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Get on your bike and explore Walloon Brabant and its tourist sites on two wheels!
Whether with family, friends or as a couple, enjoy some relaxing times in the great outdoors in a remarkable setting.
Stop off in a “Bikes welcome” establishment: you will not be disappointed by the welcome!
This loop is part of the BW Brassicole Tour, a three-part cycling journey through Walloon Brabant to discover the best of local craft beer. The Senne Route explores the western side of the region, blending nature and brewery gems.
Hop on your bike for a flavour-packed 81 km ride through western Walloon Brabant, starting at Braine-l’Alleud station and following the Senne River. This 2-day tour (1 overnight stay) features 770 metres of elevation and is perfect for those who love cycling, nature and craft beer.
Along the way, discover authentic breweries in scenic settings, where local ingredients and short supply chains are the norm. Expect quiet country roads, friendly villages, and great spots to taste – or even brew – your own beer!
Difficulty: 7/10 – great for moderately sporty cyclists, solo or with company.
A tasty ride where every pedal stroke leads to a new discovery.
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Martin's Red, flagship of the Belgian sports sceneAn excellent hotel in Tubize, Martin's Red welcomes you to the site of the Belgian Football Center, built in 2005. This headquarters of the Red Devils guarantees an incomparable stay for big names in sport and travellers from all horizons, with its customized services and contemporary setting.
A charming and tastefully designed B&B with a split-level room, looking out over the inner courtyard of a Brabant farm dating back to 1721.
Napoleon’s Last Headquarters is the only Napoleonic museum in Belgium. It was at this former farmhouse that Napoleon devised his strategy and drew up his battle plans.Located 4 km from the Mound of the Lion, the museum’s authentic period interior is home to a host of items of which the majority come from the French army, and they include the Emperor’s camp bed.In the layout of the Last Headquarters, visitors will be better able to soak up this historic location and gain a better understanding of history, while having fun. The focus is on the events of the night of 17 to 18 June and many stories from civil and military life. Audio guides tracing the course of the Battle will accompany you from room to room, following the fate of various protagonists.To guarantee access for all, the museum has developed different reading levels for adults and children. Particular attention is also paid to those with mobility problems, the partially sighted and the hard of hearing.
Discover the site of the battle of 18th June 1815 where 300 000 men from 7 nations clashed. The Memorial 1815 pass combines various attractions linked to the Waterloo Battlefield:- After a memorable climb of 226 steps, the Lion's Mound gives you a unique view of the battlefield.- Buried at the foot of the Lion's Mound, the Memorial allows you to experience one of the most turbulent times in our History as if you were there.- An immense panoramic frieze (circumference 110m, height 12m) made in 1912 takes you to the heart of the battle with an impressive soundtrack.- Last authentic witness of the battle, the Hougoumont Farm provides a unique setting: 4 exhibition rooms coupled with a multimedia show.
This is a rather remarkable milling museum set in a mill where the paddle wheel is operated in good weather! You will be able to learn about the mechanics of the mill as well as the equipment and tools used. There are records of a village mill in Braine-le-Château as far back as 1226. Under the Old Regime, peasants from Braine-le-Château and Haut-Ittre would come here to grind their grain and paid a tax of 1 bag out of 22 to the local lord. The site was listed as protected heritage in 1954 and the exceptional building built from arkose stone (local bricks) or granite in 1970.Discover the Moulin Banal on the small walking tour of Braine-le-Château.
The Forge Museum, also known as the ‘Forge of happiness’, is the only survivor of Ittre’s 8 forges. This authentic forge has maintained the appearance it had in 1957 when the last blacksmith ceased his activity. On the initiative of blacksmith students who wanted to try their hand at the trade, the forge resumed activity in 1999. Activities are now organised there and the blacksmith is even at work! The museum shows how the blacksmith profession has evolved through the ages. You can see the tools and equipment necessary for the work of blacksmiths and farriers.Inspired by a Scottish custom, newlyweds can received the ‘recipe of happiness’ from the blacksmith as well as a horseshoe during a ceremony held in front of the anvil.
The St. Gertrude Collegiate Church is the pride and joy of Nivelles, with its impressive 102m nave with two opposing choirs and its 11th century crypt. This is one of the largest Romanesque churches in the world, an exceptionally handsome, grandiose monument that was consecrated in 1046 by Wazon, Bishop of Liege, before Henry III Emperor of the Holy German Empire.The Collegiate Church is still in use, regularly assembling Christians from the St. Gertrude Parish.You can also visit the crypt, the archaeological basement, the cloister and the central steeple that houses the bells and carillon.The southern turret boasts the Jean de Nivelles jacquemart, a copper warrior some 2.08 m high.The Nivelles Collegiate Church is a must-see. Don't miss it!
Enjoy a unique craft beer experience at Bobbi in Ittre — a must-visit spot where culture meets conviviality. This microbrewery produces and bottles its beers on-site, following the rhythm of the seasons. Grab a tasty Belgian snack from the fritkot, or relax in the taproom offering light bites in a festive atmosphere with performances by local and Brussels-based artists.
‘Les Mésanges’ mobile home is a cosy little nest set in the orchard of Grand-Spinois farm in Bierghes. From the spot beside the lake you can enjoy a wonderful view over the estate. The mobile home is well equipped and provides all the modern comforts. This unique accommodation in Walloon Brabant is perfect for a getaway.The mobile home sleeps a maximum of 2 people. As well as the mobile home you can also book: ‘The Fishing Cabin’. The fishing cabin is very small (6m²) but is not short on charm. Beside the pond, 10 metres from the ‘Les Mésanges’ mobile home, it is equipped simply with a double bed (140x200cm), a chest of drawers and a little table. There is no bathroom and the toilet is outside (little annex of the farm). Children under the age of 12 are not permitted due to proximity to the water. Please note it is not possible to only book the fishing cabin. You may only book it if you have booked the mobile home.
Take a trip back in time as you visit the Little Arenberg Mill which also features the House of Beer, completely renovated and modernised in 2020.You will learn more about the history and the processes for producing beer, including Gueuze beer, how the brewery has evolved from its origins up to modern day, the types of beers, products, etc. At the end of the tour you can sample a free draught beer at the Taverne d’Arenberg, very close to the museum.
At Novabirra, create and brew your own beer recipe! In the space of 2 days, the magic of the communion between water, hops, malt and yeast will no longer hold any secrets for you. There are also zythology workshops, with tasting classes or a one-day brewing course, which can be used as teambuilding sessions!
This former Spanish-style farmhouse dates back to the mid-17th century. It is home to the Museum of Archaeology, Art and History of Tubize and its region.The collections present local history and everyday life from prehistoric times up until 1900, treasures of religious art and artefacts showing the region’s industrial past. On your visit, among other things, you will discover the interior of a Neolithic house.The museum also offers many temporary and permanent exhibitions.
Now converted into a cultural and tourism centre, the Mills of the Dukes of Arenberg were built in the late 14th century on the banks of the Senne. The main watermill today includes impressive machinery (powered by a paddle wheel 7.5m in diameter), the Porphyry Museum and temporary exhibitions. As well as talking about these paving stones known all over the world as ‘Belgian blocks’, we look back at the history of porphyry, the Quenast quarries and the hard labour of the ‘Cayoteux’, the name given to the quarry workers. Among other things you can learn about the different types of stone and the tools used at the time.
The Arenberg Tavern stands on the grounds of the Great Mill in Rebecq.Don't hesitate to stop by to discover the local beers and specialties proposed there, including 'carbonnades à la Barbar' (beef stewed in beer from the Lefebvre brewery in Quenast) or Tilquin Gueuze.Friendly and flavourful. Give it a try!
Located in Bierghes (Rebecq), in Senne Valley, La Gueuzerie Tilquin is Wallonia's only Gueuze beer brewer! The freshly-pressed worts are purchased from various regional producers, then placed in oak barrels and fermented for 1, 2 or 3 years. The resulting lambics are assembled and bottled, then re-fermented for 6 months to offer up genuine, old-fashioned Gueuze Tilquin beer. Come and taste 2 ½ years of passion!
This brewery was born out of the fertile imagination of restaurateur and beer fan Jean Rodriguez. Jean now produces his own Betchard beer, available as a lager (5.5%), white beer (4.8%) and ale (7%) and powerful Abbaye de Boneffe beer (9%). Not to be missed!
The Lefèbvre family brewery has been producing the finest beers since 1876. Located in Quenast, the brewery produces a whole range of special beers, whether light, fruity or abbey.