°STOCKS, RELICS AND …'TARTE AL DJOTE'

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BRAINE-LE-CHÂTEAU, offers the charm of several remnants of its Feudal past. The immediate surroundings encourage you to take a walk. BORNIVAL has a remarkable natural environment and a quality rural heritage. SAINTES has been proud to own, since the Middle Ages , the relics of its Patron Saint Renelde. The Parish Church has a very original and rich furnishing. ITTRE has been able to preserve its clean and essentially rural
character. Its streams, its valleys, its wooded areas tempt the visitor to go for a walk. REBECQ has a rich historic past. The Arenberg water mills add to the atmosphere of this village. In GENAPPE, numerous signed
itineraries allow visitors to find the large and impressive Brabant farms, old chapels and beautiful castles. Genappe has also a rich industrial past

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Worth a visit: stocks, castle, public mill, feudal mottes, maison du Bailli. Gothic church of Saint-François d'Assise, old Castia,
chapels and shrines, typical farms. The church of Sainte- Renelde and its furnishings, Sainte Renelde's well, landscapes. "Table des Sorcières" (dolmen), small castles, Church of Saint-Laurent at Haut-Ittre (11th c.), Art Nouveau windows in Fauquez glass in the Church of Saint-Pierre at Virginal, the Forge Museum, square farms typical for the region. The porphyre quarries at Quenast (Belgian cobblestones!), the hamlet of Wisbecq, the frescos of the
Church of St. Géry.

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La tarte al djote from Nivelles is basically a cheese tart, and vegetables did
not enter the recipe until the start of the 15th Century. The term "djote",
which means "beet" (beta vulgaris) has come to mean in Wallonian Nivelles
leeks from the local gardens.. The' tarte al djote' comes in three versions, the
"green", the "yellow" and the "middle". www.nivelles-djote.be

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BEER HOUSE - SITE OF THE SMALL MILL OF ARENBERG - LEFEBVRE BREWERY (REBECQ) © 2004 Brasserie Lefebvre A Beer House dedicated to the local beer production of the traditional Lefèbvre brewery is installed on the picturesque site of the Small Mill of Arenberg. The presentation of old tools, antique and unusual collections, educational panels illustrate the history of beer. There is also a film screening. Address: Ruelle du Tonnelier 2 1430 REBECQ Tel.:+32 (0) 67 63 82 32 know more...

CHEESE DAIRY "LA TOURELLE" (WAYS) During a visit of the goat farm and the "La Tourelle" workshop, you will uncover the secrets of the artisan making of goat's cheese. The Tourelle offers a wide choice of products from the cheese dairy in much the same way as the little grocer's in the villages. On top of that, the Germis family will welcome you to their table for a gourmet break. Address: Rue Emile Hecq 20 1474 WAYS (GENAPPE) Tel.:+32 (0) 67 77 27 17 know more...

FERME DU HAMEAU DU ROY (VIEUX-GENAPPE) © La Ferme du Hameau du Roy The traditional bakery of the Ferme du Hameau du Roy is located in Vieux-Genappe, in the heart of the battlefield of Waterloo, and invites you for an authentic and tasty journey. Discover the taste of our round leavened bread, according to the ancient method and baked in our wood oven. Also sample our quiches, omelettes or fruit cakes in our sampling lounge. Address: Chaussée de Bruxelles 70 1472 VIEUX-GENAPPE (GENAPPE) Tel.:+32 (0) 2 387 15 15 know more...

COLLEGIATE CHURCH ST-GERTRUDE (NIVELLES) © OTN The collegiate church of Nivelles was consecrated in 1046 by Wazon, bishop of Liège, in presence of Henry III, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire and is the city's masterpiece. This imposing Roman style sanctuary has a two-headed plan with two transepts and two opposing choirs. The interior of the collegiate church impresses through its dimensions: 102 m long for the central nave, which makes this one of the largest Roman churches in the world. The west work (or "westbau") consist of an apse, 2 chapel-galleries, a large high room ("imperial room"), an octagonal clock tower and 2 corner turrets. You can also visit the crypt, the archaeological basement and the cloister. The southern turret houses Jean de Nivelles, a small copper warrior of 2,08 m high. Address: Grand'Place 1400 NIVELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 67 84 08 64 know more...

FOLON FOUNDATION (LA HULPE) © OPT / J.L. Flemal Created and thought out by Jean-Michel Folon in the Ferme du Château de la Hulpe, the Folon Foundation presents more than forty years of creation, in a lively and original scenery. The artist opens his life's book here… Throughout the pages, the visitor discovers the multiple aspects of his art and his universe among the 300 exhibited works: aquarelles, screen prints, etchings, posters, objects, church-windows, sculptures… Music, films, optical effects animate an interactive trail, open to a large public. A space for temporary exhibitions will unveil other aspects of Jean-Michel Folon's works, as well as the creations of modern or contemporary artists. Address: Drève de la Ramée 6 A 1310 LA HULPE Tel.:+32 (0) 2 653 34 56 know more...

"GRAND MOULIN" OF ARENBERG AND PORPHYRY MUSEUM (REBECQ) © Syndicat d'Initiative de Rebecq The Arenberg mill bears testimony of the past and has today become a major cultural centre. It is part of the gems of the Walloon Brabant heritage. At the heart of the village, this ancient mill stands at the border of the Senne and has conserved the impressive machinery which brings the paddle wheel in action. The tourist office has recently been fitted out on the ground flour, (since 2004). The Mill houses the permanent porphyry - stone extracted from the Quarry of Quenast - museum on the first floor and on the 3 spacious floors, there is an entire exhibition programme during the tourist season. Address: Rue du Docteur Colson 8 1430 REBECQ Tel.:+32 (0) 67 63 82 32 know more...

LITTLE ARENBERG MILL AND BEER HOUSE (REBECQ) © Syndicat d'Initiative de Rebecq The picturesque Small Mill, which has preserved, restored and transformed its milling room, is an exceptional remnant of the medieval economic activities along the Senne. During the traditional grinding demonstration, the historical, technical and anecdotic aspects are broached. A Beer House is installed there in collaboration with the local traditional brewery. Address: Rue Docteur Colson 8 1430 REBECQ Tel.:+32 (0) 67 63 82 32 know more...

NAPOLEON'S LAST HEADQUARTERS (VIEUX-GENAPPE) © Dernier Quartier Général de Napoléon à Vieux-Genappe Napoleon and his officers spent the night of 17 June 1815 at this 1757 farmhouse and made their plans for the battle of Waterloo there. The province of Walloon Brabant runs this Napoleon Museum, the only one in Belgium. In 5 halls, personal souvenirs of the emperor are exhibited including weapons and objects related to the battle. Address: Chaussée de Bruxelles 66 1472 VIEUX-GENAPPE (GENAPPE) Tel.:+32 (0) 2 384 24 24 know more...

WELLINGTON MUSEUM (WATERLOO) © Edit. Thill, S.A., Bruxelles Waterloo has always been a strategic place because of its location: at the edge of the Soignes Forest, at the gates of Brussels. In the centre of the village you can find the Wellington Museum, a former 18th century coaching inn (listed building) which served as Headquarter for the Duke of Wellington, commander of the allied forces on 17 and 18 June 1815. In an educational way, by means of etches, weapons, documents and illuminated plans, the museum retraces the European political context before and after the battle. You can also follow the different stages of the battle, and in the multimedia room you will learn how the name Waterloo has spread across the world. A multilingual tape guide is available for individuals: the 40 minutes commentary explains the battle in a clear way. Address: Chaussée de Bruxelles 147 1410 WATERLOO Tel.:+32 (0) 2 357 28 60 know more...