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 vast quadrilateral of about 60 metres on each side as the seat of a 17th century landed seigneury - Listed monument - Privately owned.
A testimony to the domestic life of the past.
Where the waters of the Semois meet the foot of the village, the church of Saint-Martin imposes its silhouette on the landscape
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Characteristic of a secular model, and set on the large walled base of the cemetery, the Saint-Laurent church has dominated the village since 1820 - Listed monument
This 11th century Romanesque church, which has undergone major alterations over the years, is built of limestone, iron sandstone and pudding stone in the grounds of the former cemetery.
A blend of Romanesque and Gothic for this church which boasts authentic Baroque stalls similar to those in Cockayne Church in England - a listed monument.
Evidence of the village's brewing activity since 1847.
A brewery that used to be supplied with water by the Brou, a small, partly arched stream that flowed nearby.
From its square, open to the landscape, the traditional buildings of the village flow out - Listed monument.
The softness and variety of a colour palette contrasting with the surrounding meadows and the harsh Ardennes countryside nearby.
A castle developed from a late 17th century building and planted in an enclosed garden.
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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