A pivotal part of historical community life, discover the religious heritage that unites our Beautiful Villages.
At the end of an alley punctuated by 38 lime trees was a chapel.
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).
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.
Where the waters of the Semois meet the foot of the village, the church of Saint-Martin imposes its silhouette on the landscape
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.
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 19th century neo-Romanesque building as a promontory above the village of Celles.
A blend of Romanesque and Gothic, the Sainte-Colombe church is the only building in the locality to have survived the centuries.
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.
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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