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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
Lorraine
  • Clermont-sur-Berwinne

Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur church in Clermont-sur-Berwinne

Churches and abbeys

With its back to the Place de la Halle, the silhouette of Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur church dominates the town and the countryside below

Lorraine
  • Torgny

Chapel and Hermitage – Torgny

Churches and abbeys

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

Condroz
  • Crupet

Saint-Antoine de Padoue Grotto Crupet

Churches and abbeys

In the footsteps of Saint Anthony of Padua or...the devil - Listed site

Condroz
  • Celles

Collegiate church of Saint-Hadelin in Celles

Churches and abbeys

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.

Land of Herve
  • Limbourg

Saint-Georges church in Limbourg

Churches and abbeys

From the top of its rocky spur overlooking a meander of the Vesdre, the silhouette of Saint-Georges church looks proud and dominates the locality - listed monument - Exceptional heritage of Wallonia

Fagne-Famenne
  • Wéris
Eglise Sainte-Walburge Wéris

Church of Sainte-Walburge in Wéris

Churches and abbeys

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.

Ardennes
  • Our
Eglise Saint-Laurent à Our

Saint-Laurent church Our

Churches and abbeys

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

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.

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).

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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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