A little jewel nestled in the heart of the Condroz, Chardeneux offers an unspoilt rural setting. Its narrow streets, where magnificent stone buildings stand side by side, invite you to take a walk.
Nestled in a green landscape made up of “ridges and valleys”, the village spreads out gently towards the hollow of a valley where a stream flows. Chardeneux, meaning “Land of thistles”, has preserved its old houses and typical farms from the 18th and 19th centuries. The houses built of limestone rubble with slate roofs are joined together and form picturesque little streets. The beautifully flowered façades give the whole area a restful, rural feel in summer.
Overlooking the village, the very pretty Chapel of the Nativity of the Virgin, in Roman style, and its octagonal spire flanked by four bells leads you to the square in the heart of the village. Another remarkable building is the former Court of Justice, composed of imposing 17th, 18th and 19th-century limestone buildings grouped around a courtyard intersected by the roadway.
The small stream here is crossed by a special bridge, the Pont-Lavoir. Built in the early 19th century, it has a staircase leading down to the water. It allowed the washerwomen to go down the stairs to do their laundry.
The architectural unity of the village and its romantic atmosphere make it a must-see place to visit.
New for 2025: four new Beaux Villages join the Totemus adventure!
The Most Beautiful Villages on Earth federates the Most Beautiful Villages throughout the world.
Our respective ‘Most Beautiful Villages’ associations share a common objective: to preserve and promote our heritage, rural, cultural and tourist heritage!
Put on your good shoes and let yourself be guided along the signposted paths to discover sections of the ‘Grand Tour des Plus Beaux Villages de Wallonie par les GR’.
An evening where the arts stir the heart
Explore the Most Beautiful Villages in Wallonia and the surrounding area by pedalling through bucolic paths and enchanting landscapes.
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES... ACROSS BORDERS!
This new edition invites you to explore the 33 villages in Wallonia that have been awarded the label, with 33 walks through the heart of the Beaux Villages, and inspirational sections organised by theme.
Verken de Mooiste Dorpen van Wallonië en omgeving door te trappen over pastorale paden en betoverende landschappen.
Put on your good shoes and let yourself be guided along the signposted paths to discover sections of the ‘Grand Tour des Plus Beaux Villages de Wallonie par les GR’.
Put on your good shoes and let yourself be guided along the signposted paths to discover sections of the ‘Grand Tour des Plus Beaux Villages de Wallonie par les GR’.
Join us in an exceptional setting! On the programme: NToumos Planète Terre in concert, discovery of the Tithe Barn, official launch of the 2025 tourist season in our beautiful Villages!
Come and join us for some intense and unforgettable moments in the pure tradition of our beautiful villages!
Put on your good shoes and let yourself be guided along the signposted paths to discover sections of the ‘Grand Tour des Plus Beaux Villages de Wallonie par les GR’.
An evening where the arts stir the heart
Explore the Most Beautiful Villages in Wallonia and the surrounding area by pedalling through bucolic paths and enchanting landscapes.
Quatre Beaux Villages sont au menu de cette belle et grande balade à vélo qui vous emmène à la découverte de la vraie nature du Condroz!
Go and meet the "Real Condroz" by discovering the delicate village of Chardeneux!
Small in size but very lively because of its terroir and inhabitants, this village of the "true Condroz" has more than one asset to seduce you.
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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