A pivotal part of historical community life, discover the religious heritage that unites our Beautiful Villages.
With its back to the Place de la Halle, the silhouette of Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur church dominates the town and the countryside below
Vintage "1765", an imposing building to display power and wealth - 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.
Since the 11th century, the collegiate church has displayed its cascading limestone volumes in the heart of the village of Celles - an exceptional heritage of Wallonia.
A former vicarage dating from 1729, with an elegant volume skilfully enlivened by details in Gobertange stone.
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
A 19th century neo-Romanesque building as a promontory above the village of Celles.
In the enclosure formed by the church and the cemetery, this well-to-do residence stands out in the village thanks to its dominant position, its classical style and the perfect symmetry of its façade.
Fondée en 1216 par des moines cisterciens, l’abbaye Notre-Dame du Val-Dieu est un havre de paix au cœur du Pays de Herve. Elle se situe au centre du triangle Liège-Maastricht-Aix-la-Chapelle.
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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