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Set facing the Collegiate Church on the Grand'Place of Nivelles, this tavern with terrace offers a warm and friendly welcome. This is a temple of the Djote Tart too..! Open non-stop. Groups of +/- 100 guests welcome. Local specialities: Bière de Waterloo - Tarte Al Djote - Bière Hopus - Bière Jean de Nivelles.

Le Champenois is a restaurant for those who love their food. It is housed in a converted old residence in the old neighbourhood of Saint-Jacques in Nivelles, just a stone's throw from the Collegiate Church. The patron makes everything on the premises (including bread, cakes and ice cream), offering you classic and inventive cooking which you can enjoy in the form of various deals.

The Simone Tower, also called the Devil’s Tower and located close to the collegiate church Sainte-Gertrude of Nivelles, was for many years the premises of the League of Crossbowmen (Serment des arbalétriers), one of the civilian bodies charged with defending the ramparts of the city. Renovated in 2006, this tower is now the last testimony to the medieval walls which were constructed in the 12th century. There were no fewer than eleven towers and seven portcullis gates. The rampart was composed of a mighty fortification 2.50 m thick, surrounded by partially flooded moats outside, and reinforced with 8 m-wide embankments inside. In the tower, the guardroom, vaulted and pierced by arrow-loops, now houses a 3 dimensional map of the city of Nivelles as it looked around 1600, defended by the rampart and its moats. The tower is now accessible as part of a guided visit of the city of Nivelles.

One place, three possibilities. You can choose between a buffet, a restaurant run by the chef Cédric Tennstedt who only works with fresh produce prepared on site, and a brasserie with emphasis on Belgian specialities.This restaurant offers a rich, varied menu. In addition, you can help yourself to the all-you-can-eat buffet every Friday and Saturday nights as well as at lunchtimes on Sundays and bank holidays.Restaurant and brasserie open non-stop from midday to 10pm.

This small wood in Ittre is still largely undiscovered by walkers, despite all the beautiful things there are to see.On your walks you will discover extensive and sometimes unexpected nature. As you follow the bends of the little stream that runs through the wood you will little by little find a truly charming landscape... And if you are a fan of legends, keep your eyes peeled! The Bois des Rocs contains a mysterious feature - “the witches’ table”.

"Elevated to" the lock with the second greatest drop in Belgium, lock 5F of Ittre in Walloon Brabant, entrance to the inclined plane (“plan incline”) of Ronquières and to the old hydraulic lifts, a Unesco tangible heritage site, offers visitors its page of history, but also a full assortment of outdoor and sporting activities. The canal from Charleroi to Brussels, opened in 1832, is the result of a long history going back to the 16th century during the reign of Philip II. The idea of connecting the basin of the Meuse to that of the Schelde by a navigable canal starting from Brussels originated in this era. The essential aim of the initiators was to open up Hainaut and consequently to promote the economic boom of the capital by serving the coal mines in the best way possible. Today, the canal is a gateway to France, Holland and Germany. While it is true that lock 5F in Ittre, with the inclined plane of Ronquières and the present Charleroi canal upstream, have allowed passage of 1350 tonne barges since 1968, it nonetheless retains the vestiges of the former disused 70-tonne canal and the second 300-tonne canal. A testimony to the past, they have been preserved from being filled in and the locks have kept – through nostalgia?- the suffix F that was affixed to distinguish them from those already in use at the time. As a follow-up to this short history, it is interesting to note that the significant movements of water and subsequent waves caused by the various locks have been attenuated by the development of expansions upstream and downstream of the lock. And it is right in the expansion upstream that the Ittre marina has been situated, bringing with it a whole range of activities, from a number of aquatic sports to more peaceful walks in a pastoral environment. And that’s not all… lock F5 also houses the Royal Marine Cadet Corps, an association sponsored by the Belgian Department of Defence. It is in this auspicious environment for nautical sport that young people, supervised by civilian and military volunteers receive training mainly focused on nautical, but also land-based, activities.

“Lambada” strawberries, a very sweet Dutch variety, are picked and sold as from mid-May.

After earning his spurs with various renowned chocolate makers, Arnaud Champagne – a fervent chocolate fan – decided to open up his own shop. Since 2004, he has been specializing in personal creations using high-quality ingredients. And the tastes on offer are pretty intense! His signature: very little sugar, to bring out the full flavour of the product.

Le Moulin de Jeannot welcomes you in a relaxing and refined setting, in the beautiful Ittre countryside.A double room with a bathtub and a family suite with a shower can host a maximum of 4 to 6 people (cot and high chair also available). You are sure to be charmed by this unique accommodation!

Dedicated to Saint Rémy who baptized Clovis, king of the Franks, at the end of the 5th century, this church in Ittre in Roman Païs became the setting for a treasure entrusted to it by the last nuns of Aywières fleeing the French Revolution... The present edifice (1898), in Neo-Romanesque ogival style, incorporates the Gothic chapel of Notre Dame d'Ittre, which dates from 1590, in the northern side-aisle. This replaced the previous one, dating from 1351. Inside, the extraordinary pictorial decoration recalls some Romanesque churches of France (in particular the medallions devoted to the 12 apostles, with an extremely rare depiction of Judas). The amazing vaults with their integrated iron framework, according to the method of Gustave Eiffel, and the ciborium (canopy above the altar) in polychrome wood lend a distinguished note to the entire edifice. The oak statue of Notre-Dame of Ittre, in the old chapel, was venerated throughout the ages. It is originally from Bois-Seigneur-Isaac, a village close to Nivelles, and dates from approximately 1270. During the plague of 1336, Notre-Dame de Bois-Seigneur-Isaac was carried through the region from village to village in the hope of stopping the pestilence. When the epidemic ended, Ittre no longer wanted to return the statue, believed to be miraculous, and built a chapel for it. The stained glass windows of Notre-Dame of Ittre illustrate this story and that of the pilgrimage that began in 1336. Saint Remy Church also has an interesting treasury, given to it by the last nuns of Aywières fleeing the French Revolution. Among the items saved is the shrine of Saint Lutgardis, a nun of the Cistercian abbey of Aywières deceased in 1246. It is a 1624 piece from Liège in repoussé silver. But the treasury also contains the wooden shrine of Saint Sybille de Cages (1643), as well as a reliquary of the True Cross from the 15th century. If you are curious and attentive, you may find in the façade of the present church a little rosary cross, placed there by a worker from Ittre who participated in the construction of the building...

The little brother of the Atelier du Ry Ternel, the Brasserie des Artistes serves up a different type of cuisine. Following the pure brasserie tradition, Nicolas and his team serve up the great culinary classics, but with an 'Atelier-style' twist, to delight theatregoers and others alike. Whether before or after the show, a warm welcome and affordably-priced but high-quality food are guaranteed, all with the aim of recreating that old-time spirit and ambience so dear to the loyal patrons of La Valette for over 25 years.

The Forge Museum, also known as the ‘Forge of happiness’, is the only survivor of Ittre’s 8 forges. This authentic forge has maintained the appearance it had in 1957 when the last blacksmith ceased his activity. On the initiative of blacksmith students who wanted to try their hand at the trade, the forge resumed activity in 1999. Activities are now organised there and the blacksmith is even at work! The museum shows how the blacksmith profession has evolved through the ages. You can see the tools and equipment necessary for the work of blacksmiths and farriers.Inspired by a Scottish custom, newlyweds can received the ‘recipe of happiness’ from the blacksmith as well as a horseshoe during a ceremony held in front of the anvil.​

The Toursit Office of Braine-le-Château in the "Bailly House"The team is at your disposal to show you the remaining reminders of this former medieval city You will also be able to find all the tourist information you need here about the surrounding area and much more besides

Bistro Racine offers you quality market cuisine, at reasonable prices, in a friendly atmosphere. On the plates you will find French dishes made with seasonal products with the accent on local produce. Meat lovers will also find what they are looking for with their cut of beef grilled in the "Mibrasa", a latest-technology braising oven.The restaurant was awarded a star in the 2018 Michelin Guide.

This is a rather remarkable milling museum set in a mill where the paddle wheel is operated in good weather! You will be able to learn about the mechanics of the mill as well as the equipment and tools used. There are records of a village mill in Braine-le-Château as far back as 1226. Under the Old Regime, peasants from Braine-le-Château and Haut-Ittre would come here to grind their grain and paid a tax of 1 bag out of 22 to the local lord. The site was listed as protected heritage in 1954 and the exceptional building built from arkose stone (local bricks) or granite in 1970.Discover the Moulin Banal on the small walking tour of Braine-le-Château.

Located in the peace and quiet of a residential area, the "Les Hauts du Foyau" gîte is perfect for one or six persons, for short or long stays. This 3- star rural gîte is ideally located with easy access to Belgium's main tourist attractions.

Everything to do with snails, from egg to plate. On a visit to this snail farm, you can learn how the snails are bred, from the laying of the eggs to the harvesting of the snails. In addition, the deli area offers you a full range of snail-based products, from hors d'oeuvres to the main dish.

The Tourist Office of Ittre looks forward to seeing you on the main square in the village.You can find lots of maps there showing walks or bike rides, tourist information about Ittre and the surrounding area, but most importantly lots of recommendations from the team who will tell you about the most unusual things to discover.

Entering the Marthe Donas Museum in Ittre takes you on a journey to the land of abstract art, and more specifically cubism.Set in the Chapelle des Sœurs de l’Enfant-Jésus, the museum looks back on the life and career of the artist Marthe Donas through her drawings and paintings. Originally from Antwerp, Marthe Donas (1885-1967) discovered cubism and modernism in Paris during World War I. By 1920 her work was already exhibited across Europe and she intrigued the avant-garde under the male pseudonym of Tour Donas. The collections at the Marthe Donas Museum consist of around 40 paintings by Marthe Donas, 70 works by Guillaume Vanden Borre and 40 pieces (paintings, engravings, drawings, sculptures…) by Pierre Caille.

The Castle of the Counts of Hornes is a private property, thus called in reference to members of this illustrious family who stayed there. The current owner is Count Cornet de Ways Ruart, a descendant of the Counts of Robiano. This feudal castle, surrounded by water, dates from the 13th century and is built around a keep. In the late 15th century the defensive castle was turned into a stately home.The interior of the castle is not open to visitors. The estate can be visited on guided tours and for certain events. The guided tours also include the origins of Braine-le-Château, the lapidarium, St-Remy’s church (tomb effigy, stained glass), the main square with its stocks and the Bailiff’s House.

Do not hesitate to enter this beautiful building from the early 16th century featuring a wonderful Renaissance sandstone gable. You will be warmly welcomed by the team at the Braine-le-Château tourist office.This building used to be the residence of the bailiff who was responsible for dealing with criminal matters. These days it very often has temporary exhibitions.The Bailiff’s House also houses the Tool Centre. Tools, artefacts, old books and documents for different professions are collected here. In particular, discover an exceptional collection of music engraving tools.Discover the Bailiff’s House on the small walking tour of Braine-le-Château.

On the main square in Braine-le-Château, the stocks are a symbol of infamy, a mechanism of high justice that were used to publicly shame a criminal. This is one of the rare examples to still have its lantern structure. It is made from blue stone and has a lantern structure that can hold a standing man. It has been restored and has been the symbolic monument of the village since 1521. It is unique in Europe.See the stocks on the small walking tour of Braine-le-Château.

The Lapidarium, or museum of the tomb stone, built onto Saint Remy’s church, at the site of the old cemetery, presents a collection of around sixty tomb stones, headstones and funeral crosses which is unique in Wallonia.Discover the Lapidarium on the small walking tour of Braine-le-Château.

Set facing the Collegiate Church on the Grand'Place of Nivelles, this tavern with terrace offers a warm and friendly welcome. This is a temple of the Djote Tart too..! Open non-stop. Groups of +/- 100 guests welcome. Local specialities: Bière de Waterloo - Tarte Al Djote - Bière Hopus - Bière Jean de Nivelles.

Located in the heart of Walloon Brabant, this hotel-restaurant offers high-quality service and ideal amenities for business visitors and tourists alike.The hotel offers the following packages:-Namasté package (including massage)-Keep calm and play golf Package-Have fun and thrill in Walibi Package (including entrance to the park)

Enjoy the superb environment as you relax with your family.The park was fitted out at the beginning of the 19th century. A French garden, two ponds, an English garden and flowerbeds stand between the walkways.As you stroll through, admire the magnificent sculptures by Albert Desenfans, Ducaju and Michiels. Don't miss the grimacing neo-Gothic gargoyles or the 17th century Baroque gate recovered from the St. Gertrude Collegiate Church.At the bottom of the garden, sports and leisure facilities are available. The Reine Astrid sports field and a large multipurpose gym await football, hockey, tennis, basketball and track teams.The listed estate has two styles of garden, French and English. There is a fountain and a lake of several hectares where fishing is permitted between April and December.

The St. Gertrude Collegiate Church is the pride and joy of Nivelles, with its impressive 102m nave with two opposing choirs and its 11th century crypt. This is one of the largest Romanesque churches in the world, an exceptionally handsome, grandiose monument that was consecrated in 1046 by Wazon, Bishop of Liege, before Henry III Emperor of the Holy German Empire.The Collegiate Church is still in use, regularly assembling Christians from the St. Gertrude Parish.You can also visit the crypt, the archaeological basement, the cloister and the central steeple that houses the bells and carillon.The southern turret boasts the Jean de Nivelles jacquemart, a copper warrior some 2.08 m high.The Nivelles Collegiate Church is a must-see. Don't miss it!

The team of the Tourist Office is waiting for you and will be very happy to tell you all about Nivelles!A guided tour of the incredible Collegiate Church of Saint Gertrude, walks in the beautiful Dodaine Park, learning about the history and heritage of the town of Nivelles... and many other treasures await you!