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!
Honnelles: one commune and two rivers
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.
An unspoilt valley, free of roads and other buildings, with great landscape, geological and biological value.
A masterly gateway to the town, the only remnant of Olne Castle.
A 19th century neo-Romanesque building as a promontory above the village of Celles.
A string of traditional volumes all dressed in pink - Listed monument.
A witness to the local bourgeoisie of the 19th century, this remarkable mansion opens its main whitewashed façade onto a carefully wooded courtyard.
The homogeneity of the limestone exterior Vs an interior rich in architectural details - listed monument.
A traditional farm on a courtyard, in the heart of the beautiful village of Mélin.
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.
Dans le haut du village, le lavoir fut aménagé en 1865, en contrebas d'une source alimentant deux grands bacs en pierre calcaire ainsi que l'abreuvoir circulaire établi à proximité.
From the old fortified lordly farm to the castle-farm.
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.
More information