sixty hot air balloons take to the sky in the courtyard of honour of the Provincial Estate of Hlcine. Various activities.
Festival of Music in Walloon Brabant.

+32.(0)10.23.63.31 www.fetedelamusique.be
Local Produce Market in Ittre (mid May to early June).

+32.(0)67.64.87.74 - www.tourisme-roman-pais.be
March of Remembrance (weekend closest to 18 June). Napoleonic marchers faithfully re-enact the atmosphere of the famous battle of 18 June 1815. March from Jumet to Waterloo.
Open days at Orp-Jauche s tourist sites.

+32.(0)19.63.02.19 - +32.(0)19.63.30.16
Napoleonic Bivouacs in Waterloo (weekend preceding 18 June). Almost 2000 enthusiasts put their uniform for a weekend in the same grove that hosted Napoleons Imperial Guard on 17-18 June 1815. Reviews, rifle fire, various demonstrations and guided tours of Napoleons Final Headquarters.
+32.(0)2.384.24.24 ou +32.(0)2.352.09.10 www.waterloo-tourisme.be
Night of African Music at the Provincial Estate of Bois des R ves in Ottignies (late June). African dance and music groups, craft stands, tasting.
Sainte-Renelde Procession in Saintes (Trinity weekend).

Weekend of Open Gardens in M lin (odd years, coming in 2007). Private individuals open their gardens to the public.
+32.(0)10.22.91.15 - www.mthb.be
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July
1815 Activities at the Hameau du Lion in Waterloo. Demonstrations, pageants and parades by groups in uniform.
Concert at Braine-le-Ch teau Castle.

+32.(0)2.366.93.49 - www.braine-le-chateau.org
Harvest Festival at the Provincial Estate of H l cine.

Carillon Concerts in the cloister of Sainte-Gertrude Collegiate Church in Nivelles (every Sunday between 4-5 pm).
Night of Choirs at Villers Abbey. Musical festival and concert-promenade presenting internationally renowned vocal ensembles.
+32.(0)71.88.09.80 - www.nuitdeschoeurs.be
Notre-Dame of Ittre Procession (15 August).

Craft Market in Nivelles (first Sunday).

Summer Spectacle in Villers-la-Ville (late July, early August). Open-air theatre in the ruins of Villers Abbey.
+32.(0)71.88.09.80 - www.deldiffusion.be
Opera in the Open Air at La Hulpe Castle (late August). Summer date with the arias of opera.
+32.(0)2.352.09.10 - www.ideefixe.be
August
Arenberg Music Festival in Rebecq (last weekend).
+32.(0)67.63.82.32 - www.festival-arenberg-rebecq.be
Scarecrow Festival in the villages of Pi trebais, Chapelles-Saint-Laurent, Roux-Miroir and Happeau (Incourt) (third weekend). Creative activities and competitions on the scarecrow theme.
+32.(0)10.81.02.07 - +32.(0)10.84.57.45
Carillon Concerts in the cloister of Sainte-Gertrude Collegiate Church in Nivelles (every Sunday between 4-5 pm).
Theatre Market in Ittre (late August, early September). A hundred free shows by more than thirty professional theatre groups from Belgium and elsewhere). Indoor and outdoor theatre for all ages.
+32.(0)67.22.04.44 - www.lavalette.be
Animations Beau vlo de RAVeL in Walloon Brabant
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Street animation by Les Baladins du Miroir
1815 Trail to Braine-l Alleud (last weekend). Various routes for walkers, joggers, cyclists and horse riders lined with activities on the theme of the era of Napoleon.
Mozart Festival in Waterloo (late September).

September
Belgo Festival in Waterloo. Cultural shows and activities by Belgian artists in all disciplines.
+32.(0)2.352.09.10 - www.waterlootourisme.be
Pumpkin Show in Noduwez (Orp-Jauche). Show of pumpkins and other strange, curious and forgotten vegetables. Demonstration of old crafts, tasting of pumpkin products and biggest pumpkin competition.
+32.(0)19.63.02.19 - www.mthb.be
Wallofollies in Rebecq (third weekend). Variety Music Festival as part of Ftes de Wallonie.
+32(0)67.63.82.32 - www.rebecq.be
Day of the Horse in Braine-l Alleud (third or fourth Sunday). Exhibition of various horse breeds, harnessing, equestrian demonstrations, hauling not to mention various childrens activities.
+32.(0)2. 352.09.10 - www.waterloo-tourisme.be
Wallonia Festival in Wavre.

+32.(0)10.23.03.52 - www.mtab.be
European Orchid Show in Villers-la-Ville (even years, coming in 2006). Professionals and amateurs show their most beautiful flowers. Sale of orchids and expert advice.
+32.(0)71.88.09.80 - www.villers.be
Wallonia Music Festival in Walloon Brabant (September and October). Series of concerts at such magical venues as abbeys, castles and churches.
+32.(0)10.61.60.15 - www.festivaldewallonie.be
Heritage Days (second weekend). The most beautiful heritage sites open their doors to the public, with a new theme every year.
Contact the tourist offices for more details ( pages 42-43)
Walloon Brabant en f te (late September). Discover new flavours at the market of gastronomic guilds of Walloon Brabant and Brussels. Processions, folk dance groups, giants, various activities.
Louis XI Days in Genappe (fourth weekend, coming in 2007). Medieval weekend with various activities : camp, processions, medieval market, shows, falconry and more.
Wavre International Carillon Festival (second weekend)

+32.(0)10.23.03.52 - www.carillonwavre.be.tf
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October
Days of Earth and Stones in Hesbaye Braban onne. Trail passing various mounts and boulders through the ages, monuments, villages, landscapes and occupations of the region. Fun and creative activities.
+32.(0)10.22.91.15 - www.mthb.be
Festival of Plants and Garden at Jardins d Aywiers in Lasne (first weekend). Garden professionals and enthusiasts present their products and creations in the old abbey.
+32.(0)2.633.20.21 - www.aywiers.be
Fiesse Colon at Folx-les-Caves (Orp-Jauche). Popular festival re-enacting the capture, trial and execution of the bandit Colon.
+32.(0)81.87.81.46 - users.skynet.be/fiesseacolon/index.htm
Glass Show in Lasne. Show bringing together a range of glass experts : antique dealers, second-hand dealers, collectors and enthusiasts of old glasswork. Tens of thousands of pieces of Val Saint-Lambert, Saint-Louis, Vonche, Herbatte, etc, shown by more than 60 glass and crystal experts.
+32.(0)2.352.09.10 - www.foireduverre.be
Saint-Hubert s Day (third Sunday). Mass celebrated within the ruins of Villers-la-Ville, with the participation of horn blowers, horse riders and hunters with their dogs.
+32.(0)71.87.98.98
Weekend of Wood (mid October). Explore wood in its many forms open days and activities at many sites.
+32.(0)10.23.63.31 - +32.(0)10.23.60.99 www.lesroutesdubois.be
Halloween Party at the Provincial Estate of Bois des R ves in Ottignies. Mysterious activities, an enchanted ball in the big top and pumpkin soup. Free admission. See photos on this page.
November
F tes de la Saint-Martin in Tourinnes-la-Grosse (every weekend in November). Throughout the villages of Tourinnes-la-Grosse, many residents invite artist friends to turn their homes, farms and gardens into galleries and exhibition rooms. Follow the trails and lanes to discover sculptures, pottery, paintings and more.
+32.(0)10.22.91.15 - www.amisdetourinnes.org
Sainte Gertrude Tour in Nivelles (early October, 730th edition in 2006). In the morning the pilgrims accompany their float bearing the reliquary of Sainte Gertrude on a journey of almost 10 miles through the fields.
+32.(0)67.22.04.44 - www.toursaintegertrude.be
December
Christmas Ambience and Markets in Walloon Brabant.
+32.(0)10.23.63.31 - +32.(0)10.23.60.99 www.brabantwallon.be
Christmas Concert at the Provincial Estate of H l cine.

Macamagie in Wavre. Festival of magic and faeries for the enchantment of young and old.
+32.(0)10.23.03.52 - www.mtab.be
Open Air Ice Rink in Wavre. Place Cardinal Mercier.

+32.(0)10.23.03.52 - www.mtab.be
LASNE MUSIC FESTIVAL . Superior festival organised in association with the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel and the Royal Chamber Orchestra of Wallonia.
+32.(0)2.352.09.10 - www.lasnefestival.com
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Accommodation
in Walloon Brabant
Hotels
FIVE STARS CHTEAU DU LAC Avenue du Lac 87, 1332 Genval - +32.(0)2.655.71.11 www.martins-hotels.com - cdl@martins-hotels.com FOUR STARS CHTEAU DE LIMELETTE Rue Charles Dubois 87, 1342 Limelette +32.(0)10.42.19.99 - www.chateau-de-limelette.be chateau-de-limelette@chateau-de-limelette.be 88 ROOMS 121 ROOMS
LE CT VERT 29 ROOMS Chausse de Bruxelles 200 G, 1410 Waterloo +32.(0)2.354.01.05 - www.cotevert.be - info@cotevert.be GRAND HTEL 79 ROOMS Chausse de Tervuren 198, 1410 Waterloo - +32.(0)2.352.18.15 www.waterloo-belgium.com - ghw@martins-hotels. com THREE STARS AC Wavre NORD 64 ROOMS Avenue Lavoisier 12, 1300 Wavre +32.(0)10.88.74.30 - www.acrh.be - hotel.wavre@autogrill.net AT HOME HTEL Place Alphonse Bosch 33, 1300 Wavre +32.(0)10.22.83.83 - www.at-homehotel.be 19 ROOMS
BEST WESTERN WAVRE HTEL 71 ROOMS Rue du Manil 91, 1300 Wavre - +32.(0)10.24.33.34 www.bestwestern.be/wavrehotel - reservation@wavre-hotel.be DOMAINE DES CHAMPS 19 ROOMS Chemin des Charrons 14, 1300 Wavre - +32.(0)10.22.75.25 www.domainedeschamps.fr.fm - domaine_des_champs@hotmail.com FERME DE GRAMBAIS Chausse de Braine-le-Comte 102, 1400 Nivelles +32.(0)67.22.01.18 - www.fermedegrambais.be ferme.de.grambais@proximedia.be 10 ROOMS
LE RELAIS DARBOIS 11 ROOMS Rue de la Montagne 34, 1460 Ittre - +32.(0)67.64.64.59 www.relais-arbois.com - arbois@skynet.be RELAIS DU MARQUIS 36 ROOMS Rue de la Planchette 18, 1460 Ittre - +32.(0)67.64.71.71 www.relaisdumarquis.be - information@relaisdumarquis.be LE 1815 15 ROOMS Route du Lion 367-369, 1410 Waterloo - +32.(0)2.387.01.60 www.hotelrestaurant1815.com - hotel1815@skynet.be TWO STARS HOSTELLERIE DE LA RAMEE Rue de lAbbaye 19, 1370 Jauchelette (Jodoigne) +32.(0)10.84.96.78 - www.ramee.be - info@ramee.be 8 ROOMS
HOSTELLERIE DU PETIT SPINOIS 14 ROOMS Chemin Ardoisire 60, 1430 Rebecq - +32.(0)67.84.38.51 www.hostelleriedupetitspinois.com - info@hostelleriedupetitspinois.com HTEL MERCURE 77 ROOMS Boulevard de Lauzelle 61, 1340 Ottignies - +32.(0)10.45.07.51 www.horest.be - h2200@accor.com HTEL NIVELLES SUD 115 ROOMS Chausse de Mons 22, 1400 Nivelles - +32.(0)67.21.87.21 www.hotelnivellessud.be - nivellessud@walk.com LE JOLI BOIS 14 ROOMS Rue Saint-Anne 59, 1410 Waterloo - +32.(0)2.353.18.18 www.waterloohotel.be - info@waterloohotel.be LE LIDO 27 ROOMS Rue de Limalsart 20, 1330 Rixensart - +32.(0)2.634.34.34 www.lido-belgium.com - lelido@martins-hotels.com LE MANOIR DU LAC Avenue Hoover 4, 1332 Genval - +32.(0)2.655.63.11 www.manoir-belgium.com - mdl@martins-hotels.com 12 ROOMS
IBIS WATERLOO 71 ROOMS Boulevard H. Rolin 5, 1410 Waterloo +32.(0)2.351.00.30 - www.ibiswaterloo.be - info@ibiswaterloo.be LE PIANO II 17 ROOMS GrandRoute 61, 1435 Corbais (Mont-Saint-Guibert) +32.(0)10.65.60.42 - users.swing.be/piano.2 - piano.2@swing.be LE RELAIS 64 ROOMS Rue de la Gare 6, 1340 Ottignies +32.(0)10.48.65.65 - www.relais.ucl.ac.be - relais@relais.ucl.ac.be ONE STAR HTEL DU COMMERCE Grand Place 7, 1400 Nivelles - +32.(0)67.21.12.41 9 ROOMS
NOVOTEL WAVRE 102 ROOMS Rue de la Wastinne 45, 1300 Wavre - +32.(0)10.41.13.63 www.accorhotels.com - h1645@accor-hotels.com
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The list below takes account of maximum capacity of the establishment.
Guestrooms
FOUR EARS Madame Micheline DACHELET ANGERHAUSEN 2 ROOMS 2/3 p Drve Dudinsart 84, 1410 Waterloo - +32.(0)2.354.41.77 www.user.skynet.be/dachelet - dachelet@skynet.be LA FERME DES EGLANTINES 5 ROOMS 3/2/2/4/4 p Chemin de Fontane lEvque 8, 1400 Nivelles - +32.(0)67.84.10.10 www.fermedeseglantines.be - fermedeseglantines@hotmail.com LE GRAND BAILLY 2 ROOMS 2/2 p Chemin du Grand Bailly 4, 1400 Nivelles - +32.(0)67.21.68.69 www.grandbailly.be - guy.wargnies@belgacom.net THREE EARS Famille de DECKER de BRANDEKEN 1 ROOM 2 p Clos des Templiers 9, 1410 Waterloo +32.(0)2.384.95.28 - www.bwaterloo.be - nicdedeker@hotmail.be
Country cottages
THREE EARS LA CENSE DU SEIGNEUR 1 COTTAGE 4 p Rue des Beaux-Prs 4, 1370 Mlin (Jodoigne) +32.(0)10.81.31.92 - lacenseduseigneur@skynet.be LA FERME BARETTE Rue Bois dEn Bas 5, 1404 Bornival (Nivelles) +32.(0)474.52.30.36 1 COTTAGE 7 p
LES EPICAS Rue des Combattants 140, 1301 Bierges (Wavre) +32.(0)10.41.66.25 LHZIDELLE Avenue Flix Lacourt 211, 1390 Grez-Doiceau +32.(0)10.84.16.63 - hezidelle@hotmail.com LES HUTTES Les Huttes 7, 1400 Nivelles +32.(0)67.22.05.19 - dorianpierard@hotmail.com
2 ROOMS 2/2 p
1 ROOM 2 p
1 ROOM 2 p
LE SMOHAIN 1 COTTAGE 3 p Vieux Chemin de Wavre 32, 1380 Ohain +32.(0)2.633.39.07 - www.smohain.be - smohain@belgacom.net TWO EARS FERME DU COQ SULBAILLE Rue de la Procession 27, 1460 Ittre +32.(0)67.64.68.36 - francoise_preys@yahoo.fr FOURNIL DE LA FERME DU BOIS ELOI Rue Bois Eloi 3, 1380 Lasne +32.(0)2.633.23.28 - bonaventure@advalvas.be Monsieur LESJOURS Rue Dsir Seutin 23, 1440 Braine-le-Chteau +32.(0)2.366.96.54 - lesjours.ch@skynet.be ONE EAR LES BRUYERES ET LES TULIPES 3 COTTAGES 5/3/7 p Rue Ren Francq 3, 1428 Lillois (Braine-lAlleud) +32.(0)67.21.05.73 - annie.demarbaix@swing.be 2 COTTAGES 4/4 p
LE LONGCHANT 2 ROOMS 2/3 p Rue du Peigne dOr 48, 1390 Nthen (Grez-Doiceau) +32.(0)10.86.12.66 - ftbjf@skynet.be LES PIERRES BLEUES Route dOttignies 9, 1380 Lasne +32.(0)2.655.13.08 - b.lacroix@lasne.be 2 ROOMS 2/2 p
1 COTTAGE 3 p
Madame STROOT-VANHAELEN 2 ROOMS 2/2 p Rue de lArbre de la Justice 9, 1490 Court-Saint-Etienne +32.(0)10.61.88.92 - www.carpediem.dns05.com - dlvh@skynet.be Monsieur et Madame ZAOUK-CLAESSENS Avenue du Vert Bocage 9, 1410 Waterloo +32.(0)2.387.28.34 - yahyazaouk@hotmail.com 2 ROOMS 2/4 p
1 COTTAGE 4 p
CLASSIFICATION PENDING (CP) Madame DI VITO CP Chemin du Boiteux 13, 1380 Ohain +32.(0)2.267.55.95 1 COTTAGE 4 p
GTES DE LA TOURELLE CP 5 COTTAGES 4/8/4/4/4 p Place Comte Cornet 3, 1474 Ways (Genappe) +32.(0)67.77.27.17 - www.fermetourelle.be - info@fermetourelle.be
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For more information on cottages, guestrooms, campsites and more, see www.accueilchampetre.be - www.gitesdewallonie.be
Farm cottages and rooms

THREE EARS FERME DE LA GRANDE RISBART 2 cott. 4/7 p and 1 room 2 p Rue Ste-Wivine 12, 1315 Sart-Risbart (Incourt) - +32.(0)10.88.03.14 www.gitesdelagranderisbart.be - Gite_granderisbart@msn.com FERME DU LAID BURNIAT 4 rooms 3/3/3/2 p and 1cottage 8 p Rue du Laid Burniat 8, 1325 Vieusart (Chaumont-Gistoux) +32.(0)10.68.99.90 - www.gite-laidburniat.be.tf demamontp@hotmail.com HARAS DE BAUDEMONT Ferme du Pou 5, 1460 Ittre - +32.(0)67.21.28.27 www.baudemont.be - baudemont@hotmail.com FERME DE LA BRLOTTE Chemin de la Brlotte 1, 1430 Rebecq +32.(0)67.63.61.42 TWO EARS FERME DU CHAPITRE 10 COTTAGES de 2, 6 p Rue de la Ferme du Chapitre 9, 1401 Baulers (Nivelles) +32.(0)67.21.05.73 www.lafermeduchapitre.be etienne.hautier@swing.be FERME DU CROISEAU Chemin Millecamps 22, 1430 Rebecq +32.(0)67.67.04.45 3 COTTAGES 2/7/12 p 2 ROOMS 2/4 p
2 COTTAGES 6/10 p
FERME DE LHOST 5 ROOMS 5/2/2/2/2 p Drve de lHostellerie 101, 1300 Wavre - +32.(0)10.23.93.10 www.fermedelhoste.com - debry@fermedelhoste.com
TWO EARS LECUREUIL Rue Bruyre DElvigne 17, 1470 Bousval (Genappe) +32.(0)10.61.23.03 - veronica.gremler@belgacom.net Madame Anne-Marie FOURMAINTRAUX Avenue des Lucioles 27, 1410 Waterloo +32.(0)2.354.38.41 - jamf@swing.be Madame Ccile JOB Rue de lEpine 12, 1495 Tilly (Villers-la-Ville) +32.(0)71.87.50.25 - patrice-van-hijfte@voila.fr Monsieur Albert LEONARD Chemin Notre-Dame 7, 1495 Villers-la-Ville +32.(0)71.87.88.81- leonardvial@yahoo.fr 1 ROOM 2 p
Campsites
THREE STARS AU VAL TOURINNES Rue du Grand Brou 16A, 1320 Tourinnes-la-Grosse (Beauvechain) +32.(0)10.86.66.42 - www.campingauvaltourinnes.com info@campingauvaltourinnes.com ONE STAR
1 ROOM 2 p
1 ROOM 2 p
2 ROOMS 3/3 p
CAMPING COMMUNAL RY TERNEL Rue de Fauquez 10, 1460 Ittre +32.(0)67.64.60.63 CAMPING DE RENIPONT Route de Ry Beau Ry 7A, 1380 Ohain (Lasne) +32.(0)2.654.06.70 - renipont@hotmail.com SEBASTIEN ALLES R3CB Rue du Bois Brl 12, 1390 Grez-Doiceau +32.(0)10.86.64.61 - R3CB@pi.be TOUR DALVAUX Val dAlvaux 5, 1457 Nil-Saint-Vincent (Walhain) +32.(0)68.45.54.22
LA PINSONNIRE 1 ROOM 2 p Rue des Communes 10, 1470 Baisy-Thy (Genappe) +32.(0)67.79.00.89 - www.pinsonniere.be - pinsonniere@hotmail.be Monsieur Cis VAN HEIJNINGEN 2 ROOMS 2/3 p Avenue Bel Horizon 48, 1341 Croux-Mousty - +32.(0)10.61.80.34 remmerswaal@skynet.be ONE EAR FORBEAUSART 2 CH 2/2 p Rue du Moulin dHollens 7, 1495 Villers-la-Ville - +32.(0)71.87.72.61 membres.lycos.fr/fortbeausart - fortbeausart@swing.be
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Visitor centres and

Each land has its own tourist office called
Maison du Tourisme
where visitors can find information relating to the entire region concerned. Open weekdays and weekends, these reception centres should always be the first destination for visitors.
Ardennes brabanonnes Tourist Office (Wavre and environs)

Rue de Nivelles 1 1300 Wavre +32.(0)10.23.03.52 www.mtab.be - info@mtab.be Mondays and Tuesdays 8.30 am to 5 pm. Wednesdays to Saturdays 8.30 am to 5.30 pm. Sundays and public holidays 10 am to 4 pm.
Tourist Office of the Hesbaye brabanonne (Jodoigne and environs)

Htel des Liberts, Grand Place 1 1370 Jodoigne +32.(0)10.22.91.15 www.mthb.be hesbaye.brab@skynet.be 1 July to 30 September: Mondays to Fridays 8.30 am to 5.30 pm, weekends and public holidays 9 am to 5 pm. 1 October to 30 June: Mondays to Fridays 9 am to 5 pm, weekends and public holidays 10 am to 5 pm.
Grez-Doiceau Tourist Office

Chausse de Jodoigne 4 1390 Grez-Doiceau +32.(0)10.84.83.47 www.grez-doiceau.be/francais/149.html otl.grez@skynet.be Thursdays to Saturdays 2 pm to 6 pm. 1 March to 31 October: also Sundays 9 am to 1 pm.
Hlcine Tourist Office

Rue du Moulin 15 1357 Opheylissem +32.(0)19.65.69.90 www.helecine.be - s.i.h.@skynet.be All year excepting school Christmas holidays: Tuesdays to Fridays 9.30 am to 12 pm and 13.30 am to 6 pm, Mondays and Saturdays 2 pm to 6 pm, Sundays 10 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm.
OttigniesLouvain-la-Neuve Tourist Office

GrandPlace 2 and 3 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve +32.(0)10.45.90.19 www.olln.be - officetourisme.olln@skynet.be Mondays to Fridays 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm. Closed Wednesday afternoons. July and August: also Saturdays and Sundays 10 am to 2 pm.
Orp-Jauche Tourist Office

Rue de la Station 1 1350 Orp-le-Petit (Orp-Jauche) +32.(0)19.63.02.19 www.orp-jauche.be carine.vanderweyen@publilink.be Mondays to Fridays 9 am to 4 pm.
Local tourist offices

are also at your disposal for more specific information about a particular town or area.
Rixensart Tourist Office

Villa Le Beau Site Avenue des Combattants 14 1332 Rixensart-Genval +32.(0)2.653.69.37 www.rixensart.be/tourisme-loisir.htm michellenanbru@hotmail.com Tuesdays and Fridays 9 am to 1 pm. On the shores of Genval Lake: open 1 May to 30 September: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 2 pm to 6 pm.
For information about Beauvechain

Municipal administration Place communale 3 1320 Beauvechain +32.(0)10.86.83.00 www.beauvechain.be info@beauvechain.be Mondays to Fridays 9 am to 12 pm.
Wavre local Tourist Office

Rue de Nivelles 1 1300 Wavre +32.(0)10.23.03.52 www.mtab.be syndicat.initiative.wavre@publilink.be Mondays and Tuesdays 8.30 am to 5 pm. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 8.30 pm to 5.30 pm. Sundays and public holidays 10 am to 4 pm.
For information about Incourt

Municipal administration Rue de Brombais 2 1315 Incourt +32.(0)10.88.93.37 www.incourt.be - info@incourt.be Mondays to Fridays 9 am to 11.45 am.
For information about Ramillies

Municipal administration Avenue des Dports 48 1367 Ramillies +32.(0)81.43.23.40 www.ramillies.be jacqueline.robin@publilink.be Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 3 pm. Thursdays 8 am to 12 pm.
For information about Chaumont-Gistoux

Municipal administration Rue Colleau 2, 1325 Chaumont-Gistoux +32.(0)10.68.72.11 www.chaumont-gistoux.be Mondays to Fridays 9 am to 4 pm.
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Roman Pas Tourist Office (Nivelles and environs)

Rue de Saintes 48 1400 Nivelles +32.(0)67.22.04.44 www.tourisme-roman-pais.be info@tourisme-roman-pais.be Daily 8.30 am to 5 pm.
Tourist Office of the Villers Region in Walloon Brabant (Villers-la-Ville and environs)
Rue de lAbbaye 55 1495 Villers-la-Ville +32.(0)71.88.09.80, +32.(0)71.87.98.98 mt.paysdevillers.bw@gmail.com 1 April to 31 October: 10 am to 6 pm. 1 November to 31 March: 10 am to 5 pm (closed Tuesdays). Closed Christmas Eve,Christmas Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day.
Waterloo Tourist Office (Waterloo and environs)

Chausse de Bruxelles 218 1410 Waterloo +32.(0)2.352.09.10 www.waterloo-tourisme.be info@waterloo-tourisme.be Daily. 1 October to 31 March: 10 am to 5 pm. 1 April to 30 September: 9.30 am to 6.30 pm. Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day.
Braine-le-Chteau Tourist Office

Maison du Bailli Grand Place 20 1440 Braine-le-Chteau +32.(0)2.366.93.49 www.braine-le-chateau.org tourisme@braine-le-chateau.org All year: Tuesdays to Fridays 1.30 pm to 6 pm. 1 April to 30 September: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 2 pm to 6 pm.
Chastre Tourist Office

Avenue du Castillon 71 1450 Chastre +32.(0)10.65.75.01 users.skynet.be/chastre.tourisme robert.dc@skynet.be Wednesdays 2 pm to 4 pm. 1 May to 31 October: Fridays 10 am to 12 pm. Saturdays and Sundays 10 am to 12 pm.
Braine-lAlleud Tourist Office

Place Cardinal Mercier 18 1420 Braine-lAlleud +32.(0)2.387.31.14 www.braine-lalleud.be otbrainelalleud@skynet.be Mondays to Fridays 9 am to 5 pm. Saturdays 10 am to 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm to 4 pm. Closed Sundays and public holidays.
Ittre Tourist Office

Grand-Place 1460 Ittre +32.(0)67.64.87.74 www.sit-ittre.be info@sit-ittre.be Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 am to 4 pm. Wednesdays 10 am to 3 pm. Fridays 10 am to 5 pm. Easter to late September: Saturdays and Sundays 10 am to 5 pm.
Villers-la-Ville Tourist Office

Rue de lAbbaye 53 1495 Villers-la-Ville +32.(0)71.87.98.98 sivillerslaville@skynet.be 1 May to 31 October: Wednesdays to Sundays 10 am to 6 pm. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. 1 November to 30 April: Mondays to Saturdays 10 am to 4.45 pm. Closed Sundays. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day.
Genappe Tourist Office

Rue de Bruxelles 14 1470 Genappe +32.(0)67.77.23.43 www.genappe.be - si.genappe@advalvas.be Tuesdays to Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm. Thursdays 2 pm to 8 pm. Easter and 1 June to 30 September: Sundays 10 am to 1 pm.
La Hulpe Tourist Office

Rue des Combattants 59 1310 La Hulpe +32.(0)2.653.67.84 www.lahulpe.be claireloidts@skynet.be Open Mondays to Fridays 8.30 am to 4 pm. Closed weekends and public holidays.
Nivelles Tourist Office

Rue de Saintes 48 1400 Nivelles +32.(0)67.84.08.64, +32.(0)67.22.04.44 www.tourisme-nivelles.be info@tourisme-nivelles.be Mondays to Thursdays 8.30 am to 12 pm and 12.30 pm to 5 pm. Fridays 8.30 am to 12 pm.
Information about Court-Saint-Etienne

Municipal administration Rue des Ecoles 1 1490 Court-Saint-Etienne +32.(0)10.62.06.20 www.court-st-etienne.be administration.communale@court-st-etienne.be Mondays to Fridays 8.30 am to 12 pm.
Information about Lasne

Route dOhain 9A 1380 Lasne +32.(0)2.633.39.39 www.lasne.be tourisme@lasne.be Open Mondays to Fridays 8.30 am to 4 pm. Closed weekends and public holidays.
Rebecq Tourist Office

Rue Docteur Colson 8 1430 Rebecq +32.(0)67.63.82.32 www.rebecq.be si.rebecq@skynet.be Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 8.30 am to 12 pm and 13.30 pm to 5 pm. School holidays: Saturdays and Sundays 1 pm to 5 pm. Closed Wednesday afternoons.
Information about Mont-Saint-Guibert

Municipal administration GrandRue 39 1435 Mont-Saint-Guibert +32.(0)10.65.75.75 www.montstguibert.be info.msg@publilink.be Mondays to Fridays 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm. Saturdays 10 am to 12 pm.
Tubize Tourist Office

Rue de Bruxelles 64 1480 Tubize +32.(0)2.355.55.39 www.tubize.be - otp@tubize.be Tuesdays to Sundays 11 am to 1.30 pm and 3.30 pm to 6 pm. Closed Mondays and public holidays.
Information about Perwez

Municipal administration Rue Emile Brabant 1360 Perwez +32.(0)81.64.92.72 www.perwez.be michel.ruelle@publilink.be Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8.30 am to 12 pm.
Information about Walhain

Municipal administration Place communale 1 in 1457 Walhain +32.(0)10.65.56.56 www.walhain.be info@walhain.be Mondays to Fridays 9 am to 12 pm.
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Texts : M. Bacq, T. Lambert, E. Lurot, R. Roy and the Maisons du Tourisme of Walloon Brabant Coordination : F. Janssens en R. Roy Translation : Par Toutatis scri Photo credits : Abbaye de Villers, artSculptura, Baladins du Miroir, Del Diffusion, Federation of Tourism for the Province of Walloon Brabant, Municipal administrations of Lasne and of Walhain, Maisons du Tourisme des Ardennes brabanonnes, de la Hesbaye brabanonne, du Roman Pas, du Pays de Villers en Brabant wallon, et de Waterloo, Muse de lEau et de la Fontaine, Muse de Louvain-la-Neuve, Office de Promotion du Tourisme Wallonie-Bruxelles, O.T.L. de Grez-Doiceau, Province of Walloon Brabant Ramillies 1706, S.I. de Chastre, Universit catholique de Louvain, Walibi. Photos : Altitude Photo, E. Claude, Chercha, J. Collart, D. Decoster, K. De Langhe, J. Delorme, H. Gaud, Groupe G, S. Hennebel, B. Hogge, A. Kouprianoff, C. Nyst, M. Schneider, Seram, P. Teyck, P. Thomason, C. Vanschoonbeek, E. Wauty. Design : Piezo.be Responsible publisher : Herv Champagne, avenue Einstein 2, 1300 Wavre
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WALLOON BRABANT PROVINCE

Walloon Brabant, the green escape the time of pleasures

WALLONIA. BELGIUM. ENJOY A WARM-HEARTED WELCOME.

Provincial estate of Bois des Rves

Life in full colour

A spot of fishing Provincial estate of Hlcine

The beauty of heritage

Experience the battle of Waterloo Napoleons Last Headquarters

Rendezvous with Napoleon

Memories and emotions

Stories great and small

Watercolour by Bernard Coppens (detail)

Walloon Brabant Province :

the green escape the time of pleasures

Michel CORTHOUTS Permanent Deputy in charge of tourism

Lille Trier Paris

The land of Waterloo Europes date with history pages 14-17

Walloon Brabant : Romanesque and oh so gourmet pages 8-9

Relaxation and leisure : for your pleasure pages 30-33

Accommodation in Walloon Brabant pages 38-41

Parks and Gardens

Bois des Rves is a paradise of verdure stretching no less

Throughout the seasons

Aywiers Abbey in Lasne

Provincial Estate of Bois des Rves ( p.23)

Provincial Estate of Hlcine ( p.27)

Little gems in the land of green escape !

Several nature parks adjoin the great parks of

La Hulpe Castle Park ( p.16)

Dodaine Park ( p.11)

Guided tours to the park and to Nivelles +32.(0)67.22.04.44 - www.tourisme-nivelles.be

The woodland trails in Walloon Brabant

Walloon Brabant : Roman

Tarts are also the pride of Walloon Brabant.

esque and oh so gourmet

Beer routes in Walloon Brabant (3 routes) :

The Roman Pas

View from Rebecqs mill

Sainte-Gertrude Collegiate Churchs Cloister

For more information on the Roman Pas :

Open daily 8.30 am to 5 pm.

Romanesque and ever so gourmand. A rich historical and archaeological heritage

The Local Museum of Archaeology

Also worth a visit in Nivelles

The Jacquemard Jean de Nivelles

The banks of the Senne full of charm : a must-see

Le Petit train du bonheur in Rebecq

Muse de la Porte in Tubize

The Rcollet Complex in Nivelles

The Forge Museum in Ittre

The Mill Museum in Braine-le-Chteau

The Chapel of Glass in Fauquez (Ittre)

The Pillory in Braine-le-Chteau

For more information, including opening times contact the

Roman Pas Tourist Office : +32.(0)67.22.04.44 www.tourisme-roman-pais-be - info@tourisme-roman-pais.be

The Land of Waterloo

For more information on the land of Waterloo :

Europes date with history

5. The Waxworks Museum, opposite the Butte du Lion

1. The Butte du Lion

2. The Audiovisual Show

Watercolour by Bernard Coppens (detail)