THE AMBIANCE AND GASTRONOMIC DELIGHTS OF THE ROMAN PAIS

Collégiale Ste Gertrude © OT Nivelles

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Discover the amazing Roman Païs. The Collegiate Church of Saint-Gertrude, a jewel of Romanesque architecture, is located right in the centre of Nivelles. The Saint-Jacques neighbourhood, the brewers' district still bears many features recalling Nivelles' old breweries. The nearby towns of Ittre and Tubize have known a rich industrial past, but they also offer a preserved and diverse nature. In the centre of Rebecq, the mills of Arenberg are part this village's unique atmosphere. The Tavern du Grand Moulin offers a unique opportunity to sample the beer brewed by Rebecq's Lefebvre Brewery. Discover a rich feudal past in the village of Braine-le-Château before returning to Nivelles for a final gastronomic stop.

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Nivelles, Ittre, Tubize, Rebecq, Braine-le-Château, Nivelles. (58 km) - car - bike. A guide plan of 3 tracks (in FR and NL) is available at the Tourist Board of the Roman Païs.

Practical info:
Collegiate of Nivelles - Place Albert 1er at 1400 Nivelles.
Tel: +32 (0)67/ 22.04.44 - www.tourisme-nivelles.be - info@tourisme-nivelles.be

The Saint-Jacques neighbourhood, brewers' area.
Tel.: +32 (0)67/ 22.04.44 - www.tourisme-nivelles.be - info@tourisme-nivelles.be

The mills of Arenberg - Rue Docteur Colson, 8 at 1430 Rebecq
Tel.: +32 (0)67/ 22.04.44 et (0)67/ 63.82.32- www.rebecq.be

Lefèbvre Brewery - Chemin du Croly, 54 at 1430 Quenast.
Tel.: +32 (0)67/ 67.07.66 and (0)67/ 63.82.32 - www.brasserielefebvre.be - info@brasserielefebvre.be

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Places of interest in the surroundings
The Park of la Dodaine, Saint-Jean and Nicolas church and complex of the Récollets, the town Museum (NIVELLES); the House of the Bailiff, the Pilori, the Banal Mill (BRAINE-LE-CHATEAU); La Forge-Museum and the hamlet of Fauquez (ITTRE); the quarry of Quenast, the Small Train of Joy (REBECQ); The Museum of la Porte, the Fountain Sainte-Renelde at Saintes (TUBIZE).

Tourist Board of the Roman Païs - Rue de Saintes, 48 at 1400 Nivelles
Tel. : +32 (0)67/ 22.04.44 - www.tourisme-roman-pais.be - info@tourisme-roman-pais.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...

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...

COMMUNAL MUSEUM "DE LA PORTE" (TUBIZE) © O.T.P. Tubize - Photo J. Bierrewaerts 17th century farm, restored in 1963. Gallo-Roman archeology (ceramics, numismatics, objects from excavations). Art treasures of the deanery of Tubize (liturgical cloths, sculptures, paintings, plates, etc.). Local folklore: traditional companies, toys, school equipment (around 1900), glass collection, everyday objects, shoe repairer's workshop. History of local industries. Address: Rue de Bruxelles 64 1480 TUBIZE Tel.:+32 (0) 2 355 55 39 know more...

DODAINE PARK (NIVELLES) An elegantly laid out listed park with two styles of garden, English and French, and a large number of statues.There is a handsome rectangular pond and a several-hectare fishing lake. The park is the traditional access route to the well-equipped Queen Astrid Sports Centre. The park includes facilities for basketball, volleyball, football, a sports hall, a covered swimming pool, a sports field and water park. There are two sculpted groups of cherubs which came from the former Hotel des Postes in Brussels, a baroque portal and columns celebrating great figures from Nivelles. Address: Boulevard de la Dodaine 1400 NIVELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 67 88 22 11 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...

HOUSE OF THE BAILIFF (BRAINE-LE-CHATEAU) © Monsieur Jacques Pirson Nice house dating from the first half of the 16th century. According to tradition it is the ancient residence of the bailiffs of Braine. The bailiff was, during the ancien régime, entrusted with the investigation of criminal affairs. He allegedly lived there until the 18th century. This house is characterised by a remarkable Renaissance gable, decorated with three blind cow eyes and animated by five salient cordons. Address: Grand Place 20 1440 BRAINE-LE-CHATEAU Tel.:+32 (0) 2 366 93 49 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...

LOCAL MUSEUM (NIVELLES) © musée Nivelles Ancient refugee in the priory of the "Prénitaires d'Orival" (18th c.). Listed monument. Prehistoric and Gallo-Roman archaeology of Nivelles and its region (Liberchies = road Bavai/Cologne). Money. Room dedicated to the sculptor Laurent Delvaux (1696-1778). Documentation centre on Nivelles and surroundings. Genealogy. Educational service/discoveries. Stone and wooden sculptures from Brabant (15th and 16th c.). Paintings and Brussels tapestry of the 16th century. Furniture from Nivelles (17th and 18th c.). Musical instruments from the 18th century. Rooms with pieces by the "Anciens Serments". Address: Rue de Bruxelles 27 1400 NIVELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 67 88 22 80 know more...

MOULIN BANAL OF BRAINE-LE-CHATEAU - MUSEUM OF THE MILL (BRAINE-LE-CHATEAU) © Moulin Banal The mill is a listed monument. The building dates from the 18th century and houses the milling museum (mechanism, equipment and tools of the mill). Address: Rue des Comtes de Robiano 4 1440 BRAINE-LE-CHATEAU Tel.:+32 (0) 2 366 93 49 know more...

PILLORY (BRAINE-LE-CHATEAU) Historical monument since 1936, this is one of the few pillories to have preserved its lantern. It was erected in 1521 by "Maximilian de Hornes de Gasbeck", chamberlain of Emperor Charles V. Of all the remains of the past at Braine-le-Château, the pillory is undoubtedly the most famous and most well-known monument. Address: Grand-Place 1440 BRAINE-LE-CHATEAU Tel.:+32 (0) 2 366 93 49 know more...