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WALLOON BRABANT PROVINCEWalloon Brabant,the green escape…the time of pleasuresSouth of BrusselsHergé Museum © Nicolas Borel. Atelier de Portzamparc 2010WALLONIA.BELGIUM.ENJOY A WARM-HEARTED WELCOME.

Visitthe three sitesRomanticwalksof the WalloonBrabant ProvinceMusic fromnear and farThree reasonsfor a green escape…threeWater gamesProvincial estate ofBois des Rêves(☛ pages 6-7 and 23)Allée du Bois des Rêves 1unforgettableexperiences!The laughterof children1340 Ottignies✆ +32.(0)10.41.60.72boisdesreves@skynet.beLifein fullcolourA spotof fishingProvincial estateof Hélécine(☛ pages 6-7 and 27)Rue Armand Dewolf 2Create, see“L’orage et le chaos”,Pierre Debatty1357 Opheylissem✆ +32.(0)19.65.54.91chateauhelecine@skynet.beThe beautyof heritageExperience the battle of WaterlooNapoleon’sLast Headquarters(☛ page 15)Rendezvouswith NapoleonChaussée de Bruxelles 66Memoriesand emotions1462 Vieux-Genappe✆ +32.(0)2.384.24.24dernier.qg.napoleon@skynet.beStoriesgreat and smallWatercolourby BernardCoppens(detail)www.brabantwallon.beThe provincial estates of Bois des Rêves and Hélécine,and Napoleon’s last headquarters are tourist attractionsmanaged by the Province of Walloon Brabant.

Walloon Brabant Province:the green escape…the time of pleasuresWELCOME TO WALLOON BRABANT, a destination which will winyou over with its people’s joie de vivre and the long historical tradition of aprovince that is at the heart of Europe, only a stone's throw away from Brussels.Walloon Brabant has a wide range of famous and exciting locations for you todiscover: the emotion of the battlefield at Waterloo, the romanticism of theCistercian Abbey of Villers, the grandeur of the Romanesque collegiate churchof St-Gertrude in Nivelles, the originality of the city of Louvain-la-Neuve and itsfamous Hergé museum, and the softly rolling hills of Hesbaye Brabançonne.In Walloon Brabant, relaxing and going out to discover the province are alwaysfun. You can have a fabulous family day out at Walibi, at Hélécine castle or in theBois des Rêves woods, or you can run through the spacious parks or strollthrough the narrow streets of Wavre. A great time is guaranteed for all.Walloon Brabant is the ideal place to discover nature, and with every step youtake you have a growing sense of really getting away from it all.Check out any of the numerous golf courses, discover the narrow streets ofour villages and mountain bike tracks, or enjoy the peace and quiet of one ofthe many health farms.Walloon Brabant is not only a pleasant mix of highly enjoyable experiencesbut also somewhere that has preserved its true traditional values, such as goodcooking and a warm welcome.Welcome to Walloon Brabant where you can enjoy a break away from it all…Dr Jean-Pierre DeserfProvincial Deputy in charge of tourism3

London250 milesAmsterdam140 milesOne province,BruggeLille90 milesParis197 milesMaastricht 75 milesLuxembourg125 milesAachen 87 milesKöln 132 milesTrier150 milesThe landof WaterlooEurope’s datewith historypages 14-17The Roman PaïsRomanesque and everso gourmand. A rich historicaland archaeological heritagepages 10-13And also …Parks andgardenspages 6-7Walloon Brabant :Romanesque andoh so gourmetpages 8-94

five landsThe land of the Ardennes brabançonnesFrom Middle ages to green high-tech :the harmony of contrastspages 22-25WavreMont-St-GuibertThe landof the HesbayebrabançonnePrehistoric flintto Gobertange stonepages 26-29MAISON DU TOURISMEPAYS DE VILLERSEN BRABANT WALLONThe land of VillersAlways a pleasureto visit the abbey…pages 18-21Relaxationand leisure :for your pleasurepages 30-33The green escapethroughthe seasons :your calendarpages 34-37Accommodationin WalloonBrabantpages 39-415

Parks and GardensThe green escape in Walloon Brabant is trulya time of pleasure with four superb parks offeringeverything from vast vistas and forest paths to gamesand recreation for young and old.Relax and take in the beneficial air with friends or family.Built in 1842, La Hulpe Castle overlooks around560 acres of woodland, ponds and gardens in theFrench style on the verge of Forêt de Soignes.Autumn foliage, blossoming undergrowth, banks of rhododendronsand azaleas, whatever the season the SolvayRegional Estate park suspends time for your pleasure. TheFolon Foundation is housed in the castle farmhouse.NatIn Hélécine, explore the twelfth-century abbey thatbecame an eighteenth-century castle and the 75-acre park,a nature reserve that leads walkers to hidden nooksand crannies including a giant sundial and authenticnineteenth-century ice cave, among duck ponds. A placeto escape for everyone.A French garden, an English garden, relaxing moments inthe great area of classical architecture and the lake aroundwhich anglers spend many a peaceful hour. Dodaine inNivelles is a park but also a brook that takes you to the waterpark at the sports centre.Bois des Rêves is a paradise of verdure stretching no lessthan 165 acres and including more than 6 miles of markedtrails through the forests and around a wet area withvery interesting fauna and flora. A cycle path, a largeplayground, barbecue areas… all the ingredients are therefor a wonderful time with the family.6

Throughout the seasonsThe largest parks and the prettiest gardensare the fabulous setting for colourful eventsAywiers Abbey in LasneThe Festival of Plants (May and October)✆ +32.(0)2.352.09.10 - www.aywiers.beProvincial Estate ofBois des Rêves (☛ p.23)Night of African music (June)Halloween (October)✆ +32.(0)10.41.60.72 - www.brabantwallon.beProvincial Estate of Hélécine (☛ p.27)Hot-air ballooning (June)Medieval weekend in June and Summer activities all summerlong (July and August)Christmas Concert (December)✆ +32.(0)19.65.54.91 - www.brabantwallon.beureThe Solvay Regional Estate park (☛ p.16)Opera in the open air (August-September)✆ +32.(0)2.352.09.10 - www.ideefixe.beDodaine Park (☛ p.11)Guided tours to the park and to Nivelles✆ +32.(0)67.84.08.64 - www.tourisme-nivelles.beLittle gems in the landof green escape !Walloon Brabant is home to many private gardens.These passionately maintained jewels have a fantasticpalette of colours and many varieties of flowers. Theycan be visited by appointment or on specific days.Contact the tourist offices (☛ pages 42-43) or Jardinsouverts (www.jardinsouverts.be) for more information.Several nature parks adjoin the great parks ofWalloon Brabant. Be they forests, swamplands, valleysor underground quarries, these areas and the speciesthat live in them are protected. Some reserves have educationaltrails and are open to visitors on specific days.Contact the touristoffices (☛ pages 42-43)or visit the French languagesites www.natagora.be andhttp://natura2000.wallonie.befor more information.The woodlandtrails inWalloon BrabantYou can follow the woodlandtrails in WalloonBrabant throughout theyear. Sites of outstandingnatural beauty, museumsand recreation centresoffer a variety of activitieson the woodland theme.You will find lots of information to organise your visitto Walloon Brabant at www.lesroutesdubois.be7

Walloon Brabant: RomanLand of breeding and culture, Walloon Brabantis as epicurean as it is welcoming.Farmers and producers who are proud oftheir traditions and artisan-restaurateurswhose concern is to maintain the quality ofthe produce… all of them participate in foodmarkets and other themed events.It is true that we have astonishing cheeses and wonderfulchocolates, that the climate and the environment areconducive to the breeding of delicious trout and snails,that the brewing tradition justifies our reputation and that ataste 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 aldjote for a millennium now. “Bi t’chaude et bi blete”, thisnice warm, soft and savoury tart with cheese and chardsis baked in a hot oven and topped with a large dollop ofsalted farm butter. The uncontested star of Brabant cuisineshould be consumed with a good Bourgogne wine or aTrappist beer.8

esque and oh so gourmetOther tarts, other tastes : Walloon Brabant is partial tosucculent tarts to recipes as varied as they are mouthwatering.Waterloo’s sweet tart is consumed warmand Chaumont-Gistoux excels with its fruit tart. Wavre andJodoigne have their fromage blanc tarts, Genappe itsLothier tart and Rixensart its Vi Paurin.While chocolate and the many local beers retain their flavour,charming hostels and restaurants add a gourmet flavourto the green escape and it is always a time of pleasure…Not far from Jodoigne, Piétrain is the birthplace of aworld-famous breed of pig. This four-ham swine, whichdoes not have an ounce of fat under its pink and blackflesh, is bred in optimal conditions following traditionalmethods with strict respect for the environment andthe animal’s well-being.The tourist offices willbe delighted to give youmore informationto help you planyour gastro nomicstays and visitsto producers and farms,with details on seasonalflavours, calendars and thebest gourmet addresses.(☛ pages 42-43).9

The Roman PaïsBraine-le-Château, Ittre, Nivelles, Rebecq and TubizeView from Rebecq’s mill10For more informationon the Roman Païs :Sainte-GertrudeCollegiate Church’sCloisterRoman PaïsTourist OfficeRue de Saintes 48, 1400 Nivelles✆ +32.(0)67.22.04.44www.tourisme-roman-pais-beinfo@tourisme-roman-pais.beOpen daily 8.30 am to 5 pm.Closed on 25 December and 1 JanuaryThe time of pleasures and green escape starts atSainte-Gertrude Collegiate Church. This abbey,a Romanesque gem founded by Charlemagne’s forebear Itteof Aquitaine in the seventh century, is the heart of Nivelles,the capital of the Roman Païs, and the birthplace of opulentabbeys and celebrated families. From the gothic pilloryand village mill of Braine-le-Château take the rural routeto Ittre and Oisquercq, in the heart of a magnificentnatural environment scattered with volcanic rock.RomHistory is everywhere : in Virginal, with the glassworks ofFauquez, an astonishing industrial archaeology complex,or in Rebecq, with its two Arenberg mills. Not far fromthere is the surprising Musée “de la Porte” in Tubize, ina stunning seventeenth century farmhouse.The Roman Païs, a land rich with culture, offers all of theselandscapes, punctuated with a thousand good reasons forso many green escapes.

Romanesque and ever sogourmand. A rich historicaland archaeological heritageSainte-Gertrude CollegiateChurch and archaeologyvault in NivellesBuilt at various times in the eleventhcentury, from both an architectural andan archeological perspective Sainte-Gertrude Collegiate Church is withoutdoubt one of Europe’s most importantRhine-Romanesque-style monuments.The crypt houses the foundations offive successive churches, built betweenthe seventh and the eleventh centuries.The many tombs include those ofSainte-Gertrude, Charlemagne’s firstwife Himeltrude and Ermentrude, thegranddaughter of Hugo Capet. Thecrypt also accommodates an ossuary.The capacious Romanesque cryptdates from the eleventh century. Apowerful twelfth-century front buildingis topped with an octagonal churchtower containing the stunning ImperialRoom. It is flanked by two turrets.The southern turret, the Jean deNivelles tower, contains the celebratedfifteenth century jacquemard, an automatonthat rings the hours of the dayon a bell given to the town of Nivellesby Charles the Brave.The Collegiate Church’s interior is animpressive size. Its remarkable furnitureincludes pieces by the sculptor LaurentDelvaux, Renaissance pieces and fragmentsof Sainte-Gertrude’s reliquaryfrom the thirteenth century.Nivelles Tourist Office (☛ page 43)✆ +32.(0)67.84.08.64www.tourisme-nivelles.beinfo@tourisme-nivelles.beDaily 9 am to 5 pm. Closed Sundaymornings. Guided tours for individualsdaily at 2 pm, weekends and publicholidays at 2 pm and 3.30 pm.Guided tours for groups by appointment.Also wortha visit in NivellesDodaine ParkThis magnificent heritage site is beautifullydesigned, with French and Englishgardens and a peppering of statues.Boulevard de la Dodaineand Avenue Jules Mathieu,1400 Nivelles✆ +32.(0)67.84.08.64www.tourisme-nivelles.beinfo@tourisme-nivelles.beGuided tours for groups by appointment.Discover the old town, tastea tarte al djote, take a guidedtour and visit the attractions.✆ +32.(0)67.84.08.64www.tourisme-nivelles.beinfo@tourisme-nivelles.beThe Museum of Archaeology,Art and HistoryLocated in a former sanctuary of theTrinitarian Order, this museum is hometo masterpieces of Brabant sculpture,paintings from Rubens’ studio, a remarkablecollection of works and projectsby the sculptor Laurent Delvaux, andsome very beautiful 18th century furniture.It also houses collections of prehistoricand Gallo-Roman objects fromNivelles and its surroundings.Rue de Bruxelles 27, 1400 Nivelles✆ +32.(0)67.88.22.80www.tourisme-nivelles.be - www.nivelles.be9.30 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 5 pmfrom Tuesday to Friday and on the2nd and 4th Sundays in the month.Guided tours for groups by appointment.Closed on Monday.The Jacquemard Jean de Nivellesan11

The banks ofthe Senne …full of charm :a must-seeThe Arenberg Mill Complexin RebecqThis impressive mill complex locatedon both sides of the Senne is thecentre of the village. The Large Mill’simposing machinery is exhibited on theground floor, while the Museum ofPorphyry and the quarries are remindersof the region’s industrial past andpresent on the first floor. Interestingtheme exhibitions attract large numberof visitors.Le Petit Moulin (the Little Mill) wasrecently restored. On some Sundays inthe season, the miller is at work andtalks visitors through the grinding of thewheat. At the same location, theMaison de la Bière (the Beer House) hasa collection of items and informationpanels that tell you about the traditionalmethods for making beer.Rebecq Tourist OfficeRue Docteur Colson 8, 1430 Rebecq✆ +32.(0)67.63.82.32www.rebecq.be - si.rebecq@skynet.beLarge Mill: Tuesday - Friday from 9 amto 12 noon and from 1.30 pm to 5 pm.Weekends and public holidays in July andAugust from 2 pm to 6 pm. Closed onMonday - Small Mill: open from May to endSeptember on Sundays and public holidaysfrom 3 pm to 5.30 pm, group tours all yearround by appointment.Le Petit train du bonheurin RebecqRail Rebecq Rognon runs a steamrailway between Rebecq station andthe site of the former Rognon station.The route runs along the Senne via thebeautiful Vallée des Oiseaux and overCinq-Ponts, which offers a breath -taking vista of the surrounding countryside.A refreshing stop, play areas atsome stops. Theme trains on somepublic holidays (model train fair, countrymusic evenings).Rail Rebecq Rognon asblRue du Pont 82, 1430 Rebecq✆ +32.(0)67.63.82.32www.rail-rebecq-rognon.euDepartures at 2.30 pm, 4 pm and 5.30pm on Sundays and public holidaysfrom May to the end of September.Departures at 3 pm on Saturdayin July, August and September.Groups by appointment, also weekdays.Musée “de la Porte” in TubizeThe Museum of Archaeology, Art andHistory of Tubize and its surroundings ishoused in an old, recently renovatedSpanish-style farm. Not to be missed:art treasures from the deanery of Tubize,relics from prehistoric and Gallo-Romantimes, temporary exhibitions.Rue de Bruxelles 64, 1480 Tubize✆ +32.(0)2.355.55.39www.tubize.beotp@tubize.beTuesday to Sunday 10 am to 1 pmand 2 pm to 6 pm.12

Roman PaïsLinger a little longer … make a break of yourgreen escape. Little treasures, veritablebeauties and captivating locations await youon your visit to the heart of the Roman Païs.American Fiftiesin NivellesAn exhibition in a contemporary setting,with 44 vehicles, most in their originalcondition, collected by a lover of beautifulAmerican 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)67.84.08.64www.tourisme-nivelles.beinfo@tourisme-nivelles.beGroup tours by appointment.The Forge Museum in IttreAuthentic forge from 1701, still workingaccording to past techniques.Rue Basse 11, 1460 Ittre✆ +32.(0)67.64.87.74Group tours by appointment.The Chapel of Glassin Fauquez (Ittre)Marthe Donas Museum(Ittre)Dedicated to the first Belgian abstractpainter (1885-1967), the museum showcasesthe artist’s works and life.Rue de la Montagne 36, 1460 Ittre✆ +32.(0)67.64.87.74 - www.sit-ittre.beGroup tours by appointment.The Récollet Complexin NivellesFine complex in the neo-gothic stylefrom the turn of the sixteenth century.The Spanish renaissance style abbeychurchwas paid for by Charles the Fifthand his aunt Marguerite of Austria(see the escutcheons on the keys to thechoir vault) and contains the reliquaryof Sainte Marie d’Oignies.Rue de Charleroi 25, 1400 Nivelles✆ +32.(0)67.84.08.64Village Millin Braine-le-ChâteauCoeurq lakes, Ste-Reneldefountain, Hondzocht mill…For your pleasure, travel thelength and breadth of theextraordinary rural RomanPaïs. For a complimentarycar itinerary and brochure,call +32.(0)67.22.04.44The remarkably renovated old chapel ofSainte-Lutgarde – the Chapel of Glass –and the façade of the village hall arereminders of the unique industrial heritageof the glassworks of Fauquez.Marbrite and glass objects and artefactson view in the chapel. Visits byappointment : +32.(0)67.64.88.93www.chapelledeverre.bemichael.bonnet@chapelledeverre.beFolklore Museum (Ittre)Housed in a former brewery, thecollections of old objects bear witnessto village life.Rue Basse 14, 1460 Ittre+32.(0)67.64.87.74Group tours by appointment.There is known tohave been a VillageMill here since 1226.Now a Grain MillMuseum, the mill (alisted building) stillhas its original machineryand water wheel.Rue des Comtes de Robiano 4,1440 Braine-le-Château✆ +32.(0)2.366.93.49Monthly guided tours for individuals insummer and group tours by appointment.Porphyry ismined atEurope’s largestopen-air quarryin Quenast.For more information, including opening times contact theRoman Païs Tourist Office : +32.(0)67.22.04.44www.tourisme-roman-pais-be - info@tourisme-roman-pais.beThe Pilloryin Braine-le-ChâteauThis pillory built in 1521 (listed since1936) is the village landmark. It escapeddestruction during the French Revolutionand is one of the rare examples whichstill has its original lantern.Royal Syndicat d’initiativeMaison du Bailli, Grand’Place 201440 Braine-le-Château✆ +32.(0)2.366.93.49www.braine-le-chateau.orgtourisme@braine-le-chateau.org13

The Land of WaterlooBraine-l’Alleud, Genappe, La Hulpe, Lasne and Waterloo14For more information on the land of Waterloo :WatWaterloo Tourist OfficeChaussée de Bruxelles 2181410 Waterloo✆ +32.(0)2.352.09.10www.waterloo-tourisme.beinfo@waterloo-tourisme.beOpen daily.1 June to 30 September 9.30 am to 6 pm.1 October to 31 May 10 am to 5 pm.Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.The time of pleasures and the green escapebegin in Waterloo, which is known throughout theworld for the battle of 18 June 1815, in which the EmperorNapoleon I lined up against the allied forces under thecommand of the Duke of Wellington. From the centreof Waterloo to Quatre-Bras in Genappe, you will experiencethe battle hour by hour at the site’s attractions.Pays de Waterloo is also the gateway to Braine-l’Alleud,Lasne and Genappe : follow the rural trails and paths thatinspired Victor Hugo.Close by in La Hulpe, the immense Solvay estate isa botanical gem that is the perfect place for a relaxing stroll.It also showcases the treasure-trove of Belgian art ofthe Folon Foundation. The region also boasts a wealthof restaurants and golf course, some of which cross thebattlefield… A pure moment of relaxation !

Europe’s date with historyMUST SEE : the site of the Battleof Waterloo extends 5.5 milesThe Wellington Museumin the heart of WaterlooThe only surviving remnant of thebattle of 18 June 1815 against thearmy of Napoleon is this road inndating back to the 18th century. Itwas the headquarters of the Dukeof Wellington.A guided audio tour will lead youaround the 14 rooms so that you canlearn about the history of the battle,the arms and the authentic documents,and also see an original presentationof the Battle of Waterloo.Chaussée de Bruxelles 1471410 Waterloo✆ +32.(0)2.357.28.60www.museewellington.commuseewellington@skynet.beOpen 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 Year’s Day.> The PanoramaAn enormous fresco with sound effectsillustrates the various stages of thefighting.> The Wax MuseumThe major figures in the battle areimmortalised by the artists of theGrévin Museum of Paris.> The Battlefield TourVisit the spots where historic movementstook place on the Battlefield ona four-wheel drive truck for tourists.Route du Lion 3151410 Waterloo✆ +32.(0)2.385.19.12www.waterloo1815.bereservations@waterloo1815.beApril to October : 9.30 am to 6.30 pm.November to March : 10 am to 5 pm.Napoleon’s LastHeadquarters in Vieux-Genappe, 2.5 miles southof the Lion Mound HamletNapoleon I and his staff spent thenight of 17 June 1815 at old Cailloufarm in Vieux-Genappe, where theEmperor established his plans for thebattle of Waterloo on the evening of18 June 1815.Managed by Walloon Brabant Province,this Napoleonic museum exhibits preciouspersonal artefacts of Napoleon’s,including a lock of hair, his camp bedand his death mask, together with awonderful collection of arms andobjects from the battle and the Empire.The museum’s orchard regularly housesNapoleonic bivouacs.Chaussée de Bruxelles 661472 Vieux-Genappe✆ +32.(0)2.384.24.24www.brabantwallon.bedernier.qg.napoleon@skynet.beApril to October :10 am to 6.30 pm.November to March : 1 pm to 5 pm.Carnival week and All Saints Day:10 am to 5 pm. Closed Christmas Dayand New Year’s Day.The Lion Mound Hamletand the points ofinterest at the heartof the battlefield,5 km south of Waterlooerloo> The Lion MoundThe commemorative monument of theBattle of Waterloo, erected on the spotwhere the Prince of Orange was wounded.The Lion is made of 28 tonnes ofcast iron and rests on a 300,000 m 2mound which is 41 m high.> Two new historical filmsWaterloo by Sergeï Bondartchouk(extracts) and Waterloo, The Story of aBattle. Hear how the battle unfolded.PASS 1815Discover the Lion Mound, thelast headquarters of Napoleon,the Wellington Museum and theBattlefield Tour of the Battleof Waterloo at a reduced pricewith the 1815 Pass.For more informationcontact the Waterloosite attractionsor the Waterloo Tourist Office :+32.(0)2.352.09.10www.waterloo-tourisme.beinfo@waterloo-tourisme.be15Watercolour by Bernard Coppens (detail)

The FolonFoundationin La HulpeLa Hulpe, not to be missed !The Folon Foundation,designed by the famousBrussels artist Jean-Michel Folon, takes the visitor on a surprising,interactive journey (a journey ina book, mirror effects, endless posters,secrets from the artist’s studio andother surprising discoveries). All theartist’s themes and techniques are ondisplay: water paintings, engravings,silkscreen prints, posters, sculptures,more than 500 works. Jean-MichelFolon chose the farm belonging to thela Hulpe Castle, in the wonderful greensetting of the Solvay Regional Estate, toshowcase his 40 years of creative work.Ferme du Château de La HulpeDrève de la Ramée 6A, 1310 La Hulpe✆ +32.(0)2.653.34.56www.fondationfolon.befondation.folon@skynet.beTuesday to Sunday. From 1 Marchto 31 October 10 am to 6 pm.From 1 November to 28 February 10 am to 5 pm.Closed on 24, 25 and 31 December and 1January. Guided tours and artistic studioby reservation only. Parking within 400m(12-minute walk).The Solvay Regional Estate,its park and castle inLa HulpeAn exceptional heritage site of theWallonia region, at the gates of thecapital of Europe, this 560-acre estatehas retained the allure of a hugewooded park within walking distanceof the Forêt de Soignes. The markedtrails take nature-lovers through anundulating landscape of ponds, largetrees of rare species, banks of rhododendrons,azaleas, beds of wild flowersand much more.The park accommodates BéthuneCastle, built in 1842 and purchased byErnest Solvay in 1893. This genius whoinvented industrial caustic soda wasalso an art enthusiast who commissionedVictor Horta for various renovations.The highlights in the castlegrounds include a French garden, decorativesculptures, fountains and a pumpdesigned by Victor Horta. The castlefarm is home to the Folon Foundation.Solvay Regional Estate asblChaussée de Bruxelles 1111310 La Hulpe✆ +32.(0)2.634.09.30www.chateaudelahulpe.beinfo@chateaudelahulpe.beThe park is open to thegeneral public throughout the year(no vehicles).The castle is closed to the public.16

WaterlooLinger a little longer… make a break of your green escape.Little treasures, veritable beauties and captivating locationsawait you on your visit to the land of Waterloo.Glabais Historyand Heritage CentreHeadquarters of the historical library,the museum has many museographic,iconographic, cartographic, archaeologicaland genealogical collections.Temporary exhibitions.Bois-Seigneur-Isaac Castlein Ophain (Braine-l’Alleud)Turned into a mansion in the seventeenhundreds,the original twelfth-centuryfortress was built by the Lord of Ittre,Isaac I de Valenciennes, a companion ofGodfrey of Bouillon. Particularities inclu -de the asymmetry of the two classicstyle wings, a round seventeenth-centurytower, a hand some park planned inthe eighteenth and nineteenth centurieswith trees that are acknowledgedas being among the most remarkable inWallonia. Owned by the family ofCount Jean Charles Snoy et d’Oppuers,co-signatory of the Treaty of Romeestablishing what would become theEuropean Union.Rue A. Demoor 31421 Ophain-Bois-Seigneur-Isaac✆ +32.(0)67.84.07.10www.bois-seigneur-isaac.besnoy.christine@bois-seigneur-isaac.beGuided tours on the last two Sundaysof June and first Sunday of July+ heritage days from 2 pm to 6 pm.The PremonstratensianPriory in Ophain(Braine-l’Alleud)Opposite the castle, the Premon -stratensian priory and Chapel of theHoly Blood await you. The chapel ofthe Holy Blood, founded after a miracle– the bleeding of a piece of the consecratedhost – has a high altar in thelate gothic style, sculptured by LaurentDelvaux. Visits by appointment.Rue A. Demoor 21421 Ophain-Bois-Seigneur-Isaac✆ +32.(0)67.89.24.20The Botanical Conservatoryof Wallonia in GenappeHome to the Living Museum of Pota -toes (more than 350 varieties). Visits byappointment only.Rue Fievez 11470 Ways-Genappe✆ +32.(0)2.633.20.25Braine-l’AlleudMunicipal MuseumHoused in the birthplace of CardinalMercier, this museum offers many temporaryexhibitionsPlace Cardinal Mercier 181420 Braine-l’Alleud✆ +32.(0)2.387.31.14office.tourisme@braine-lalleud.beRue Eugène Philippe 1A1473 Glabais✆ +32.(0)67.78.05.03www.histoiregenappe.behistoire.genappe@scarlet.beWaterloo MuseumFrom Victor Hugo to ABBA, Waterloohas become a household name ! Thismuseum covers the history of this hamletat the gates of Brussels down thecenturies ; a hamlet that has given itsname to more than 120 towns andcities in the world.Waterloo Tourist OfficeChaussée de Bruxelles 2181410 Waterloo✆ +32.(0)2.352.09.10www.waterloo-tourisme.beinfo@waterloo-tourisme.beThe charm ofPlace d’Ohain (Lasne)Its triangular form goes back to thetime of the Franks. The square is adornedwith a handsome bandstand, theMascart fountain and the stonebenches dedicated to academicianswho have honoured the village.For more information including opening times contact theWaterloo Tourist Office : +32.(0) 2.352.09.10www.waterloo-tourisme.be - info@waterloo-tourisme.be17

The land of VillersChastre, Court-St-Etienne, Mont-St-Guibert, Villers-la-Ville and Walhain18Abbey of VillersFor more information on the land of Villers:MAISON DU TOURISMEPAYS DE VILLERSEN BRABANT WALLONTourist Office of the VillersRegion in Walloon BrabantRue de l’Abbaye 55,1495 Villers-la-Ville✆ +32.(0)71.88.09.80or +32.(0)71.87.98.98www.paysdevillers-tourisme.beinfo@paysdevillers-tourisme.beOpen 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, ChristmasDay, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.The time of pleasures and the green escapestarts at the Cistercian Abbey of Villers-la-Ville. The beauty of the ruins and the rustling silenceof the nearby forest invite serenity. Your rural break inthe land of Villers takes you to spectacular landscapespunctuated with farms, castles and Gallo-Romantumuli, like those in Noirmont and Libersart. Thereare many marked trails that enable you to see moreof the natural beauty of this region.Walhain, the geographical centre of Belgium, displaysVillevestiges of its fortified castle. Chastre and Mont-Saint-Guibert are nestled among immense cultivated plains.Walk to Blanmont Castle or the portcullis Saint-GéryTower. Take a break at Court-Saint-Etienne where therural atmosphere is sprinkled with signs of a gloriousindustrial past.In mid-winter and gentle summer evenings, take in theshows, concerts and exhibitions organised in the Landof Villers.

Always a pleasure to visitthe abbey…Essential poetryThe Villers AbbeySome members of the Cistercian communityin Clairvaux arrived in Villers tofound a new abbey in 1146. The monksand converts developed this marshylocation – hemmed in by steep slopes –using an ingenious hydraulic system ofsubterranean canals, mills and ponds.Built in the seventeenth century,the huge cloister is the centre ofthe monastery, surrounded by thebuildings constructed or converted bythe occupants for prayer, receptionsand manual work.The abbey reflects every architecturalstyle represented in the region. Animportant seat of power in the eighteenthcentury, the abbey was plunderedin 1794 and the monks left in 1796.Slowly but surely the abbey acquired itspresent atmosphere in which nature reigns.The ruins are a source of inspirationfor artists and writers : Victor Hugowas inspired by the romantic ambienceof the place on several occasions.The abbey mill now accommodatesexhibition spaces and a restaurant. Theabbey hosts a range of activities throughoutthe year, including family days,concerts, exhibitions, conferences andtheatre… An opportunity for escape !rsAbbaye de Villers-la-VilleRue de l’Abbaye 551495 Villers-la-Ville✆ +32.(0)71.88.09.80www.villers.beinfo@villers.beOpen daily. Novemberto March 10 am to 5 pm.April to October 10 am to 6 pm.Closed Tuesdays.19

VillersLinger a little longer … make a break of your green escape.Little treasures, veritable beauties and captivating locationsawait you on your visit to the heart of the land of Villers.Walhain, the geographicalcentre of BelgiumThree villages in one, Walhain’s historicand industrial heritage make it wellworth a visit. The village of Nil-Saint-Vincent is the geographical centreof Belgium : latitude 50° 38´ 28´´ North– longitude 04° 40´ 05´´ East.Tumuli of NoirmontThe ruins of the late twelfth-centuryfortified Walhain Castle bring tomind an era when Walhain had a pres -tigious position in the region. Built in1217, Alvaux Tower is one ofthe best-preserved fortified houses inWalloon Brabant and Tiège Mill is theflagship of Walhain’s industrial heritage.The tumuli of Libersart are remindersof the long period during whichTourinnes-Saint-Lambert was underRoman domination.Visit the curiousGoblet d’AlviellaMausoleumin Court-Saint-EtienneCourt-Saint-Etienne cemetery attractsvisitors who come to admire the curiousMasonic mausoleum in the Hindu styleraised in 1896.20

Castle of Blanmont (Chastre)Court-Saint-Etienne’s past combinesbucolic ambience with relics ofthe metal industry : from old villagehalls converted from Henricot factories,one discovers the harmony ofthe picturesque and the unusual.Many remarkable farms litter therural landscapes of the Villers region,including Rose Farm and Perbais Farm(Chastre), Marette Farm (Walhain),Beauriaux Farm (Court-Saint-Etienne),Grange à la Dîme Farm (Mont-Saint-Guibert) and Colombier Farm (Villersla-Ville).Museum of theFirst French Army (DyleManoeuvre, May 1940)in Cortil-Noirmont (Chastre)Artefacts from heroic resistance of theFirst French Army on the Wavre-Namurline in May 1940.Rue Tensoul 51450 Cortil-Noirmont✆ +32.(0)81.61.31.40users.skynet.be/chercha/musee_accueil.htmmuseemai40@skynet.beMuseum of Old Toolsin Marbais (Villers-la-Ville)La Touraille museum showcases themanual tools used by the craftsmen ofold (woodcutters, tinsmiths, watchmakers,shoemakers, carpenters) and awonderful collection of tools used bythe carpenter.Rue de la Tourette 9,1495 Marbais✆ +32.(0)478.48.78.71adelin.jonet@gmail.comMuseum of Local Lifein Nil-Saint-Vincent(Walhain)Exhibitions of documents and photographstracing the life of villagers.Centre culturel Emile JadinonPlace Saint-Vincent1457 Nil-Saint-Vincent✆ +32.(0)10.65.71.50Castle of Bierbais (Mont-St-Guibert)Saint-Géry’sCross(Chastre)MAISON DU TOURISMEPAYS DE VILLERSEN BRABANT WALLONFor more information including opening times contact theTourist Office of the Villers Region in Walloon Brabant : +32.(0)71.88.09.80www.paysdevillers-tourisme.be - info@paysdevillers-tourisme.be21

The land of theArdennes brabançonnesChaumont-Gistoux, Grez-Doiceau, Ottignies–Louvain-la-Neuve,Rixensart and Wavre© LeloupFor more informationon the Ardennes brabançonnes :Ardennes brabançonnesTourist OfficeRue de Nivelles 1, 1300 Wavre✆ +32.(0)10.23.03.52www.mtab.be - info@mtab.beMondays 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.Closed on 25 December and 1 January.The time of pleasures and the green escape start inWavre, county town of the Province and rich commercialcentre whose Walibi Belgium attraction park hasalso put it on the map. Its market dates back to the twelfthcentury and its lanes are inviting to daydreamers andwindow-shoppers alike. Next door is Louvain-la-Neuve,home to a university and a rapidly expanding sciencepark. From there the woodland extends to Rixensartand its magnificent seventeenth-century castle.Between heritage and nature, the history of Chaumont-Gistoux goes back more than 4000 years. The tower andgothic chancel of the thirteenth-century Saint-Bavon Churchare recommended… before you take a break to taste one ofits famous tarts. Grez-Doiceau provides three picturesquevistas in an area littered with castles, one with a moat,another with tower battlements, a third with a delightfullyromantic tower ruin.22Wav

From middle agesto green high-tech:the harmony of contrasts…Passion, excitement and relaxation… themust-see sights of the Ardennes brabançonnesWalibi Belgiumin WavreWith your friends or family, allaboard for Walibi! Walibi is anamusement park packed withthrilling attractions: the Cala mityMine train, the Radja Riveradventure or the breathtakingLoup-Garou roller-coaster! Those whoknow no fear will make straight for theVampire or the Dalton Terror, whileyounger visitors will have a wonderfultime in a place designed exclusively fortheir enjoyment: Walibi Playland.But Walibi doesn’t stop there! With itsnew varied and fun music world, fans ofmusical emotions will be enthralled bythe ‘battles’ between W.A.B., Walibi’smusic band, and The SkunX, its Frenchtwin Squad’s counterpart. Fullyimmerse yourself in this new world withthe live “The Music Battle Show” andthe 4D “Rokken Roll” film.Walibi: A sensational world for everyoneto enjoy!1300 Limal✆ +32.(0)10.42.15.00www.walibi.be - info-wbe@starparkscorp.comEaster holidays and weekends inApril: 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 to6 pm. Opening times are subject to change.Aqualibi in WavreAqualibi, a world of aquatic sensations.Aqualibi is a water park packed withaquasensational fun! Be aquazen andrelax in the Lagoon’s jacuzzi. Enjoy theMini Beach, a huge area full of games foryoung children: aquafun guaranteed.Aquaspeed: Slip into a new dimensionthanks to the irresistible slides offered bythe BI-BOB, Xtreme, Surf and Jet. Not tomention the aquacool setting! Space,comfort, safety and modernity go handin hand with trendy water fun. Time toget your swimwear out!1300 Limal✆ +32.(0)10.42.16.03www.aqualibi.beinfo-wbe@cda-parks.comClosed for renovation.Scheduled to reopen in spring 2011.The Provincial Estateof Bois des Rêvesin OttigniesBois des Rêves is a green paradisecovering around 165 acres. It hassomething for the whole family.Principally made up of woodland ina wet area of great importance withrespect to fauna and flora, theProvincial Estate of Bois des Rêvesalso boasts an English garden withornamental ponds.There are plenty of opportunities foractive leisure, with eight and a half milesof marked trails, a cycle path and twohealth trails, including one for those withreduced mobility. There is also an enormousplayground where the childrencan play safely and securely.The beach, solarium, swimming andpaddling pools brighten up the summer.A cafeteria with small restaurant andconference rooms complete the facilities.Allée du Bois des Rêves 11340 Ottignies✆ +32.(0)10.41.60.72www.brabantwallon.beboisdesreves@brabantwallon.beOctober 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 playgroundfor schools. Free admission to the park.Admission payable to attractions.The Provincial Estateof Bois des Rêves beachAllée du Bois des Rêves 11340 Ottignies✆ +32.(0)10.41.60.72www.brabantwallon.beboisdesreves@brabantwallon.beOpen mid-June to 31 August :10 am to 6.30 pm23

Green high-tech development centre – a must seeThe Museumof Louvain-la-NeuveLouvain-la-Neuve,the new townThe establishment of the CatholicUniversity of Louvain has led to thegrowth of an urban centre combiningacademic functions, artistic space andquality of life. The town has someremarkable facilities, but its charm alsolies in its wealth of natural heritageand rural scenery. A thriving businesscommunity, service sector and sciencepark adjacent to the university campusmake Louvain-la-Neuve one of the newmillennium’s high-tech hubs. Guidedtours by appointment.Tourist Office - Inforville,Galerie des Halles,Place de l’Université, 11348 Louvain-la-Neuve✆ +32.(0)10.47.47.47www.tourisme-olln.beinfo@tourisme-olln.beMonday to Friday 9 am to 5 pmand Saturday 11 am to 5 pm.Sundays in July and Augustfrom 11 am to 3 pm.The museum preserves a rich heritageof art and civilisation. Works by greatmodern painters such as René Magritteand Paul Delvaux interact with piecesfrom all cultures and all continents.The collections cover diverse areassuch as prints (Dürer, Van Dyck, Goya,Rodin, Picasso, etc.), twentieth-centuryBelgian art (including abstract art),sculpture, and different periods likeAntiquity and ‘tribal arts’ from Africaand Oceania.Place Blaise Pascal 1 - box L3.03.011348 Louvain-la-Neuve✆ +32.(0)10.47.48.41www.muse.ucl.ac.beaccueil-musee@uclouvain.beOpen Tuesdays to Fridays 10 amto 6 pm; Saturdays and Sundays2 pm to 6 pm. Closed Mondays andpublic holidays from 24 Decemberto 2 January.Aventure Parc ® in WavreTake on the trees ! Rope bridges, giantstrides, monkey swings, climbing ironsand bungee jumping – there are so manyways to test yourself. Express youradventurous nature on one of the fourtotally safe acrobatic woodland trails(including one reserved for children overeight years of age). Excitement and thepleasure of escape guaranteed !Rue Sainte-Anne 152, 1300 Wavre✆ +32.(0)10.22.33.87www.aventureparc.beinfo@aventureparc.beOpening time :see www.aventureparc.beHergé Museum. A museum for the creator of TintinLocated in the university city of Louvain-la Neuve, the HergéMuseum is much more than your average museum: visitorstravel deep into the life and work of one man, and in doing sotraverse the era in which he lived.Here, visitors of all ages and nationalities, like the readers ofHergé’s work, discover all the facets of an outstanding artisticadventure. The museum’s architecture is also fascinating.It was designed by the French architect, Christian dePortzamparc, who has a profound understanding of thegraphical elements of Hergé’s work. Bookshop and Le PetitVingtième restaurant.Rue du Labrador 26, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve✆ +32.(0)10.48.84.21 - fax +32.(0)10.45.57.77www.museeherge.com - info@museeherge.comOpen daily except Mondays and 1 May, 1 and 11 November,25 December and 1 January from 10.30 am to 5.30 pm.Car parks at Grand-Place and Charlemagne.24Photos: © Nicolas Borel. Atelier de Portzamparc 20120

ArdennesLinger a little longer… make abrabançonnesbreak of your green escape.Little treasures, veritable beauties and captivating locationsawait you on your visit to the heart of the Ardennes brabançonnes.The Notre-Dame Basilicain Basse-WavreBuilt in 1659 on the vestiges of a prioryfounded in 1095, the basilica includes atwelfth-century nave chapel. Importantdevotion to Our Lady.Rue du Calvaire 2, 1300 Wavre✆ +32.(0)10.22.25.80Rixensart CastleDating in part from 1631-62, this castlecan justifiably be reckoned amongBelgium’s most beautiful. Includes aselection of truly magnificent salons,rooms and apartments. The gardenswere inspired by the famous designs ofAndré Le Nôtre. Visits by appointment.Guided visits for individuals and groupsof minimum 12 people every day fromthe end of March to the end of September,booking with the Tourist Office ('Syndicatd'Initiative') or via www.si-rixensart.be.The Horology Museumin Longueville(Chaumont-Gistoux)The collection reflects four centuries ofEuropean horology, covering advancementsin technology and design.Visits by small groups by appointment.Chemin de la Coquière 51325 Longueville✆ +32.(0)10.88.94.14The Museum of Waterand Fountain in GenvalLocated in a picturesque setting on theedge of Genval lake, this vibrant museumrecounts the advancements madein water distribution down the centuries.The very handsome collection ofdrinking fountains is part of the region’smonumental and historic heritage.There is also a documentation centre.Avenue Hoover 63,1332 Genval✆ +32.(0) 2.654.19.23www.lemuseedeleauetdelafontaine.bemusee.eau.fontaine@belgacom.netMondays to Fridays 9.30 am to 12 pmand 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm.Weekends and public holidays 10 am to 6 pm.By appointment for groups(more than 20 people).The Museum ofthe K-W Linein Chaumont-GistouxThis regional Second World War Museumhas an impressive collection of objectsand documents connected with theKoningshooikt-Wavre defensive line.Rue du Pré Delcourt 11325 Chaumont-Gistoux✆ +32.(0)10.84.02.70TILT - interactiveplay area for allArea for discovering the world aroundus. Open to schools, groups and individuals.Ferme de FroidmontChemin du Meunier 44, 1330 Rixensart✆ +32 (0)2.653.69.37 or +32 (0)477.78.30.68www.tiltbelgium.beWavre’s Maca folklore symbol.The Archery Museum(Rixensart)Cubitus’statue (cartoon charactercreated by Dupa) in LimalTraces the history of archery. Many trophies,posters and other objects relatedto archery on display. Archery demonstration.Rue Auguste Lannoye 321332 Genval✆ +32.(0)2.653.69.37 or +32.(0)477.78.30.68sirixensart@gmail.com – www.si-rixensart.beEvery Thursday (excepting the publicholidays) from 7 pm to 8 pm.The Museum of Local Lifeand the Museum of Historyand Archaeology in WavreThese two museums are home to manyobjects and documents relating toWavre and environs from prehistorictimes to the present era.Château de l’ErmitageRue de l’Ermitage 231300 Wavre - ✆ +32.(0)10.24.43.77Mondays, Wednesdays en Saturdays(excepting the public holidays)from 2 pm to 5 pm. Guided tours onrequest. chaw@skynet.beA moment of pleasureand poetry at Genval LakeFor more information including opening times contact theArdennes brabançonnes Tourist Office :+32.(0)10.23.03.52 - www.mtab.be - info@mtab.be25

Hesbaye BrabançonneBeauvechain, Hélécine, Incourt, Jodoigne, Orp-Jauche, Perwez and RamilliesChapel of Zétrud-LumayFor more informationon Hesbaye Brabançonne :Tourist Officeof Hesbaye BrabançonneHôtel des Libertés,Grand’Place 1, 1370 Jodoigne✆ +32.(0)10.22.91.15www.hesbayebrabanconne.be -hesbaye.brab@skynet.beOpen 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 Fridays9 am to 5 pm, weekends and publicholidays 9 am to 4 pm.Closed on 25 December and 1 January.The time of pleasures and green escape start inthe east of the province. Here the gentleness of richcultivated plateaux is strewn with charming villagesHessprinkled with white Gobertange stone. It has made Mélinone of ‘Wallonia’s Most Beautiful Villages’. The countrysidehas been preserved, as have the villages… Time stretchesout and the sense of escape is palpable.Prosperous and discreet, this picturesque, gourmet ruralregion has managed to protect all its assets. The archi -tecture is superb: from la Ramée Abbey Farm tothe sober classicism of Hélécine Castle, not forgettingthe heart of Jodoigne commercial centre. Explore superbchurches, unusual caves and villages that ignited theimagination of so many artists and artisans. Here, escapegoes hand in hand with inspiration !26

Prehistoric flintto Gobertange stoneHélécine, a must-seein Hesbaye BrabançonneThe Provincial Estateof HélécineThis exceptional estate coveringalmost 75 acres is on the site of theformer Premonstratensian Abbey inHeylissem, which was founded in1129. The thirteenth-century castle inthe neoclassical style is well worthadmiring.The Provincial Estate of Hélécine nowhas a tourism and an economic function.The former monk’s abode hasbeen converted into a first-rate venuefor seminars and receptions.The 10-acre park surrounding the castleis open to the public. It boasts anineteenth-century ice cave, Belgium’sonly giant sundial, a children’s maze,an educational nature trail and and abiological pond.The estate offers sporting types tenniscourts, a horse trail and three fishponds.A refreshment room, animals, a petan -que area, two playgrounds, a mini-golfcourse and Heylissem beer tasting helprelax visitors to this prestigious site.Rue Armand Dewolf 21357 Opheylissem✆ +32.(0)19.65.54.91www.brabantwallon.bechateauhelecine@skynet.beAll year from sunrise to sundown.The castle is closed in theChristmas-New Year holiday period.Restaurant/catering option on site. Guidedtours in French and Dutch by appointment.Armand Pellegrin Museumin OpheylissemFounded in 1930 by village teacherArmand Pellegrin, this museum isspread over various rooms, includingan old school, flax works, the dynasty,the homeland, the former café andstoreroom, and the kitchen furnishedin the fin-de-siecle style. Two collectionsare well worth particular attention: a set of lamps tracing the historyof lighting and a fine collection of toysbayemade by children.Armand Pellegrin Museum also housesthe collection of the Biscuit Tin Museum.Rue du Moulin 151357 Opheylissem (Hélécine)✆ +32.(0)19.65.69.90or +32.(0)19.65.51.00www.helecine.bemusee.pellegrin@skynet.beMondays by reservation.Tuesdays to Fridays9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 5 pm.Mondays exclusively by reservation (groups),Saturdays and Sundays from 2 pm to 6 pm,except the last weekend of the month.27

Not to be missedFolx-les-CavesFolx-les-Caves is a unique site of cavesthat stretch for many acres. Originallydug out of the tufa by prehistorichumans, at the end of the nineteenthcentury the caves became a mushroombed that remained in operation until1975. A guided visit of these handsomelyfitted out caves are a great wayof getting to know the geology, archaeology,architecture, art and mycology ofthe site, as well as the popular legendsand beliefs of the region.Rue Auguste Baccus 351350 Folx-les-Caves✆ +32.(0)81.81.36.20 (Madame Racourt)By appointment weekdays andweekends from 2 pm to 6 pmin summer and from 2 pm to 5 pm in winter.The Regional ArchaeologyMuseum in Orp-JaucheA museum with a fine collection oftools, arms, jewellery and daily objectsfrom prehistoric times to the MiddleAges found on digs in the region.Playful and experimental activities forchildren.Rue de la Station 11350 Orp-le-Petit✆ +32.(0)19.63.37.79www.orp-jauche.bemuseeorp@skynet.beOpen weekdays all year1 pm to 5 pm by appointment.Closed weekends. School visitsand activities by appointment.La Ramée Abbey Farmand Fruiticumin Jauchelette (Jodoigne)The convent, the farm and the barn ofthe old Cistercian abbey founded in theeighteenth century are still standing.These striking buildings were rebuiltduring the eighteenth century.The tithe barn, which is considered tobe the largest in Belgium, provides animpressive view of a superb framedstructure on imposing columns.The large stables comprise a huge hallwith a triple barrel vault ceiling inbrick. Visits by appointment.The Fruiticum in the abbey’s old orchardis a conservatory of fruit species withmore than 450 different varieties ofcarefully nursed apple trees, pear trees,cherry trees, etc. Open all year. Guidedtours by appointment.Rue de l’Abbaye 191370 Jauchelette (Jodoigne)✆ +32.(0)10.84.96.71www.ramee.be - seram@ramee.beMélin VillageOne of ‘Wallonia’s Most BeautifulVillages’ (Les Plus Beaux Villages deWallonie), the charming and sereneMélin tells the history of Gobertangestone. This white large-grained stoneis used in many civil and religiousbuildings, including the town halls ofBrussels and Leuven, the churches ofTirlemont and Tervuren, castles andfarms. Mélin is a lovingly preservedexample of Gobertange stone. Strollthrough the village, taking in theCense du Seigneur, Hesserée farmand Notre-Dame de la Visitationchurch, and you will realise that theunion of stone and brick can producean astonishing harmony.The association Les Plus Beaux Villagesde Wallonie organises guided tours.✆ +32.(0)83.65.72.40www.beauxvillages.beinfo@beauxvillages.be28

HesbayeLinger a little longer… make abrabançonnebreak of your green escape.Little treasures, veritable beauties and captivating locationsawait you on your visit to the heart of the Hesbaye Brabançonne.The Museum of the FrenchCavalry Corps in 1940in Jandrain (Orp-Jauche)Presentation of operations undertakenbetween 10 and 13 May 1940 by unitsof the Corps Prioux as part of the delayingoperation.Emblematic of the eastof Walloon Brabant,the square farms and prioriesmark out wonderfulwalks through cultivatedplains and wooded downs.For a leaflet andinformation call✆ +32.(0)10.22.91.15www.hesbayebrabanconne.behesbaye.brab@skynet.beThe hamlet of Beauvechainon the edge of the Meerdael Foresthas won over and inspiredmany artists, potters, sculptors,singers and painters.Chaussée de Wavre 611350 Orp-Jauche✆ +32.(0)19.63.45.10www.lesmuseesenwallonie.becarine.vanderweyen@publilink.beThe famous Fêtes de la Saint-Martinis held every Novemberin Tourinnes-la-Grosse.First Wing HistoricalCentre Museumin BeauvechainIn the heart of the Charles Roman militarybase, the museum covers 75 yearsof Belgian military aviation.Base Charles Roman1320 Beauvechain✆ +32.(0)10.68.22.68 or +32.(0)10.68.22.02http://musee.1wing.free.frIn Jodoigne, the Romanogothicapse of Saint-Médard Churchis a rare example of the architectureof the period in WalloonBrabant. Another highlight is PasturCastle (see photo below), a hugeeighteenth-century mansion builton the site of an old ducal palace.The vestiges of the old fortificationscan still be seen. Not far from there,the spiral roof of Notre-Dame duMarché Chapel’s fourteenth-centurybell tower can attract curious andthe admiring glances.The Spanish War of Succession thatbegan in 1700 was a conflict in which many battleswere fought and Ramillies was the location for one ofthem. On 23 May 1706 the Duke of Marlborough’stroops inflicted a severe defeat on the soldiers ofMarshall Villeroy. Vanquished and vexed, the Frenchthought up a mocking song, ‘Malbrough s’en va-t-enguerre’, changing Marlborough’s name slightly tomake it easier to pronounce in French. There are twowalks (of 10 to 13 km) that take you on a trail of thevarious locations involved in this historic event.www.ramillies1706.bewww.hesbayebrabanconne.beFor more information including opening times contact theTourist Office of the Hesbaye Brabançonne :+32.(0)10.22.91.15www.hesbayebrabanconne.behesbaye.brab@skynet.be29

Relaxation and leisureWalking-cyclingEscape overhollow trails !The large open spaces and vast vistas inWalloon Brabant help you discover themost secret spots : here a hollow trail thatmeanders mysteriously towards a deepdale ; there an inconspicuous path thatruns along a babbling brook… Here thevaried relief is surprising and it will onlyrelinquish its pleasures to those that takethe time to look around.Family walks or more adventurous hiking trails,the choice is yours. There are a very large number ofmarked trails to guide you through a well-protected naturalenvironment, with stops at a chapel or an inn on the way. Oran imposing farm selling local produce, if not a castle or avillage square with a bell tower offering shade.There are more than 400 miles of marked trails. These walksare described in great detail in the leaflets available at thetourist offices (☛ pages 34-35). Other theme walks followgourmet routes, for example, or routes to mark special events.Visit the new web site www.tourismegps.be todiscover over 100 GPS routes throughout the five Walloonprovinces. These routes (walking, motorcycle,cycling or by car) are absolutely freeand can be easily loaded into your GPS.You can choose a route by place, area or level of difficulty.www.tourismegps.be is an original and fun way to get toknow the province of Walloon Brabant.Guided walks for your diaryEvery Tuesday, the Marcheurs du mardi will help youexplore Nivelles and environs (Roman Païs). Meeting pointat Mont Saint-Roch in Nivelles.For details : ✆ +32.(0)67.22.04.44The fourth Wednesday of the month (January toNovember) and the third Wednesday in December, theRandonneurs du Brabant offer a walk through the Ardennesbrabançonnes (Wavre and environs).For details : ✆ +32.(0)10.23.03.52Every Saturday, Tuesday and throughout theholidays between 1 April and 30 September, experiencethe unique atmosphere of the Battle of Waterloo on a guidedwalk taking in preserved parts of the famous battlefield.60-minute walks in several languages between 2 pm and 6 pm.For details : ✆ +32.(0)2.352.09.10At the foot of the abbey ruins, a lovely 7 km signpostedtrail which goes through fields, woods and sunken lanes...Discover beautiful farms and splendid panoramas alongthe way (signposts with vertical yellow rectangle).For details : ✆ +32.(0)71.88.09.80Marlborough’s walk (12,8 km) : From the old trainstation of Ramillies, discover the story of the Ramilliesbattle (1706). Through orientation panels, you will findinformations (translated in French, English and Dutch) tounderstand the context and the course of this battle.For details : ✆ +32.(0)10.22.91.15Contact the touristoffices (☛ pages 34-35)for walking mapsand leaflets.300 km of signposted walkslet you discover Hesbaye Brabançonne.Brochure and information on +32.(0)10.22.91.15www.hesbayebrabanconne.beTourist itinerariesfor motoristsThere are three itineraries forexploring the architectural heritageof Walloon Brabant by car.For a leaflet and moreinformation call :✆ +32.(0)67.22.04.44www.tourisme-roman-pais.be30

for your pleasure!Horse-ridingThe green escape on horsebackover the plains and through theforests. Walloon Brabant offersmany options and there are a verylarge number of clubs and farms.For more details contact the regionalequestrian tourism associationARTE Brabant :✆ +32.(0)2.633.18.87www.ffe.be/brabant - brabant@ffe.beGolf ClubsThere are ten golf clubs in Walloon Brabant, each of themcommitted to protecting the province’s natural heritage.Just 20 minutes from Brussels there are 13 courses with thefull 18 holes in a radius of just 10 miles !For more details, see www.golf.beGolf andAccommodationIf you are a member of a golf club you can book apackage including a stay at one of the region’s hotels,with reservations and confirmations of your departureat the clubs of your choice.For more information :☛ Martin’s Hôtels :✆ +32.(0)2.352.18.19 - www.passbw.com☛ Château de Limelette :✆ +32.(0)10.42.19.99 - www.chateau-de-limelette.be☛ Hôtel Nivelles Sud :✆ +32.(0)67.21.87.21 - www.hotelnivellessud.beAsk our Accommodation Guide:tourisme@brabantwallon.beBercuit Golf Club 18 holes – 6,486 yards – Par 72 Grez-Doiceau✆ +32.(0)10.84.15.01 - www.golfdubercuit.be - info@golfdubercuit.beBruyère Golf Club 18 holes – 6,465 yards – Par 72 Sart-Dames-Avelines (Villers-la-Ville)✆ +32.(0)71.87.72.67 - www.golflabruyere.be - info@golflabruyere.beChâteau de la Bawette Golf Club 18 holes (Le Parc) – 6644 yards – Par 72 Wavre9 holes (Les Champs) – 2 329 yards – Par 33✆ +32.(0)10.22.33.32 - www.golfduchateaudelabawette.be - info@golfduchateaudelabawette.beEmpereur Golf Club 18 holes (L’Empereur) – 6,733 yards – Par 72 Ways (Genappe)9 holes (La Hutte) – 1,804 yards – Par 31✆ +32.(0)67.77.15.71 - www.golfempereur.com - info@golfempereur.comHulencourt Golf Club 18 holes (Le Vallon) – 6,797 yards – Par 72 Vieux-Genappe9 holes (Le Verger) – 2,160 yards – Par 27✆ +32.(0)67.79.40.40 - www.golfhulencourt.be - info@golfhulencourt.beLouvain-la-Neuve Golf Club 18 holes – 6,809 yards – Par 72 Louvain-la-Neuve✆ +32.(0)10.45.05.15 - www.golflln.com - info@golflln.comRigenée Golf Club 18 holes – 6595 yards – Par 73 Villers-la-Ville✆ +32.(0)71.87.77.65 - www.rigenee.be - golf@rigenee.beSept Fontaines Golf Club 18 holes (Le Château) – 6,634 yards – Par 72 Braine-l’Alleud18 holes (La Forêt) – 5,326 yards – Par 699 holes (Le Parc)✆ +32.(0)2.353.02.46 - www.golf7fontaines.be - info@golf7fontaines.beChâteau de la Tournette Golf Club British – 18 holes – 6,674 yards – Par 71 NivellesAmerican – 18 holes – 6,778 yards – Par 72✆ +32.(0)67.89.42.66 - www.tournette.com - info@tournette.comRoyal Golf Club Waterloo 18 holes (La Marache) – 6,819 yards – Par 73 Ohain (Lasne)18 holes (Le Lion) – 6,806 yards – Par 729 holes (Le Bois Héros) – 2,343 yards – Par 33✆ +32.(0)2.633.18.50 - www.royalwaterloogolfclub.be - info@golfwaterloo.be31

RAVeL criss-crosses Walloon BrabantTake to the towpaths and disused railway lines. Here, walkers,cyclists and horse riders get the most out of the countrysidein a very user-friendly way. RAVeL network guides and mapsare on sale at tourist offices (☛ pages 34-35).Some RAVeL maps can be downloaded on ww.tourismegps.be.Also see www.ravel.wallonie.beWalloon Brabant from the sky,the green escape goes blue !The landscape is even more spectacular from theheavens. Like a character of Jules Verne’s you cantake a hot air balloon trip to discover the castles,parks, abbeys and square farms of Walloon Brabant.Here the green escape goes blue.Water sportsMeet in Ittre or on the shores of Genval Lake to enjoy thepleasures of navigationBrabant wallon Yachting ClubClub House, Belle voie 25, 1300 Wavre✆ +32.(0)2.652.51.80 or +32.(0)475.84.10.90 - www.bwyc.beBallons LibertAvenue des Coquelicots 1, 1490 Court-Saint-Etienne✆ +32.(0)10.61.25.15 - www.ballonslibert.bepl@ballonlibert.beBalloonairChemin de Royenne 68, 1390 Grez-Doiceau✆ +32.(0)475.71.67.15 - www.balloonair.comballoonair@skynet.bePearl BallonRue de Sart 14, 1490 Court-Saint-Etienne✆ +32.(0)10.61.69.55 - www.pearlballoon.bepearlballoon@skynet.beWelcome aboard !Take a boat trip on the Charleroi-Bruxellescanal and discover the industrial heritage ofthe Roman Païs.✆ +32.(0)2.201.10.50 - www.scaldisnet.be32Genval Lake

Tropical and openairswimming poolsAqualibiIndoor tropical swimming pool, 1300 Limal✆ +32.(0)10.42.16.03www.aqualibi.be - info-wbe@starparkscorp.comProvincial Estate of Bois des Rêves BeachOpen-air paddling and swimming poolsAllée du Bois des Rêves 1, 1340 Ottignies✆ +32.(0)10.41.60.72 - www.brabantwallon.beboisdesreves@brabantwallon.beNausicaa PoolOpen-air swimming pool (during the season)Rue Théophile Delbar 33, 1410 Waterloo✆ +32.(0)2.354.12.70 - www.waterloo-sports.becourrier@waterloo-sports.beGenval Yacht clubLe Lac de Genval✆ +32.(0)2.784.30.43 (during the season) or +32.(0)477.84.18.71www.genvalyachtclub.be - genvalyachtclub@gmail.comn.dubrui@swing.beInternational Yachting Club IttreClub House, Rue de Virginal 42, 1460 Ittre✆ +32.(0)67.64.67.92 - www.interyacht.beinfo@interyacht.beRenipontLake with small beach for bathingRue du Pont 9, 1380 Lasne✆ +32.(0)479.26.52.98Indoorswimming poolsAquaparc (aquatic and thermal centre)Parc de la Dodaine, Avenue Jules Mathieu 1/B1, 1400 Nivelles✆ +32.(0)67.21.55.87 - www.aquaparc.beBlocry PoolsRue du Castinia, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve✆ +32.(0)10.48.38.58 - www.csb.ucl.ac.beJodoigne Municipal PoolBoulevard des Rendanges 1, 1370 Jodoigne✆ +32.(0)10.81.40.24Rixensart Municipal PoolRue Clermont Tonnerre 26A, 1330 Rixensart✆ +32.(0)2.654.00.65 - cs.rixensart@skynet.beThalgo TherapySome hotels also have a thalgo therapy centre, an isleof relaxation, well-being, fitness and beauty. Mineralslats, trace elements, and seaweed revitalise your bodyand have a therapeutic action that is both preventive andcurative. More information in the ‘Maisons du tourisme”(☛ pages 34-35).33

Visitor centres andEach land hasits own touristoffice calledMaisonduTourismewhere visitors canfind informationrelating to theentire regionconcerned.Open weekdaysand weekends,these receptioncentres shouldalways be thefirst destinationfor visitors.Localtouristofficesare also at yourdisposal for morespecific informationabout a particulartown or area.Ardennes brabançonnesTourist Office(Wavre and environs)Rue de Nivelles 11300 Wavre✆ +32.(0)10.23.03.52www.mtab.be - info@mtab.beπ 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.Closed on 25 December and 1 January.Grez-Doiceau Tourist OfficeChaussée de Jodoigne 41390 Grez-Doiceau✆ +32.(0)10.84.83.47www.grez-doiceau.be/francais/149.htmlotl.grez@skynet.beπ Thursdays to Saturdays 2 pm to 6 pm.1 March to 31 October: also Sundays9 am to 1 pm.Tourist Office and InforvilleOttignies–Louvain-la-NeuveGalerie des Halles – Place de l’Université 1,1348 Louvain-la-Neuve✆ +32.(0)10.47.47.47www.tourisme-olln.beinfo@tourisme-olln.beπ Mondays to Fridays 9 am to 5 pm andSaturdays from 11 am to 5 pm.Sundays in July and August 11 am to 3 pm.Rixensart Tourist Office« Bibliothèque de Genval »Place Communale 11332 Rixensart✆ +32.(0)2.653.69.37 - +32.(0)477.78.30.68www.si-rixensart.besirixensart@gmail.comπ Tuesdays and Fridays 9 am to 1 pm.On the shores of Genval Lake:open 15 April to 15 October: Saturdays,Sundays and public holidays 2 pm to 6 pm.Wavre local Tourist OfficeRue de Nivelles 1, 1300 Wavre✆ +32.(0)10.23.03.52www.mtab.be - syndicat.initiative@wavre.beπ Mondays and Tuesdays 8.30 am to 5 pm.Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays andSaturdays 8.30 pm to 5.30 pm.Sundays and public holidays 10 am to 4 pm.Chaumont-GistouxTourist OfficeRue Colleau 2, 1325 Chaumont-Gistoux✆ +32.(0)10.68.72.11www.sichaumont-gistoux.beinfos@sichaumont-gistoux.beπ Mondays to Fridays 9 am to 4 pm.Tourist Office of theHesbaye brabançonne(Jodoigne and environs)Hôtel des Libertés, Grand’Place 11370 Jodoigne✆ +32.(0)10.22.91.15www.hesbayebrabanconne.behesbaye.brab@skynet.beπ 1 October to 30 June: 10 am to 5 pm,weekends and public holidays 9 am to 5 pm.Closed on 25 December and 1 January.1 July to 30 September: 8.30 am to 5.30 pm,weekends and public holidays 9 am to 5 pm.Hélécine Tourist OfficeRue du Moulin 15, 1357 Opheylissem✆ +32.(0)19.65.69.90www.helecine-si.be - s.i.h.@skynet.beπ All year excepting school Christmasholidays: Tuesdays to Fridays 9 am to 12 pmand 1 pm to 5 pm, Mondays exclusivelyby reservation (groups), Saturdays andSundays from 2 pm to 6 pm,except the last weekend of the month.Orp-Jauche Tourist OfficeRue de la Station 11350 Orp-le-Petit (Orp-Jauche)✆ +32.(0)19.63.02.19www.orp-jauche.becarine.vanderweyen@publilink.beπ Mondays to Fridays 9 am to 4 pm.For information about BeauvechainMunicipal administrationPlace communale 3, 1320 Beauvechain✆ +32.(0)10.86.83.00www.beauvechain.euadministration@beauvechain.beπ Mondays to Fridays 9 am to 12 pm.For information about IncourtMunicipal administrationRue de Brombais 2, 1315 Incourt✆ +32.(0)10.88.93.37www.incourt.be - info@incourt.beπ Mondays to Fridays 9 am to 11.45 am.For information about PerwezAgence de Développement LocalRue de la Station 7, 1360 Perwez✆ +32. (0)81.83.47.97adl.perwez@gmail.comπ From Mondays to Fridays from 8.30 am tonoon and from 1 pm to 5 pm. Closed onFriday afternoon.For information about RamilliesMunicipal administrationAvenue des Déportés 48, 1367 Ramillies✆ +32.(0)81.43.23.40www.ramillies.bejacqueline.robin@publilink.beπ Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays8 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 3 pm.Thursdays 8 am to 12 pm.34

tourist informationMAISON DU TOURISMEPAYS DE VILLERSEN BRABANT WALLONRoman PaïsTourist Office(Nivelles and environs)Rue de Saintes 48, 1400 Nivelles✆ +32.(0)67.22.04.44www.tourisme-roman-pais.beinfo@tourisme-roman-pais.beπ Daily 8.30 am to 5 pm.Closed on 25 December and 1 January.Royal Braine-le-ChâteauTourist OfficeMaison du Bailli, Grand’Place 201440 Braine-le-Château✆ +32.(0)2.366.93.49www.braine-le-chateau.orgtourisme@braine-le-chateau.orgπ Winter timetable:Tuesday to Friday from 1 pm to 5 pm.Summer timetable: Tuesdays to Sundaysfrom 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm and public holidays(from the last weekend in March to thelast weekend in October). Annual closure:Christmas holidays (winter school holidays).Ittre Tourist OfficeGrand’Place, 1460 Ittre✆ +32.(0)67.64.87.74www.sit-ittre.beinfo@sit-ittre.beπ 1 April to 30 September:Monday to Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm,Friday to Sunday 10 am to 5 pm.1 October to 31 March:Monday to Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm,Fridays from 10 am to 5 pm,Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm.Nivelles Tourist OfficeRue de Saintes 48, 1400 Nivelles✆ +32.(0)67.84.08.64www.tourisme-nivelles.beinfo@tourisme-nivelles.beπ Daily from 8 am to 5 pm.Closed on 25 December and 1 JanuaryRebecq Tourist OfficeRue Docteur Colson 8, 1430 Rebecq✆ +32.(0)67.63.82.32www.rebecq.besi.rebecq@skynet.beπ Tuesdays to Fridays 9 am to 12 pmand 1.30 pm to 5 pm.July and August: Saturdays and Sundays andpublic holidays 2 pm to 6 pm.Tubize Tourist OfficeRue de Bruxelles 64, 1480 Tubize✆ +32.(0)2.355.55.39www.tubize.be - musee.porte@tubize.beπ Tuesdays to Sundays 10 am to 1 pmand 2 pm to 6 pm. Closed Mondaysand public holidays.Tourist Office of the VillersRegion in Walloon Brabant(Villers-la-Ville and environs)Rue de l’Abbaye 55, 1495 Villers-la-Ville✆ +32.(0)71.88.09.90www.paysdevillers-tourisme.bewww.facebook.com/paysdevillersinfo@paysdevillers-tourisme.beπ 1 April to 31 October: daily 10 am to 6 pm.1 November to 31 March :10 am to 5 pm (closed on Tuesdays).Chastre Tourist OfficeAvenue du Castillon 71, 1450 Chastre✆ +32.(0)10.65.75.01users.skynet.be/chastre.tourismerobert.dc@skynet.beπ March to October: Wednesdays from2 pm to 4 pm and Saturdays/Sundaysfrom 10 am to 12 noon.From November to February: by appointment.Villers-la-VilleTourist OfficeRue de l’Abbaye 53, 1495 Villers-la-Ville✆ +32.(0)71.87.98.98www.villers-la-ville.netsivillerslaville@skynet.beπ Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays andFridays from 9 am to 12.30 andfrom 1 pm to 5 pm. Saturdays from 9 amto 1 pm. Sundays from 1 pm to 5 pm.From November to March and from 24thDecember to 1st January – Wednesdays from9 am to 1 pm – Closed on SundaysWalhain Tourist OfficePlace communale 1, 1457 Walhain✆ +32.(0)10.65.32.16www.walhain.be, walhain.tourisme@walhain.beπ Mondays to Fridays 8 am to 4 pm,Saturdays and Sundays in July and Augustfrom 1 pm to 5 pm.Information aboutCourt-Saint-EtienneMunicipal administrationRue des Ecoles 1, 1490 Court-Saint-Etienne✆ +32.(0)10.62.06.20www.court-st-etienne.beadministration.communale@court-st-etienne.beπ Mondays to Fridays 8.30 am to 12 pm.Information aboutMont-Saint-GuibertMunicipal administrationGrand’Rue 39, 1435 Mont-Saint-Guibert✆ +32.(0)10.65.75.75www.mont-saint-guibert.beinfo.msg@publilink.beπ Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridayfrom 8.30 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 4 pm,Thursdays from 8.30 am to 12 noon and 1 pmto 7 pm. Saturdays from 10 am to 12 noon.WaterlooTourist Office(Waterloo and environs)Chaussée de Bruxelles 2181410 Waterloo✆ +32.(0)2.352.09.10www.waterloo-tourisme.beinfo@waterloo-tourisme.beπ Daily 10 am to 5 pm from 1 October to31 May and 9.30 am to 6 pm from 1 Juneto 30 September. Closed Christmas Dayand New Year’s Day.Braine-l’Alleud Tourist OfficeGrand Place Baudouin 1 er 31420 Braine-l’Alleud✆ +32.(0)2.387.31.14www.braine-lalleud.beoffice.tourisme@braine-lalleud.beπ Mondays to Fridays 8.30 am to 12.30 pmand 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm.Closed Sundays and public holidays.Genappe Tourist OfficeRue de Bruxelles 141470 Genappe✆ +32.(0)67.77.23.43www.sigenappe.be - info@sigenappe.beπ Tuesdays to Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm.Easter and 1 June to 30 September:Sundays 10 am to 1 pm.Closed between Christmas and New Year.La Hulpe Tourist OfficeRue des Combattants 591310 La Hulpe✆ +32.(0)2.653.67.84www.lahulpe.beclaireloidts@skynet.beπ Open Mondays to Fridays 8.30 am to 4 pm.Closed weekends and public holidays.Information about Lasnein the library:Route d’Ohain 9A1380 Lasne✆ +32.(0)2.633.39.39www.lasne.betourisme@lasne.beπ Monday and Wednesday from 1 pmto 6 pm, Tuesday from 10 am to 1 pm,Friday from 2 pm to 5 pm,Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm.35

Produced by theFederation of Tourism for theProvince of Walloon Brabant✆ +32.(0)10.23.61.08 of +32.(0)10.23.60.99(Mondays to Fridays 8.30 am to 4.30 pm)3 +32.(0)10.23.63.54Post address :Avenue Einstein 2, 1300 Wavrewww.brabantwallon.betourisme@brabantwallon.bewith the ‘Maisons du Tourisme’of Walloon Brabantand with the supportof the ‘Commissariatgénéral au Tourisme’of the Walloon Region.Photo credits :Abbaye de Villers,APAQ-W,artSculptura,Baladins du Miroir,Centre culturel de Genappe,Culturespaces,Del Diffusion,Federation of Tourism for theProvince of Walloon Brabant,Municipal administrationsof Lasne and of Walhain,Fondation Folon,‘Maisons du Tourismedes Ardennes brabançonnes,de la Hesbaye brabançonne,du Roman Païs,du Pays de Villers en Brabant wallon,et de Waterloo’,Musée de l’Eau et de la Fontaine,Musée de Louvain-la-Neuve,Office de Promotiondu Tourisme Wallonie-Bruxelles,O.T. de NivellesO.T.L. de Grez-Doiceau,Province of Walloon Brabant,Ramillies 1706,S.I. de Chastre,Université catholique de Louvain,Walibi.Photos :Altitude Photo, E. Claude,Chercha, J. Collart, E. Cuvelier,D. Decoster, K. De Langhe,J. Delorme, H. Gaud,The publisher cannot be held responsiblefor any errors, inaccuracies or changesnot communicated during the writingof this brochure or after its writing.Groupe G, S. Hennebel, B. Hogge,A. Kouprianoff, C. Nyst, C. Recoura,M. Schneider, Seram,P. Teyck, P. Thomason,C. Vanschoonbeek, E. Wauty.Responsible publisher :Hervé Champagne,Avenue Einstein 2, 1300 Wavre