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Forget dusty, boring museums. There are many to discover in Wallonia, each with its own universe, its own atmosphere. Some are vibrant, others quirky or immersive. All are incredibly welcoming, aiming at making learning fun. Exploring them is a pure delight, whether you are coming on your own, with family or friends.

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  • The citadel of Dinant, a fortress in the Meuse valley
    Dinant

    The citadel of Dinant, a fortress in the Meuse valley

    The citadel of Dinant promises an incredible day out. Retrace 900 years history and discover the Meuse valley in Belgium.
  • River cruises and houseboat rentals on the Meuse with Dinant Evasion
    Narrowboat, no license required, on the Meuse river in Dinant
    Dinant

    River cruises and houseboat rentals on the Meuse with Dinant Evasion

    Fancy discovering the Haute-Meuse differently? Dinant Evasion offers a choice of 2 cruises on the river, starting from Dinant.
  • L'Espace Chimay: discover how Trappist beer is made
    Bourlers

    L'Espace Chimay: discover how Trappist beer is made

    L'Espace Chimay, dedicated to Chimay cheese and beer, presents the Chimay Experience, an interactive visit of the brewery. To be consumed with no moderation!
  • River cruises in Huy with Val Mosan
    Huy

    River cruises in Huy with Val Mosan

    Get on board the Val Mosan in Huy and discover the Meuse valley from a different angle... This touristic boat invites you, between May and September, for a one hour cruise. Perfect with friends and family.
  • Compagnie des Croisières Mosanes, river cruises in Dinant
    Discover Dinant, in the province of Namur, with a boat cruise on the Meuse
    Dinant

    Compagnie des Croisières Mosanes, river cruises in Dinant

    All aboard for one of the most beautiful river cruises on the Meuse! Come and discover the Haute-Meuse region and its stunning landscapes.
  • The Jardins d'Ô in Nismes
    Jardins d'O in Nismes: an ecological adventure aboard an electric boat
    Nismes

    The Jardins d'Ô in Nismes

    The Viroin valley, with its picture-perfect landscapes, offers a wonderful selection of nature walks. Among these are the Jardins d’Ô, a pure invite to relax.
  • Enjoy a river cruise with Croisières Namur
    Namur

    Enjoy a river cruise with Croisières Namur

    A cruise is one of the most wonderful ways to admire the Haute Meuse and its stunning landscapes... Get on board, the meeting point is near the Pont de Jambes in Namur.
  • Eben-Emael fort: a WW2 memorial site
    Crossing of galleries within the largest fort in Belgium - Eben-Emael in Bassenge
    Eben-Emael

    Eben-Emael fort: a WW2 memorial site

    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.
  • The Citadel of Namur and its fascinating network of underground galleries
    Namur

    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.
  • The Brasserie des Fagnes in Mariembourg
    Brasserie des Fagnes
    Mariembourg

    The Brasserie des Fagnes in Mariembourg

    Step into the Brasserie des Fagnes de Mariembourg and discover the art of brewing the Super des Fagnes: the visit is free.
  • Notre-Dame d'Orval Abbey: a religious and gourmet visit
    Orval
    Villers-devant-Orval

    Notre-Dame d'Orval Abbey: a religious and gourmet visit

    Founded in 1132, Notre-Dame of Orval is one of the most remarkable Cistercian abbeys in Belgium. This historical location is still home to a bustling community of monks and even... a Trappist brewery.
  • The hydraulic boat lifts of the Canal du Centre
    Houdeng-Goegnies

    The hydraulic boat lifts of the Canal du Centre

    Situated in the province of Hainaut, these 4 hydraulic lifts, built beginning of the XIXth century, are standing monuments to the Belgian Industrial revolution. These timeless masterpieces, listed by UNESCO, can be visited.
  • Mini cruises between the Aulne abbey and Thuin on a narrowboat
    Fontaine-l'Evêque

    Mini cruises between the Aulne abbey and Thuin on a narrowboat

    Always fancied a cruise on a narrowboat? Join the captain of the Gavroche (mear the prestigious abbey of Aulne, 10 km of Charleroi and 30 km from France) for a fantastic time on the river. The boat, painted in cheerful colours, offers a wonderful way to admire the villages of Landelies, Erquelinnes, Thuin, Lobbes...
  • Huy fortress and memorial
    Huy

    Huy fortress and memorial

    While visiting the region of Huy, make sure to visit this fort, a real memorial to the second world war. Its museum retraces its history as a concentration camp.
  • The cable ferry in Waulsort will help you travel in time
    A boat crossing the Meuse river in Waulsort
    Waulsort

    The cable ferry in Waulsort will help you travel in time

    To cross from one bank to another in Walsort, you can use a ferry. Not any ferry, the very last traditional
  • See Liège from the Meuse river with the city's river shuttle
    Liège

    See Liège from the Meuse river with the city's river shuttle

    Take a different look at Liège with a river cruise on the Meuse... Taking place between April and October, these allow you to go from one iconic location to the next in the Fiery City at a mere 1€ per stop.
  • Notre-Dame de Saint-Rémy de Rochefort Abbey
    Rochefort

    Notre-Dame de Saint-Rémy de Rochefort Abbey

    A community of Trappist and Cistercian monks of strict observance live on the abbey.
  • Take the Cramignon ferry and pass the border via the Meuse river
    Visé

    Take the Cramignon ferry and pass the border via the Meuse river

    Every year, 40,000 passengers take the Cramignon ferry to cross the Meuse between the Walloon village of Lanaye and the Dutch commune of Eijsden. A lovely way to discover the region.
  • The wood hills of the Citadel of Liège: nature at the heart of the fiery city
    View of Liège and floweing trees from the hillsides of the Citadel of Liège
    Liège

    The wood hills of the Citadel of Liège: nature at the heart of the fiery city

    Located within the citadel, these wood hills are an unexpected urban haven, ideal for peaceful walks and nature lovers. This unique natural and material heritage, 80 hectares in total, has been awarded 3 stars in the Michelin travel guide.
  • Fort de Pontisse | Near Liège
    Herstal

    Fort de Pontisse | Near Liège

    Built in 1888 by General Henri-Alexis Brialmont, Fort Pontisse is one of the twelve forts that made up the Fortified Position of Liège.
  • The Brasserie du Val Dieu and its abbey (Aubel)
    Aubel

    The Brasserie du Val Dieu and its abbey (Aubel)

    The Cistercian abbey of Val Dieu is a major site for pilgrimage and traditional Belgian beers in Belgium.
  • The Brasserie Caracole in Falmignoul
    A master brewer at work at Brasserie Caracole
    Falmignoul

    The Brasserie Caracole in Falmignoul

    Discover the secrets of the barley whisperers. While visiting the region of Dinant, make sure you check out the tanks heated on wood fire.
  • Philippeville underground passages
    Philippeville

    Philippeville underground passages

    In 1656, Vauban redeveloped the Philippeville Fortress on Louis XIV's request. He strengthened the site's defences, emphasising its star shape. Part of the underground network created then remains and can be visited.
  • The Namourette boat on the Meuse and Sambre rivers (Namur)
    Typical boats of Namur known as Namourettes, moored at the marina
    Jambes

    The Namourette boat on the Meuse and Sambre rivers (Namur)

    Discover the pleasure of cruising through the traffic in Namur effortlessly - join the Namourettes for a boat ride on the Sambre and the Meuse rivers!
  • See the Fiery City from the Meuse river with Liège Croisières
    A dragonfly sits on a flower
    Liège

    See the Fiery City from the Meuse river with Liège Croisières

    See the Fiery City from a different angle with Liège Croisières and their 3 boats.
  • Visit the Fort of Flémalle, witness of two world wars
    Flémalle

    Visit the Fort of Flémalle, witness of two world wars

    The Fort of Flémalle, a few kilometres from Liège, was witness to fierce fighting during the first and second world war. The building, now open to visitors, reveals the daily life of the soldiers stationed there and its tragic history.
  • The mill-brewery of the Floreffe Abbey
    Floreffe

    The mill-brewery of the Floreffe Abbey

    The mill-brewery, at the foot of the Floreffe Abbey, dates back to the 13th century. It is the oldest remaining industrial building in the Province of Namur