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Brussels
New BELGIAN BEER WEEKEND PACKAGE AT THE HOTEL LE PLAZA BRUSSELS (BRUXELLES) © Hotel Plaza Brussels In collaboration with the organizers of the 12th edition of the Belgian Beer Weekend, Hotel Le Plaza is happy to offer you the Belgian Beer Weekend package. Take this opportunity to stay in one of the most beautiful hotels in the heart of Brussels, at a stone's throw from the Grand Place. Taste one of our famous Belgian beers during the Beer Weekend. from 65€ |
PACKAGE "A GOURMET EXPERIENCE" AT THE HOTEL METROPOLE (BRUXELLES) © Hôtel Métropole Enjoy some fantastic moments at the impressive décor of the prestigious Hotel Metropole and its award winning gastronomic restaurant ALBAN CHAMBON. from 122,5€ |
New TRENDY FLAVOURS PACKAGE AT THE WARWICK BARSEY HOTEL (IXELLES) © OPT / Ricardo de la Riva A bottle of Champagne will welcome you at your arrival in your Business Première room and you will appreciate a refined three course dinner at Barsey restaurant & lounge offering its guests a unique, trendy and very special atmosphere. |
Wallonia
ENJOY THE COUNTRYSIDE IN A GUEST ROOM! (WALLONIE) © OPT / J.L. Flemal You will be warmly welcomed by the owners of our Wallonia Gites B&Bs (Gîtes de Wallonie). You will sleep in a comfortable and interestingly-decorated guest room whose atmosphere will help you recharge your batteries and get away from the stress of daily life. Your dinner will be unique, benefitting from fresh, local, seasonal produce. And you will receive the warmest of welcomes from your hosts, with a special local specialty surprise gift. This package is an ideal break for couples or groups, where you can enjoy some peace and quiet in front of an open fire. Your hosts will be delighted to give you tips about the best things to see or do locally. If you are not sure which B&B to choose, then why not contact the B&B owners direct, and benefit from their local specialised knowledge? from 50€ |
ENJOY THE PLEASURES OF THE COUNTRYSIDE IN A B&B! (WALLONIE) © Soille It's really good to live in the country... our B&Bs are great places from which to discover the rich variety of local produce. This package brings together relaxation and flavours! After a relaxing overnight stay in a peaceful, comfortable guest room, you will enjoy a generous breakfast including farm-fresh ingredients and local produce. The different regions of Wallonia are bursting with opportunities for activities and discoveries. Your hosts will be happy to give you tips on local attractions and secrets. To enable you to take home some of the pleasure you will have had at breakfast, you will be provided with a basket of local produce. from 40€ |
MARMITON ET POLOCHON: GÎTES DE WALLONIE GUEST ROOM WITH CULINARY WORKSHOP (WALLONIE) © F¿d¿ration des Gites de Wallonie The Gîtes de Wallonie have devised a way to tickle your taste buds by offering you a brand new holiday formula combining accommodation in guest rooms with a cookery course entitled "Marmiton et Polochon". At a time when television programmes on cooking are hugely popular, this new concept is bang on trend. These culinary events are intended for everyone, whether you are a beginner or a real cordon bleu. So during your stay in our guest rooms, why not take part in preparing the evening meal using local produce, following recipes provided by your hosts. They will be delighted to pass on their favourite dishes and recommendations. |
Walloon Brabant :
STAY AND SAVOUR AT MARTIN'S GRAND HÔTEL (WATERLOO) © OPT / Joseph Jeanmart Today's peaceful Walloon Brabant countryside has, hidden in its green valleys, some extraordinary architectural and cultural heritage, bursting with creativity, and some great hours of glory! The must-see sights include the ancient Cistercian abbey at Villers-la-Ville, the Folon Foundation at La Hulpe, whose exhibits will take you on a fantastic imaginary journey, and, of course, the battlefield where Napoleon's Empire met its epic end at Waterloo. from 100€ |
Hainaut :
"GOURMAND CITY TRIP IN MONS" WITH HOTEL INFOTEL (MONS) © OPT / Joseph Jeanmart Stroll along the narrow streets and the gardens of the city to go and visit one of the numerous downtown museums: the Duesberg Museum of Decorative Arts and its prestigious and unique clock collection, the Archive Centre Mundaneum,... Stop for a while to sip a delicious local beer on the Grand Place (Main Square) before going to Impératif'ment Belge. "Totally Belgian!" Flemish-style asparagus, the delicious mashed potato dish known as stoemp, Chimay-style marinated fish, shrimp croquettes...
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"GOURMET CITY TRIP IN MONS" WITH HOTEL INFOTEL (MONS) © OPT / JP Remy Stroll along the narrow streets and the gardens of the city to go and visit one of the numerous downtown museums: the Duesberg Museum of Decorative Arts and its prestigious and unique clock collection, the Archive Centre Mundaneum,... Stop for a while to sip a delicious local beer on the Grand Place (Main Square) before going to Luc Marchal. |
TRAVEL AT THE MARQUIS' TIME AT THE HOTEL INFOTEL (MONS) © Rafaele Abiuso Taste Mons' magical 18th century life |
Liège :
GOURMET STAY AT THE DOMAINE DES HAUTES FAGNES (WAIMES)At the heart of the most beautiful spot of Belgian nature, the Domaine des Hautes Fagnes welcomes you all year round for a gourmet stay. Our chef will delight you with his exquisite cuisine with seasonal products from local craftsmen. from 230€ |
GOURMET WEEKEND BY THE FLOWING WATER (VERVIERS) © Musées Communaux Verviers - Service Photo - d. SPITZ Discover Verviers, the water capital of Wallonia. Located at the heart of the "Blue Ardennes" the town was once an important wool-spinning and weaving centre. Now its industrial buildings have had a facelift and you are invited to visit! To make your stay extra special, we have included a gourmet trail along the River Vesdre. You will travel to a different restaurant for each course of your meal, with full route notes and commentary. The meal will include local specialties, and at the same time you can admire Verviers' beautiful heritage. Your tasting trail will end at a famous chocolatier's. To complete your break, add a visit to one of Verviers' museums: the Fashion and Wool Centre or the Water Centre, or stop off at Spa or Liège, which are only a short drive away! from 70€ |
"LUXURY AND RELAXATION IN THE MANOIR DE LÉBIOLES" PACKAGE (SPA) © SPRL Manoir de Lébioles Situated in a magnificent green setting 10 minutes from Spa, in the heart of beautiful forests in the Ardennes, the Manoir de Liébioles*** welcomes its hosts in a natural place, a quiet luxury and atmosphere, providing for our clients a first class service. from 214€ |
RELAXATION AND GASTRONOMY AT THE RELAXHOTEL PIP-MARGRAFF (SANKT VITH) © Pip-Margraff Let go of the grinding stress of the daily rat race, relax and enjoy good food...these are the benefits you will enjoy from a stay at the Pip-Margraff Hotel. Start with swimming a few lengths of the pool, then relax in the Jacuzzi or on a sun bed if you're complexion's a little grey, and you will be completely relaxed for dinner. Our 5-course gourmet menu includes dishes that pay homage to the local area and its fresh seasonal produce, while remaining in harmony with current fashions. The next day, St Vith, will be an ideal start point for visiting the Ardennes and the Eifel and Hautes-Fagnes National Parks, where you can enjoy walking, hiking, sports and cultural activities. There are also three golf courses within 30 minutes' drive from the hotel. Please ask for brochures on arrival. from 80€ |
Luxemburg :
A GOURMET NIGHT AUX TILLEULS (RENDEUX) © OPT / J.P. Rémy Five minutes' drive from La Roche-en-Ardenne, heading towards Hotton and Durbuy, you will find the "Hotel Les Tilleuls" which offers peace and quiet, panoramic views and a pleasant bar and entrance hall. The modern bedrooms have en suite bathrooms and televisions. The hotel also has a Provence-style restaurant, a lounge with an open fire, a terrace and a private car park. The kitchens are run by Etienne Son, who specialises in good-quality food using the best fresh local produce, in the Classic French tradition, particularly evident at the gourmet weekends held throughout the year. An ideal base for walks, fishing, forest hikes, mountain-biking, kayaking, rafting, horse-riding, paragliding, skiing and other outdoor activities, as well as cultural and tourist attractions. from 100€ |
A WEEKDAY ESCAPADE AT THE CHATEAU D'HASSONVILLE (AYE) © Alexandre Rodrigues / Château d'Hassonville Many different activities can be organised on request: beautiful walks or cycle rides, snooker, horsedrawn carriage ride with picnic lunch, hot-air balloon fl ight, jeep safari, etc.
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CHÂTEAU D'HASSONVILLE "GOURMET STAY AT THE CHÂTEAU" (MARCHE-EN-FAMENNE) © OPT / J.P. Remy The Château d'Hassonville is a real jewel of the Renaissance placed in a shrine of nature in a splendid 130 acre private park with a lake. It has 20 comfortable rooms, lounges with open fires, snooker room, wine tasting, renowned gastronomy, walks and cycling paths... from 290€ |
HOSTELLERIE LA CLAIRE FONTAINE "ACTIVE STAY" (LA ROCHE-EN-ARDENNE) © La Claire Fontaine Nestled in the Ourthe valley, in the vicinity of the town of La Roche-en-Ardenne, the Hostellerie de la Claire Fontaine welcomes you in green surroundings which are ideal for recreation. Our restaurant proposes you quality cuisine combining tradition with local specialties. It's the perfect departure point to discover the countryside and the surrounding area. from 188€ |
HOSTELLERIE LA CLAIRE FONTAINE "ADVENTUROUS AND FUN STAY" (LA ROCHE-EN-ARDENNE) © La Claire Fontaine This new package is the ideal formula to discover the heart of the Ardennes. It includes 3 means of transport across our beautiful and large forests. We propose you 1/2 day of mountain bike (equipped with a map) to cross the most beautiful spots, kayaking (10 km) on the Ourthe, and according to your preferences: a horseback ride on the undulating paths of the upper Ourthe, a quad ride on the country roads or an airplane flight in discovery of our valleys and plateaus. This package also includes a 30 minutes access to our private sauna. from 260€ |
PRIVILEGE OFFER AT THE JEAN THE BOHÊME (DURBUY)© OPT / Alex Kouprianoff The Hotel Jean de Bohême is a charming Ardennes hotel offering great regional cuisine. It offers weekend and golf packages all year long. Lift, private and free parking. Reflexology sessions and wellness massages possible. from 165€ |
Namur :
ALONG THE CASTLES" IN THE CASTEL LES SORBIERS (HEER) © Castel Les Sorbiers Between Givet and Dinant, in the valley of fortresses and castles, the Castel Les Sorbiers offers you a stay to discover the gastronomy and the heritage of the region. |
New BEER WEEKEND AT THE CASTEL LES SORBIERS (HEER) © Castel Les Sorbiers For this weekend, we'll discover (by bus) the happiest gustatory heritage of our region: beer! |
FINE FOOD AND RELAXATION AT THE L'EAU D'HEURE LAKES (WALCOURT) © Aquacentre Welcome to the Hostellerie Dispa! A charming, family run gourmet hotel-restaurant where guests will be warmly welcomed and will enjoy fine food. This package will stimulate your taste buds with local specialties, freshly prepared with skill to bring out their full flavours. The hotel's owners are a young couple who are passionate about their region's heritage and have inherited from their parents their skills in welcoming guests and serving fine food. They will happily suggest walks off the beaten track or other activities, starting either from the hotel or from the L'Eau d'Heure Lakes Park. This package also includes access to the watersports and balneotherapy centre, a veritable subtropical paradise. In the evening, you can sample the region's beers in the hotel's bar. from 70€ |
MIDWEEK DISCOVERY IN THE HOTEL CASTEL LES SORBIERS (HEER) © Castel Les Sorbiers Take the opportunity during a week in the hotel Castel Les Sorbiers to discover the valley of the Haute-Meuse (Dinant, Givet, Namur) or to visit Northern France (Reims, Charleville, Chooz). Enjoy the calm in our park and the quality of our restaurant. Our incredible staff will make you have an unforgettable stay! |
New WINE WEEKEND AT THE CASTEL LES SORBIERS (HEER) © OPT / Emmanuel Mathez Nobody can imagine that on the vineyards of the Meuse, wine-growing has been carried on since the Roman era. During this exclusive weekend, you'll discover our wine-growing "Castles" in Namur. On the agenda: daytrip by bus on Saturday including the visit of 3 vineyards where you'll taste vintages of the Haute Meuse grape varieties. Regional lunch in a Namur restaurant. On Saturday evening, our chef suggests a 4-course menu served with wine. |
