A pivotal part of historical community life, discover the religious heritage that unites our Beautiful Villages.
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 beautiful unfinished Romanesque church, the former abbey church of a short-lived monastery.
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 prestigious monastery from which emanates plenitude, tranquillity and absoluteness. An architectural ensemble of great beauty to which one cannot remain indifferent... (Outside the village - 3 km).
A blend of Romanesque and Gothic, the Sainte-Colombe church is the only building in the locality to have survived the centuries.
From its small promontory in the shelter of the Molignée, it watches over the village - listed monument
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
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.
A former vicarage dating from 1729, with an elegant volume skilfully enlivened by details in Gobertange stone.
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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