Walloon Brabant, the green escape… - Province du Brabant wallon

ArdennesLinger a little longer… make abrabançonnesbreak of your green escape.Little treasures, veritable beauties and captivating locationsawait you on your visit to the heart of the Ardennes brabançonnes.The Notre-Dame Basilicain Basse-WavreBuilt in 1659 on the vestiges of a prioryfounded in 1095, the basilica includes atwelfth-century nave chapel. Importantdevotion to Our Lady.Rue du Calvaire 2, 1300 Wavre& +32.(0)10.22.25.80Rixensart CastleDating in part from 1631-62, this castlecan justifiably be reckoned amongBelgium’s most beautiful. Includes aselection of truly magnificent salons,rooms and apartments. The gardenswere inspired by the famous designs ofAndré Le Nôtre. Visits by appointment.Rue de l’Eglise 40, 1330 Rixensart& +32.(0)2.653.65.05Daily guided tours for individualsand groups by reservation. To book,call Rixensart Tourist Office:+32.(0)02.653.69.37or +32.(0)477.78.30.68The Horology Museumin Longueville(Chaumont-Gistoux)The collection reflects four centuries ofEuropean horology, covering advancementsin technology and design.Visits by small groups by appointment.Chemin de la Coquière 51325 Longueville& +32.(0)10.88.94.14The Museum of Waterand Fountain in GenvalLocated in a picturesque setting on theedge of Genval lake, this vibrant museumrecounts the advancements madein water distribution down the centuries.The very handsome collection ofdrinking fountains is part of the region’smonumental and historic heritage.There is also a documentation centre.Avenue Hoover 63,1332 Genval& +32.(0) 2.654.19.23www.lemuseedeleauetdelafontaine.bemusee.eau.fontaine@belgacom.netMondays to Fridays 9.30 am to 12 pmand 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm.Weekends and public holidays10 am to 6 pm.The Museum ofthe K-W Linein Chaumont-GistouxThis regional Second World War Museumhas an impressive collection of objectsand documents connected with theKoningshooikt-Wavre defensive line.Rue du Pré Delcourt 11325 Chaumont-Gistoux& +32.(0)10.84.02.70TILT - interactiveplay area for allArea for discovering the world aroundus. Open to schools, groups and individuals.Chemin du Meunier 381330 Rixensart& +32.(0)2.633.51.21Wavre’s Maca folklore symbol.The Archery Museum(Rixensart)Cubitus’statue (cartoon charactercreated by Dupa) in LimalTraces the history of archery. Many trophies,posters and other objects relatedto archery on display. Archery demonstration.Rue Auguste Lannoye 321332 Genval& +32.(0)2.653.69.37sirixensart@gmail.beThe Museum of Local Lifeand the Museum of Historyand Archaeology in WavreThese two museums are home to manyobjects and documents relating toWavre and environs from prehistorictimes to the present era.Château de l’ErmitageRue de l’Ermitage 231300 Wavre& +32.(0)10.24.43.77An alleyway in WavreA moment of pleasureand poetry at Genval LakeFor more information including opening times contact theArdennes brabançonnes Tourist Office :+32.(0)10.23.03.52 - www.mtab.be - info@mtab.be25