ISSN Waterloo and beyond

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1 2019 ISSN Waterloo and beyond

2 Getting here London <-> Brussels 2h with Eurostar Looking for day-trip excursions for a group outing? Take your pick from our selected activities for groups! The sheets can be downloaded free from our Internet site: Waterlooandbeyond.be Abbaye de Villers-la-Ville The BWCB helps you to organize a meeting, a seminar, a congress, an exhibition,... More info on: bwcb.be Pictograms used in this brochure: New touristic sites in Walloon Brabant. Tourist sites whose infrastructures are accessible to people with reduced mobility. Tourist sites whose infrastructures are partially accessible to people with reduced mobility. Cover : FTBW, A. Kouprianoff, J-P Bougnet Consult the Internet site waterlooandbeyond.be for more information. 2 Waterloo and beyond Destinationbw

3 WALLOON BRABANT Welcomes you to the heart of a historic and friendly land Getting here p.2 Contents p.3 The Battle of Waterloo p.4-5 WBT-D.Vasilov Heritage & nature p.6-7 Art & culture p.8-9 WBT-B. Dalimonte Fun p.10 Relaxing p.11 Walibi -V.André 3

4 During and after the battle, near 6000 soldiers were treated at Mont- Saint-Jean Farm. Discover the work of surgeons in times of war, with an impressive recontextualisation of the facts. Having heard that Waterloo beer restored energy and valour in those who drank it, the Duke of Wellington allowed his men to drink it on the eve of the Battle of Waterloo. A micro-brewery has been opened at Mont-Saint-Jean Farm. Chaussée de Charleroi, Waterloo +32 (0) fermedemontsaintjean.be Closed on 1/1 and 25/12 4 WBT D. Vasilov

5 The battle of Waterloo With the «PASS 1815» discover 7 attractions and museums bring the history of June 1815 to life. The Napoleon s Last Headquarters is the only Napoleonic museum in Belgium. The focus is placed on the events of the night of 17 June, when Napoleon was issuing his final orders before the battle. Chaussée de Bruxelles, Vieux-Genappe +32 (0) waterlooandbeyond.be/napoleon Closed on 1/1 and 25/12 Buried at the foot of the famous Lion s Mound, the Memorial will transport you back in time. Don t miss the 4D film on the panoramic 25-metre screen! The Lion s Mound gives a unique view of the battlefield after a memorable climb of 226 steps. Perched atop this mound, the lion symbolizes the Battle of Waterloo. The Wellington Museum boasts a large collection of souvenirs from the time of the battle, including the rooms occupied by Wellington and his «aide de camp». Chaussée de Bruxelles, Waterloo +32 (0) museewellington.be Closed on 1/1 and 25/12 The Panorama is a huge frieze which illustrates a key point in the battle. Nestled in the fields, stands Hougoumont Farm. Its stunning interactive layout will make you feel as if you are in the very thick of the action. This fortified farm witnessed the fiercest fighting in the battle. Route du Lion, Braine-l Alleud +32 (0) waterloo1815.be Open all year The Napoleon s Last Headquarters TLM Photography.be 5

6 Heritage & nature The beautifully preserved former Cistercian Abbey in Villers-la-Ville in its leafy enclave has stood for almost 900 years and is one of the most glittering jewels in Wallonia s crown. The beauty of its 5 gardens also has to be admired! Immerse yourself in the past with the Ardoise, the interactive augmented reality tablet! It breathes life back into the architectural features and to people now dead. Discover the micro-brewery where you can sample 4 beers brewed to recipes the old monks would recognise. Also visit the vineyard and taste the produce of Villers-la-Vigne. Rue de l Abbaye, Villers-la-Ville +32 (0) villers.be Closed on 1/1, 24, 25 and 31/12 Towering over the Grand Place de Nivelles with its impressive 102-metre nave, the Collégiale Sainte-Gertrude is one of the most important Roman churches in Europe. Discover the district of Saint-Jacques and its picturesque streets or take a family time-out in the Parc de la Dodaine. Don t miss its gastronomic specialties such as the famous Tarte al Djote, a savoury tart served hot, with cheese and chard! Grand Place 1400 Nivelles +32 (0) tourisme-nivelles.be Closed on 1/01, 24, 25 and 31/12 6

7 Take advantage of the magnificent Solvay regional domain in the shade of its big centuryold trees. It is also home to the Fondation Folon and the Château de La Hulpe, constructed in 1842 and inspired by the châteaux in the Loire Valley. The exhibit shows multiple facets of the Belgian artist Jean-Michel Folon and presents some 40 years of his creativity and over 500 individual pieces. Drève de la Ramée, 6 a 1310 La Hulpe +32 (0) fondationfolon.be Closed on Mondays, 1/1, 24, 25 and 31/12 WBT JP Remy The tourist trail around the Château d Hélécine invites you to find out more about its neoclassical 18 th -century château and park which includes a nature reserve, playgrounds and fishing lakes. Many events also take place here throughout the year. Rue Armand Dewolf, Hélécine +32 (0) chateaudhelecine.be Open all year (Access to the château available during events) 7

8 The provincial domain of Bois des Rêves at Ottignies is an ideal spot for the family to unwind! Take advantage of the marked paths, fitness trail, outdoor swimming pool during the summer, playground, places for barbecues and so much more. Open all year Swimming pool accessible only from 15 June to 31 August +32 (0) boisdesreves.be 8 WBT-J-P Remy

9 Art & culture Stroll around Belgium s youngest town with more than 50% of its streets open only to pedestrians. Louvain-la-Neuve is a dynamic and ever-changing town which beats to the rhythm of the many events which take place there. Art and culture are ever-present. The Hergé Museum is dedicated to the graphic artist, publicist, caricaturist and cartoonist who gave the world Tintin and Snowy. More than 80 original drawings, 800 photos, documents and various objects have been collected in one place. Rue du Labrador, Louvain-la-Neuve +32 (0) museeherge.com Closed on Mondays, 1/1 and 25/12 The Musée L seeks to breath life into the dialogue between works of art, while prioritizing experimentation and direct contact with the works. It is the Belgium s very first large-scale university museum, stroll around its 3830 m². Place des Sciences, Louvain-la-Neuve +32 (0) museel.be Closed on Mondays, 21/7, 15/8 and from24/12 to 1/1 9

10 Fun Come to Walibi in Wavre for an unforgettable day with the wind in your hair or your feet off the ground! Discover the new family coaster in the themed area exotic world! Closed from November to the end of March +32 (0) walibi.com Enjoy the azure blue waters and luxurious setting at Aqualibi water park! Shoot the wild Rapido river, enjoy a little zen attitude in the whirlpool spa or have fun with the kids in the Mini Beach playground. +32 (0) walibi.com/aqualibi Dreaming of free flying? Aventure Parc Wavre, the largest of its kind in Belgium, offers 220 secure platforms and jumps on 22 trails that are open to children 5 years old and up. Try out Belgium s first aerial runway with curves! Slalom high up between the trees over a 320-metre long course starting 35 metres up. WALIBI TravelDudes WALIBI Keen on the green? You will be spoilt for choice, with 10 clubs spread right across the province. You can find the full list of golf courses in Walloon Brabant on waterlooandbeyond.be. 10 Find all the fun activities at waterlooandbeyond.be

11 Relaxing PLACES TO STAY Walloon Brabant has all the infrastructures required to offer you the very warmest of welcomes! Consult also the overview of the packages available on waterlooandbeyond.be. drubig-photo SWEET & TASTY Come and enjoy our specialties. Walloon Brabant is the Belgian province of the tart. Whether sweet, salty, with fruit, cheese or sugar, these tarts are the stars of Walloon tea-time! The know-how of Walloon Brabant master chocolate makers is highly appreciated by gourmets. Black, white or milk, the chocolate is a little gourmet temptation that s impossible to resist! There are many craft breweries in Walloon Brabant! Blond, amber or Brown, discover these authentic local brews... Also discover the only Walloon Gueuze Beer Brewery, the Gueuzerie Tilquin in Rebecq. Go to waterlooandbeyond.be to find out about our latest ideas. Bon appétit! Villers WALKING & CYCLING On foot or a bike, there is always a suitable waymarked itinerary to discover a town and its heritage, a region or a landscape on country paths and trails. WPT-B. d Alimonte 11

12 Waterloo and beyond A lot to experience just a few miles away from Brussels Federation of Tourism for Walloon Brabant Place du Brabant wallon 1, 1300 Wavre Belgium waterlooandbeyond.be info@waterlooandbeyond.be Responsible publisher: Annick Noël - Place du Brabant wallon Wavre Check the diary for all the events: waterlooandbeyond.be: Agenda Produced by the Federation of Tourism for Walloon Brabant and with the support of Walloon Region. The publisher cannot be held responsible for any errors, inaccuracies or changes not communicated during the writing of this brochure or after writing. D/2018/8355/25