Characteristic of a region, a village, discover the traditional village settlements and the elements of rural heritage which comprise them.
Vintage "1738", a narrow and slender silhouette, adorned with a palette of materials drawn from the immediate environment to fit in with the village building context.
A symbol of the region's intense wool industry in the 19th century, it has brick facades pierced by numerous slits and marks the landscape with its singular silhouette.
Homogeneous volumes from the second half of the 19th century, typical of the regional habitat.
Reminiscence of an old village activity.
A traditional house shaped to adapt to the rigours of the region's climate.
With its elongated layout parallel to the road, it seems to guard the access to the old shale bridge.
The softness and variety of a colour palette contrasting with the surrounding meadows and the harsh Ardennes countryside nearby.
Facades inspired by urban mansions, a symbol of economic growth and success for the Olne bourgeoisie of the 18th century.
A privileged location, at the bottom of the valley and taking advantage of the natural elements, for this old mill whose origins date back to the year 1600.
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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