Our villages vary between rural heritage, classified monuments and remarkable sites. Whether castles, farms, churches or abbeys, traditional buildings, rural or natural heritage, discover the must-see Most Beautiful Villages of Wallonia!
Textures, materials and traditional volumetry characterise this old Ardennes farmhouse.
On a small plot of land, the former town hall spans the public space and asserts the precedence of civil power - Listed monument.
A 1350-hectare forest estate, ideal for walking or strolling
Once surrounded by a moat, this ancient castle, whose origins date back to the 14th century, stands in sturdy silhouette near the heart of the village.
From the 1289 tower to a powerful 17th and 18th century limestone complex.
A peaceful, prime location along the Hermeton River for this harmonious ensemble whose origins date back to the 15th century - Listed monument.
From 1885 onwards, the "chemins de fer vicinaux" were used to boost economic activity throughout the country.
Beautiful limestone ensemble from the 17th and 18th centuries, the seat of a former seigneurial dwelling - listed monument.
From feudal castle to monastery (outside the village - 1 km).
A vast walled complex, developed mainly in the 16th and 17th centuries from a medieval keep.
The brick-clad facades, ornamental details and architectural style similar to that of the church, in a limestone building context, show the status of this public building dating from 1855.
In the heart of the state forest, a vast cavity dug around 1860 to store foodstuffs, preserved thanks to the ice cut from the nearby pond in winter.
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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