Walloon Brabant, the inhabitants of Brussels often cross it to go on holiday in the Ardennes and these to go to Brussels. Yet, close to the capital, there are some treasures that deserve to be visited.
The abbey of Villers-la-Ville
At the same time monumental and enigmatic, this Cistercian abbey of the 12th century continues to fascinate ...
Whether it is its colorful history or its architectural styles, this abbey is a real pearl not only of the province, but also of the country! These old ruins seem to let escape some ghosts of the Cistercian monks of the 12th century. This abbey, which owes its ruins to a starving French Revolution, also offers 5 gardens, as well as a micro-brewery with local beers.
The 1815 Memorial
This name may be obscure to you, but if we say "Butte du lion", you will probably know what we are talking about! But the memorial to the famous battle of 1815 that saw the defeat of Napoleon is not limited to the only mound. Indeed, the complex is much larger and includes among others, the "Panorama", a fresco 110m in circumference and 12m high illustrating a key moment of the battle; the "Memorial", a museum immersing you in the heart of history and battle, with life-size soldiers and a film in 4D that will impress young and old; as well as the Hougoumont Farm rightly qualified as the last authentic witness of the Battle of Waterloo.
Solvay Castle
Also called "The Castle of Hulpe", this monumental building is surrounded by infinite gardens: there are 227 hectares available to you. An exceptional park, gently hilly, where it is good to stroll to smell the flavors of the day. A walk in the park, we quickly understand why it is called the "1000 Rhododendrons Park". Architecture lovers will also be seduced by the Horta Pump, a work by the famous architect of the same name.
The abbey of Villers-la-Ville
At the same time monumental and enigmatic, this Cistercian abbey of the 12th century continues to fascinate ...
Whether it is its colorful history or its architectural styles, this abbey is a real pearl not only of the province, but also of the country! These old ruins seem to let escape some ghosts of the Cistercian monks of the 12th century. This abbey, which owes its ruins to a starving French Revolution, also offers 5 gardens, as well as a micro-brewery with local beers.
The 1815 Memorial
This name may be obscure to you, but if we say "Butte du lion", you will probably know what we are talking about! But the memorial to the famous battle of 1815 that saw the defeat of Napoleon is not limited to the only mound. Indeed, the complex is much larger and includes among others, the "Panorama", a fresco 110m in circumference and 12m high illustrating a key moment of the battle; the "Memorial", a museum immersing you in the heart of history and battle, with life-size soldiers and a film in 4D that will impress young and old; as well as the Hougoumont Farm rightly qualified as the last authentic witness of the Battle of Waterloo.
Solvay Castle
Also called "The Castle of Hulpe", this monumental building is surrounded by infinite gardens: there are 227 hectares available to you. An exceptional park, gently hilly, where it is good to stroll to smell the flavors of the day. A walk in the park, we quickly understand why it is called the "1000 Rhododendrons Park". Architecture lovers will also be seduced by the Horta Pump, a work by the famous architect of the same name.
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