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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!

Fagne-Famenne
  • Wéris

Old fortified house of Wéris

Traditional settlements

An ancient fortified house, a witness to the medieval past of the village, which became a presbytery and a large residence with a proven heritage value.

Lorraine
  • Nobressart

The vicinal tram of Nobressart

Rural heritage

From 1885 onwards, the "chemins de fer vicinaux" were used to boost economic activity throughout the country.

Condroz
  • Celles

Saint-Hadelin Hermitage and Stations of the Cross in Celles

Churches and abbeys

A 19th century neo-Romanesque building as a promontory above the village of Celles.

Condroz
  • Sosoye

Villa Horta “Haute Bise” in Sosoye

Designed by Victor Horta, the adaptation of Art Nouveau to a rural context - private property

Land of Herve
  • Olne

Patrician houses in Olne

Traditional settlements

Facades inspired by urban mansions, a symbol of economic growth and success for the Olne bourgeoisie of the 18th century.

Condroz
  • Sosoye
Eglise Notre-Dame et Montagne de Ranzinelle à Sosoye

Ranzinelle Mountain

Sites

Its steep limestone slopes, shaped over the centuries by man and extensive grazing, are today a jewel in our natural heritage - listed site.

Fagne-Famenne
  • Barbençon

Barbençon Castle

Castles and monumental heritage

The remains of the old medieval fortress are reflected in the lake.

Hennuyer silty plateau
  • Montignies-sur-Roc

The ‘petite Honnelle’ Valley

Sites

Honnelles: one commune and two rivers

Hesbaye
  • Mélin
Ferme Fortemps à Mélin

Fortemps farm in Mélin

Castles and monumental heritage

A traditional farm on a courtyard, in the heart of the beautiful village of Mélin.

Fagne-Famenne
  • Soulme
Moulin de Soulme

Soulme Mill

Traditional settlements

A peaceful, prime location along the Hermeton River for this harmonious ensemble whose origins date back to the 15th century - Listed monument.

Condroz
  • Falaën

Notre-Dame de Lourdes chapel in Falaën

Churches and abbeys

'Neo-Roman' chapel bordering the south-eastern entrance to the village of Falaën.

Hesbaye
  • Mélin

Gobertange stone

Traditional settlements

The stone of the villages of the "Vallée Blanche"

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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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