Just like the neighbouring village of Mélin, Saint-Remy-Geest walks its bright white streets and alleys and the time spent with them becomes a treasure of plenitude.
The sun is setting on the hillside where the village of Saint-Remy-Geest has settled at the very top, to the very south. At that moment, the glowing light catches every wall and sets the white-clad houses on fire. Time stands still. The church of Saint-Remy is the last to benefit from the rays. Built entirely of Gobertange stone, like most of the buildings in the village, the edifice stands proudly on this slope overlooking the valley. Rebuilt in 1768 in a classical style typical of the 18th century, it has clean lines, a very high bell tower and its sobriety is visible both inside and out. The village was organised around this dominant church.
Most of the houses and farms have retained their 18th and 19th century layout. There are many interesting properties such as a “Porch-dovecote” marking the entrance to an 18th century farm in the Rue de la Vanne, an old half-timbered barn, old L-shaped or three-celled farms, or “La Cense Bivort” and its garden. This 18th century U-shaped farmhouse is set below the church and its dwelling is topped with a coyote roof.
All the buildings are arranged along two parallel streets. A third transverse road links these two streets and leads to the bottom of the valley where one finds marshy meadows, copses of trees and old orchards. Bordered by willows, tall trees and sunken paths descending into the valley, this green setting envelops the village and constitutes a natural heritage of interest and ends up bewitching its visitors!
Nearby, it is at the Moulin de Genville, a hamlet of Saint-Remy-Geest, that nature invites you to visit! The mill itself, its garden and the adjoining meadows are protected areas. In the summer, a summer café welcomes you to enjoy the peace and quiet of the place.
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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!
L'Ardenne à livre ouvert ... Avec des commerces et des artisans ouverts jusque minuit. C'est ce 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶 𝟯 𝗮𝗼𝘂𝘁!
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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’.
Saint-Remy-Geest, un des Plus Beaux Villages de Wallonie, promène ses blancs éclats le long de ses rues et ruelles. Laissez-vous imprégner par cet environnement installé à flanc de colline.
Tout à l’image du village voisin de Mélin, Saint-Remy-Geest promène ses blancs éclats le long de ses rues et ruelles et le temps passé à leurs côtés devient un trésor de plénitude.
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.
In the image of its neighbour Mélin, Saint-Remy-Geest has a white glow throughout its streets and alleys.
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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