Discover the wonders of Beloeil, Hainaut, Hainaut

This circuit is only available in French and in Dutch. Please feel free to download the FR map card.

This circuit is only available in French and in Dutch. Please feel free to download the FR map card.

Going through the forest of Stambruges and its heather heathlands and its populations of leafy trees and conifers amounts to going through fairy tale landscape! In the heart of the forest is a pond, with crystal-clear water, which bubbles and burbles… The latter geological feature gives rise to very many myths and legends and creates a rather mysterious atmosphere…

This circuit is only available in French and in Dutch. Please feel free to download the FR map card.

This circuit is only available in French and in Dutch. Please feel free to download the FR map card.

This circuit is only available in French and in Dutch. Please feel free to download the FR map card.

This circuit is only available in French and in Dutch. Please feel free to download the FR map card.

The town of Mons has a number of valuable assets to draw you in. Its many museums – show everything from pride of place to current or latter-day artistic creation (Fine Arts Museum) to reverence for wartime history (Mons Memorial Museum). Its architectural heritage and old streets give it the charm of a historic town and can be seen wherever you look: The Belfry, listed by UNESCO, the ‘Sainte-Waudru’ Collegiate church, the ‘Grand Place’ (Town Square).. Tournai is one of the oldest towns in Belgium. It retains many traces of its millennial history. In terms of heritage, you can notably admire the oldest Belfry in Belgium as well as the Notre-Dame Cathedral, legacies from the medieval period and both on the UNESCO list. Don’t miss the ‘Halle aux Draps’ (former cloth trading building) known for its pretty Baroque and Renaissance facade and, more recently, the many Art Nouveau buildings that line the streets.

Ath, a city of history and traditions! Its ducasse, its monuments and its museums bear witness to the riches that the city has to offer.At night, blue diodes light the way to lead you along the ancient path of the Dender. They will take you along the light-guided route and introduce you to the town’s unmissable attractions. After your walk, you can stop off in the Grand-Place to try some giant’s beer, “La Gouyasse”, and venture into some of the nearby streets for a spot of shopping.

A local breakfast made with quality products is available to start the day. Upon reservation, a simple and friendly table d’hôtes can be served in the evening, perfect after a busy day.Housed in a mid-19th-century building with a classified façade, this property was a boys' school until the 1980s, giving it the name La Récré de Bauffe.Bicycles and motorcycles can be securely stored in a protected parking area, either under a carport or in the garage.Families are warmly welcomed. A travel cot for babies, a high chair, a changing mat, and a microwave for warming bottles or meals are provided. For young children, an adjustable bed is available, while a mezzanine with 2 sleeping spaces can accommodate teenagers.The large 70 m² terrace is perfect for enjoying sunny days. The shared lounge offers relaxation with board games, books, or planning the next day's activities. The region is brimming with attractions and activities to discover.The room, decorated with a school theme focusing on geography, features a private bathroom, a separate toilet, a television, and free Wi-Fi. Hot drinks (coffee, tea) and water are also available.This location provides peace and tranquility in the countryside, ideal for a rejuvenating stay.Special rates are available for companies working in the region for stays from Monday to Friday (minimum 2 nights).

Figures of giants were first used in Ath in the 15th century to celebrate the consecration of the church of Saint-Julien. At that time widespread in Europe, the giants performed in religious processions so as to give religious instruction to a largely illiterate population. Nowadays, the Ducasse parade in Ath is listed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage and is an exuberant combination of worldly and religious elements. In line with tradition, the Ath giants (Goliath, Samson, Ambiorix, the two-headed eagle…) are still carried on men’s backs rather than transported on mobile platforms, even though they each weigh over 100 kilograms!The Maison des Géants is the only museum specifically dedicated to giants in Belgium and France, and also serves as Ath’s tourist office and as a centre for study and research on popular traditions concerning large human and animal figures. The exhibition explains the history and techniques used to make and carry the giants. You will see the frame of a giant and even get the chance to try to carry it! In addition, you will discover the history and atmosphere of this beautifully renovated city (historic spots, shopping streets, mediaeval Burbant tower, Gallo-Roman Museum) following the Circuit des Lumières along the former course of the Dendre river.ACTIVITIES: La Ducasse d’Ath (4th weekend of August).

On display are the only Gallo-Roman boats that have so far been restored in Belgium and that were discovered at Pommeroeul (an archaeological site from the 2nd century located about twenty kilometres from Ath) in 1975. The museum boasts three Celtic barges including a dugout and an exceptional barge over 9 metres long listed as a “treasure” of the "Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles" of Belgium. These vessels are the centrepieces of this museum, which focuses on inland navigation.Accompanied by Rufus, boatman from ancient Pommeroeul, you will discover life in the Roman era thanks to scale models, frescoes, milestones and interactive games for children. Numerous activities, workshops, temporary exhibitions and demonstrations are organised for youngsters as well as for families.

Located between Mons and Ath, just minutes from Pairi Daiza and near the Baudour forest, the two gîtes offer a pleasant and friendly stay.The gîtes feature private parking, a garden, a game room, and a playhouse bed for children.The perfect setting for a family or friends' vacation, combining comfort and nature.

Listed in Wallonia's major heritage register, the Castle of Beloeil has been the residence of the Princes of Ligne since the 14th century. A rich collection of works of art from the 15th to the 19th century is displayed in its numerous rooms. The paintings depict the Ligne family and their exploits. The furniture was made by the finest French cabinetmakers from the 16th and 17th centuries. The library is 18m long and 6m high and contains some 20,000 books!The gardens at the centre of a 25 ha park are listed as "exceptional gardens of Wallonia" and are among the most beautiful French formal gardens in Europe. They were designed and laid out by ten successive generations and are meticulously maintained in keeping with the original design from 1664. It is possible to take a ride on a little train.ACTIVITIES: Amaryllis exhibition (April-May) – "Féeries de Beloeil" (August).

Owned by the de Ligne princes since the 14th century, the château visible today was partly rebuilt to its mediaeval plan, complete with four corner towers and moat, after a fire in 1900. The magnificent 18th-century gardens are set in a huge, 20-hectare rectangle with an ornamental lake known as Neptune’s Mirror at its centre and a series of groves, grassed sitting areas and water features, plus a vegetable garden, running along its sides. This is extended by the Grande Avenue, an avenue of beech trees 4 km long bordered by the Rond Bois wood and crossed by the La Héronnière pool. While the wood and the Grande Avenue have now been handed over to the Walloon region, the remainder of the estate is managed by the Ligne Foundation, which organises a prestigious classical music festival in the grounds each year. Monument and site listed (20-06-1949) Gardens listed (09-12-1993) Exceptional heritage site of Wallonia

Built in the 14th century, this massive turreted chateau is surrounded by a wide moat connected to a series of lakes and channels which wind through one of the largest and most ornate French-style gardens in Belgium. Even better: you can jump on a small train to enjoy them in the most relaxing way. visitwallonia.com/en-gb/content/chateau-de-beloeil-estate

In a 17th-century farm, renovated in the 19th century, 42 rooms tell stories about the tough life of our ancestors. The museum shows the techniques and living conditions in the countryside in an authentic setting. Collection of old implements. Audio-visual guides for iPod are available at the reception so you can enjoy the stories of locals and have an entertaining and instructive visit.The former village school is the room that meets with most success! Your visit ends in "Au barbechin", an authentically furnished café where you can savour a regional craft beer. Weather permitting, you can enjoy the terrace in the farmyard. You can see threshing, goat milking, traditional bread baking and many other activities during our demonstrations on the last weekend of July.ACTIVITIES: “Le musée s’anime” (demonstrations on the last weekend of July).

  St Martin's church is a Gothic building of the 14th and 16th centuries. The church was rebuilt between 1504 and 1543 by the bailiff of Chièvres, Jean Delmont. At that time, there was a high tower enclosed between corner turrets and the nave was underpinned in Hainaut Gothic. The church then underwent various restoration programmes from 1872 until the Second World War. Built from local blocks and Tournai stone, it consists of a west tower, extended by a nave with three bays and side aisles and ending with a chancel with chapels. The tower rises to four levels. The façade has a Gothic arch doorway typical of Hainaut architecture at the end of the Middle Ages and beginning of the 16th century (for its prismatic bases and mouldings). The first level has a large window with tracery. The second features a sound hole. The tower is flanked to the south-east by a stair turret. The nave features large Gothic arches supported by columns that are typical of Hainaut Gothic architecture. The side aisles are vaulted with lancet arches (16th and 17th centuries). The transept adjoins a deepening of the side aisles. These have a bâtière roof perpendicular to the roof of the nave. This is one of the oldest examples in Hainaut of this particular type of roof that is found in particular in Brabançon Gothic architecture of the 15th and 16th centuries. The chancel has three bays and a barrel vaulted roof. It is flanked by chapels or side aisles and linked to the south and north with sacristies. Note the Gothic eagle lectern (1403), the seated Christ in white stone (1500) and the baptismal fonts. Listed (9-11-1949)  

The Archeosite and Museum of Aubechies, dedicated to the era separating Pre-history from Roman times, is the largest archaeological open-air museum in Belgium. visitwallonia.com/en-gb/produit/attractions/activites/musea/discoveries/archeosite-and-museum-in-aubechies/8779

The Archaeological Site of Aubechies is the largest archaeological open-air museum in Belgium. Each reconstructed building illustrates one of the great stages in human evolution from prehistory to the Roman conquest. Explore this open-air archaeological park and discover the objects of everyday life displayed in the different dwellings. The Gallo-Roman reconstructions include the sanctuary of Blicquy, a barge and a villa, the highlight of your visit! If your children want to know how prehistoric people built their houses, what the Gauls ate or how the Romans made their swords, then visit us on Sunday afternoon during the tourist season (from mid-April to mid-October)! Craftsmen give demonstrations and answer any questions asked by children or adults. Some of their creations (e.g. Celtic jewellery) are displayed in the boutique. Snacks can be purchased on site and there is a playground. The Espace Léonce Demarez takes you to discover the polytheistic cults practised in northern Gaul before the institutionalization of christianity. Installed in the partial reconstruction of the Gallo-Roman sanctuary of Blicquy, this new museum space, with its totally new theme, will let you get acquainted with the mythologies and rites of Celtic and Gallo-Roman religions. ACTIVITIES: - Feux de Beltaine last weekend of June. - Experimental archaeology weekend next-to-last weekend of August.

Discover this old farmhouse with its bric-a-brac décor, just a stone's throw from the Aubechies Archéosite®, a visit the whole family will love. Step back in time as you enjoy a Roman meal on a leafy terrace. www.taverne-saint-gery.be/

Southwest cuisine full of flavorsAt Le Funambule, each dish is a true culinary masterpiece, crafted with care and passion. Innovative and traditional, the chef’s cuisine takes you on a journey with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The dishes, as beautiful as they are delicious, will captivate you with their refined presentation, where aesthetics perfectly complement the taste.A warm and rustic atmosphereThe atmosphere at Le Funambule immerses you in a rustic, peaceful setting, perfect for a convivial culinary experience. The paintings and artworks adorning the restaurant’s walls add an extra dimension to your meal, creating a relaxed and welcoming environment.A culinary pleasure to shareFar from the hustle and bustle of the big cities, Le Funambule offers an authentic dining experience where every bite invites you to share memorable moments. The fair and accessible prices make this restaurant the perfect place to discover Southwest cuisine in a welcoming setting.An unforgettable experience to shareWhether you come with family, friends, or as a couple, every meal at Le Funambule becomes a unique moment. Let yourself be enchanted by generous, flavorful, and elegant Southwest cuisine, and leave with the desire to share your experience with others.

Visit an authentic Belgian brasserie in Blaton. All beers are brewed and bottled on the premises.

Gaetan Moury and his team invite you to join them in this warm, friendly medieval setting and give your eyes and your taste buds a treat at Le Médiéval. Traditional cooking and local specialities like stuffed pigs’ ears, tartiflette and grills. When it comes to what to drink, try one of the beers from near and far... the choice includes Orval, Karmeliet and Saint-Feuillien. Le Médiéval also organises banquets (parties, weddings, communions, etc.), offering customised packages to suit your preferences and your budget.

A Michelin-starred cuisine inspired by traditionLed by the talented chef Éric Fernez, the restaurant offers an elegant and authentic cuisine, highlighting noble and high-quality products. Among the must-try dishes, you will find iconic specialties such as sole, pigeon, and pig’s trotters, enhanced by exquisite sauces. Each plate is an ode to classic flavours, reimagined with finesse.A warm atmosphere and impeccable serviceIn a welcoming and refined setting, D’Eugénie à Émilie is the ideal place for exceptional dinners, celebrations, or simply an unforgettable gourmet experience. The chef, faithful to his roots, loves sharing his passion by personally greeting guests in the dining room, making the experience even more personal.A family heritage and a passion for cuisineInspired by his grandmother Eugénie, Éric Fernez passes down his expertise and love for cooking to his daughter Émilie, ensuring a family continuity in the pursuit of excellence. This heritage is reflected in every dish, blending tradition with modernity.A restaurant member of Les Grandes Tables du MondeRecognized for its excellence, D’Eugénie à Émilie is part of the prestigious Les Grandes Tables du Monde, reinforcing its status among the world’s top gastronomic establishments.Practical information and reservationsLocated near Mons, D’Eugénie à Émilie is easily accessible for a gourmet getaway. Be sure to book in advance to enjoy this unique experience.Discover D’Eugénie à Émilie, where each meal becomes a journey into the heart of flavours, tradition, and culinary emotion.

A varied menu for all tastesWith a rich and diverse menu, Le Faitout ensures that everyone finds something to enjoy, whether it’s a classic meal, a culinary discovery, or a convivial moment around delicious dishes. The menu is designed to satisfy all desires, from lovers of local specialties to fans of traditional cuisine.An exceptional wine cellarTo complement your meals, Le Faitout offers an outstanding selection of over 250 wine references, carefully chosen to enhance every dish. Whether you're a connoisseur of fine wines or seeking new discoveries, the wine list will meet all your expectations.An ideal place for groupsLooking for a venue for your group meals? Le Faitout offers special packages tailored to host your events in the best conditions. Whether it's a gathering with friends, a family reunion, or a corporate event, the restaurant guarantees careful planning and a welcoming atmosphere.Discover Le Faitout, a brasserie where tradition, quality, and generosity come together to create unforgettable moments around the table.

This brewery has been producing artisanal beers for 20 years (4 passionate generations!) already, using local ingredients: Blanche des Sources, La Vieille de Bon Secours (blonde, amber, dark, fruity), Blonde de Noël.

Single storey detached house with front and back garden, small terrace with awning and garden furniture. Hall, toilet, sitting room/dining room, fully equipped kitchen (with oven, hot plate, fridge, freezer, microwave), laundry room, bathroom, 1 bedroom with bunk bed, 2 bedrooms with 2 beds each (duvet for each bed)

Au Petit Canteleu is a guesthouse nestled in a lovely stone house, typical of the region. Located in a peaceful hamlet in the province of Mons, awarded 3 épis for its quality, it is a mere 500 m from the Château de Beloeil. visitwallonia.com/en-gb/content/au-petit-canteleu-guesthouse-beloeil

Authentic old fully renovated house, located at the edge of the wood, on the street leaving Stambruges towards Beloeil and its castle. Nice rustic indoor decoration with exposed stones, beams and wood. Ground fl. : lounge (TV, sofa bed/2 p., wood stove), dining r., kitchen (hotplates with gas, MW). 1st fl. : 1 bedr. (1x2 p.), 1 bedr. (2x1 p.), bathr. (bathtub), sep. WC. Centr. heating. 2 bikes available. Outside courtyard with lawn. Garden with wild and aromatic plants. Guided walks at specific times. Wifi