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!
A blend of Romanesque and Gothic, the Sainte-Colombe church is the only building in the locality to have survived the centuries.
Designed by Victor Horta, the adaptation of Art Nouveau to a rural context - private property
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.
At the northern entrance to the village, a building straight out of the imagination of its designer and owner.
A witness to the local bourgeoisie of the 19th century, this remarkable mansion opens its main whitewashed façade onto a carefully wooded courtyard.
The remains of the old medieval fortress are reflected in the lake.
On the foundations of a keep dating from 1616, this pleasant pleasure castle is set in the middle of a richly wooded landscape - privately owned.
A chapel built in the aftermath of the plague epidemic of 1636 - Listed monument.
Centuries of history have enamelled the Notre-Dame d'Orval Abbey - Exceptional heritage of Wallonia (Outside the village - 13 km)
From its small promontory in the shelter of the Molignée, it watches over the village - listed monument
With origins dating back to the 13th century, this vast complex marks out its imposing silhouette in the Ragnies region and, since 2004, has been home to the famous Biercée Distillery.
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.
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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