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Province of Walloon Brabant
Beauvechain > Hélécine > Incourt > Jodoigne > Orp-Jauche > Perwez > Ramillies
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TOurist
GUIDE
brabant Hesbaye nature&heritage
Welcome
touristGuide
◗ Welcome to Brabant Hesbaye 04
◗ Heritage 20
◗ Leisure & relaxing 48
◗ Walks 60
◗ What’s on?
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◗ Practical information 76
What’s on?
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OF CONTENTS
Walks
Leisure & relaxing
Heritage
TOurist
Practical
information
GUIDE
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◗ Welcome
TO BRABANT
HESBAYE
Beauvechain
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hesbaye
Hélécine
Welcome
touristGuide
Incourt
Jodoigne
Orp-Jauche
Perwez
Leisure & relaxing
Each year in September, the
Heritage Days make it possible
to discover the monuments
and exceptional sites present
in Wallonia.
At the instigation of the Walloon Heritage Institute, Heritage Days are the opportunity
for everyone to visit venues that
are often inaccessible during
the rest of the year.
The Tourist Board takes part
each year and publishes a specific brochure for the Brabant
Hesbaye area.
www.journeesdupatrimoine.be
Practical
information
What’s on?
The Brabant Hesbaye area is also a gourmet territory showcased by talented producers and craftspeople, as well as a region of culture and civic initiatives that punctuate the year with
pleasant festive and artistic moments.
Heritage Days
Walks
The Brabant Hesbaye area is made up of 7 municipalities:
Beauvechain, Hélécine, Incourt, Jodoigne, Orp-Jauche, Perwez and Ramillies. They form the heart of a rich arable area
with gentle relief. Agriculture, favoured by the loam soil, is predominantly present. Indeed, the area bears the nickname of 'the
wheat loft of Belgium'. In the middle of this fertile land stand the
'censes', which are the large, square shaped farms typical of the
region. The warm and light colour of Gobertange stone is also
part of the identity of this area, often called the 'white country'.
Heritage
Ramillies
◗ Situated to the east of the Walloon Brabant province,
the Brabant Hesbaye area is bordered by the provinces
of Flemish Brabant, Namur and Liège. It boasts a privileged location less than an hour from Brussels, Liège,
Mons and Charleroi and half an hour from Namur.
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The diversity of its old villages and neighbourhoods also contributes to its charm: on the one hand, Hamme-Mille with its shops
and Beauvechain with the hustle and bustle of its air base; on the
other hand, the countryside calm of Tourinnes-la-Grosse, Nodebais, L’écluse and various hamlets with their unique heritage,
ancestral homes, country lanes and calmness of the countryside.
www.beauvechain.eu
Each year in November, the
Festivals of Saint-Martin enliven the cultural landscape of
the Brabant Hesbaye area. This
exhibition of artists attracts
many visitors who come to discover the artworks and many
events proposed in the village
of Tourinnes-la-Grosse.
The Festivals of Saint-Martin,
organised by the non-profit
making association Les Amis
de Tourinnes (the Friends of
Tourinnes), play host to visual
artists in unique venues which
become, during the month of
November, veritable havens
of art: heritage venues, village
halls, barns, gardens, fields
and even the houses of the
local population, allowing
visitors to discover modern art
in a different way.
Leisure & relaxing
From the Château de Valduc to the Wahenges farm, the municipality of Beauvechain boasts regained warmth that makes it one
of the most active places in Walloon Brabant in terms of local
community life.
The Festivals
of Saint-Martin
Walks
Perwez
◗ Situated on the edges of the Meerdael Forest and
crossed by the River Néthen, the municipality of
Beauvechain includes the villages of Beauvechain,
Hamme-Mille, L’écluse, Nodebais and Tourinnes-laGrosse.
Heritage
Ramillies
Ramillies
Many events are held throughout the duration of the Festivals: concerts, café debates
and meetings with the artists.
Practical
information
What’s on?
www.tourinnes.be
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Beauvechain
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Hélécine
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Beauvechain
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Jodoigne
Orp-Jauche
Perwez
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The ultimate in rural localities, Hélécine boasts the décor of
simple and peaceful environment, which can be discovered
through a number of walks.
The difference with other
carnivals of the same type is
that the Prince elected retains
the title and costume received
for the rest of his life. He will
sit as part of the prince’s court
and if assiduous shall receive
the title of king after 15 years
and emperor after 20.
www.helecine.be
The Prince is elected during
November on the evening of
the Princes which marks the
start of the festivities. The
Rhineland tradition stipulates
that the carnival starts on the
eleventh day of the eleventh
month at 11.11.
Syndicat d’initiative d’Hélécine
(Tourist Board)
Rue du Moulin, 15
In German symbolism, eleven
is in fact seen as a number of
craziness, since it is beyond the
round figure of ten and before
twelve, a sacred figure Eleven
represents the end of wisdom
which borders on madness.
1357 Opheylissem (Hélécine)
+32 (0) 19 65 69 90
www.helecine-si.be
The carnival of Hélécine always
takes place midway through
lent, i.e. 3 weeks before Easter
and always starts at 2.11 PM.
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Leisure & relaxing
Walks
Half way between Liège and Brussels and easily accessible via
the E40 motorway (exit 26) and the N64 Hannut-Tienen road, the
Petite Ghète river winds through the town, providing the typical
image of a Brabant village tucked away in a green setting.
What’s on?
Boasting historical and architectural heritage that is worth a
visit, Hélécine owes its reputation, amongst other things, to its
abbey which has today become a property of the Province, but
also to its beautiful churches and chapels.
The carnival
Each year, on Laetare Sunday
(half way through lent) a famous carnival takes place. The
proximity of the border between
French and Dutchspeaking Belgium has meant
that the carnival in Hélécine
draws inspiration from
Rhineland traditions with the
enthronement of a prince who,
during official appearances,
wears a superb frock coat
and headdress adorned with
peacock feathers. He is the
focal point of the festivities
and represents the town. He is
enthroned with great pomp by
his predecessor and receives
the keys to the village from the
Mayor at a ceremony in the
village hall.
Practical
information
Perwez
◗ Located in the very eastern reaches of the Walloon
Brabant province, in a green setting, the municipality
of Hélécine includes the villages of Linsmeau, Neerheylissem and Opheylissem. It is the least densely populated municipality in the Walloon Brabant province.
Heritage
Ramillies
Ramillies
Beauvechain
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Hélécine
Jodoigne
Beauvechain
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TO INCOURT
Hélécine
◗ Incourt
Jodoigne
Orp-Jauche
Perwez
Orp-Jauche
Incourt
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Perwez
◗ Incourt is the municipality in the district of Jodoigne
where ancient history has left the most traces. It includes
the villages of Glimes, Incourt, Opprebais, Sart-Risbart,
Piétrebais, Chapelle-Saint-Laurent and Roux Miroir. Its
rivers are the Grande Ghète, the Thorembais, the Orbais, the Brombais and the Piétrebais.
Heritage
Ramillies
Ramillies
Chouannerie:
the war
of the peasants
Incourt also plays host to the fountain of Sainte-Ragenufle, the
only drinking water fountain in Walloon Brabant.
Walks
There is no shortage of initiatives from associations and festivals in Incourt: in the villages of Piétrebais, Chapelle-SaintLaurent and Roux-Miroir the scarecrow festival enlivens the
month of August; Whit Monday in Incourt sees the procession
of Sainte-Ragenufle; also, the Inc’Rock BW festival has the town
rocking in mid-May.
The chouans of the Brabant
Hesbaye area included, at the
time, opponents of the anti-clerical policy of the French
Republic, as well as partisans
of the return of Austrian Emperor, The legitimate sovereign
of the Austrian Netherlands recently conquered by the French
army. These people, who fought
during the Brabant Revolution
of 1789, were united for an
armed insurrection before being definitively defeated. Each
year, on the third weekend of
September, the March of the
Chouans takes place, between
Incourt and Jodoigne.
What’s on?
A local initiative has made it possible to renovate certain sites
such as the mill, which today welcomes the village’s events, the
tumulus or the quarry in Opprebais which plays host to intergenerational housing, a nature centre, leisure and sports areas, as
well as a nature discovery trail around the lake and its nuances
of sparkling blue.
During the winter of 1798-1799
in the east of the Dyle department, the authorities of the
French Republic were confronted with a popular uprising led
by Antoine Constant, a man of
letters living in Roux-Miroir.
Leisure & relaxing
Incourt possesses many remains of the past: the Tumulus in
Glimes dating back to Gallo-Roman times, the medieval fortified
farm of Opprebais, the 'Gustot' wind mill at Opprebais, the Chise
farms at Piétrebais and the quarry site in Opprebais, a witness
to the town’s industrial past.
Practical
information
www.incourt.be
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Orp-Jauche
Perwez
At the end of the Middle Ages,
La Gadale was a witch living
on the street Rue de la Grande
Montagne. She lived in a house
located alongside the steps.
Taciturn and a hermit, she
was always accompanied by a
black cat. The neighbours of
La Gadale were taken aback:
why did this half-crazy woman
disappear without apparent
reason? Where did she go at
night? As the stories circulated,
rumours spread and fear grew.
This all came to a halt when La
Gadale was declared a witch
and burned to death in public.
She made such an impression
that since this time, the passage which leads to the main
square bears her name.
Leisure & relaxing
Spread along the shores of the River Ghète, in a meander where
the flank of the Hesbaye plateau moves away from the river, Jodoigne is a town that boasts a rich past of tumultuous events. It
was in the 12th century that Jodoigne made its first mark in history with the rise of the great medieval urban movement. Duke
Henri de Brabant created a new town with an unconventional
layout: a triangular village place for the new market, streets
crossing each other at right angles and a wall spreading out
from the Duke’s castle. The locality developed and welcomed a
large market, hence the name it took on: Geldonia Fori or Jodoigne-le-Marché. This opulence was given further proof as the
bourgeois of the town built the Market Chapel inside the walls,
its consecration to the Virgin Mary taking place on 12th August
1353. Built one century beforehand by the Order of the Hospitallers, the Saint-Médard Church, a remarkable illustration of
the transition between Romanesque and Gothic styles, is listed
as a Walloon monument of exceptional heritage.
The legend
of La Gadale
Walks
Perwez
◗ The Capital of the Brabant Hesbaye area, Jodoigne is
a shopping and agricultural municipality that includes
the villages of Dongelberg, Jauchelette, Jodoigne-Souveraine, Lathuy, Mélin, Piétrain, Saint-Jean-Geest, SaintRémy-Geest and Zetrud-Lumay.
Heritage
Ramillies
Ramillies
Practical
information
What’s on?
www.jodoigne.be
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Jodoigne
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Jodoigne
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Perwez
Located in the western part of the Hesbaye area, the municipality spreads out to the horizon in a mix of the brown, green or
gold of its fertile loam soils, punctuated here and there trees. In
addition to its high quality archaeological and architectural heritage, it offers visitors remarkable viewpoints over a pastoral and
bucolic landscape in which art enthusiasts and fervent nature
lovers can find an inexhaustible source of wonder.
For several years, Orp-leGrand and its famous Romanesque church have enjoyed
the great honour of hosting
the Mosan Summer Festival in
mid-July.
Many winners of the Queen
Elisabeth Competition have
enchanted spectators in
the edifice’s choir with their
instruments and voices. More
than 700 spectators come to
each edition to attend this
prestigious concert.
www.etemosan.be
What’s on?
www.orp-jauche.be
The Mosan
Summer Festival
Leisure & relaxing
In the second half of the 19 century and the beginning of the
20th century, Orp-Jauche experienced a considerable economic, industrial and commercial boom, due to the opening of the
Tamines to Landen railway in 1865. The progressive disappearance of its industrial fabric over the last fifty years has seen the
return of its essentially rural character of yesteryear.
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Walks
Perwez
◗ The municipality of Orp-Jauche includes the villages of Enines, Folx-les-Caves, Jandrain-Jandrenouille,
Jauche, Marilles, Noduwez, Orp-le-Grand and Orp-lePetit. The Petite Ghète river flows through the locality.
Heritage
Ramillies
Ramillies
Orp-Jauche Tourist Office
+32 (0) 19 63 02 19
Practical
information
carine.vanderweyen@orp-jauche.be
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Pierre Rion, a civil engineer,
industrialist, adoptive Thorembaisian and long-standing wine
enthusiast one day decided that
the adventure and challenge
were worth the trouble.
Consequently, the first 100
Alsatian vines were planted in
this Brabant village in spring
1991. Currently, the 'Domaine
de Mellemont' is the largest
vineyard in Walloon Brabant
with 11 000 vines. Since 2009
Domaine de Mellemont also
produces a 'traditional method'
sparkling white wine.
www.perwez.be
Practical
information
www.domaine-de-mellemont.com
Leisure & relaxing
Several small, gentle and meander-free rivers rise from springs
in the municipality. The Orbais, the Thorembais, the Jausselette
and the Grande Ghète form four parallel valleys stretching from
the south west to the north west. The first three water courses
join the Grande Ghète outside the municipality’s boundaries. The
presence of these water ways led to the formation of villages
whose first settlers were seeking access to water.
Vine-growing in the current
territory of Belgium is not
something new. In the Middle
Ages, each town had its
own vineyards. Vines almost
disappeared from the country
between the 17th and 19th centuries. Only a few places in the
Meuse Valley maintained this
crop which became anecdotic
up to the beginning of the 20th
century.
Walks
The territory of Perwez forms a vast plain mainly covered with
fields and prairies spreading over gentle slopes, a landscape
typical of the Hesbaye area. With slightly undulating relief, its
altitude varies between 136 and 174 m. The highest point of Perwez and the Walloon Brabant is the Gadaffe farm.
The vineyards
of Domaine
de Mellemont
What’s on?
Perwez
◗ Located in the south east of Walloon Brabant, in the
heart of the Hesbaye area, the municipality of Perwez,
includes five villages: Malèves-Sainte-Marie-Wastines,
Orbais, Perwez, Thorembais-les-Béguines and Thorembais-Saint-Trond.
Heritage
Ramillies
Ramillies
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Perwez
The municipality of Ramillies possesses many remarkable
square shaped farms, beautiful churches and chapels as well as
important springs and fountains.
In Gallia Belgica (Belgian Gaul),
an important crossroads of
routes was located in Bavay, in
the Nord-Pas-de-Calais area
(now in France), from which
several routes spread out in
a star shape, including one
towards the north east towards
Tongeren, then on to Cologne
on the River Rhine: this was
the 'Chaussée Brunehaut'. As
almost all the Roman roads in
the north of Gaul, its construction began under the supervision of Roman general Agrippa
between 20 and 10 B.C.
From Bavay, the road follows
a straight line almost to
Gembloux before bending
significantly towards Braives
then straightening again to
Tongres before finally heading
towards Maastricht and then
reaching Cologne. The Tumulus
of Hottomont stands alongside
this Roman Road.
Practical
information
What’s on?
www.ramillies.be
Leisure & relaxing
Ramillies owes its reputation to its central location during the
famous battle that took place there on Whit Sunday in 1706 between the allied Anglo-Dutch army and the French forces during
the Spanish War of Succession.
The Chaussée
Brunehaut
Walks
Perwez
◗ The municipality of Ramillies was born from the
merger of towns in 1977 and includes the villages
of Autre-église and the hamlet of Hédenge, GeestGérompont, Petit-Rosière, Bomal, Mont-Saint-André,
Grand-Rosière-Hottomont and the hamlet of Hottomont,
Huppaye and the hamlet of Molembais-Saint-Pierre
and Ramillies-Offus.
Heritage
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Ramillies
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Villers Region in
Walloon Brabant
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Lying in the heart of Walloon Brabant, thirty or
so kilometres from the national and Walloon
capitals, the Brabant Ardennes have both urban
and rural features, providing jobs, infrastructures, education, skills and leisure opportunities
for all.
The welcoming Brabant Ardennes area
encompasses Chaumont-Gistoux,
Grez-Doiceau, Ottignies–Louvain-la-Neuve,
Rixensart and Wavre.
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Nestling in a bed of greenery, the ruins
of the Cistercian Abbey of Villers-la-Ville
rise majestically from the middle of
hundreds of hectares of woodland.
The ruins represent a real crossroads
in the history of our region and
give the visitor something
to marvel at.
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One short step away from Brussels
and Waterloo, the region of Villersla-Ville in Walloon Brabant offers a
multitude of roads and paths perfect for
hiking, cycling, mountain biking and even
horseback riding. Right around the corner,
discover the Abbey of Villers-la-Ville, an
ancient mill or a medieval castle. Come for
a breathful of fresh air !
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IN BRABANT
HESBAYE
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◗ LA RAMÉE ABBEY
IN JAUCHELETTE
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Today
La Ramée is dedicated to businesses: seminars, meetings, incentivising, events, internal or external annual conferences,
product or service launches, prestige events, trade fairs and
exhibitions, showrooms, roadshows, annual general meetings,
family days…
Heritage
Ramillies
Rue de l’Abbaye,19
1370 Jauchelette
(Jodoigne)
www.chateauform.be
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Abbaye
de la Ramée
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The Fruiticum
The Fruiticum at La Ramée is planted in the very same place
as the Cistercian monks’ orchard. It boasts an excellent aspect,
with a gentle south-facing slope, as well as soil especially favourable to growing, cereals, beetroot and fruit trees. Information boards for visitors can be found all around the site which is
accessible free of charge throughout the year.
Perwez
Walks
A little history…
It was in 1215 that the Monastic order of Cîteaux set up an abbey of monks in the valley of the Grande Ghète at Jauchelette,
upstream of Jodoigne. It was given the name of La Ramée. This
Cistercian presence was to last for five and a half centuries and
left its mark on the region in spiritual, agricultural and architectural terms.
A number of owners followed at La Ramée. Whilst they completely destroyed the monastic buildings (the church, cloisters…)
they kept the farm and its agricultural operations.
From the architectural ensemble that the agricultural buildings
at La Ramée form, three elements stand out thanks to their volume: the porch, dovecote tower and monumental barn.
The farm and barn were classed as a listed monument and site
in 1980 and won the Walloon Region CAÏUS prize in 2000. In
2001, it received the Europa Nostra prize and in 2002 La Ramée
was conferred the status of major Walloon monument.
Orp-Jauche
What’s on?
◗ A listed historical venue restored with taste and respect, the La Ramée Abbey is unique in Walloon Brabant. It was a Cistercian abbey from 1216 to 1997.
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◗ THE PROVINCIAL DOMAIN
OF HELECINE
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Perwez
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Domaine
provincial
d'Hélécine
Leisure & relaxing
Rue A. Dewolf, 21
1357 Hélécine
www.domainehelecine.be
+32 (0) 19 65 54 91
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What’s on?
The grounds of The Château d’Hélécine are a haven of tranquillity and an ideal venue for walks all year round.
The path that runs beside the two ponds reveals a magnificent
landscape: geese, ducks and swans, goats, deer and their young
rest under the shade of the trees. Not a sound, except from time
to time the swish of a fishing line, disrupts the scene. At the end
of the walk, the play area awaits your children for a piece of fun.
Just next to it, the refreshment area and tables allow adults to
enjoy this moment in the open air. For an hour or for the whole
day, the grounds of the Château d’Hélécine make it possible to
share in relaxing moments with family and friends. Barbecues
are available for booking. The programme of general public
events is featured on the domain’s web site.
Walks
Today
The neo-classic 18th century mansion provides a prestigious infrastructure for seminaries and receptions in an exceptional site
and remarkable setting of greenery.
© Alain Boufler, © A. Kouprianoff, © Nicolas Borel. Atelier de Portzamparc, © MTRP, © Henri Gaud
A little history…
Founded in the 12th century, the buildings at the abbey of the
Premonstratensians of Heylissem were pillaged, burned down
and demolished several times but always rebuilt. Of the most
recent buildings erected between 1762 and 1780, the prelature,
church, stables, orangery and the farm remain. In turns, the domain was a cotton fabric mill, a distillery producing apple brandy
then a beetroot sugar refinery. The domain was purchased by
the Brabant province in 1962.
Orp-Jauche
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◗ Located 30 minutes from Liège and Brussels, on the
site of the old abbey of the Premonstratensians of Heylissem that was founded at the start of the 12th century,
the provincial domain, made up of a neo-classical 18th
century mansion and grounds of 28 hectares, includes
a nature reserve, a giant sun dial, a 19th century icehouse, three fishing ponds, tennis courts, a landscaped
golf course and two play areas.
◗ Jodoigne
◗ An emblematic monument of the municipality, this
chapel located in the heart of the town in the main
square has fully regained its sparkle thanks to restoration work that began in 2008 and which was completed
in 2011.
The most remarkable and rare exterior element of our countryside is the spire of the chapel in the form of a helix. It was
probably designed by the architect to ensure better resistance
to wind. This very visible bell tower attracts many curious and
bemused glances. The massive gate tower is entirely made of
superb white Gobertange stone.
Today, the chapel has been partially deconsecrated. It is still
used as a place of worship but has also become a cultural venue
where concerts and exhibitions are organised. The alter and the
choir are devoted to worship. In the centre can be found a painting depicting Our Lady of the Rosary. On the lateral alters, there
is a statue of the Virgin Mary and Child and another of SaintRoch. To welcome spectators, fold-out stands with a capacity of
one hundred people have been installed. Along the walls, panels
are used as picture rails for exhibitions.
Perwez
Ramillies
Chapelle NotreDame du Marché
Grand’Place
1370 Jodoigne
Centre Culturel
de Jodoigne
+32 (0) 10 81 15 15
Hélécine
Incourt
◗ Jodoigne
◗ The Church of Saint-Médard in Jodoigne, dating
back to the 13th century is listed and rightly recognised
as one of the gems of Walloon Brabant. This large Romanesque and gothic style edifice, listed as exceptional Walloon heritage, regained its original splendour
thanks to carefully thought out restoration work started
in the 1970’s.
At the entrance, the warm and white coloured Gobertange limestone confers majesty on this building. In the large transept, visitors’ gazes are attracted by the semi-circular choir with apse
and the sober multi-coloured statues including that of the Patron Saint, Medardus, an evangelist bishop born in 457 whose
reputation as a 'rain-maker' was commonly evoked. When staring fixedly at the statue of the Saint, the onlooker has the impression that he is smiling back.
This gave rise to the wonderful story that is still keenly told in
Jodoigne. Long ago, a parishioner was praying in the church
and noticed some money made as an offering and left visible to
all. The temptation was too hard to resist and the man took the
money before looking at the statue which seemed to be smiling
at him. So he said, 'If you laugh at me Saint-Medardus, I’m going
to take another one', taking a second coin…
The surroundings of the church are very pleasant: a paved
square with several trees, an unimpeded view that overlooks the
Saint-Lambert district (the other local parish) and houses full
of character that lend a sensation of fine coherence to the area.
Carry on to the main square nearby and you will see that it is
also full of charm.
Orp-Jauche
Perwez
Ramillies
église
Saint-Médard
Rue Saint-Médard
1370 Jodoigne
Opening times
www.eglisesouvertes.be
Practical
information
In an annex behind the choir, visitors can admire a cenotaph,
a monument erected in memory of people who have died but
whose remains are not present, such as the Count Winand de
Glymes, a former lord of Jodoigne and his wife Michelle, who
died in 1668 and 1671 respectively. They are depicted lying with
eyes closed and their hands clasped, the Count spectacularly
decked out in his armour, gauntlets and helmet placed near to
his head.
Orp-Jauche
Beauvechain
Heritage
Incourt
◗ THE CHURCH OF SAINT-MÉDARD
IN jodoigne
Leisure & relaxing
Hélécine
Walks
Beauvechain
What’s on?
◗ THE NOTRE-DAME CHAPEL
AT JODOIGNE MARKET
Welcome
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Hélécine
Incourt
◗ The Saint-Sulpice church is an illustration of the neo
wave that marked the architecture of the 19th century
which involved updating styles of previous eras to present day tastes.
Its elegant neo-gothic style is the work of émile Coulon, an
architect from the Walloon Brabant province. The furnishings
are made up of an exceptionally homogenous collection. The
baptismal fonts date back to the second half of the 12th century. The octagonal tower plays host to a bell cast in Ghent in
1410, making it one of the oldest in Belgium. The organ in the
Saint-Sulpice church is one of the first instruments made by the
Gheude brothers in which both the respect of classical traditions
and new trends could be found, applied, faithful to their craftsmanship, without excess. The organ in Beauvechain is one of the
largest instruments they made.
Orp-Jauche
Perwez
Ramillies
église
Saint-Sulpice
Rue de l’église Saint-Sulpice
1320 Beauvechain
Opening: the interior
of the church is visible
through a glass door
which is not opened
to the public
Jodoigne
◗ Majestically sat atop a hill, the church in Tourinnes-laGrosse dominates the entire valley. Built of sand-stone,
the church boasts a large tower on its western side. Dating back to the first half of the 13th century, it is made of
Gobertange stone.
The central nave is made up of five bays. It is the oldest part of
the building. The rough-hewn stone suggest that it could have
been erected at the dawn of the second millennium. A primary
gothic style choir extends from the nave and dates back to the
same era as the tower.
The central nave was rebuilt following a fire that devastated
the sanctuary in 1640. It was at this point in time that the two
branches of the transept, built in the 13th century, were rebuilt
and crowned with a spire topped with a small bulb. There is also
a baroque pulpit from the 17th century, a baptismal font in blue
stone from the same era, Louis XIV era confessionals as well as
a Louis XV alter rail in cast iron.
The church contains several sculptures from the 15th and 16th
centuries: a statue of Saint-Martin in coloured wood, one of
Saint-Michel and a wooden Calvary. These prayer statues rub
shoulders with the modern works of the talented ceramicist Max
Van der Linden including a shrine covered with copper and ceramics, containing relics of Saint-Cornelius and several martyrs.
Perwez
Ramillies
église
Saint-Martin
Place Saint-Martin
1320 Tourinnes-la-Grosse
The church is open from
9 AM to 6 PM every day
Practical
information
It is listed as exceptional heritage of Wallonia since 2002. Between 2008 and 2010, its interior and exterior were both fully
restored for conservation purposes.
Orp-Jauche
Heritage
Jodoigne
Leisure & relaxing
Incourt
◗ Beauvechain
◗ L’église Saint-Martin
IN Tourinnes-la-Grosse
Walks
Hélécine
What’s on?
◗ Beauvechain
◗ SAINT-SULPICE CHURCH
IN Beauvechain
Welcome
touristGuide
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◗ OUR LADY OF THE DOVE CHAPEL
IN LINSMEAU
Jodoigne
◗ The Romanesque Saint-Sulpice church in Neerheylissemwas declared a listed monument in 1938. This
church is mainly a Romanesque era construction,
made primarily from Tufa stone.
Built around 650, the current building dates back to the 13th century. It boasts fine furnishings including a 4-headed baptismal
font in blue stone (16th century), a baroque pipe organ, many
statues from the 15th to 17th century and a Louis XIV era high
alter. Its very sober interior contains many pleasant attractions
to be discovered.
Orp-Jauche
Perwez
Ramillies
église
Saint-Sulpice
Rue de la Station
1357 Neerheylissem
(Hélécine)
◗ Hélécine
Incourt
Jodoigne
◗ Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the Our Lady of the Dove
chapel was built in 1327. It is a rare example of a monument entirely built in tufa stone.
On 23rd June 1327, the knight Jean de Racour(t) (Van Raetshoven),
Lord of Racour, Grand-Leez and Linsmeau, built, in the municipal square of the last of these villages, a chapel dedicated to the
Holy Virgin Mary. The chapel was erected at almost the same
place as a much smaller chapel inaugurated in 1216. The seal
of Jean de Racour includes three blackbirds (or doves) and the
inscription 'S’JOHIS-DE-RACOUR'. The chapel was marked with
the stamp of authenticity of the name of its founder and builder. This is why the prelate of the Abbey of Heylissem thought it
only natural to name the said chapel and The statue of the Virgin
Mary: Our Lady of the Doves.
Orp-Jauche
Perwez
Ramillies
Chapelle
Notre-Dame
de la Colombe
Rue du Centre
1357 Linsmeau
(Hélécine)
Visits by appointment
with the Priest Mr. Jozef
+32 (0) 19 65 51 21
Walks
with the Priest Mr. Jozef
+32 (0) 19 65 51 21
Beauvechain
Heritage
◗ Hélécine
Leisure & relaxing
Beauvechain
◗ SAINT-SULPICE CHURCH
IN Neerheylissem
Welcome
touristGuide
What’s on?
Tufa
Practical
information
This soft yellowish grey stone that can be marked by a fingernail is typical
of the buildings and villages in the municipality of Hélécine, with further
constructions spreading out to the south in localities that are strung out along
the Petite Ghète River in the direction of the two Orps, mainly in Maret and its
surroundings. At that location, the material is only found sporadically in the
architecture. It is from the sub-soil of these villages, one of which has lent it
its name ('Linsmeau tufa') as well as the surrounding countryside that the tufa
is extracted.
Despite its relatively mediocre quality as construction stone, our ancestors
used it to build with over a long period of time.
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Incourt
Ramillies
église romane
des Saint-Martin
& Sainte-Adèle
Place du 11ème Dragon Français
1350 Orp-le-Grand
(Orp-Jauche)
Information:
+32 (0) 19 63 02 19
Overlooking the hamlet of Orp-le-Petit, the Château Rose, formerly named Villa Michotte after its owners in the 19th century,
was built in 1782 by Baron Albert Stier.
An imposing villa with outbuildings, all built in Gobertange stone
and bricks, the Château Rose mansion in Orp-le-Petit was to become the residence of the local lords of Orp-le-Petit and Orp-leGrand. It replaced the former abode of the lords at Grande Ferme.
At the start of the 20th century, the Schillers, the local lords of the
realm at the time, extended the mansion and added a turret.
In the grounds below the mansion, there is an old whipping post
from the late 18th century. This admirably restored symbol and
instrument of justice, is made up of a square base on which is
stood a hexagonal shaft topped by a stone sphere.
◗ Orp-Jauche
Perwez
Ramillies
Château rose
Rue du Château Rose
1350 Orp-le-Petit
(Orp-Jauche)
Private property:
please respect
the owner’s privacy
Walks
Perwez
Jodoigne
◗ Overlooking the hamlet of Orp-le-Petit, the Château
Rose, formerly named Villa Michotte after its owners in
the 19th century, was built in 1782 by Baron Albert Stier.
Practical
information
This prestigious Mosan Romanesque monument was preceded on this site by three previous constructions, all dedicated to
Saint-Martin, the oldest of the three dating from the 8th century, on
the founding of a monastery by Saint-Adele in Orp-le-Grand. This
primitive church and that which followed it were destroyed during
the invasions and upheavals that the region experienced during
the 9th and 10th centuries. The reason for the disappearance of the
third sanctuary remains unknown. However, it is known that in
the 12th century the current Romanesque church was built on its
foundations. After having burned in 1356 and 1674, the building
was again devastated on 13th May 1940 by a disastrous fire which
destroyed all its furnishings but luckily left the walls intact. Fortunately, the post-war restoration was conducted with particular
care. Consequently, to preserve the uniformity of this marvellous
edifice, the village quarry, abandoned long ago, was re-opened, to
extract Orp stone, the same used by the builders in the 12th century. In September 2009, a new organ was installed in the choir using 17th century pipes and made by the Thomas de Ster-Francorchamps organ makers. Its remarkably imposing dimensions and
the wonderful brightness of the Orp stone used to make the interior walls, in particular the nave, make this prestigious monument,
whose restoration in 1958 was faithful to its original purity, stand
out due to its polygonal three-sided apse, its crypt with cruciform
pillars, the twin-lobed arches of its transom and remarkable interior and exterior decoration as well as arcading on the upper floor.
These distinctive features confer incontestable originality and
special interest on the edifice. The Saint-Martin and Sainte Adele
Church is part of the 'Romanesque Heritage in Walloon Brabant'.
Hélécine
Jodoigne
◗ Orp-Jauche
◗ A jewel of the architectural heritage of the municipality of Orp-Jauche, the decanal church of Saint-Martin
(the apostle of the Gauls) in Orp-le-Grand was also dedicated to Sainte Adele in 1948. It is, along with the collegiate church in Nivelles and the church in Bertem, one
of the most representative and most complete sanctuaries of Romanesque art in Brabant.
Beauvechain
◗ Le Château rose
IN Orp-le-PETIT
Heritage
Hélécine
Leisure & relaxing
Beauvechain
What’s on?
◗ THE SAINT-MARTIN & SAINTE-ADèLE
ROMANESQUE CHURCH
IN ORP-LE-GRAND
Welcome
touristGuide
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Hélécine
◗ Incourt
Beauvechain
◗ THE FORTIFIED FARM
IN OPPREBAIS
Hélécine
◗ Incourt
Jodoigne
In that period, the inhabitants of Roux-Miroir and many other
villages became locked in a dispute with the local tax-levying
establishment. They complained in particular about the size and
poor state of repair of their church. A petition was made to the
Brabant council which obliged the taxmen to extend and restore
the church. The work they had performed gave rise to a new
conflict, notably concerning the arcades. The arcades are the
pillars and arcs that are currently located alongside the nave of
today’s church.
The Presbytery is made up of an elegant enclosed building, with
a date stone displaying 1729 above the Baroque style entrance
door. Just like in the neighbouring constructions, Gobertange
stone is mixed with brick to outline the plinth and architectural details: the door and window-frames, Barrow holes, fascia
boards and corner-stones.
Orp-Jauche
Perwez
Ramillies
église
Saint-Martin
1315 Roux-Miroir
(Incourt)
For visits, knock at the
door of the presbytery or
telephone
+32 (0) 476 56 44 42
(Priest: A. Stefanski)
Jodoigne
◗ A short walk from its church, the village of Opprebais
boasts remains of its former castle, a listed monument
since 1973. It is a fine example of medieval military architecture. From before the 17th century, the castle already played host to a farm.
This vast quadrangle from the middle of the 18th century in
rough-hewn sandstone was artificially raised and previously
surrounded by a moat of which very little remains. The corners
were reinforced by four solid circular towers. The western façade
still has a full tower boasting a portcullis groove and is the only
remaining element of the original castle.
At the centre of the southern flank, the prominent and square
mass of the primitive keep around which the walls of the castle
developed can be seen. The living quarters have remained unchanged and have extended to the south as the centuries have
passed up to the surroundings of the former keep. Today, the
fortified farm is still an active farm.
Orp-Jauche
Perwez
Ramillies
Château-ferme
d’Opprebais
Place du Village, 10
1315 Opprebais
(Incourt)
Private property:
please respect
Walks
◗ Slightly overlooking the village, the Parish Church
of Saint-Martin is a fine building whose Romanesque
tower in quartzite and Gobertange stone dates back to
the 12th century. The rest of the edifice (the nave, lateral
naves, choir and vestry) are mainly made of bricks and
were the result of work carried out in the middle of the
18th century.
Heritage
Beauvechain
Leisure & relaxing
◗ SAINT-MARTIN CHURCH
IN ROUX-MIROIR & ITS PRESBYTERY
Welcome
touristGuide
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What’s on?
In this superb portion of cobbled street, there are several architecturally remarkable restored small farms and houses. The
area owes its charm to these traditional style buildings of quality
and is enhanced by the recently planted and carefully presented
hedges.
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Incourt
◗ ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH
DE Wastines
Jodoigne
◗ This church is a large building of classic style built
from sandstone and Gobertange stone. It is situated on
a grassy and wooded plot of land, raised slightly above
the road and enclosed by a wall that once delimited
the cemetery.
The existence of a sanctuary in this location dates back to the
12th century in all likelihood. The base of the tower was probably
built in the Romanesque era. It has been conserved and was
used for the rebuilding of the other levels of the tower and during
its cross-cutting in 1757, as witnessed by the date-stone above
the door.
◗ Perwez
Ramillies
église
Saint-Trond
Chaussée de Wavre
1370 Thorembais-Saint-Trond
(Perwez)
Information:
+32 (0) 10 22 91 15
Hélécine
Incourt
Jodoigne
◗ This building built in bricks and Gobertange stone on
a wooded slope of the small rural village of Wastines is
tucked away on a raised plot of land enclosed by the
cemetery wall and by the fences of the nearby traditional houses’ gardens.
The current neo-classical church is the third to be built on this
site. It was rebuilt in 1855 by Antoine Moreau (1791-1872), an
architect from Walloon Brabant province, but retained the tower
dating from the 11th to 12th century whose summit seems to be
in a texture common to the 13th century. Six tombstones were
built into the porch in 1980 including one that dates from 1538.
The porch is crowned by a vault of pillared roof ridges from the
14th century.
The building boasts quite remarkable furnishings such as the
pulpit, high alter, wooden panelling of the choir and the alter
rails as well as the wooden baptismal fonts and the central alter.
The medieval tower of the church is a listed monument since 8th
March 1938, like many others that received the same recognition
during the inter-war period.
Orp-Jauche
◗ Perwez
Ramillies
église
Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Rue de Thorembais
1370 Wastinnes
(Perwez)
Information:
+32 (0) 10 22 91 15
Practical
information
What’s on?
Walks
The church and its enclosure walls, the sanctuary and its surrounds are a listed monument and site since 27th July 1983.
Orp-Jauche
Beauvechain
Heritage
Beauvechain
Leisure & relaxing
◗ SAINT-TROND CHURCH
IN Thorembais-Saint-Trond
Welcome
touristGuide
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Hélécine
Incourt
Jodoigne
Orp-Jauche
◗ The organ at Thorembais-les-Béguines has been restored in perfect respect of the original materials despite its rather non-uniform character.
unknown origin one of the finest musical monuments of Wallonia. Its greatest strength lies in its exceptional sound quality enhanced by the wonderful acoustics of the Saint-Martin Church,
built in 1851 in a neo-classical style by the architects Antoine
Moreau (1791-1872) and émile Coulon (1825-1891).
It was declared a listed monument on 4th October 1974 as well
as the rood screen balustrade dating back to the 18th century on
which it stands.
◗ Perwez
Ramillies
église Saint-Roch
& Saint-Martin
Rue de Mellemont
1360 Thorembais-les-Béguines
(Perwez)
Information:
+32 (0) 10 22 91 15
Beauvechain
Hélécine
Incourt
Jodoigne
◗ On the village square in Autre-église, Notre-Dame
Church and its presbytery form a fine architectural ensemble from the 18th century. The current church dates
from between 1759 and 1766. It combines rough-hewn
Gobertange stone and quartzite sandstone: its façade
modified in 1830 has been coated with bricks. Superb
oak woodwork, several paintings as well as blue stone
gothic baptismal fonts from the 16th century grace its
interior.
The enclosure wall of the former presbytery boasts a porch /
dovecote dating from 1737. The Gobertange stonework emphasise the pigeon holes and the arch of the doorway.
Below the presbytery, the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart chapel
and its neo-classical style date back to the 19th century.
The canon in the centre of the square pays witness to modern
history, left by the German army as they retreated in 1918.
Orp-Jauche
Perwez
◗ Ramillies
église
Notre-Dame
Rue de la Place
1367 Autre-église
(Ramillies)
Information:
+32 (0) 10 22 91 15
Practical
information
What’s on?
Walks
The organ is still in service, to the delight of both organ lovers
and the uninitiated. The restoration of this organ is still today
seen as the reference in musical renovation in Wallonia.
◗ NOTRE-DAME CHURCH
IN AUTRE-éGLISE & THE PRESBYTERY
Heritage
Beauvechain
Leisure & relaxing
◗ THE LISTED SAINT-ROCH
& SAINT-MARTIN CHURCH ORGAN
IN Thorembais-les-Béguines
Welcome
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The squat tower in rough-hewn Gobertange stone dates back to
the 14th or 15th century. The adjacent short nave originates from
the 16th century and is illuminated by two pointed arch windows.
The imposing dimensions of the tower in relation to the building
suggest its use was twofold: both cultural and military, at least
for the purposes of a watchtower.
The Saint-Feuillen chapel and surrounding buildings are the hub
of a remarkable structured architectural ensemble. The network
of brick enclosure walls that link the buildings contributes to the
uniformity of the whole.
Perwez
◗ Ramillies
Chapelle
Saint-Feuillen
Rue de la Gare d’Hédenge
1367 Hédenge
(Ramillies)
Hélécine
Incourt
◗ The Ramillies railway station was located at the coming together of two lines: the Tamines-Landen track
created in 1865, and the Namur-Tienen track, created
in 1869. The intersection of the rail network formed the
'Hesbaye Cross' providing considerable activity which
lasted at the station in Ramillies until the 1950’s.
The station allowed the villagers to get around as well as the
transport of construction material and local agricultural produce, such as beetroot. Thanks to this infrastructure, the villagers found better paid employment in the neighbouring towns
or in the factories of Gembloux and Basse-Sambre, leading to a
significant rural exodus. Thirty people were employed in 1940 at
the station (signalmen, light men, telephone receptionists). During the beetroot season, the workforce was increased to handle
up to 150 wagons per day.
After a century of operation, the trains were replaced by buses.
Between 1959 and 1961, the two lines were progressively closed
down and in 1976, the Belgian rail company SNCB abandoned
the station. Its architecture is eclectic in style. The combination
of colours and the many decorative details are remarkable, as is
the glass-covered awning in cast iron which has been preserved.
Initially, the station for the two lines was to have been built in
Geest-Gérompont. It was finally set up in Ramillies for the simple reason that the railway company that ran these lines had
English shareholders. The aim was to act as a reminder of the
victorious battle in Ramillies in 1706 when the English beat the
French.
The station, whose design is similar to the one at La Hulpe or in
Eghezée, was closed to passengers in 1962. Since then, it has
been fully restored. The courtyard is used as a bus stop for regional buses.
The old railway lines are today part of the RAVeL pedestrian /
cyclist network.
Jodoigne
Orp-Jauche
Perwez
◗ Ramillies
Gare de Ramillies
Place de la Gare
1367 Ramillies
Private property:
please respect
Practical
information
The Corées stream starts at a spring in the marshy fields that
spread out around the Becquevoort farm. Some buildings of
this ample farm were built in the 18th century. The Vicar’s farm
formerly played host to the vicar of Autre-église. It has undergone a number of modifications, but the porch / dovecote and
the lower parts of the buildings all date back to the 18th century.
Completing the number of these important farms, the Château
d’Hédenge manor stands out thanks to its high neo-classical
façade built in 1840.
Orp-Jauche
Beauvechain
Heritage
Incourt
Jodoigne
◗ A gothic edifice built on an outcrop overlooking the
village, the chapel is dedicated to Saint-Feuillen, the
head of an Irish religious community which came in
the middle of the 7th century to seek refuge in Belgium.
He played a significant role in the evangelisation of
the region and south of the country. The presence of a
fountain nearby to the chapel suggests that it is a very
ancient place of worship that may date back to the 5th
century.
◗ RAMILLIES RAILWAY STATION
Leisure & relaxing
Hélécine
Walks
Beauvechain
What’s on?
◗ THE SAINT-FEUILLEN CHAPEL
IN Hédenge
Welcome
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◗ SAINTE-RAGENUFLE FOUNTAIN
◗ Jodoigne
Orp-Jauche
Perwez
Ramillies
The village of Mélin is a small settlement huddled around its
church, 5 km to the west of Jodoigne. Several roads start out
from the centre of the village. There are several fine examples
of typical rural dwellings on these roads which head towards the
hamlets of Mélin, Sart-Mélin, Gobertange and Maison du Bois.
Mélin has a special charm: a rustic setting surrounded by a ring
of small hills from which magnificent views can be enjoyed. This
admirable line of summits dotted with remarkable viewpoints
demarcates the entire horizon of Mélin.
Every two years, the non-profit making association Qualité
Village Mélin organises an 'open garden' weekend. For the
occasion, owners open the gates of their gardens to visitors.
◗ www.villagemelin.be
qvm@villagesmelin.be
Gobertange
stone
The Gobertange stone is the
symbol of an entire region.
It embodies a strong sense
of identity and emotion due
to its omnipresence in the
area’s architectural landscape.
However, this material is also
the emblem of the area outside
its boundaries, through the
good reputation it acquired
thanks to the medieval builders
who extracted and exported
it. Yet, it was used even before
medieval times. Extracted
since thousands of years
ago in the region, it draws its
name from a hamlet in Mélin:
'Gobertange' and the stream of
the same name.
Its superb white / yellowish colour, sometimes with
hints of pink or grey, or even
sometimes speckled with
rusty coloured patches, make
it a much sought after stone,
appreciated for the warmth of
its shades. This stone is easy
to extract and conducive to cutting, satisfactorily resistant, but
sensitive to pollution, especially
in urban areas.
Jodoigne
Orp-Jauche
Perwez
Ramillies
Fontaine
Sainte-Ragenufle
Rue Sainte-Ragenufle
1315 Incourt
Beauvechain
◗ GUSTOT MILL
Hélécine
◗ Incourt
Built in 1826 by a man called Rosy, this windmill was initially
built entirely out of wood on an octagonal base of bricks. Especially exposed to the wind, it worked to perfection. It disappeared, however, fairly soon and in 1854, it was rebuilt in brick
by the Gustot brothers. As time passed by, it suffered plenty of
damage. In 1960, with only part of the tower remaining, it was
entirely restored. The municipality of Incourt purchased it in
1991 and it was again restored in 1996. The summit of its fixed
cap stands at 13 metres above ground level.
Jodoigne
Orp-Jauche
Perwez
Ramillies
Moulin Gustot
Rue du Moulin
1315 Opprebais
(Incourt)
Practical
information
Today, only one quarry remains
at Hussompont. Opened in
1985, it is made up of a giant
open cast excavation in which
modern machinery sorts
through the earth in a radically
different manner to old extraction methods.
◗ Incourt
The only drinking water fountain in Walloon Brabant, the
Sainte-Ragenufle fountain was rebuilt on the base of an older
one in 1953 on the site of a spring. Its water is reputed to cure
fever and anasarca (an ailment of various causes: heart problems, kidney stones, cirrhosis…). According to Christian tradition, Sainte-Ragenufle lived in Incourt where she died in 650.
Refusing a forced marriage imposed by her parents, she fled her
family home to hide in the woods where she made a spring bring
forth water. It was next to this spring that she died.
Heritage
◗ Mélin, Saint-Rémy-Geest and Gobertange but also Jodoigne, Lathuy and Tourinnes-La-Grosse boast a large
number of buildings built in Gobertange stone.
Hélécine
Leisure & relaxing
Incourt
Beauvechain
Walks
Hélécine
What’s on?
Beauvechain
◗ Mélin
Welcome
touristGuide
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Beauvechain
◗ THE SQUARE FARMS
Hélécine
Orp-Jauche
Perwez
◗ Ramillies
Erected during the Early Roman Empire (the 2nd half of the 1st
century B.C. up to midway through the 3rd century A.D.), but especially during the 2nd century, these often imposing tumuli are
frequently located along routes (Roman roads), on natural outcrops in order to be seen from far away. Symbolically, their mass
signifies the rank and power of the deceased to which they place
host. The tombs of Glimes and Hottomont, surrounded by a low
peripheral wall are the most well known in our region, as well
as being the best conserved, but other tumuli have disappeared
over time. Where the drum remains, it is possible to work out the
diameter of the tumulus.
Since time immemorial, tumuli have awakened curiosity, leading to many intrusions and pillaging. In a military context, their
strategic purpose is evident.
Although legend has for a long time often ascribed the attribution of these tumuli to military chiefs, these mounds are in fact
the incineration tomb of a rich land owner - or that of his wife
or a dignitary who were perhaps former Roman legionaries, demobbed and settled in our regions. Indeed, the relation between
the tumulus and a villa located in its immediate surroundings
has often been highlighted. Such is the case at L’écluse. The
funerary furnishings are often rich, mostly civilian and for everyday use.
The Tumulus
of Hottomont
Alongside the road between
Bavay and Cologne, the tumulus
of Hottomont is 11.50 m at its
highest point with a diameter
of approximately 50 m. It was
surrounded by a low circular
wall which has today been
replaced by a quickset hedge.
Even though the cone was pillaged during different eras, an
urn was discovered here, buried
0.40 m below the primitive
ground level. It became a listed
monument in 1971.
The tumulus
of Glimes
This is a 15-metres high
mound with a diameter of
approximately 52 m, whose
collapsed base today covers
a circular peripheral wall. It
contains a burial vault, that
has been pillaged, made up
of carefully interlocked stone
slabs and is closed by a lid
in two parts fitted with metal
brackets.
Previously called the Tomb
of Glimes, the tumulus is the
focus of many traditions. There
is said to have been benches
on its summit and a plantation
of trees. At the village fair, the
first dance takes place here.
The tumulus of Glimes is one
of the biggest remaining tumuli
in Belgium. It was declared a
listed monument in 1971.
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Two categories of people may have presided over their creation:
they were either founded by lords or they were instigated by a
religious institution, most likely an abbey or a collegiate church,
which were founded in increasing numbers during the 12th and
13th centuries.
Today, most of them are relatively well preserved and retain their
original structure.
Some examples of farms created by lords:
◗ The Grande Cense farm in Offus
◗ The Grand Château farm in Huppaye
◗ The Cense del Tour farm in Glimes
◗ The Tourettes farm in Bomal
◗ The Petite Cense farm in Perwez
◗ The Grande Ferme farm in Orp-le-Petit
(nearby, below Château Rose, the whipping post is a symbol
of justice stemming from the lord’s power)
Some examples of farms of ecclesiastic origin:
◗ The Prémontrés farm in Heylissem
◗ The Stocquoy farm
◗ The Bénédictins farm in Hamme
◗ The Cisterciens farm in Valduc
◗ The farm in Wahenges
◗ The La Ramée farm in Jauchelette
◗ The Moulin farm in Thorembais-les-Béguines
◗ The Dîme farm or Spirlet farm in Jandrain
◗ The Mellemont farm in Thorembais-les-Béguines
Jodoigne
Orp-Jauche
Perwez
Ramillies
Heritage
◗ Mounds of earth of varying size, tumuli are built to
cover a grave, most often buried beneath ground level.
Incourt
◗ Inescapable symbols of the Hesbaye landscape, the
large square farms scattered across the region, isolated
in the middle of their lands or integrated into villages,
are characteristic heritage of the medieval era as are
the vast agricultural estates to which they belong.
Practical
information
Jodoigne
Leisure & relaxing
◗ Incourt
Walks
Hélécine
What’s on?
Beauvechain
◗ tumuli: PRIVILEGED
AND GRAND TOMBS
Welcome
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Roman Païs, a region full of treasures!
touristGuide
Beauvechain
◗ THE CHAPELS
Hélécine
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◗ Away from the Parish churches, some buildings of
smaller scale contribute to drawing the sketch of the Architectural religious landscape of the seven municipalities, primarily the Sainte-Catherine chapel in Herbais,
the Notre-Dame chapel in Sart-Risbart, Saint-Corneille
in Mille, Saint-Feuillen in Hédenge, Saint-Roch in Perwez and Our Lady of Good Comfort in Zetrud-Lumay…
Jodoigne
Orp-Jauche
Perwez
Ramillies
A centuries-old collegiate church, a small adventure
train. An unusual mill, busy farms. At each glance, a relic
of the past. At each step, attractive gems from the present.
Roman Païs is waiting for you to come and discover its many
treasures…
C harming villages, unspoilt nature, relaxation and a
The Mélin
chapels route
The 'Friends of the Chapels of
Mélin' association has worked
to restore seven chapels
spread along a 10-km long
walk through the countryside of
Mélin. Enjoy the charm of the
chapels dotted along the route
but also by the small farms,
large agricultural estates and
picturesque landscapes.
Information:
Maison du Tourisme
> Nivelles
> Braine-le-Château
> Ittre
> Rebecq
> Tubize
range of other activities, traditions from its rich past. This
is what Roman Païs can offer visitors today.
A region where gifted artisans, artists and architects
created churches, castles, villages and estates.
A forge for a wedding, a well renowned for its miracles,
a peaceful canal to navigate on, scenic countryside for
leisurely walks. Well-known performance halls; museums
packed with hidden treasures, exhilarating exhibitions,
processions and carnivals with ancient traditions.
A
nd last but not least, something we’re exceptionally proud
of: traditional gastronomic delights. Let yourself be tempted
by our irresistibly mouth-watering ‘tarte al djote’, unique
‘doubles al boukète’ or authentic home-made beers.
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Foto’s : Nivelles Capital © - © OPT
And if you need more reasons why you
should discover Roman Païs,
come and visit the Roman Païs
Tourist Office.
We are open 7 days a week, from 8am to 5pm.
info@tourisme-roman-pais.be
rue de Saintes, 48 - 1400 Nivelles - Belgium
Tel. +32 (0)67 22 04 44 - Fax +32 (0)67 21 98 88
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Jodoigne
◗ Orp-Jauche
From the traces left by prehistoric man, you are invited to discover the everyday life of Cro-Magnon man, through actions and
words: using a sling-shot, using ancient tools such as cutting
blades, chisels, scrapers, borers, lighting fires with flint.
Perwez
Ramillies
Heritage
◗ LEISURE & RELAXING
IN BRABANT
HESBAYE
◗ THE WALLOON BRABANT
MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL
INTERPRETATION (MIABW)
Welcome
touristGuide
MIABW
www.domainehelecine.be
+32 (0) 19 51 96 82
musee.archeo@brabantwallon.be
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Hélécine
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Jodoigne
The 1940 French Cavalry Brigade Museum brings together souvenirs, cards, photos, documents, uniforms, weapons and various equipment related to the fighting that took place on the Petite Ghète and the Mehaigne. French cuirassiers, dragoons and
artillery-men commanded by General Prioux resisted the German armoured divisions during the tank battle that took place
towards the start of the Second World War (from 10th to 13th May
1940). Nearby, there is a monument to the French cavalry commemorating the heroic resistance of the French soldiers and
honouring the memory of those who gave their lives.
Walks
Beauvechain
◗ Orp-Jauche
Perwez
Ramillies
Musée du Corps
de Cavalerie
français 1940
What’s on?
◗ THE 1940 FRENCH CAVALRY
BRIGADE MUSEUM
Leisure & relaxing
Rue A. Dewolf, 21
1357 Hélécine
Information:
+32 (0) 19 63 45 10
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information
Chaussée de Wavre, 61
1350 Jandrain
(Orp-Jauche)
◗ THE 40-45 MEMORIAL MUSEUM
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The collections of the Armand Pellegrin Museum mainly illustrate the folklore and history of the locality and its region. It includes 10 themes: the schools of yesteryear, linen washing, traditional professions, dynasties, weapons, the nation, an old café
and shop, an old-fashioned kitchen, rites and stages in life. Two
collections deserve special attention: a series of lamps that recount the history of lighting and a superb set of children’s games
dominated by toys made by the children themselves.
Jodoigne
Orp-Jauche
Perwez
Ramillies
Musée Armand
Pellegrin
Rue du Moulin, 15
1357 Opheylissem
(Hélécine)
www.helecine-map.be
+32 (0) 19 65 69 90
The museum is based around different displays made up of approximately thirty mannequins depicting scenes from day to day
life of Allied soldiers both on the front and while on leave. It also
boasts a display case of a series of small equipment and everyday objects used by the armies at the time.
The Museum wishes to participate in introducing the history of
the Second World War to young people via means other than using school textbooks.
Beauvechain
Hélécine
Each weekend before 21st July, the museum organises a reconstruction of an American campaign depot as it would have been
in autumn 1944.
◗ Incourt
Jodoigne
Jodoigne
Orp-Jauche
◗ Perwez
Ramillies
Musée du Souvenir
40-45
Rue d’Orbais, 2
1360 Malèves
(Perwez)
www.museedusouvenir.be
+32 (0) 10 88 97 40
+32 (0) 479 44 65 09
+32 (0) 474 62 51 71
Orp-Jauche
Perwez
Ramillies
What’s on?
This small museum proposes a collection of objects belonging
to the everyday life of our parents and grand-parents. They are
displayed alongside old-fashioned tools kept in the owner’s farm
in order to give a broad view of the farming methods that were
still used during the first half of the 20th century (harvesting and
planting of potatoes, growing beetroot…).
Hélécine
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The 1940-45 memorial museum is located in the village of
Malèves, in the old stables of the family farm. The museum
serves to act as a memorial of the Second World War. The association endeavours to produce a display with an educational
nature adapted to all visitors, enabling them to discover the Second World War and more specifically the liberation of Belgium
and Walloon Brabant by the Allied armies. Perwez and the surrounding villages were liberated on 6th September 1944 by the 2nd
Armoured Division of the American Army.
Visits: check the web site
◗ MUSEUM OF RURAL LIFE
Beauvechain
Heritage
◗ Hélécine
Leisure & relaxing
Beauvechain
Walks
◗ ARMAND PELLEGRIN MUSEUM
Welcome
touristGuide
Musée
de la vie rurale
Information:
+32 (0) 10 88 82 99
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information
Practical
information
Rue de Chaumont, 29
1315 Roux-Miroir
(Incourt)
◗ Beauvechain
Hélécine
Incourt
Orp-Jauche
Perwez
Ramillies
Base Charles
Roman - 1st Wing
The Gallery of the Crab is:
◗ A place for interaction and friendship
◗ A commercial tool for artists and art lovers
◗ A tool for expression and creation
◗ A permanent educational tool
◗ Jodoigne
Orp-Jauche
Perwez
Ramillies
Galerie du CRABE
1320 Beauvechain
Rue Sergent Sortet, 23a
1370 Jodoigne
www.musee.1wing.free.fr
+32 (0) 10 68 22 02
Information:
+32 (0) 81 40 50
◗ Beauvechain
Walks
Hélécine
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Jodoigne
Orp-Jauche
Perwez
Ramillies
What’s on?
The non-profit-making association ASBL Max Van der Linden,
owner of the ceramics, has set itself the mission of ensuring the
durability of the artist’s works, which could not remain at the Agbiermont farm over the long-term. Consequently, solutions were
sought in order to ensure public access to the works. The municipality of Beauvechain now plays host to twenty four works of
this ceramic artist from Beauvechain in the Salle du Vert Galant
centre. A circuit allowing visitors to discover the works and universe of Max Van der Linden in the villages of the municipality of
Beauvechain is available from the Tourist Board.
Hélécine
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The gallery of the crab opened in March 1992. Since this time,
it has hosted many individual exhibitions, themed exhibitions, a
yearly exhibition reserved for beginners (Talents '9'), mobile exhibitions as well as Mail Art experiments…
Visits: check the web site
◗ COLLECTION OF THE WORKS
OF MAX VAN DER LINDEN
Beauvechain
Heritage
Jodoigne
The main theme of the museum is the history of the units stationed at the base in Beauvechain from 1935 to the present day,
with a focus on the presence of the air force from 1946 to 1996.
Not only are aircraft on display, but also the engines, ancillary
material and ground equipment can be seen. The museum emphasis these original distinctive features as well as evoking the
base in Gossoncourt. A technical and historical documentation
centre is also accessible (consultation of works by appointment).
◗ THE GALLERY OF THE CRAB
Leisure & relaxing
◗ 1ST WING HISTORICAL CENTRE
' 1WHC '
Welcome
touristGuide
Collection des
œuvres de Max
van der Linden
Salle du Vert Galant
Place Communale, 5
1320 Beauvechain
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Practical
information
Only by appointment:
+32 (0) 10 22 91 15
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◗ THE BRASSERIE
IN JANDRAIN-JANDRENOUILLE
Jodoigne
The configuration of the caves is similar to that of the flint and
tufa quarries in Limbourg and the Geer Valley. However, the
walls covered with pick-axe marks are emblematic of Folx-lesCaves and can only be found there.
For many centuries, the caves were used as storage for farming equipment belonging to the villagers. They then served as a
shelter to the population during the two World Wars. More than
any other, one tenant left his mark on local history: the outlaw
Colon who, in the 18th century, used this maze to hide from the
police. In one of the larger chambers, the villagers danced (at a
subterranean village ball) at Whitsuntide before 1910 and from
1952 to 1989. Until 1975, several generations of the same family
used them to farm mushrooms. Many inscriptions can be seen
on the walls, the oldest of which dates back to 1771. The basso
relievo works found date from the first half of the 20th century:
a Venus, a bust of King Albert I, a giraffe and a deer, probably
sculpted by a Canadian soldier in 1918.
◗ Orp-Jauche
Perwez
Ramillies
Grottes
de Folx-les-Caves
Rue A. Baccus, 35
1350 Folx-les-Caves
(Orp-Jauche)
www.folx-les-caves.com
+32 (0) 81 81 36 20
grottes@folx-les-caves.com
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Jodoigne
A remarkable quadrangle from the 18th century bordred by
ploughed fields, the Féculerie farm in Jandrain-Jandrenouille
was transformed into a brasserie in the summer of 2007. It produces the IV Saison beer, a golden ale with refreshing and fruity
aromas, balanced out by a crisp bitterness. The V Cense amber
ale possesses finely scented and very fruity aromas, whilst the
VI Wheat is made using 'new wave' hops that provide this pale
ale with very distinctive aromas reminiscent of certain very fruity
white wines.
Alexandre Dumont de Chassart and Stéphane Meulemans developed their project over a long period before purchasing the
equipment of the Berry brasserie. Their desire to make beer
dates back a long while, because they already hatched this idea
when they were still students. Alexandre Dumont de Chassart
now goes on solo with the project and is currently working on
the increase of the brewery's capacity and the development of
new products.
◗ Orp-Jauche
Perwez
Ramillies
Brasserie
de JandrainJandrenouille
Rue de la Féculerie, 34
1350 Jandrain-Jandrenouille
(Orp-Jauche)
www.brasseriedejandrain
jandrenouille.com
+32 (0) 475 71 45 35
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The precise origin of the caves in Folx-les-Caves is unknown.
There are many theories: a prehistoric dwelling, a Roman quarry… Dug out by the hand of man from a rock mass of tufa, today
they stretch over six hectares at a depth of 13 to 18 metres underground in a sequence of small rooms delimited by vaulted pillars.
Rock falls have obstructed the entrances to many of the tunnels.
Beauvechain
Heritage
Hélécine
Leisure & relaxing
Beauvechain
◗ THE CAVES
OF Folx-les-Caves
Welcome
touristGuide
Practical
information
What’s on?
The site is a listed monument since 1993.
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On this family farm, you will discover the crops (wheat, 6-row
barley, corn, beetroot and chicory as well as agri-environmental
measures) and livestock (dairy cattle, livestock cattle, bulls for
fattening, pigs, poultry, goats and donkeys) that are characteristic of our region’s farming.
◗ AT THE SOURCE OF HONEY
PIERRE LEBRUN, BEEKEEPER
Jodoigne
Orp-Jauche
Perwez
Ramillies
Beauvechain
Hélécine
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◗ Jodoigne
From May to September, by appointment, Pierre Lebrun, a beekeeper in Jodoigne, will show his hives, invite you to help extract
honey and introduce you to the produce of his hives: honey, pollen, royal jelly and propolis.
Orp-Jauche
Perwez
Ramillies
Heritage
Hélécine
Ferme
de la Daulerie
Aux Sources
du Miel
Rue de Louvain, 14
1320 Beauvechain
Rue de Piétrain, 103
1370 Jodoigne
By appointment only:
+32 (0) 10 86 69 78
Information:
+32 (0) 485 14 29 16
fermedaulerie@hotmail.com
Visits from May
to September
by appointment only
Beauvechain
Hélécine
Walks
◗ THE DECOSTER-PARIS FARM
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◗ Jodoigne
Orp-Jauche
Perwez
Ramillies
What’s on?
The owners of this farm will be only too glad to show you their
farm specialised in dairy production and various crops. Visits
focus on milk production and the cows, but also on renewable
energies used at the farm or even themes chosen by the visitors.
Leisure & relaxing
◗ Beauvechain
◗ THE LA DAULERIE FARM
Welcome
touristGuide
Ferme
Decoster-Paris
Ruelle du Procureur, 2
1370 Jodoigne
By appointment only:
+32 (0) 10 81 24 02
Practical
information
decoster.paris@skynet.be
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GROUP EXCURSIONS
IN BRABANT HESBAYE
◗ BRABANT HESBAYE,
A TASTY DESTINATION…
In addition to its green landscapes and broad plains, Brabant
Hesbaye is brimming with quality culinary products. Lovers of
fine food and tasty dishes will be thrilled to discover the produce of this region… and will not be disappointed! Whilst the east
of Walloon Brabant is well known as the cradle of the famous
Piétrain pig, it is bursting with other quality products: beer, wine,
sparkling wine, apples, pears, ducks, honey, ice cream, cold
meats, pies… These are just a few examples of the diversity of
products that can be found in Brabant Hesbaye. This diversity
can also be found in how the products are grown or bred: whether traditional production, organic or integrated farming, there is
something for every taste. Since 2010, a web site for purchasing
local products - www.paniermalinbw.be - has been running to promote a sector of importance for our region. Throughout the year, Panier Malin selects more than 300 products from
approximately twenty producers to make them available from
the same venue and by a single payment via its personalised
service. If you try it, you will not want to stop! It should not be
forgotten that other producers who do not deliver products via
Panier Malin also work every day to supply quality products. Further information on these producers can be found on our web
site: www.hesbayebrabanconne.be. Do not hesitate to go
and meet these producers who will introduce you to their world
with delight and enthusiasm. Of course, this local produce would
not be complete without recipes.
The Tourist Board publishes a free brochure including
twenty factsheets to help you organise your visits.
Whether looking for day excursions or customised trips, this brochure
will help you discover the culture, heritage and the land of Brabant Hesbaye.
For teachers, associations and families.
These excursions are for you!
La Hesbaye
brabanÇonne
en 73 receTTes
'73 recipes in Brabant Hesbaye' tells you how to use these
products to make a pleasant meal based on local produce.
The finest gourmets and restaurant owners of the region have
worked to provide you with their best recipes in a practical guide
for all types of kitchen. It is available throughout the year at the
price of 3 euros from the Tourist Board.
Lastly, whilst we can be proud of the multitude of products
found in Hesbaye, there are 4 that are particularly well promoted
thanks to brotherhoods that are especially active in our region:
the Piétrain pig brotherhood, the Blanke Dorèye brotherhood
(cheese tart), the 'Mougneux d’vet trèp' (green pudding) and the
brotherhood of mushrooms of Folx-les-Caves, all fervent representatives of the gastronomy of this magnificent region. Nothing
can be more pleasant than spending a nice day in a region that
exudes calm and god living!
www.culturalite.be
BROCHURE FREE ON REQUEST
+32(0)10/22 91 15 OR HESBAYE.BRAB@SKYNET.BE
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◗ 41 marked trails
Jodoigne
Orp-Jauche
◗ IGN map 'Walks and discoveries
in Brabant Hesbaye'
In order to complete this network of walks, the Brabant Hesbaye
Tourist Board has published a map of the walks in partnership
with the IGN cartographers. This two-sided map includes the GR
and RAVeL trails, different tourist information points and a text
presenting the region in French and Dutch.
This map is sold for the price of 7.5 euros at the Brabant Hesbaye Tourist Board, at the Orp-Jauche Tourist Office, at the
Hélécine Tourist Office, at the Town Halls in the region and at
the main tourist venues.
Audio walks
An invitation to discover the
diverse living riches of Brabant
Hesbaye. Six audio-guided
walks to be listened to using
headphones available from
the Tourist Board for the price
of 2 euros per person or to
download from the Tourist
Board web site.
Walks in
Orp-Jauche
Four walks on foot to discover
picturesque sites and splendid
landscapes in the middle of
nature are available from the
town hall in Orp-Jauche and
from the Tourist Board for
3 euros.
Practical
information
What’s on?
All the marked trails can be downloaded from our web site:
Ramillies
Heritage
Take the time to roam through our superb region, its earthen
and stone tracks, and its undulating countryside as far as the
eye can see, or, off the beaten track, admire the remarkable heritage that shapes the territory of Brabant Hesbaye. A series of
walks that promote green tourism and raise awareness among
walkers to respect local resources can be easily found.
Perwez
Leisure & relaxing
Come and discover the rich lands of Hesbaye thanks to a network of 41 marked trails through the 7 municipalities of the district of Jodoigne!
Walks
◗ DISCOVER
BRABANT HESBAYE
ON FOOT OR BY BIKE
Beauvechain
◗ WALKS
Welcome
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Become a sponsor of the marked trails in the district!
Orp-Jauche
Perwez
As part of the Leader+ European programme, 300 km of walking
circuits were trail-marked in 2007 by the Brabant Hesbaye Tourist Board and the non-profit-making association GAL Culturalité,
in cooperation with 6 municipalities of the district of Jodoigne.
To maintain a quality network and enable you to enjoy and share
the walking circuits proposed, join us and participate in the upkeep of these circuits!
The trail marking installed can be damaged (by vehicles or by
vandals…), the routes are sometimes diverted due to works or
unauthorised closure. Each route must therefore be regularly
checked.
This is why we are counting on the collaboration of conscientious
and enthusiastic volunteers to help us identify problems and enable good walking practices in our villages.
Interventions for repair work will be performed by the technical
services of the village concerned.
Your role:
◗ To point out and check: point out a missing or damaged
trail-Marker or in need of cleaning, a track or path in need of
repair… A datasheet to be filled in is available for such information.
◗ To carry out on your own some upkeep (straightening a trail
marker, cleaning a notice board…).
The checking of routes and evaluation of problems need to be
performed at least twice per year (in April / May when vegetation
starts to bloom and in September / October after the high-season).
◗ Register with the Brabant Hesbaye
Tourist Board: hesbaye.brab@skynet.be
Ramillies
Géocaching
Geocaching is an innovative
game, a modern day version of
a treasure hunt. It is a paper
chase guided by GPS. The aim
is to find hidden waterproof
containers (plastic boxes) secreted away in the landscape.
These containers contain a
log book in which each person
records his or her passage as
well as 'treasures' such as a
key ring, a toy car, a toy figure
or other such objects. The
challenge is not so much to
retrieve the object but to take
pleasure in finding where it is
hidden and leaving your comments or even publishing your
photos on the web. The route is
set out by a series of passage
points designated by their coordinates and by preference uses
countryside routes (tracks,
paths, farm roads, the RAVeL
network…).
At the end of 2014, Brabant
Hesbaye boasts 19 fun GPS
guided walks, must of which
follow trail-marked walking
routes, whilst others follow
more unusual routes (which
are always chosen with care).
They are featured on the Tourist
Board’s web site.
Jodoigne
The GR ('Grande Randonnée') long-distance walks are permanent red and white trail-marked tracks. They are intended for
walking tourism. The routes are described in a map and guide
book (on sale from specialist stores or from the SGR web sites)
which informs you of the distances to be covered and the curiosities to be encountered as well as accommodation and public
transport.
Orp-Jauche
Perwez
Ramillies
Heritage
Jodoigne
GR 579
Brussels-Liège - 148 km. Link between Orp-le-Petit - Hélécine via GR 128 - 8.8 km. 4 loops with short-cuts:
◗ 'The far eastern Walloon Brabant' Orp-le-Grand > 26.5 km
◗ 'The solitude of wide open spaces' Folx-les-Caves > 25.5 km
◗ 'The superb villages of white stone' Jodoigne > 25.3 km
◗ 'From one Brabant to the other, vast countryside and grand
forests' > 24.1 km
Leisure & relaxing
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Beauvechain
◗ GR WALKING
TRACKS
Beauvechain
◗ THE FITNESS TRAIL
IN Opprebais
Hélécine
◗ Incourt
Jodoigne
From the Opprebais Nature Centre, a fitness trail measuring
2.2 km around the site of the former quarry in Opprebais enables
walkers to discover the plant-life and wild-life thanks to notice
boards dotted along the route.
The northern part of the route borders Orbais and enables walkers to discover the artificial waterfalls built to ensure oxygenation of the water-way.
From this part of the root, visitors can discover the Saint-Jean
ponds and prairies…
Walks
Hélécine
Orp-Jauche
Perwez
Ramillies
What’s on?
Beauvechain
◗ DO YOU LOVE
WALKING?
Welcome
touristGuide
Practical
information
Contact: Jacques Luyckx
aka Indiana Jack
jack.luyckx@gmail.com
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◗ Sentes
Hélécine
◗ Incourt
An original manner of discovering art in the heart of our rural
and other heritage by means of art!
Jodoigne
Walks in Ramillies 'The battle of 1706'
Two trail-marked walks enable the discovery of the Battle of Ramillies site:
◗ Maison du Roy - Start from the old railway station in Ramillies > 12.8 km
◗ Marlbourough - Start from the square in Ramillies Village > 10.3 km
Each year, a new SENTES walk is set up in Brabant Hesbaye.
The existing walks at present are: Ramillies (2012), Incourt
(2013) and Hélécine (2014). The maps of the SENTES walks are
available from the web sites www.hesbayebrabanconne.
be and www.culturalite.be
Dreamed up by the Re-Affect association and organised in partnership with the Culturalité en Hesbaye brabançonne association, the Brabant Hesbaye Tourist Board and the Walloon Brabant Cultural Centre.
◗ KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN
FOR LANDSCAPES & HERITAGE
Brabant Hesbaye has many surprises in store for you! Vast plateaux of crops, monumental square farms and endless horizons,
make up the sole of this region and shape its landscapes. Come
and discover unique viewpoints and emblematic elements of our
heritage which continue to write the pages of history of this authentic region!
The most emblematic elements of the architectural and landscape heritage are promoted via 53 notice boards spread
throughout the region. A brochure listing the locations of these
notice boards is available from the Tourist Board.
Heritage
The SENTES are trail-marked walks that follow countryside
tracks and paths along which works of modern art are permanently installed.
Practical
information
Thanks to the notice boards and viewpoint finders available in four languages
(French, Dutch, English and German), these two trail-marked circuits provide
all the necessary information for a good understanding of the context of the
battle of Ramillies and how it unfolded.
By following one or the other of these walks, you can make historical discoveries during a pleasant walk through the bucolic landscapes of the municipality
of Ramillies.
◗ Ramillies
Leisure & relaxing
They illustrate the combats which took place via maps, photos and explanatory texts which are also available in French
or Dutch. The first viewpoint finder concerns fighting between
Belgian and German soldiers. The three others evoke fighting
between French and German soldiers. To gain a good grasp of
these events, it is important to view the viewpoint finders in their
correct order.
◗ Perwez
Walks
The viewpoint finders are located at:
◗ Sart-Risbart / Chaumont > at the old Dieu Aimant chapel
◗ Perwez > by the old railway station, near to RAVeL
◗ Ramillies > opposite the church in Ramillies-Village,
next to the war memorial
◗ Orbais > on the church forecourt, next to the walking trail
notice boards
Orp-Jauche
© sclap.be
On the centenary of the First World War, the Brabant Hesbaye
Tourist Board, in collaboration with the municipalities of Incourt,
Chaumont-Gistoux, Ramillies and Perwez, and thanks to the exceptional support of the Walloon Brabant Province, has built 4
viewpoint finders designed to assist walkers with understanding the nature and magnitude of the little-known fighting that
took place on our territory between 16th and 19th August 1914.
What’s on?
◗ COMBATS IN AUGUST 1914
IN BRABANT HESBAYE
Welcome
touristGuide
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Beauvechain
Beauvechain
◗ L147 Perwez-Lincent
Hélécine
Hélécine
Incourt
Orp-Jauche
Perwez
Ramillies
Brabant Hesbaye
Tourist Board
Grand'Place, 1
1370 Jodoigne
Perwez
hesbaye.brab@skynet.be
Hageland
Heritage
Starting from the old railway station in Grand-Leez-Thorembais, the route crosses the centre of Perwez and takes the rider through fields to Ramillies, where it crosses the L142 trail
(Hesbaye cross). At this point, either you continue along the L147
towards Orp-Jauche and Lincent, or you follow the L142 in the
direction of Namur or Jodoigne.
Further on, on the L147, the route through fields and crops is
very safe, since the junctions, mostly with farm tracks, are few
and far between. Take care, however, when crossing the N64.
Information:
Hageland
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Incourt
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Hesbaye
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Haspengouw
Hesbaye
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Orp-Jauche
Ramillies
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A version of these circuits is available for download via the web
site www.routeyou.com: 'getting to know our neighbours'.
On this site, all the information included in the folders as well
as advice on eating and accommodation in the surroundings can
be found.
The HHH project was coordinated by GAL Culturalité and its two
CHHHaleureusement vôtre !
partners, GAL Hageland+ and Leaderwerking
Haspengouw as
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Jodoigne
Leisure & relaxing
Additionally, two loops around Orp-Jauche are accessible to all,
measuring 14 and 20 km. The first 'Landscapes' circuit takes
riders to the finest viewpoints of the villages and countryside to
the north of the municipality of Oro-Jauche, whilst the second
'Farms & Caves' ride enables cyclists to discover the villages to
the south of the municipality. An illustrated brochure includes a
map of both these bicycle rides. This brochure is on sale at the
Orp-Jauche Tourist Office and from the Brabant Hesbaye Tourist
Board for the price of 2.5 euros.
As part of the 'HHH' cooperation project, three border regions
(Brabant Hesbaye / Walloon Brabant, Hageland / Flemish Brabant and Haspengouw / Limbourg) have come together to create six cycling circuits which allow riders to discoverHathe various
riches that these magnificent regions have to offer.
The distances range between 32 and 67 km and come with a
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folder whose brochures (one per circuit) can be easily
The folder, free of charge, is available from the Tourist Boards
and Tourist Offices of the three regions.
Incourt
Ideal for a nice quiet ride in the country, this long straight line
bordered by trees links Perwez to Racour (Lincent) on the way
towards Landen.
Jodoigne
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DES circuitS vélo
sans frontières !
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nfourchez votre vélo et respirez à pleins poumons dans les beaux paysages ondulés
des régions Hageland, Haspengouw et Hesbaye brabançonne, trois régions magnifiques situées de part et d’autre des frontières linguistique et provinciales. Laissez-vous envoûter par le parfum de millions de fleurs au printemps et savourez les fruits à
la période des récoltes. En route, vous découvrirez de jolies petites villes et des vestiges romains. Admirez la beauté de la nature, le patrimoine religieux, les imposantes fermes en carré et appréciez l’accueil chaleureux qui vous sera réservé. Bienvenue dans les régions HHH !
Europees landbouwfonds voor Plattelandsontwikkeling : Europa investeert in zijn platteland.
Fonds européen agricole pour le développement rural : l’Europe investit dans les zones rurales.
RAVeL is a network of tracks for slow mobility, i.e. cyclists, pedestrians, people with reduced mobility, roller-skaters…
RAVeL proposes routes on exclusive rights of way, away from
roads used by cars, motorcycles, buses and trucks.
Tow paths and old railway lines as well as local roads make up
the most part of the RAVeL routes.
RAVeL 2 links Mariembourg to Hoegaarden passing through
Geest-Gérompont, Huppaye, Jodoigne and Saint-Jean-Geest.
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Jodoigne
Walks
The Tourist Board has elaborated 7 bicycle rides, of distances
between 13 and 26 km. The routes mostly take re-parcelling
tracks and other small roads without much vehicle traffic. These
unmarked trails are included in the folders available from the
Tourist Board.
Orp-Jauche
Perwez
Ramillies
What’s on?
◗ BICYCLE RIDES
Welcome
touristGuide
All the documents can be downloaded free of charge from our
web site: www.hesbayebrabançonne.be
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CHHHaleureusement vôtre !
Practical
information
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Hélécine
Incourt
◗ Jodoigne
◗ Orp-Jauche
◗ Perwez
◗ Jodoigne
Ramillies
> Jodoigne: Thursday morning from 8 AM to 1 PM on the main
square and the surrounding streets
Heritage
◗ What’s on?
IN BRABANT
HESBAYE
Beauvechain
◗ WEEKLY MARKETS
Welcome
touristGuide
◗ Orp-Jauche
◗ Perwez
Practical
information
What’s on?
Walks
> Perwez: Thursday from 2 PM to 6 PM on the main square and
Saturday from 8.30 AM to 1 PM on the site of the railway station
Leisure & relaxing
> Jauche: Wednesday from 2.30 PM to 7 PM, Rue de la Gare
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Welcome
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◗ EVENTS
Heritage
Information: www.incrock.be
Information: +32 (0) 19 63 34 46
Information: +32 (0) 10 81 45 22
◗ May
Perwez
Carnival
During the course of the month
Beauvechain
Saint-Cornelius Procession
4th Sunday after Easter (Hamme-Mille)
Information: +32 (0) 81 83 47 97
Information: +32 (0) 10 86 02 65
◗ March
Jodoigne
Ascension Day market: on Ascension
Thursday in Jodoigne, national sheep, cattle and pig competition and major market
Jodoigne
Chapter of the Brotherhood of the cheese
tart 'le Blanke Doréye de Djodoigne'
Last Saturday in May in Jodoigne
Information: +32 (0) 10 22 91 15
Information: +32 (0) 10 81 14 60
◗ Avril
Incourt
Sainte-Ragenufle Procession
On Whitsun Monday
Jodoigne
Flower market
Mid April
Information: +32 (0) 10 88 84 31
Orp-Jauche
'Gette’Art' artistic festival
Normally at the end of May, never at the
same time as Ascension Day and Whitsuntide. Every other year (odd numbered
years).
Hélécine
Carnival
On the weekend midway through lent
◗ Juin
Jodoigne
Spring clearance sale
1st weekend of the month
Information: +32 (0) 10 22 91 15
Information: +32 (0) 19 65 69 90
Garden walks in Mélin
End of the month (every 2 years)
Information: www.villagemelin.be
Chapter of the Brotherhood of Mushrooms
Last Saturday in June in the caves
of Folx-les-Caves
Musical procession
Normally at the end of May, never at the
same time as Ascension Day and Whitsuntide. Every other year (even numbered
years).
Information: +32 (0) 4 337 80 97
Leisure & relaxing
Jodoigne
Ice skating rink at Hall Baudouin
During the month of February
Inc’Rock BW Festival
1st weekend of May
Walks
Orp-Jauche
Chapter of the Brotherhood of Mougneus
d’Vète Trëpe
Information: +32 (0) 476 97 73 20
What’s on?
◗ February
Practical
information
Information: +32 (0) 19 63 02 19
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◗ EVENTS
Incourt
The Scarecrow Festival
3rd weekend in August in Piétrebais
Hélécine
Medieval weekend
1st weekend in July
◗ October
Jodoigne
Chapter of the Brotherhood
of the Piétrain pig
Early September
Jodoigne
'Fenêtre sur Mur' (window on the wall)
biennial arts festival
1st weekend of October, every two years
(even numbered years)
Information: +32 (0) 473 53 04 51
Information: +32 (0) 10 81 34 70
Information: www.domainehelecine.be
Horse-riding festival
Around 21st July
Heritage
◗ July
Orp-Jauche
Sainte-Adèle pilgrimage
1st Sunday in October
Information: +32 (0) 19 63 37 37
◗ September
Hélécine
The night of fire, fireworks display
Early September
Orp-Jauche
Mosan Summer Festival
Mid-July
Pumpkin fair
3rd weekend in September
Perwez
'The Arts of Orbais' artistic procession
1st weekend in October, every two years
(odd numbered years)
Information: www.ilestbeaumonpotiron.com
Malèves-Sainte-Marie-Wastinnes
'Balad’Art' artistic procession
1st weekend of October, every two years
(even numbered years)
Information: www.etemosan.be
Incourt
March of the Chouans of Incourt
in Jodoigne, 6-km walk in the company
of walkers in period costume with their
horses and carts
3rd weekend in September
& +32 (0) 19 63 02 19
◗ August
Hélécine
Oldtimer Rally (cars)
Late August
Information: +32 (0) 499 96 91 89
◗ November
'Fenêtre sur Mur' (window on the wall)
biennial arts festival
Last weekend of September, once every
two years (even numbered years
Beauvechain
Festival of Saint-Martin
During the weekends in November,
many artists from the local area and
further afield will be displaying their works
in private homes and village halls.
Information: +32 (0) 10 81 15 15
Information: www.tourinnes.be
Practical
information
& +32 (0) 475 60 98 14
Walks
Information: wwwdomainehelecine.be
What’s on?
L’Île aux Enfants / Children’s Island
Last weekend in July
Leisure & relaxing
Information: +32 (0) 10 81 15 15
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◗ EVENTS
◗ GASTRONOMIC BROTHERHOODS
Beauvechain
Hélécine
Welcome
touristGuide
Incourt
◗ December
Brabant Hesbaye Christmas markets
and concerts
Brotherhoods
in Brabant
Hesbaye
◗ Brotherhood of the cheese
tart 'Lë Blanke Doréye de
Djodogne' (Jodoigne)
◗Brotherhood of the Order
of the Piétrain pig (Jodoigne)
Walks
Information: +32 (0) 81 65 53 44
& +32 (0) 81 83 47 97
Ramillies
◗ Brotherhood of the
Mushrooms of Folx-les-Caves
(Orp-Jauche)
In 2005, during the youth festival, the municipality
of Incourt, in partnership with the municipality
and cultural centre of Jodoigne, l’AMO and many
other local partners and associations created the
Inc’Rock Festival. As the years have passed, the
Festival has built a solid reputation to the extent
that it is now a not-to-be-missed event in Wallonia
and a prelude to what the public is likely to see
during the major summer Festivals! The festival
continues to follow its prime purpose, which is
to put on show an eclectic offering that includes
young local groups and experienced groups from
the rock, hip-hop and Fench pop scenes. With a
significant place given to artists from the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, the billing also includes
internationally famous bands.
The Inc’rock BW Festival takes place each year in
the month of May.
Perwez
Perwez on Ice
Craft market accompanied by street
theatre and musical shows.
Les week-ends de décembre
Perwez
◗ Brotherhood of Mougneûs
d’Vete Trëpe - Orp-le-Petit
(Orp-Jauche)
Inc’rock BW Festival
Information: +32 (0) 10 22 91 15
◗ Orp-Jauche
Heritage
Hélécine
Gourmet market
Mid November
◗ Jodoigne
Leisure & relaxing
There are four gastronomic brotherhoods in Brabant Hesbaye.
They are closely linked to the history of their locality. The coloured robes of the brotherhoods, their protocol and the pomp
of their chapter could lead them to being described as rather
quaint. However, this would be an injustice, because first and
foremost the brotherhoods are ambassadors of a quality product
of the land, defend its taste, perpetuate its traditional recipe and
are mobilised to promote an ancestral product: the aromas of a
fine beer, the delicacy of a tart, the quality of a blood sausage
and the taste of a good mushroom.
What’s on?
www.incrock.be
Accommodation & restaurants
The list of accommodation and restaurants in
Brabant Hesbaye is often subject to changes. This
is why it is not published in this guide. If you would
like an up-to-date list, simply make a request to
the Tourist board or consult our web site
Practical
information
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◗ For all tourist information
◗ Municipal authorities
WBT - ASBL Wallonie-Bruxelles
Tourisme
Rue Saint-Médard, 30
1060 Bruxelles
Maison communale
de Beauvechain
Place Communale, 3
1320 Beauvechain
www.belgique-tourisme.be
www.beauvechain.eu
+32 (0) 2 504 02 00
T +32 (0) 10 86 83 00
F +32 (0) 10 86 83 01
FTPBW - Fédération du Tourisme
de la Province du Brabant wallon
Avenue Einstein, 2
1300 Wavre
Maison communale
d'Hélécine
Rue Le Brouc, 22
1357 Hélécine
Heritage
◗ Practical
information
Leisure & relaxing
◗ Practical information
en Hesbaye
brabançonne
Welcome
touristGuide
+32 (0)10 23 63 31
www.helecine.be
tourisme@brabantwallon.be
T +32 (0) 19 65 50 23
Syndicat d’Initiative
d'Hélécine
Rue du Moulin, 15
1357 Opheylissem
(Hélécine)
info@helecine.be
Maison communale
de Incourt
Rue de Brombais, 2
1315 Incourt
www.helecine-si.be
Walks
F +32 (0) 19 65 73 09
+32 (0)19 65 69 90
T +32 (0) 10 88 93 37
Office du tourisme
d'Orp-Jauche
F +32 (0) 10 88 93 72
aministration@incourt.be
What’s on?
www.incourt.be
s.i.h@skynet.be
www.orp-jauche.be
+32(0)19 63 02 19
Practical
information
carine.vanderweyen@orp-jauche.be
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Maison communale de Jodoigne
Rue du Château, 13
1370 Jodoigne
Bibliothèque d'Incourt
' Espace Corlier '
Chemin de la Carrière aux Pavés, 16A
1315 Opprebais (Incourt)
Centre culturel de Jodoigne
Grand’Place, 1
1370 Jodoigne
+32 (0) 10 81 11 72
www.culturejodoigne.be
bibli.incourt@hotmail.fr
T +32 (0) 10 81 15 15
ADL Perwez
(Local Development Agency)
Rue de la Station, 7
1360 Perwez
+32 (0) 81 83 47 97
Maison du conte et de la littérature
Grand’Place, 1
1370 Jodoigne
F +32 (0) 10 81 59 67
Bibliothèque de Jodoigne
' Château Pastur '
Rue du Château, 13
1370 Jodoigne
www.jodoigne.be
T +32 (0) 10 81 99 99
F +32 (0) 10 81 99 88
Maison communale de Orp-Jauche
Place Communale, 1
1350 Orp-Jauche
www.contebw.be
centrecultureljodoigne@skynet.be
T +32 (0) 10 81 41 47
Centre culturel de Perwez
Grand’Place, 32
1360 Perwez
F +32 (0) 10 81 59 67
◗ National emergency
numbers
www.culturejodoigne.be
+32 (0) 10 81 99 57
www.foyerperwez.be
SOS European 112
Ambulances & fire 100
Police 101
Red Cross 105
Child Focus 110
T +32 (0) 81 23 45 55
Bibliothèque de Perwez
Rue de Brabant, 45
1360 Perwez
www.orp-jauche.be
T +32 (0) 19 63 02 10
F +32 (0) 19 63 47 84
+32 (0) 471 36 75 76
Maison communale de Perwez
Rue émile de Brabant, 2
1360 Perwez
bibliothèque@perwez.be
Bibliothèque de Ramillies
Rue de l'église, 24
1367 Mont-Saint-André
www.perwez.be
F +32 (0) 81 65 74 42
F +32 (0) 81 23 45 59
info@foyerperwez.be
Centre culturel de la vallée
de la Nethen
Rue Auguste Goemans, 20A
1320 Hamme-Mille
Anti-poison centre
+32 (0) 70 24 52 45
F +32 (0) 10 86 64 04
Eastern Walloon Brabant police
(Hélécine, Jodoigne, Orp-Jauche,
Perwez, Ramillies)
+32 (0) 19 63 37 03
ccvn@skynet.be
+32 (0) 10 23 95 30
Bibliothèque de Jandrenouille
Rue de Branchon (en face de l'église)
asbl Gal Culturalité
en Hesbaye brabançonne
Grand’Place, 1
1370 Jodoigne
Brabant Ardennes police
(Beauvechain, Chaumont-Gistoux,
Grez-Doiceau, Incourt)
www.culturalite.be
Pompiers de Jodoigne
T +32 (0) 10 24 17 19
+32 (0) 10 81 14 44
T +32 (0) 81 65 53 44
Heritage
◗ Town halls
◗ Cultural centres
& other associations
Leisure & relaxing
◗ Municipal libraries
www.ccvn.be
T +32 (0) 10 86 64 04
Walks
◗ Practical
information
Welcome
touristGuide
Maison communale de Ramillies
Avenue des Déportés, 48
1367 Ramillies
+32 (0) 19 63 37 03
Bibliothèque d'Orp-le-Grand
Rue S. Bawin, 50
www.ramillies.be
T +32 (0) 81 43 23 40
F +32 (0) 81 43 23 41
+32 (0) 10 84 83 70
What’s on?
info@perwez.be
F +32 (0) 10 45 10 19
+32 (0) 19 63 37 03
info@culturalite.be
Practical
information
info@ramillies.be
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touristGuide
Photo copyright
Maison du Tourisme HB, ASBL Culturalité
en Hesbaye brabançonne, Administration
communale de Perwez, P. Joannes, A.
Kouprianoff.
Graphic design
pepup:
www.pepup.be
Translation
Colingua
www.colingua.be
Heritage
Leisure & relaxing
Or take a break to enjoy museums, attractions, castles,
abbeys, typical farms… Find your way to the Estate of
Solvay Castle in La Hulpe: in the midst of 220 hectares of
forest and walking paths, you will discover the foundation
dedicated to the famous Belgian Artist Jean-Michel Folon.
His watercolours, paintings, sculptures and posters beckon
you for a trip in the fifth season – the season of imagination
and poetry.
Walks
Sources
◗ MTHB, Guide des promenades
en Hesbaye brabançonne, Jodoigne, 2008.
◗ Bertrand M., Bertrand T., Deconninck M.,
Le Heritage de Beauvechain.
Carnet du Heritage 97. IPW 2012.
◗ Bertrand M., Le Heritage de Perwez.
Carnet du Heritage 93. IPW 2012.
◗ Tordoir J., Le Heritage de Jodoigne. Carnet du Heritage 64. IPW 2012.
◗ Asbl Culturalité, Visages du Heritage en
Hesbaye brabançonne,
Itinéraire au ' Pays Blanc ', 2007.
◗ ASBL SGR, 16 randonnées en boucle dans
la province du Brabant Wallon. Topo-guide
de randonnées en boucle, 2010.
From the battlefield of Waterloo, that watershed for
Europe on a morning in 1815, experience the heritage
that filled Victor Hugo with wonder.
Admire the 28-ton cast-iron Lion, the extraordinary circular
Panorama painted in 1912.
Visit Napoleon’s last headquarters or the Wellington
Museum in which the famous duke signed the victory
bulletin.
Not enough? Then opt for the cross-country cycling or horseback
rides or walks in hundreds of miles of signposted paths.
More, you say? Take out your golf clubs and take to the courses,
one more surprising than the next.
What’s on?
This guide was produced using information
collected in 2012 and 2013 from tourist operators for the year 2013. The Tourist Board
shall not be held liable for any possible modifications that are made subsequently.
A stone’s throw away from Brussels,
a land of leisure awaits you…
www.beauvechain.be, www.helecine.be,
www.incourt.be, www.jodoigne.be
www.orp-jauche.be, www.perwez.be
www.ramillies.be, www.ramee.be
Tired?
These numerous activities should not make you neglect a good
night’s sleep in the peace and quiet of numerous starred hotels,
chambres d’hôtes (Bed&Breakfast) and other rural accommodations…
Unless you are keen to take in late-night exhibitions, festivals, shows
or other such entertainment.
New Vision Europe
Thanks
The Tourist Board team would like to thank
the following for their valuable assistance
and thorough proofreading:
TOURIST BOARD OF WATERLOO
Braine-l’Alleud Genappe La Hulpe Lasne Waterloo
Chaussée de Bruxelles, 218 - 1410 Waterloo - Tel. +32 (0)2 352 09 10
Email : info@waterloo-tourisme.be - www.waterloo-tourisme.be
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WALLONIA.
ENJOY WARM-HEARTED
WELCOME.
Practical information
the teams at the town halls of Beauvechain,
Hélécine, Incourt, Jodoigne, Orp-Jauche,
Perwez and Ramillies as well as the Perwes
ADL. Messrs. Joseph Tordoir, Jean-Paul
Crevecoeur, Eugène Delcorps, Pierre Genotte, Philippe Mertz, Gérald Hayois, Mrs.
Carine Vanderweyen, Valérie Depas Echevine, the team at GAL Culturalité en Hesbaye brabançonne as well as the attractions
and museums for their proofreading and
provision of information.
Chief Editor
Joseph Tordoir
President of the Brabant Hesbaye
Tourist Board
Grand'Place, 1
1370 Jodoigne
+32 (0) 10 22 91 15
hesbaye.brab@skynet.be
Welcome
The land of your desires...
◗ Practical
information
Practical
information
What’s on?
Walks
Leisure & relaxing
Heritage
◗ NOTES
◗ NOTES
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Maison du Tourisme Hesbaye brabançonne
Grand-Place, 1 > 1370 Jodoigne
+32 (0) 10 22 91 15 > hesbaye.brab@skynet.be
This brochure has been produced thanks to the support of the Walloon Brabant province.
A project supported by the Walloon Region general tourist board and 7 municipalities of the Jodoigne district.

Province of Walloon Brabant - Maison du Tourisme Hesbaye

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family matters summer 2016 - Heritage Family Credit Union

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