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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!
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Chocolate and customer service are a passion at Dolfin! You'll be able to sample a host of new gourmet treats here too, based on fruit, spices and flowers, created using a subtle blend of flavours from throughout the world combined with a delicious, traditional chocolate.
Chant du Pain is a craft bakery in the centre of Nivelles, featuring a proper wood-fired oven. Deliveries of Tartes Al Djote, home-made pastries, cheese tarts and all kinds of specialities.
A friendly bar where you can enjoy a delicious al d'jote tart accompanied by a local beer, for all lovers of Nivelles.The al d'jote tart is labeled 4 stars!
A bakery and pastry shop voted best bakery in Walloon Brabant by the public in 2021.
The team of the Tourist Office is waiting for you and will be very happy to tell you all about Nivelles!A guided tour of the incredible Collegiate Church of Saint Gertrude, walks in the beautiful Dodaine Park, learning about the history and heritage of the town of Nivelles... and many other treasures await you!
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 the superb environment as you relax with your family.The park was fitted out at the beginning of the 19th century. A French garden, two ponds, an English garden and flowerbeds stand between the walkways.As you stroll through, admire the magnificent sculptures by Albert Desenfans, Ducaju and Michiels. Don't miss the grimacing neo-Gothic gargoyles or the 17th century Baroque gate recovered from the St. Gertrude Collegiate Church.At the bottom of the garden, sports and leisure facilities are available. The Reine Astrid sports field and a large multipurpose gym await football, hockey, tennis, basketball and track teams.The listed estate has two styles of garden, French and English. There is a fountain and a lake of several hectares where fishing is permitted between April and December.
The “Relais de l'Empereur” is located 30 km from Brussels and a stone's throw from the famous Lion’s Mound. Located in the heart of the “Golf de l'Empereur” in a true natural oasis, this elegant and comfortable hotel offers rooms, suites and loft apartments with a contemporary design.
The Simone Tower, also called the Devil’s Tower and located close to the collegiate church Sainte-Gertrude of Nivelles, was for many years the premises of the League of Crossbowmen (Serment des arbalétriers), one of the civilian bodies charged with defending the ramparts of the city. Renovated in 2006, this tower is now the last testimony to the medieval walls which were constructed in the 12th century. There were no fewer than eleven towers and seven portcullis gates. The rampart was composed of a mighty fortification 2.50 m thick, surrounded by partially flooded moats outside, and reinforced with 8 m-wide embankments inside. In the tower, the guardroom, vaulted and pierced by arrow-loops, now houses a 3 dimensional map of the city of Nivelles as it looked around 1600, defended by the rampart and its moats. The tower is now accessible as part of a guided visit of the city of Nivelles.
La Cabosse d'Or is a family business, producing pralines and other chocolate-based products, sold straight from the workshop.
A charming stop-over combining taste and comfort surrounded by natural beauty. The character of yesteryear has been preserved in the renovation of the guest house made from natural stone.
In a peaceful, rural setting, this charming house lies centrally positioned at the crossroads of several tourist sites from which you can explore Walloon Brabant. Le Chéniat offers you a double room that can accommodate up to 4 persons.
Taste "Le vin de Jean", the "Rêve en bleu", the "Notes rosées" or the "Pré en Bulles"…And yes, these are the names of the wines! And if you wish to extend your tasting, the Chapitre farm opens the doors of its accommodations to you.
This brand-new hotel offers a stylish, contemporary decor and is an excellent choice for both business and leisure breaks.
Nestling in green surroundings, this top-comfort hotel is set inside a 13th-century farm and boasts and quiet, rustic and welcoming environment.
The 38 in Genappe, gives you the information for the cities of Villers-la-Ville, Genappe and also Les Bons Villers.As soon as you enter you will find a range of local products, each more delicious than the last, diverse and complete information and a huge number of recommendations for a pleasant stay in the Pays des 4 Bras...
The single-nave church of the Récollets in Nivelles in Walloon Brabant, also called SS Jean and Nicolas, will impress you with its architecture and history. In fact, it is the church of a convent of Franciscan monks which was attached to it. Taken together, it constitutes the only monastery complex preserved in Nivelles, and is also one of the rare examples of Franciscan architecture extant in our regions. The Récollets Church is part of a remarkable architectural complex built from 1524 onwards using funding provided by Charles V and his aunt Margaret of Austria. According to her wish, the monks – who were established in Nivelles 20 years after the death of Saint Francis of Assisi (1226) – were attached to the branch of the 'Friars Minor Récollets' (Frères mineurs récollets), who lived in an austere and retired way. After the disturbances and demolitions of the 1580s, the church was rebuilt and experienced a long period of prosperity and an incontestable spiritual radiance until the end of the 18th century. Since the departure of the last monks at the beginning of the 19th century, the building was allocated for a variety of uses: hospital, hospice, Royal secondary school and courthouse. The process of listing the monastery buildings is underway. The church, which is heritage-listed, was restored for worship in 1960 and its restoration was completed in 1972. The play of colours of the blue and white stones highlights the great simplicity of the edifice, typical of the Brabant Late Gothic style. The soaring bays and powerful buttresses elegantly punctuate the single nave of this vast sanctuary. The only decorative feature is the Flamboyant Gothic style tracery that adorns the tops of the windows. The interior space, profound and luminous, leaves an impression of soberness and vertical élan. The keystone of the choir is adorned with an escutcheon with the arms of Charles V. A bay in the south side wall houses the reconstruction of the shrine of Saint Marie d'Oignies.
La Dodaine swimming pool in Nivelles offers a new and modern place for a swim! The pool, divided into lanes, allows swimmers, schools and children to enjoy the space easily. If you feel the need to relax, there is a dedicated space with a sauna, jacuzzi, hammam and heated bath!
The Club House, with charming decor, is located on the 18-hole course of L’Empereur...
In an elevated position above Nivelles, between the town centre and the northern industrial park, Divino Gusto is as welcoming as it is elegant.
Do you need to relax, to resource and to reconnect? At the Indrani Lodge, you are at the right address. Located in Loupoigne, this medieval farm renovated into an eco-friendly hotel offers you unpretentious luxury in the heart of the magnificent Walloon Brabant countryside. Enjoy a stay in "slow" mode: savor a delicious meal prepared by chef Jérémy Wiame, sleep in a spacious room and wake up to the sounds of nature, for a hearty breakfast, a yoga class or a dip in a carbon-free heated swimming pool.
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.
The "Tarte al Djote", a speciality of Nivelles, offers a perfect blend of various ingredients (cheese, chard, eggs, chopped parsley, baby green onions and butter). Chard is an obligatory ingredient, while the cheese used is "Bètchèye" (fermented cow's cheese. The tart is traditionally sampled hot – spike it with your fork and add a dollop of salted butter before you take a bite!
Located in the heart of Walloon Brabant, this hotel-restaurant offers high-quality service and ideal amenities for business visitors and tourists alike.The hotel offers the following packages:-Namasté package (including massage)-Keep calm and play golf Package-Have fun and thrill in Walibi Package (including entrance to the park)