From Falaën, one of the “Plus Beaux Villages de Wallonie” (Most Beautiful Villages of Wallonia), the winding route leads you through the depressions of the Condroz in the Namur region. Further on, you come to a wood, passing via La Héronnière. Follow a stony road – suddenly on the uplands the ruins of the fortress appears. The trail now goes into a magnificent undergrowth dotted with flowers: where you could happily lie down and relax... Following the “Le Floyon” stream, which is bathed in light, we come to the farm of the former seigneury. From now on, the path winds and descends towards Falaën where the farm-castle stands, which was built in 1672. It has kept a perfect balance between its agricultural and defensive vocation, with its four-sided design; the three high towers and the drawbridge are remarkably preserved.
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The village of Falaën, set on the slopes of a small valley in the Condroz area, proves quite enchanting with its pretty stone houses. The ruins of the Château de Montaigle, listed exceptional cultural heritage of Wallonia, are well worth a visit. Or jump on the Molignée rail-bike for a fun ride in the area. visitwallonia.com/en-gb/content/falaen-one-most-beautiful-villages-wallonia
Located in Falaen, at the confluence of the Flavion and Molignée, the ruins of the Montaigle castle will seduce the poet in you... visitwallonia.com/en-gb/content/ruins-fortress-montaigle