Characteristic of a region, a village, discover the traditional village settlements and the elements of rural heritage which comprise them.
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.
A witness to the local bourgeoisie of the 19th century, this remarkable mansion opens its main whitewashed façade onto a carefully wooded courtyard.
An old mill and ancient galleries dug into the limestone rock as a place of residence for magical beings...
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.
The softness and variety of a colour palette contrasting with the surrounding meadows and the harsh Ardennes countryside nearby.
The stone of the villages of the "Vallée Blanche"
Protected by its imposing roof and tucked away at the bottom of the valley, the Vaulx mill took advantage of the convergence of the natural elements.
Facades inspired by urban mansions, a symbol of economic growth and success for the Olne bourgeoisie of the 18th century.
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.
More information
