Walloon Brabant, the green escapeâ¦ - Province du Brabant wallon

More documents

Recommendations

Info

The green escape through the seasons:your calendarOpen-air shows,historic re-enactments,festivals and concerts,regional markets…so many reasons for the greenescape in Walloon Brabant.Here’s just a foretaste !FebruaryCarnivals and bonfires ensure a warm welcome in thetowns and villages of Walloon Brabant.& +32.(0)10.23.61.08www.brabantwallon.beInternational Festival of Marionettes in Tubize (evenyears - next festival in 2012).& +32.(0)67.22.04.44 - www.tubize.beTarte Al Djote Quality Label Awards at Waux-Hall deNivelles.& +32.(0)67.84.08.64 - www.nivelles-djote.beMarchGourmet Easter Market in Nivelles (a fortnight beforeEaster). Market of regional produce in the superb cloister ofSainte-Gertrude Collegiate Church and the town hall.& +32.(0)67.84.08.64 - www.tourisme-nivelles.beOpening of the pedestrian walk until October in Brainele-Château.& +32.(0)2.366.93.49 - www.braine-le-chateau.orgSt.George’s festivalAprilAn evening around the world at Villers Abbey. Festival offrancophone music and young talent.& +32.(0)71.88.09.80 - www.unsoirautourdumonde.beArtiBW. Exhibition of crafts, local produce and trades inWalloon Brabant.& +32.(0)10.23.63.31 - www.brabantwallon.beGarden festival at Hélécine Provincial Estate. Weekenddedicated to nature, plants and gardens.& +32.(0)10.22.91.15 – www.brabantwallon.beLaughter Festival in Bierges. Shows and competitionsdevoted to humour, focused on discovering young talent.& +32.(0)10.23.03.52 - www.mtab.beSt. George’s festival in Grez-Doiceau. Folklore festival ofreligious origin: cavalcade and procession before relivingSt George’s fierce battle with the dragon, blessing of horsemenand their mounts.& +32.(0)10.23.03.52 – www.mtab.beSpring in the Abbey (Easter Monday). Family activities,shows, creative workshops, music, local market and craftspeople,restaurants…& +32.(0)71.88.09.80 - www.villers.beMayAscension Market in Jodoigne. The region’s largest animalmarket, with sheep, pig and cow competitions.& +32.(0)10.22.91.15 - www.hesbayebrabanconne.beBoucles Impériales in Waterloo (Whit Monday). A festivalof cycling in all its forms with courses of varying difficultyacross the battlefield and neighbouring villages.& +32.(0)2.352.09.10 - www.waterloo-tourisme.be34
Walloon Brabant hosts many other events.See the internet sites and calendars of theWalloon Brabant tourist offices (* pages 42-43)Departure of the Petit Train du Bonheur in Rebecq (1 May– first departure of the season).& +32.(0)67.63 82 32 - www.tourisme-roman-pais.beFestival of Plants and Garden at Jardins d’Aywiers inLasne (first weekend). Garden professionals and enthusiastspresent their products and creations in the old abbey.& +32.(0)2.633.20.21 - www.aywiers.beGourmet Walk of the Hostieux Monks in Villers-la-Ville.Walk with various gourmet stops.& +32.(0)71.87.72.85 - www.hostieux.orgJeu de Jean et Alice in Wavre. Show between history andlegend, more than 500 participants. Next edition in 2012.& +32.(0)10.23.03.52 - www.mtab.beLocal Produce Market in Ittre (mid May to early June).& +32.(0)67.22.04.44 - www.tourisme-roman-pais.beSpring Festival in Waterloo - Bois des Bruyères (1stSunday in May). Log skidding, equestrian activities, horsejumping demonstrations, obstacle course, stalls.& +32.(0)2.352.99.14 – www.waterloo-tourisme.beInc’Rock BW Festival in Opprebais (Incourt). This festivalfeatures both young local talent and well-known groups onthe rock scene. A must for lovers of pop/rock music.& +32.(0)10.22.91.15 – www.hesbayebrabanconne.beSpring of the museums. Special opening of museums.& +32.(0)2.413.26.68 – www.printempsdesmusees.cfwb.beCommemoration of the Battle of WaterlooJuneAfrican Night at the Provincial Estate of Bois des Rêvesin Ottignies (late June). African dance and music groups,craft stands, tasting.& +32.(0)10.41.60.72 - www.brabantwallon.beAgricultural Fair in Nivelles (Whitsun Monday).& +32.(0)67.84.08.64 - www.tourisme-roman-pais.beBook festival in Rixensart (last Sunday in June).& +32.(0)2.653.69.37 – www.si-rixensart.beCommemoration of the Battle of Waterloo (weekendclose to the date of the 18 June anniversary). Bivouacsat Napoleon’s last headquarters near the Lion mound. Battlereconstructions, shooting displays, guided tours and historiccamps at various places.& +32.(0)2.384.24.24 or +32.(0)2.352.09.10www.waterloo-tourisme.beFestival of Music in Walloon Brabant.& Information available from the different tourist informationcentres (* pp.42-43)Hot air ballooning at the Provincial Estate of Hélécine(late June). Sixty hot air balloons take to the sky in thecourtyard of honour of the Provincial Estate of Hélécine.Various activities.& +32.(0)19.65.54.91 - www.brabantwallon.beOpen Farm Days (last Sunday). Come and see what life onthe farm is like. A pleasant walk from farm to farm in WallonBrabant with a chance to sample local produce.& +32.(0)81.33.17.25 - www.jfo.beSainte-Renelde Procession in Saintes. Acknowledged asbeing a masterpiece of the oral, intangible heritage of theFrench community, the procession is one of the oldest andmost authentic events in the country. These festivities whichtake place in Trinity weekend honour the Merovingian patronsaint of the town.& +32.(0)67.22.04.44 - www.tourisme-roman-pais.beWeekend of Open Gardens in Mélin (odd years, coming in2011). Private individuals open their gardens to the public.& +32.(0)10.22.91.15 - www.hesbayebrabanconne.be35
Page 11: Romanesque and ever sogourmand. A r
Page 14 and 15: The Land of WaterlooBraine-l’Alle
Page 16 and 17: The FolonFoundationin La HulpeLa Hu
Page 18 and 19: The land of VillersChastre, Court-S
Page 20 and 21: VillersLinger a little longer … m
Page 22 and 23: The land of theArdennes brabançonn
Page 24 and 25: Green high-tech development centre
Page 26 and 27: Hesbaye BrabançonneBeauvechain, H
Page 28: Not to be missedFolx-les-CavesFolx-
Page 31 and 32: for your pleasure!Horse-ridingThe g
Page 33: Tropical and openairswimming poolsA
Page 37 and 38: Streetanimation by“Les Baladinsdu
Page 39: Accommodationin Walloon BrabantHote
Page 42 and 43: Visitor centres andEach land hasits
Page 44: Produced by theFederation of Touris

Walloon Brabant, the green escapeâ¦ - Province du Brabant wallon

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?

Walloon Brabant, the green escapeâ¦ - Province du Brabant wallon