Discover some of the wonders of Walloon Brabant along the way between Villers-la-Ville Abbey and the Lion’s Mound at Waterloo Battlefield!
38 km
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min. 99999 m
475 m
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Styles : BaladeDiscovery Public : FamilyExperienced hikers Theme : Patrimony |
As well as its impressive Abbey, Villers-la-Ville and the surrounding area are packed with unique little places, romantic walks and hidden treasures.Don’t miss the chance to learn about them and leave with even more ideas and information after popping into the tourist office opposite the entrance to the Abbey.
Exceptional listed Walloon heritage, the Villers-la-Ville Cistercian Abbey is remarkably preserved since the 12th century!Explore its reception-shop area with a wide choice of local products, its interpretive centre and its tour itinerary. Get a panoramic 180° view of all the Abbey.The 8 beautiful gardens in very different styles are also to be admired. The Physic Garden is filled with all sorts of plants used in everyday life in the Middle Ages while the Monks’ Garden and Pharmacy Garden present medicinal plants past and present. The Abbey Garden, the Garden of Scents with its Meditative Path, and the timeline of old garden rosebushes form the three ornamental gardens. Two fruit gardens complete this set, the conservation and experimental orchard and the port of Brussels orchard.With the family of friends, explore Villers-la-Ville Abbey, its architecture, its history, its gardens and its animals!
Ideally located in Plancenoit on one of the prettiest squares in Walloon Brabant, a stone's throw from the Butte du Lion, the "Ptit Vélo" is a small renovated rural gîte in a cozy atmosphere. Ideal to stay as a couple.
This monument pays tribute to 42 Anglo-German officers who died on the battlefields of Waterloo.
Le Boucher du Maximus is located facing the large plains of the Waterloo battlefield. This modern and fully renovated restaurant will serve you prime cuts of meat. Every week Le Boucher goes in search of the best produce. They are cooked on a lava stone grill to ensure cooking similar to your barbecue.
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