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A restaurant, wine bar and tapas near Lake Genval.

Tucked away in countrified surroundings, the Château du Lac restaurant offers guests a warm welcome and cosy, trendy atmosphere, as well as refined French cuisine that uses local and seasonal products.

A Breton creperie which also offers fresh fruit juices, original wraps, pancakes and crepes as well as artisanal products.

Set in magnificent, green surroundings, Genval lake is located around 20 km to the South of Brussels. In addition to delightful country walks, the lake promises a range of exciting leisure activities such as sailing and canoeing. The waterside restaurants offer visitors the opportunity to combine culinary pleasures with the quiet and relaxing atmosphere of this enchanting site.

At Genval Lake, you will find a vast array of fun activities to try. The Genval Yacht Club offers various activities, such as pedalo hire, boating, kayaking, sailing, waterball, or simply a moment of escape on the terrace, while you savour a drink in a stunning setting. If you enjoy being on the water, this is the place to learn sailing. The perfect discovery if you’re looking for a unique sporting experience.No reservation possible for : pedalo hire, boating, kayaking

L'Amandier is the gourmet hotspot of Genval. Step in and savour the delicate dishes, prepared in an open kitchen. L'Amandier is the only restaurant for years in Walloon Brabant to have received a score of 16/20 in the Gault & Millau restaurant guide.

Moored on the peaceful Genval lake like a noble vessel, the Brasserie du Lac is one of the Brabant Wallon region's most popular gourmet addresses. Run by Michel Grenier with passion and professionalism, this establishment flies the flag of the Belgian brasserie tradition. The menu is wonderfully varied and adorned with classics, seasonal dishes, maritime marvels and the best-sellers of a Chef who has earned his spurs with the best. This is a great place to put your feet under the table and enjoy the quick, efficient and attentive service. The dishes are to die for, with highlights such as the home-made grey shrimp croquettes, fish soup with rouille sauce, sole meunière, cod steak with a mousseline sauce or prime cut of beef with shallots…. And true to its watery backdrop, Brasserie du Lac also serves fabulous fresh shellfish from its on-site stall, with a choice of 6 families of cupped oyster, 3 families of flat oyster, clams, sea almonds, sea urchins, mussels, scampi and whelks served at the oyster bar or as a platter.