Coquettish and precious, Mélin's magnificent residences, all in white stone, stand at the edge of fields and woods. The light shows off, and the resulting sculpted landscapes are captivating.
Which of the sun-gilded wheat or the walls of Melin’s houses are brighter? It’s difficult to tell because each one likes to reflect as much light as the sun in the middle of summer. Mélin, it’s all that: a village well settled around rich agricultural plains and valleys, comprising several buildings made of local white stone, known as Gobertange stone. Among these buildings, there are small farms but also imposing farms with red and black tile roofs, particularly the Fortemps farm, the Cense du Seigneur, or the Hesserée farm, a reminder of a time when the lords reigned supreme.
But the stone is not all: the Gobertange stream and its tributaries, the ponds, the wrought iron bridges, the rows of willows and poplars planted along the paths and paved squares give the village a “very Provincial” sense of harmony. The church of Notre-Dame de la Visitation wallows in the middle of these little streets. Mélin also enjoys festivities: the wine festival, garden festival and artisanal exhibitions bring the village to life throughout the year. And gourmets are in for a treat because the village has a gourmet restaurant. Enjoy your visit.
Maison du Tourisme du Brabant wallon
Hôtel des Libertés – Grand-Place, 1
1370 Jodoigne
+32 (0) 10/ 56 09 70
Qualité Village Mélin asbl
Rue de Sclimpré, 1
1370 Mélin
Tél. : + 32 (0) 475/41.68.01
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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’.
Come and join us for some intense and unforgettable moments in the pure tradition of our beautiful villages!
L'Ardenne à livre ouvert ... Avec des commerces et des artisans ouverts jusque minuit. C'est ce 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶 𝟯 𝗮𝗼𝘂𝘁!
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’.
Pour paresser en deux roues, rien ne vaut ce petit tour en Hesbaye. Là, pas besoin de pousser fort sur les pédales : cette région faite de bas plateaux présente un relief doux ou légèrement ondulé.
A short distance from Jodoigne, Mélin is hidden in a hilly agricultural landscape bordered by woods.
Nestled in a gently undulating agricultural landscape bordered by woods, the town plays the role of a flirt.
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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