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Churches and abbeys

A pivotal part of historical community life, discover the religious heritage that unites our Beautiful Villages.

Type of discoveries
Hesbaye
  • Mélin

Abbaye de la Ramée

Churches and abbeys

A Cistercian abbey whose origins date back to 1216 - Exceptional heritage of Wallonia (Outside the village).

Condroz
  • Chardeneux

Chapel of the Nativity of the Holy Virgin in Chardeneux

Churches and abbeys

From its square, open to the landscape, the traditional buildings of the village flow out - Listed monument.

Hennuyer silty plateau
  • 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.

Fagne-Famenne
  • Soulme

Old presbytery of Soulme

Churches and abbeys

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.

Fagne-Famenne
  • Soulme

Sainte-Colombe church Soulme

Churches and abbeys

A blend of Romanesque and Gothic, the Sainte-Colombe church is the only building in the locality to have survived the centuries.

Lorraine
  • Torgny

Chapel and Hermitage – Torgny

Churches and abbeys

A chapel built in the aftermath of the plague epidemic of 1636 - Listed monument.

Condroz
  • Sosoye

Maredsous Abbey

Churches and abbeys

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).

Fagne-Famenne
  • Barbençon

Saint-Lambert Church in Barbençon

Churches and abbeys

The homogeneity of the limestone exterior Vs an interior rich in architectural details - listed monument.

Hesbaye
  • Mélin
Presbytère de Mélin

Presbytery of Mélin

Churches and abbeys

A former vicarage dating from 1729, with an elegant volume skilfully enlivened by details in Gobertange stone.

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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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