Car Free Style - From Namur to Brussels
Description
From Rops to Folon, passing by Hergé,
a fabulous artists trail.
Begin your adventure with the Wallonian capital of Namur, the perfect city for embracing
the concept of slow tourism. You’ll find great tables and terraces to eat, drink and be merry
in the historic centre along the riversides of the Sambre or the Meuse. A city perfect for
strolling and chillaxing. A city of great culture. At the heart of the old town you’ll discover
Belgian’s finest such as the Musée Félicien Rops (Museum) which celebrates the greatest work
of the 19th century Belgian artist.
Namur - situated in the geographical centre of Belgium is the perfect starting point to
explore the best of the Brabant Walloon region. Nestled between the capitals of Belgium
and Wallonia this young region is abundant with beautiful little valleys. Amongst them you’ll
discover the ’Abbaye de Villers-la-Ville’ (Villers-la-Ville Abbey). Founded in 1146, it’s considered
one of the most beautiful architectural sites in Europe. Following from there you’ll
discover Louvain-la-Neuve, the youngest town in Belgium. A buzzing pedestrian university
town which stands out for its 1970‘s urban architecture and particularly atmosphere.
Don’t miss the Hergé Museum. Plunge yourself into the artist’s and creator of Tintin’s world
with its particular architecture and immersive imagination. You then continue on your way
to Wavre and the Dyle Valley. The town has witnessed tumultuous past, witnessing clashes
between Prussian and French troops in June 1815, during the Napoleonic campaign. Many
buildings still bear the scars of these armed exchanges, such as the ‘Saint-Jean-Baptiste’
Church whose pillars are still embedded with a cannonball. After Wavre, you’ll find another
journey through time on offer, as you walk or drive towards Lake Genval – a real jewel of
18 hectares. It was especially created for holidaymakers to be able to enjoy the pleasures
of the water. It’s a cert you’ll fall under the spell of this romantic natural setting with all its
‘Belle Époque’ buildings.
Finally, the heritage and artistic finesse of this trip is the gift that keeps on giving. In the
Solvay Regional Estate in La Hulpe, (Exceptional Heritage of the Walloon Region), you’ll
find 1000 flamboyant rhododendrons. This huge park offers 227 hectares of greenery with
the Folon Foundation and the ‘Château de La Hulpe’ set within. Built in 1842 the castle was
modelled on the Loire Valley castles. You can also discover the many facets of Jean-Michel
Folon’s art in an original and surprising scenography. After la Hulpe and this dazzling journey
full of heritage and culture, you’ll discover Brussels that is just a stone’s throw away.
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Points of interest
Dolce La Hulpe Brussels
Located in a lustrous, green setting 15 km from the centre of Brussels, this 4-star design & wellbeing hotel is an ideal destination for rest and relaxation. walloniabelgiumtourism.co.uk/en-gb/3/accommodation/eco-labelled-accommodation/hotel-spa-dolce-la-hulpe-brussels/11305
La Villa Balat
La Villa Balat features 3 superb, quality guest rooms. This house, one of the most beautiful ones in Namur, is located in the Jambes area, at the junction of the Meuse and Sambre river. Stunning views on the citadel and the Walloon parliament guaranteed! walloniabelgiumtourism.co.uk/en-gb/content/la-villa-balat-exceptional-guest-house-namur
The Royal Snail Hotel
The 4 Star Royal Snail Boutique Hotel, in Namur, offers 30 contemporary, personalised bedrooms, a swimming pool and a well-being centre. The best of Belgian hospitality! walloniabelgiumtourism.co.uk/en-gb/produit/hebergerment/wellness-hotel/the-royal-snail-hotel/13267
The Ibis Namur Centre hotel
Ibis Namur Centre is a 3-star hotel in Namur, capital of Wallonia. The establishment offers a choice of 92 comfortable rooms perfect for both leisure and business stays. walloniabelgiumtourism.co.uk/en-gb/content/ibis-namur-centre-hotel
Water fun on the Meuse in Namur
Looking forward to enjoying the Meuse river when in Namur? The Capitaineries de Jambes will welcome you warmly. Many activities are offered, from stand up paddling to renting electric boats. walloniabelgiumtourism.co.uk/en-gb/content/les-capitaineries-de-namur-water-fun-meuse-river
The Citadel of Namur and its fascinating network of underground galleries
Upon inspection of the Citadel, Napoleon labelled it as “Europe’s Termite Mound” due to its extensive network of underground passages. Discover 500m of restored passages with an immersive-guided tour that will take you to the heart of the history of the Citadel’s entrails, through sound and light. walloniabelgiumtourism.co.uk/en-gb/content/citadel-namur-and-its-fascinating-network-underground-galleries
Le Delta
Bright and warm, with its woodwork and multiple windows, its curves, shades and varied volumes and views, the Delta is a pleasant place to live, open to all.Its concept is based on the principle of the "third place", where the public becomes an actor, where one conceives as much as one receives, where culture is lived in a spontaneous, natural way, where it is good to meet, to share and, by the interactions that the place and its cultural action will cause, to generate common sense. The Delta thus offers spaces that encourage encounters between people, creativity, the pooling of ideas, the sharing of knowledge, practices, resources, desires... Culture is experienced in a natural and free manner. The interior design favors conviviality and free circulation. The hall, the panoramic garden and the foyer of the main hall are open during the day to visitors who can practice their art, share it with others, and find a common meaning. A reading area with local and national newspapers and alternative press is available in the foyer.
Ferme de Bousval
Ancienne basse-cour du Château de Bousval, cette ferme est gérée depuis 1954 par la famille Vermeiren. Au début des années 80, Marie-Jeanne Lories l’épouse d’Herman Vermeiren se lance dans la fabrication de produits laitiers. Quelques années plus tard elle diversifie son activité via les fermes pédagogiques. La ferme est ouverte tous les jours sauf le dimanche après-midi. Un petit magasin propose ses produits artisanaux: glace, beurre, fromage, crème fraîche, lait, yaourt, confiture, galette, fraises et tomates en saison. Les plus petits se feront une joie de découvrir les différents animaux. Rue Haute, 44 1470 Bousval +32 474 71 81 48 www.fermedebousval.be/
La Noisette
Located in Bousval in the heart of the Brabant countryside and in a peaceful environment, discover "La Noisette", a small charming cottage. This rural lodging can accommodate 4 to 6 people.
Quatre Quarts
The restaurant Quatre Quart is part of the local cooperative of the same name, based in Court-Saint-Etienne. The cooperative consists of four parts: citizen and cultural workshops, a craft space, a bookshop and a restaurant/canteen.The restaurant is located in the former train station of Court-Saint-Etienne and is surrounded by the other parts in a friendly setting.The dishes on offer are cooked using seasonal, organic and local produce. Light dishes are also available outside of opening hours.
Villa Monceau
In a serene and elegant atmosphere, the four rooms and two suites stand out by their varied colours, a common theme of the whole decor.The high-quality materials provide the comfort and sensual delights you would expect in such a setting. They feature a desk, armchair, television and wi-fi connection and are as elegant as they are sophisticated. The large windows overlooking the garden bathe the rooms in natural light.The bar, found between the restaurant and the grand salon, is sure to charm you with its intimate ambiance.You will not want to miss the comfortable and welcoming restaurant "Cécila" where you can discover the cuisine prepared by the cheffe Mélanie Englebin.It is possible to host your work meetings with à la carte options for your company.
Mouch'ti brabançon
Sale of acacia honey, pollen, royal jelly, propolis, gingerbread and sculptures in wax !
Louvain-la-Neuve - Chasse aux trésors
The Alchemist – Citywide Escape game
Ready to discover Louvain-la-Neuve in a different way? Make the town your new playing field! Coddy Games has created citywide escape games, accessible on your smartphone. In Louvain-la-Neuve, you will take on the role of an alchemist and investigate a villager’s strange accusation of sorcery... Will you manage to solve this investigation in time?
Adventure game in Louvain-la-Neuve
The Inforville tourism office’s team in Louvain-la-Neuve has prepared two game booklets for a real urban adventure! These booklets are for aspiring investigators of all ages, as a fun way to explore Louvain-la-Neuve independently, for an enjoyable 1.5 hours.The first booklet "Let’s play together" teaches you about a mystery place: anecdotes, challenges and surprises await you...The second booklet "Crime on the slabs" immerses you in crime files to solve an investigation. Will you find the culprit?These brochures are available for free from the Inforville tourism office in Louvain-la-Neuve, you can request it by phone on +32 (0)10 474747 or by email at info@tourisme-olln.be.you can also download them here. Enjoy the game!The game is only available in French.
Kaléo Mozaïk Louvain-la-Neuve
Kaleo welcomes you to its new Mozaïk lodge in Louvain-la-Neuve, a city where pedestrians are kings!Located in the very center, close to all urban facilities, come and discover the Mozaïk gîte and the potential attractiveness of this unique city, originally designed to be accessible to all.
Office du Tourisme Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve
The team of the Touist Office of Louvain-la-Neuve welcomes tou in the "Galerie des Halles".There you will be able to learn all about the history of Walloon Brabant’s youngest town. You will then be invited to view the model of the town to understand how it has evolved.Take inspiration from the many brochures provided and go to discover the numerous hidden treasures Has a temporary exhibition space and a store selling items such as T-shirts, books and equipment related to the town.It also suggests little games to do in town, ‘escape the city’ games, frisbee golf, routes around the town and much more besides.Themed guided tours are organised, don’t hesitate to come to learn more about the town and surrounding area.
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Le Goupil
This family house welcomes you in a green setting in the heart of nature in Wavre.Calm, cleanliness and comfort are the key words here.
Musée historique et archéologique de Wavre
L'Art de Praslin
L'Art de Praslin is a family-run workshop now celebrating its 3rd generation of chocolate-making expertise! All the products are handmade in respect of master chocolate making traditions.
Brasserie Le Goupil
Le Goupil brewery opened its doors in May 2018. Today they produce up to 4 hectolitres per mash tub. The brewery pays tribute to the Reynard the Fox with each beer taking the name and character of someone from the famous medieval fables. White, Blonde, Amber or Dark, its beers will delight the most demanding palates.
Capucine à table
Molitor Artisan Chocolatier
Olivier Molitor's love of chocolate and his trade prompted him to set up shop as an "artisan chocolate maker" for the greatest pleasure of chocolate fans. This is a place to savour without moderation…
Crazyaxes: hand at axe throwing
Want to let off some steam and take aim at a target? Looking for an unusual activity?Head to Crazyaxes in Wavre and try your hand at axe throwing!A fun discovery to try as soon as possible!
Water and Fountain Museum
The Water and Fountain Museum is currently an outdoor museum, undergoing transition. Part of its collection can be viewed for free in the Bois des Rêves.The museum invites classes and families to discover the wonders of water, the source of life... Listen for the babbling of the fountains in the “Fountain Enclosure”, opened for the museum’s 30th anniversary. You will learn how everything works such as the pumps, wells, Archimedes’ screw and other machines related to water.
The Félicien Rops Youth Hostel - Namur
The Youth Hostel in Namur, set in painter Félicien Rops's former studio, is only a 15 minutes' walk from the citadel. walloniabelgiumtourism.co.uk/en-gb/3/accommodation/eco-labelled-accommodation/felicien-rops-youth-hostel/3237
CHATEAU DE NAMUR
Charming residence surrounded by a wooded park and themed gardens and located at the top of the Citadel of Namur. A restaurant, a bar and a summer terrace contribute to making your stay as pleasant as possible.A popular place for the organisation of professional or private meetings: 4 spacious rooms allow you to organise your events such as seminars, banquets and incentives.
B&B Avou Nozôtes
The Avou nozôtes ("With us" in Walloon) B&B offers a peaceful stay, a warm welcome and a table d'hôte. walloniabelgiumtourism.co.uk/en-gb/content/avou-nozotes-bb-namur
Dimensions M
Dimensions M is centrally located, near to Louvain-la-Neuve and Axisparc in Mont-Saint-Guibert. You will stay in modern and cosy rooms in this designer house!has 5 incredibly comfortable rooms
Dimensions M - A B&B in Corbais for 9 persons
Dimensions M is a peaceful bed and breakfast offering quality lodging for up to 9 persons. This house, in Mont-Saint-Guibert, will delight lovers of contemporary architecture and business men wishing to step away from classical hotels. walloniabelgiumtourism.co.uk/en-gb/3/accommodation/eco-labelled-accommodation/dimensions-m-a-bb-in-corbais-for-9-persons/36679
Le Chanteclair - Mimie
Chambres Léonard
You can be sure of a pleasant stay in this beautiful family house in the heart of the Villers-la-Ville countryside.
Ferme de l'Hosté
The "Ferme de l'Hosté" welcomes you to this 18th-century manorial working farm, in a green and peaceful setting, on the outskirts of Wavre.You can stay in the rooms of the B&B or in one of 3 one-bedroom houses or 2 three-bedroom houses.
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