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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!

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  • Ragnies
Eglise Saint-Martin à Ragnies

Church of Saint-Martin – Ragnies

Churches and abbeys

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.

Condroz
  • Mozet

Mozet Castle

Castles and monumental heritage

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.

Lorraine
  • Nobressart
Habitation à Nobressart

Traditional houses of the Lorraine

Traditional settlements

The softness and variety of a colour palette contrasting with the surrounding meadows and the harsh Ardennes countryside nearby.

Lorraine
  • Chassepierre
Abbaye d'Orval

Orval Abbey

Churches and abbeys

Centuries of history have enamelled the Notre-Dame d'Orval Abbey - Exceptional heritage of Wallonia (Outside the village - 13 km)

Ardenne
  • Gros-Fays

Lavoir et abreuvoir

Rural heritage

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.

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  • Ragnies

Hanging Gardens of Thuin

Sites

Successively fortified terraces, vegetable gardens and, nowadays, terraced gardens to be discovered during an original walk - Exceptional heritage of Wallonia (Outside the village - 5 km)

Lorraine
  • Torgny

The ‘vintages’ in Torgny

Rural heritage

To assert one's personality and protect one's home.

Condroz
  • Falaën
Anhée ruines de Montaigle

Ruins of the castle of Montaigle

Castles and monumental heritage

The romantic remains of a 14th century count's residence - Exceptional heritage of Wallonia (Outside the village - 2 km).

Ardenne
  • Laforêt
Le Tombeau du Géant - Vallée de la Semois

Semois Valley

Sites

Deep meanders and perched villages characterise this famous and picturesque valley.

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  • Aubechies

Saint-Géry Church in Aubechies

Churches and abbeys

A beautiful unfinished Romanesque church, the former abbey church of a short-lived monastery.

Fagne-Famenne
  • Ny

Half-timbered houses Ny

Traditional settlements

In the village of Ny, there are qualitative examples of buildings with half-timbered facades or gables.

Land of Herve
  • Olne

Olne exploration route

Rural heritage

Immerse yourself in Olne's heritage with the discovery tour FR - NL - EN

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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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