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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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  • Rochefort Château de Lavaux-Sainte-Anne, nature and cultural heritage
    Outside view of the Château de Lavaux-Sainte-Anne and its gardens
    © A. Petit
    Lavaux-Sainte-Anne

    Rochefort Château de Lavaux-Sainte-Anne, nature and cultural heritage

    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 Neptune Caves, a natural gem in Couvin
    © Office du Tourisme de Couvin
    Couvin

    The Neptune Caves, a natural gem in Couvin

    Let the skills of nature as an artist amaze you once more... Sculpted by the 'Eau Noire' river 300 million years ago, the Neptune Caves, in Petigny, are one of Belgium's oldest underground cavities.
  • Park of the Château d'Hélécine | Walloon Brabant region
    Castle of the Domaine provincial d'Hélécine in Walloon Brabant, Belgium
    © Le Brabant wallon
    Hélécine

    Park of the Château d'Hélécine | Walloon Brabant region

    Halfway between Brussels and Liège, this estate is home to an 18th century Neoclassical castle and a stunning park.
  • Step underground at the Cave of Comblain (near Liège)
    The Grotte de Comblain in Comblain-au-Pont
    ©  Bernard Jacqmin
    Comblain-au-Pont

    Step underground at the Cave of Comblain (near Liège)

    The Grotte de Comblain, listed as an underground cavity of scientific interest, can be found in the Liège province, on the hills of the Comblain-au-Pont vil
  • Reinhardstein castle | Ovifat
    Aerial photo of Reinhardstein Castle
    © WBT - S. Wittenbol
    Ovifat

    Reinhardstein castle | Ovifat

    Nestled in the eastern townships of the Haute s Fagnes, this castle from the 14th century overlooks Ovifat from the top of its peak.
  • The Château de Celles: a fairytale castle in Vêves
    Come and visit the Château de Celles-Vêves
    © FT Province de Namur
    Houyet

    The Château de Celles: a fairytale castle in Vêves

    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.
  • Bouillon castle: a medieval gem in Wallonia
    Watch a falconry demonstration at the Bouillon castle
    © WBT - David Samyn
    Bouillon

    Bouillon castle: a medieval gem in Wallonia

    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.
  • The cave of Lorette in Rochefort: a remarkable natural heritage
    © Grotte de Lorette
    Rochefort

    The cave of Lorette in Rochefort: a remarkable natural heritage

    The Cave of Lorette, part of the Caves of Han domain, can be found in the province of Namur, only 300 m from the centre of Rochefort.
  • The Château de Logne castle and museum: a medieval day in Vieuxville
    ©  Domaine de Palogne
    Vieuxville

    The Château de Logne castle and museum: a medieval day in Vieuxville

    Located within easy reach of Durbuy, the castle and museum of Logne are sure to delight the family.
  • The Château de Seneffe, its estate and its Silverware Museum
    © WBT - Bruno D'Alimonte
    Seneffe

    The Château de Seneffe, its estate and its Silverware Museum

    The Château de Seneffe estate and its Museum feature one of Belgium's most important silverware collections.
  • Château de Chimay: an interactive and historical visit
    © ASBL Château de Chimay
    Chimay

    Château de Chimay: an interactive and historical visit

    This superb castle, more than a 1,000 years old, is near the Scourmont abbey which makes the Trappist Chimay beer.
  • The Solvay Estate | La Hulpe
    Sunset at the Solvay Regional Estate park and ponds, with the Château de La Hulpe in the background.
    © WBT - Vincent Ferooz
    La Hulpe

    The Solvay Estate | La Hulpe

    The Solvay Estate in La Hulpe, listed as "Exceptional cultural site in Wallonia", features part of the Sonian Forest and the Château de La Hulpe.
  • Château de Louvignies | Soignies
    © Florence de Moreau de Villegas de St-Pierre
    Chaussée-Notre-Dame-Louvignies

    Château de Louvignies | Soignies

    Set in the countryside, only a few kilometres from Soignies in the province of Hainaut, the Château de Louvignies awaits.
  • Modave Castle and its exceptional gardens
    The Château de Modave fountains and gardens
    © WBT-Dominik Ketz
    Modave

    Modave Castle and its exceptional gardens

    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.
  • The Château de Beloeil estate
    Come and explore the Château de Beloeil and its park in the province of Hainaut
    © WBT - J.P. Remy
    Beloeil

    The Château de Beloeil estate

    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!
  • The Caves of Remouchamps, a natural gem in the province of Liège
    ©  Les Grottes de Remouchamps
    Sougné-Remouchamps

    The Caves of Remouchamps, a natural gem in the province of Liège

    The Grottes de Remouchamps, a natural gem in the province of Liège, have been open to the public since 182 and offer a boat ride on the Rubicon.
  • Annevoie water gardens | Meuse Valley
    ©  WBT - J.P. Remy
    Annevoie-Rouillon

    Annevoie water gardens | Meuse Valley

    Discover these amazing gardens, created 250 years ago and considered one of Wallonia's cultural treasures. How could anyone resist taking a stroll between the fountains, waterfalls, ponds and stunning combination of French, Italian and English style gardens?
  • SILEX'S Mons: the Neolithic flint mines of Spiennes
    ©  Ville de Mons - Serge Brison
    Spiennes

    SILEX'S Mons: the Neolithic flint mines of Spiennes

    Just 6 km from Mons, the Neolithic flint mines of Spiennes or SILEX'S, listed by UNESCO, are well worth a visit...
  • Château de Jehay | Amay
    © JP Rolin Province de Liege
    Amay

    Château de Jehay | Amay

    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.
  • Château de Franchimont: a medieval fortress in Theux
    Ruins of the Château de Franchimont decorated with medieval standards
    © B. Lorquet
    Theux

    Château de Franchimont: a medieval fortress in Theux

    Built in the 11th century on a rock that dominates three valleys in the north of Ardenne, the Château de Franchimont is an major archaeological site in Theux, sure to delight history lovers. Don't miss its museum!
  • La Roche-en-Ardenne castle ruins
    Come and visit the feudal castle of La Roche-en-Ardenne
    © WBT - Denis Erroyaux
    La Roche-en-Ardenne

    La Roche-en-Ardenne castle ruins

    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.
  • Explore the famous cave of the Domaine des Grottes de Han
    ©  Domaine des Grottes de Han
    Han-sur-Lesse

    Explore the famous cave of the Domaine des Grottes de Han

    Come and explore the world-famous underground caves of Han-sur-Lesse, near Rochefort. The Michelin guide has awarded the site 3 stars in its travel guide fo Wallonia.
  • Freÿr-sur-Meuse castle and its gardens (Hastière)
    View of the park and its orange trees at the Château de Freÿr in Hastière
    © A. B. de L.
    Hastière

    Freÿr-sur-Meuse castle and its gardens (Hastière)

    Freÿr sur Meuse, a Renaissance castle with stunning gardens, is part of Wallonia's protected architectural heritage.
  • The Spy cave, an exceptional paleolithic site
    Man of Spy at the entrance of the cave
    © Olivier Lereylac - AWPA
    Jemeppe-Sur-Sambre

    The Spy cave, an exceptional paleolithic site

    Follow the steps of your Neandertal ancestors in the Grotte de Spy, near Namur.
  • Château de Waroux in Alleur (Province of Liège)
    © Commune d’Ans
    Alleur

    Château de Waroux in Alleur (Province of Liège)

    The Château de Waroux, at the entrance of the region of Hesbaye, is located at its culminating point (182 m high). Now used of exhibitions and cultural activities, it offers an ever changing program to visitors.
  • The fortress of Montaigle ruins
    © Philippe Francx - Utopix
    Onhaye

    The fortress of Montaigle ruins

    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.
  • The Trou des Fées in Virton: a magical location
    ©  M. Laurent
    Virton

    The Trou des Fées in Virton: a magical location

    Well known by the locals, these exceptional caves feature in many legends linkeds to D’jean dMady but also to the Gaume fairies.
  • Archaeological site of the Grottes de Goyet
    Families inside the cave observing the stalactites
    © Leïla Benzina
    Gesves

    Archaeological site of the Grottes de Goyet

    .The Caves of Goyet constitute an exceptional archaeological site in Belgium tjust a few kilometres from the city of Namur ..
  • Chateau de Rochefort
    ©  Chateau Comtal Rochefort
    Rochefort

    Chateau de Rochefort

    Formerly the biggest castle of the Famenne, the Count of Rochefort Castle is today known for its historical and archaeological interest. Today, the fortress is visited during guided walks and offers fun activities for children.
  • The château de la petite Flémalle and its park
    © O.T. Flémalle - Marlène Dellise
    Flémalle

    The château de la petite Flémalle and its park

    In the province of Liège, the Château de la Petite Flémal gives free access, all year round, to its park and gardens. This setting, throughout the seasons, is ideal for a stroll and recharging your batteries.
  • The Recht slate quarry
    ©  VoG Schieferstollen Recht - Xavier Fer
    Recht

    The Recht slate quarry

    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.
  • Ardois'Alle | The mysterious world of slate quarries in Alle-sur-Semois
    © Morgane Vander Linden
    Alle-sur-Semois

    Ardois'Alle | The mysterious world of slate quarries in Alle-sur-Semois

    Discover the exceptional setting of one of the last Belgian slate quarries.
  • Château de l'Avouerie d'Anthisnes | Beer and Pékèt museum
    © FTPL - P. Fagnoul
    Anthisnes

    Château de l'Avouerie d'Anthisnes | Beer and Pékèt museum

    L’Avouerie, former residence of the Hauts Voués, opens the doors of its 17th century castle and museum dedicated to beer and pékèt.
  • Château des Princes de Ligne | Antoing
    ©  Ville d'Antoing
    Antoing

    Château des Princes de Ligne | Antoing

    Near Tournai, the Château des Princes de Ligne can be visited through guided tours, rich in historical details and anecdotes A real neo-Gothic gem to discover in Hainaut.
  • The Scladina Cave | An archeologic site in the Ardenne
    ©  Archéologie Andennaise
    Sclayn

    The Scladina Cave | An archeologic site in the Ardenne

    This excavation site, still active an open to the public, is one of the Prehistoric locations in Belgium.
  • Medieval life at the Ecaussinnes-Lalaing Castle
    © WBT - Caroline Rase
    Ecaussinnes-Lalaing

    Medieval life at the Ecaussinnes-Lalaing Castle

    Between Nivelles and La Louvière, the fortified castle of Ecaussinnes-Lalaing delights visitors with its medieval setting and its stunning 18th century vegetable garden.
  • Château du Fosteau |Thuin
    © CGT - Arnaud Siquet
    Thuin

    Château du Fosteau |Thuin

    At the peak of an undulation towering above the surrounding meadows, can be seen the silhouette of the Château de Fosteau. This imposing 14th-century fortified manor house is still armed with its seven elegant towers.
  • Château de Trazegnies
    Come and discover the Château de Trazegnies in Charleroi
    © Charleroi Tourisme Gina Santin
    Trazegnies

    Château de Trazegnies

    Prestigious witness of the medieval times in Belgium, the Château de Trazegnies presents its rich heritage through guided tours, events and cultural activities throughout the year.
  • The medieval ruins of Herbeumont castle
    © WBT - Caroline Rase
    Herbeumont

    The medieval ruins of Herbeumont castle

    Built on top of a rocky outcrop overlooking the village and the Semois Valley, the medieval ruins of Herbeumont castle offer a splendid panorama of the river and its meanders.
  • Poilvache medieval ruins
    © Christian Genard
    Yvoir

    Poilvache medieval ruins

    Located just a few kilometres from Dinant, the Poilvache ruins overlook the Meuse river and the charming village of Houx. These remains, which date from the 13th and 15th century, are well worth stopping by and are listed as exceptional cultural heritage of Wallonia.
  • Château de Petit-Leez | Gembloux
    ©  Château de Petit-Leez
    Grand-Leez

    Château de Petit-Leez | Gembloux

    Ideally located between Brussels and Namur, the Château de Petit-Leez invites you to take a stroll through its park, its contemporary art exhibitions, as well as a permanent collection of sculptures from Zimbabwe.
  • Floreffe caves
    Château des grottes - Floreffe
    © Laurence Laloux Jacquemin
    Floreffe

    Floreffe caves

    The story starts in 1860, when Emile Henkinbrant starts digging the foundations of his neomedieval astle. Never did he expect to stumble onto a stunning kastic phenomena, complete with fascinating rooms and 800 m of underground galleries
  • The Château d'Attre, its listed park and its rock | Ath
    © © CGT - A. Siquet
    Brugelette

    The Château d'Attre, its listed park and its rock | Ath

    In Brugelette (Hainaut), the Château d'Attre is one of the most authentic witnesses of the 18th century in Belgium. The listed park, at the heart of the 17 ha estate delimited by the Dendre, is also worth the detour.
  • The Château d'Havré and its gardens | Mons
    ©  Les Amis du Château d’Havré - Nicole Darville
    Mons

    The Château d'Havré and its gardens | Mons

    The Château d'Havré is a beautiful, ancient building built just on the outskirts of Mons, in Belgium.
  • Château de Moha (Province of Liège)
    © Château féodal de Moha
    Moha

    Château de Moha (Province of Liège)

    This stunning castle, set on a rocky spur at the edge of the village, opens its magical setting to visitors.
  • Boussu castle, its park and museum | Province of Hainaut
    © Utku Pekli
    Boussu

    Boussu castle, its park and museum | Province of Hainaut

    With its vast garden, its funerary chapel and its interpretation centre, the Château de Boussu offers an unforgettable visit. This unique architectural ensemble can be found near Mons and the Grand Hornu site.
  • Corroy-le-Château medieval castle | Gembloux
    ©  FTPN - Christian Genard
    Corroy-Le-Château

    Corroy-le-Château medieval castle | Gembloux

    Built around 1270 by Count Philippe de Vianden, the castle in Corroy-le-Château offers guided tours presenting its precious furniture as well as its decorative and architectural heritage. This site is one of the finest examples of princely medieval architecture in Wallonia.
  • The Caves of Hotton: a geological gem
    ©  WBT - MT Ourthe et Aisne - C.Mottet
    Hotton

    The Caves of Hotton: a geological gem

    Located in the province of Luxembourg, the Caves of Hotton are part of Wallonia's protected natural heritage: a real geological gem!

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