Strange building this thistle dryer with its 160 holes! It is not the only treasure of Soiron: two castles, pretty and peaceful alleys, orchards and groves in the heart of the Pays de Herve.
At a time when the textile industry was flourishing throughout the region, thistles were cultivated in a special way. Once dried, they were sold to textile manufacturers to create luxury “woollen” fabrics. Soiron has been able to preserve this magnificent heritage. It sits proudly in the middle of the village’s unnamed streets and alleys and next to several buildings preserved in the local Mosan style of the 17th and 18th centuries. Blending brick and sandstone or limestone, these dwellings give the village a beautiful, gentle harmony complemented by the surrounding landscape of orchards and hedgerows.
In the centre of the village, the imposing 18th century Saint-Roch church is listed and seems quite out of proportion for its location! It was, in fact, rebuilt around the out-of-the-ordinary high altar of the Boneffe Cistercian Abbey. A presbytery and two castles complete this majestic procession. The first castle, the one of Soiron, dates from the early 18th century and is in the style of Louis XV; the second, Sclassin Castle, dates from the late 16th century. The picturesque character of the village is accentuated by the presence of small heritage features: crosses, religious niches, a washhouse, an old brewery. A marvellous discovery!
Experience the beauty ...with... and in the heart of the "Most Beautiful Villages of Wallonia" by discovering Ônaa in concert in Clermont!
Quarries are full of treasures and know-how. It is an exciting world to discover! This Saturday 22 April, 5 quarries, members of the association Pierres et Marbres, will open their doors to the public!
[April 2023] Find ideas for activities and events in the network villages!
Our new brochure "Les Plus Beaux Villages de Wallonie - L'Authenticité à portée de main" is out! Discover it here!
The 'Beaux Villages' of Falaën, Our and Wéris have been recognised with the announcement of the Michelin stars and Bib gourmand - 2023 edition!
Last December, the Walloon government designated two national parks in the south of our country, the Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse and the Semois Valley.
This Friday 02.12, it is under a very... autumnal weather... even winter that were inaugurated 2 works of the Art Trail "Six steps towards the Art between Samson and Lesse"!
Experience the beauty ...with... and in the heart of the "Most Beautiful Villages of Wallonia" by discovering Ônaa in concert in Clermont!
Quarries are full of treasures and know-how. It is an exciting world to discover! This Saturday 22 April, 5 quarries, members of the association Pierres et Marbres, will open their doors to the public!
[April 2023] Find ideas for activities and events in the network villages!
An undulating refuge of grassland and orchards sprinkled with hedgerows, Soiron sits in the cosy nest of a valley shaped by the clear waters of the Bola.
A green refuge of groves, orchards and grasslands in the hollow of a valley watered by the clear waters of the Bola, Soiron is discreet but not forgotten.
As you travel through the Pays de Herve and Vesdre, explore the landscapes and the remarkable built heritage of the region's 4 beautiful villages.
The association Les Plus Beaux Villages de Wallonie (The Most Beautiful Villages of Wallonia) oversees a network of 31 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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