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With its magnificent towers and beautiful wood panels, the Château de Vêves offers a magical visit. Listed as exceptional heritage of Wallonia, this medieval building is considered one of the most beautiful in Belgium.

Located east of Liège, this site is one of the four authentic coal mines left in Europe, all listed by UNESCO. Put your jacket and helmet on: the guided tour will take you through galleries 30 to 60 m underground!

Located on the Canal du Centre, the Strépy-Thieu funicular lift is the largest boat lift and its 73.15 metres incline is the largest in the world. An absolute must see if you are travelling through the Hainaut region.

Opened since 1975, set in a splendid park, the Musée royal de Mariemont features collections gathered by its founder Raoul Waroqué.

Visit the Château de Beloeil and discover its vast art collection, its library and its exceptional garden. An essential historical heritage in the province of Hainaut!

Enjoy a guided tour of the biggest dam in Belgium and its skywalk, offering a unique 107 m high panorama.

Back in 1940, the main obstacle facing the northern prong of the German attack on Belgium was the city of Liège, protected by a newly upgraded ring of 12 forts. The most formidable of these was Eben-Emael, 20 miles north-east of the city, which was designed to prevent a crossing of the River Meuse and the Albert Canal.

This superb castle, more than a 1,000 years old, is near the Scourmont abbey which makes the Trappist Chimay beer.

Listed by UNESCO as one of the major mining sites in Wallonia, the Bois du Cazier is a particularly touching memorial. Located South of Charleroi, this preserved industrial heritage site stretches along 26 hectares. A remarkable orientation trail has been designed to present its 3 heaps and architectural features.

Passing through Mons? Be sure to visit the Maison Losseau, a jewel of Art Nouveau architecture located in the heart of the Doudou's city.

The Villers Abbey, built in 1146, now in ruins is a stunning witness of how the Cistercian Monks lived. The site is considered one of the most complete in Europe as it features remains of all the buildings used daily.

Listed by UNESCO for its remarkable VIIth century architecture, the belfry of Thuin, guarantees a stunning panorama of the region. Visitors get the opportun

Located in the province of Liège, the Château de Jehay offers a remarkable architecture, unique in Europe. This impressive historical building, surrounded by moats, seems to appear as if by magic as you walk past the forest.

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.

The Vicinal Historic Tramway Discovery Centre in Lobbes-Thuin is a museum dedicated solely to trams of all kinds: steam, electric, diesel.

Built on three rock pitons overlooking the Semois river, the Bouillon Castle is a remarkable monument in the province of Luxembourg, retracing almost a thousand years of history and military architecture.

Liège's Archaeoforum is an exceptional archaeological site located in the city centre, right under the Place Saint-Lambert.

The Modave castle, listed as major cultural heritage of Wallonia, is well worth the detour. Built on a rocky hill in the province of Liège, it is said to date back to the Middle Ages.

SPARKOH! is a unique attraction featuring interactive, family-friendly exhibitions to approach science in a different way. 

Le Phare, a new museum space in Andenne, offers an interactive journey through history... Children and adults alike will enjoy travelling through eras thanks to the modern, playful presentation of the galleries.

The castle of Lavaux-Saint-Anne, its three museums, its park and gardens in the province of Namur are sure to enchant the whole family.

The Bois-du-Luc mining site was one of the main witnesses of the industrial revolution in Wallonia. This extraordinary historical heritage, wonderfully well preserved, is protected by UNESCO.

Take a former coal mine, get it listed by UNESCO as World Heritage and you get the CID of the Grand Hornu: an innovation and design centre, featuring temporary exhibitions on design, applied art and contemporary art.

Freÿr sur Meuse, a Renaissance castle with stunning gardens, is part of Wallonia's protected architectural heritage.

Discover the full beauty of Belgium's only baroque belfry by taking its panoramic lift and enjoying the view over the city.

Discover the new Centre Keramis de la Louvière. A museum dedicated to ceramics and earthenware installed on the site of the factory Royal Boch ....

The Château de Seneffe estate and its Museum feature one of Belgium's most important silverware collections.

The ruins of the Cistercian Aulne Abbey are nestled on the right bank of the Sambre, in a place beautifully called "Vallée de la Paix" or Valley of peace. The atmosphere is indeed very soothing and calls for a pleasant walk.

Located within easy reach of Durbuy, the castle and museum of Logne are sure to delight the family.

Overlooking La Roche-en-Ardenne and the Ourthe river, the ruins of the feudal castle offer an unprecedented journey to the 9th century. This historic visit, nestled in the province of Luxembourg, can also be enjoyed through the many events organised year round.

Come to the Maison du Pays des Collines in Ellezelles: an unexpected world filled with witches, devils, legends and folkloric tales.

If you are looking for extraordinary, off the beaten path architectural gems in Wallonia, look no further. The Eben-Ezer tower, crowned with impressive winged animals, seems straight out of a Lord of the Rings or Games of Throne scene.

At the confluence of the Flavion and the Molignée, stand the remains of the medieval fortress of Montaigle once a count's residence. Its Archaeological Museum is well worth a visit.

Looking for summer walks and activities? Stop by Moulin Ferrières nestled in a delightful green setting to rent bikes, enjoy the pleasant paths nearby (perfect for walks and bike rides), enjoy one of its temporary exhibitions or simply relax.

In this spectacular quarry, visitors can admire the impressively high rooms where the local Recht slate was mined. The 800 m long trail includes an observation bridge offering a memorable panorama on the site.

L’Avouerie, former residence of the Hauts Voués, opens the doors of its 17th century castle and museum dedicated to beer and pékèt.

The Museum of Ribbon, in the town of Comines (Belgium), traces the history of the ribbon industry since the 13th century.

Discover the fascinating history of marble in this recently renovated museum, located in Rance.

A magnificent building surrounded by water, Raeren castle invites you to discover thousands of ceramic objects retracing the history of what was once a major pottery centre.

This stunning castle, set on a rocky spur at the edge of the village, opens its magical setting to visitors.

Nestled in a stunning Art Deco building, the Musée Vieille Montagne focuses on the political, industrial and social history of the Moresnet-Neutre region, known for mining calamine (a mix of zinc carbonate and ferric oxide).

The MAC's, or Museum of Contemporary Arts of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, welcomes you to the UNESCO-listed Grand-Hornu mining site.

Discover the Belgian metallurgy and industrial cultural heritage in a former factory, the Maison de la Métallurgie et de l'Industrie in Liège.