Set amidst orchards and hedgerows, Olne lazes around in its old Mosan-style buildings. It used to be a place of bustling industry, but now it is a place where people can enjoy the moment.
How peaceful it is to enter Olne: crossing the cottony landscapes of the magnificent Herve region made up of meadows and orchards, this little town welcomes you and evokes its history through its 17th and 18th century houses. The Mosan-style village houses and farms built of brick or limestone rubble are precious evidence of what the little town once was a long time ago: an important centre of rural industrialisation. Here and there are traces of the industry linked to the limestone quarries, houses that once belonged to earthenware manufacturers, linen makers and also nail makers, the entrance pavilion of a former castle, an elegant residence in the classical style that has become the town hall, the Cense de Froidbermont, or the church of Saint-Sébastien, now a listed monument.
The extraordinary richness of the buildings gives the place a beautiful harmony and homogeneity. The rivalry of its neighbours, Verviers and Liège, has refocused it on agricultural activity and today brings it a well-deserved calm that allows for a stroll. There are about ten signposted walks that open onto the traditional Herve bocages and encourage you to discover the surprising local products.
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES... ACROSS BORDERS!
Experience beauty with... and in the heart of... our ‘Most Beautiful Villages’...!
Experience beauty with... and in the heart of... our ‘Most Beautiful Villages’...!
Come along with us and experience intense, unforgettable moments in the pure tradition of our beautiful villages!
New for 2025: four new Beaux Villages join the Totemus adventure!
This new edition invites you to explore the 33 villages in Wallonia that have been awarded the label, with 33 walks through the heart of the Beaux Villages, and inspirational sections organised by theme.
Come and join us for some intense and unforgettable moments in the pure tradition of our beautiful villages!
Durant cette saison estivale, le magazine ‘Paris-Match – Belgique’, en collaboration avec l'AWaP, consacre une série d'articles valorisant nos Beaux Villages wallons!
Experience beauty with ... and in the heart ... of our ‘Most Beautiful Villages’... !
Experience beauty with... and in the heart of... our ‘Most Beautiful Villages’...!
Experience beauty with... and in the heart of... our ‘Most Beautiful Villages’...!
Come along with us and experience intense, unforgettable moments in the pure tradition of our beautiful villages!
Quatre Beaux Villages seront au rendez-vous de cette escapade aux Pays de Herve et de Vesdre : Clermont-sur-Berwinne, Olne, Soiron et Limbourg !
Planté au milieu des vergers et du bocage, Olne, un des Plus Beaux Villages de Wallonie, vous donne rendez-vous avec l’histoire et la nature ! Partez à la découverte du patrimoine bâti de cette petite
A hike that takes you to new heights. From the Bois d'Olne ridge, you can admire a superb panorama of the village. As well as the edge of the Ardennes region.
In the depths of a landscape combining the gentleness of the Pays de Herve with the diversity of the Ardennes mountains, only the slate-coloured spire of the church betrays the presence of Olne!
As you travel through the Pays de Herve and Vesdre, explore the landscapes and the remarkable built heritage of the region's 4 beautiful villages.
The association Les Plus Beaux Villages de Wallonie (The Most Beautiful Villages of Wallonia) oversees a network of 32 villages, bearers of a strong territorial identity and reflecting traditional architecture. It is committed to promoting the rural, cultural and natural heritage of Wallonia and is a part of the development of local and responsible tourism.
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