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Discover a selection of walks to enjoy in Walloon Brabant here.
Que vous soyez amateur ou randonneur confirmé, le Brabant wallon vous propose une multitude de balades.
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Zanzibar
The reputation of the hamburgers of this snack is well established! You have the choice between a dozen or so burgers, with new creations according to the seasons and events. To eat on the spot or to take away.
Le Brasse-Temps
Enter the world of Belgium’s oldest brasserie, Brasserie Dubuisson, opened in 1769. Based in Pipaix in Hainaut, Brasserie Dubuisson has opened several establishments including this one in Louvain-la-Neuve. Come here to sample a Bush or a Cuvée des Trolls in a friendly setting while also enjoying some food. But most importantly, you can visit the micro-brewery and understand how their beers are produced and how the Brasserie works.
Brasserie du Bois des Rêves
At this brasserie, in the heart of the Bois des Rêves estate, you can eat simple dishes! The crêpes, ice creams and waffles will delight both young and old.
La Crêperie Bretonne - La Mère Fillioux
Something for everyone! This is one of Louvain-la-Neuve's must-do addresses, boasting an impressive choice of 300 crêpes and 200 beers. If you've got a sweet tooth, give in to the temptation of the delicious hot chocolates in winter and milkshakes in summer.
B-Lodge
The B-Lodge can offer you a private space for all your meetings and conferences, in a green and tranquil setting, within a stone’s throw of the Bois de Lauzelle forest. The rental includes access to the hotel plus parking, a projector, a flipchart and various types of connector cables. Catering options include coffee, tea, soft drinks and sandwiches for the day.
Musée L
If you're passing through Louvain-la-Neuve, don't miss its university museum! It's Belgium's very first large-scale university museum. 3830 m², spread over 6 floors, are accessible to the general public. The Musée L has a total of 20,000 works, 1,500 of which are exhibited. These works come from all 5 continents and cover a wide period, which goes from Prehistoric times to the 20th century.Crossing the threshold of the Musée assures you a wealth of encounters with the worlds of science and the arts. The Musée L seeks to breath life into the dialogue between works of art, artefacts from ancient civilisations, the inventions of science, while prioritising experimentation and direct contact with the works.
Ibis Styles Hotel & Meeting Center Louvain la Neuve
The hotel is located in a green setting on the edge of Lauzelle forest. Not far from the city centre and the Catholic University of Louvain and near the Axisparc business centre and Louvain-la-Neuve Science Park. It features 84 recently refurbished rooms and an à la carte restaurant/bar. Its 14 meeting rooms can host up to 250 people.
Martin's All Suites
Martin’s All Suites is a high-class 4* hotel which offers exclusive suites and apartments between 34m² and 120m² for short, medium or long-term stays, right in the heart of Louvain-la-Neuve. The 102 highly-equipped suites are spacious and well lit and also feature a kitchenette to give you independence and comfort ‘like at home’ while also providing a unique hotel experience with personalised services, in the heart of the Agora complex with all its facilities. Some suites have balconies looking out over the city or the landscaped courtyard. Some also offer unrestricted views over Louvain-la-Neuve Lake. Come to Martin's All Suites where time stands still during an unforgettable stay. **Sleep & Drive - Getaway for Two**Have fun and pamper yourselves with a VIP experience, exploring Walloon Brabant in a youngtimer car or Porsche Boxster S 3.2 (+- 50 km roadbook / 2-3 hours available).Find out more about Martin’s All Suites getaway offers**Cycling break**From March to October, explore Louvain-la-Neuve and surrounding area by bike. Package includes one night in a Cosy room with breakfast, bike parking and several cycling tours of your choice: local cuisine, culture, nature, long or short...Find out more about Martin’s All Suites cycling offer
Martin's Louvain-la-Neuve
Martin's Louvain-la-Neuve welcomes you in the pedestrian centre of Louvain-la-Neuve. The 108 rooms in contemporary design with no compromise on comfort provide a restful and welcoming ambiance. They are perfect for your business, academic or leisure trips right in the pedestrian centre of Louvain-la-Neuve and invite you for a unique experience in the heart of the Agora complex with all its facilities. Set between the lake and city centre, Martin’s Louvain-la-Neuve hotel shares a lobby with Martin’s All Suites. All guests can access the City Spa (spa, wellness and fitness), restaurant, wine bar and seminar space. **Cycling break**From March to October, explore Louvain-la-Neuve and surrounding area by bike. Package includes one night in a Cosy room with breakfast, bike parking and several cycling tours of your choice: local cuisine, culture, nature, long or short...Find out more about Martin’s Louvain-la-Neuve cycling offer
La Ferme du Biéreau et le jardin botanique
La place des Sciences et la place Galilée
Provincial Estate "Bois des Rêves"
The 'Bois des Rêves' is a haven of peace for young and old in the centre of Walloon Brabant. 67 ha of nature devoted exclusively to leisure, to be enjoyed as your heart desires … Those who like walking and cycling have 17 km of waymarked paths and trails to explore. Children will love the huge playground designed specially for them with safety in mind.Athletes can check out the closed-circuit mountain bike track or try to best the 15 obstacles on the 1500 m health trail.Persons with reduced mobility have not been forgotten, a 500m health track with 9 obstacles has been designed specially for them.From April to November, the pond is open for fishing.The "Bois des Rêves" … An ideal spot for a get together of family and friends.Le “Bois des Rêves” is home to the “Musée de l'Eau et de la Fontaine”, which organises activities for schools and families to raise awareness of water issues.Dogs allowed - A fenced playground is specially reserved for them.
Microbrewery Brasse-Temps
Brasserie Dubuisson inaugurated its new micro-brewery - Le Brasse-Temps - in Louvain-la-Neuve in 2000, in the aim of introducing Belgian and overseas students from the university to the famous Bush beers and other Dubuisson specialities, such as the Cuvée des Trolls. The mini-brewery produces high-quality beers you can savour while you're visiting. The beers are stored in tanks or barrels filled on site, or directly fed to the pumps.
Hergé Museum
The Hergé Museum in Louvain-la-Neuve is a fascinating picture of the life and work of Hergé, the father of Tintin and Milou.More than 80 original drawings, 800 photos, documents and various objects have been collected in this audacious palace of light and magic.Its architect, Christian de Portzamparc, a poet of volumes and space, dreamed of an exceptional building for an exceptional heritage.Surprises are guaranteed with the multi-talented artist: graphic artist, publicist, caricaturist, script writer and painter in his leisure time, Hergé was all that and moreDiscover the fabulous career of one of the greatest artists of the 20th century.
Kaléo Mozaïk Louvain-la-Neuve
Kaleo welcomes you to its new Mozaïk lodge in Louvain-la-Neuve, a city where pedestrians are kings!Located in the very center, close to all urban facilities, come and discover the Mozaïk gîte and the potential attractiveness of this unique city, originally designed to be accessible to all.