Wood Cutlery Walk

The Gembloux museum of cutlery exhibits a large collection of products from the cutlery industry. Gembloux was long considered the cutlery capital of Belgium. This activity probably started from the first half of the 13th century but remained a craft industry until the first half of the 19th century. In the early 20th century, the cutlery industry employed around 400 people here. Between the years 1970 and 1990, most of the factories unfortunately closed. As for the museum of local life, it reflects the life of and in Gembloux from Ancient Times to the present day through a collection of items from the study and excavation of the Benedictine abbey of Gembloux (9th-18th centuries). Open every first saturday of the month from 2 pm to 5 pm.

Since 2024, Visit Gembloux invites you to visit the city and the abbey with the help of its audio guides available for free here. Thanks to these 17 audio tracks, immerse yourself in the history of Gembloux and discover all the secrets of the city of cutlers!Whether you are a resident, a visitor or simply curious to discover the treasures of our beautiful region, these audio guides are designed to help you explore and enjoy every corner of Gembloux!

Housed in the Bossière library, the "Boss' Hier" Rural Life Museum invites you to (re)discover the life of this charming village in the past! How? Through the numerous objects collected by the "Mémoire de Bossière" committee. They bear witness to the expertise of Bossière's ancient artisans (farmers, clog makers, blacksmiths, carpenters, etc.).The museum is open by appointment for an unforgettable guided tour. It is possible to combine a visit to the museum with a visit to the church and its bell tower.