VISITWallonia - The Ultimate Belgian Getaway

VISITWallonia - The Ultimate Belgian Getaway Welcome to Southern Belgium and the official page of Wallonia Tourism.

Find out about French-speaking Belgium with some of our favourite tips and personal faves.

From the Thames to the Meuse, a true survivor is back on the water.Built in Richmond in 1923, the little boat Jeff once ...
30/07/2026

From the Thames to the Meuse, a true survivor is back on the water.

Built in Richmond in 1923, the little boat Jeff once ferried Londoners between Westminster and London Bridge. In May 1940, it was called up for Operation Dynamo, braving enemy fire alongside 850 other "Dunkirk Little Ships" to rescue trapped Allied soldiers from the shallow beaches at Dunkirk and its surrounding area.

Over 100 years and one meticulous restoration later, Jeff has found a new home in Southern Belgium.

Following a symbolic final crossing of the English Channel and an official inauguration at Dinant's appropriately named Quai Churchill, Jeff is now cruising the Meuse Valley, with gourmet dining for up to 12 guests aboard.

Have you ever seen a hostel this stunning? The Auberge de Jeunesse de Bouillon, with a viewpoint looking over the town's...
28/07/2026

Have you ever seen a hostel this stunning?

The Auberge de Jeunesse de Bouillon, with a viewpoint looking over the town's Castle and the Semois River winding below, is not your typical hostel view.

Inside, it's just as good: 27 rooms and 3 gîtes (two sleeping 8, one sleeping 20), a bar and restaurant, a shared kitchen, a garden, board games and table football, a barbecue area, secure bike storage and free parking.

Perfect if you're travelling solo, with mates, or bringing the whole family 😉

The F1 Belgian GP may be over for another year, but have you discovered this town near its legendary circuit?You'll fall...
27/07/2026

The F1 Belgian GP may be over for another year, but have you discovered this town near its legendary circuit?

You'll fall in love with Stavelot. There's something for everyone in this charming corner of the Ardennes.

Start your day in the historic heart, where 17th-century stone and timber houses line picturesque narrow streets dotted with pretty fountains. Cross the Grand Place before stepping into the Abbey, home to three fascinating themed museums (including one dedicated to Spa-Francorchamps and its epic racing history).

The city never sits still: international festivals of music, storytelling and theatre, plus folkloric events like the Laetare, one of Belgium's best-loved carnivals (keep an eye out for the Blanc Moussi, Stavelot's very own local celebrity 👻).

Prefer the great outdoors? With over 500km of walking and cycling trails, you can explore forests and countryside at your own pace, stroll along the Amblève river, or marvel at the stunning Coo waterfall.

This is the Gâteau Clovis 🍯 Tournai's golden specialty, baked by the city's master pâtissiers at Chez Quenoy. This butte...
26/07/2026

This is the Gâteau Clovis 🍯 Tournai's golden specialty, baked by the city's master pâtissiers at Chez Quenoy.

This buttery, caramelised loaf gets its name from Clovis, the Frankish king crowned in Tournai over 1,500 years ago. One bite of that crunchy, praline-topped crust and you'll understand why locals guard the recipe so fiercely...

Namur and its citadel, framed by nature 🏡📸 by .mineur.photography
25/07/2026

Namur and its citadel, framed by nature 🏡

📸 by .mineur.photography

Meet Le Maca 😏 striking a pose on the steps of Wavre's Town Hall, this bronze rascal is one of the city's best-loved sym...
24/07/2026

Meet Le Maca 😏 striking a pose on the steps of Wavre's Town Hall, this bronze rascal is one of the city's best-loved symbols, said to capture the mischievous spirit of the Wavriens.

Local legend says a pat on his backside brings good luck... you know what to do next 👀

📸 by

The Fondry des Chiens, one of Belgium's strangest natural landmarks.This limestone chasm was carved out over thousands o...
23/07/2026

The Fondry des Chiens, one of Belgium's strangest natural landmarks.

This limestone chasm was carved out over thousands of years, leaving jagged grey rock faces that shoot straight up from the forest floor. Local legend says the name comes from the wind that howls through the gorge, sounding eerily like a dog barking, hence the name which translates as "the dog's pit."

Walk the marked trail around the rim and you'll get some genuinely striking views, especially in autumn when the surrounding woodland turns copper and gold. It's an easy detour if you're exploring the Viroin-Hermeton nature reserve, and there's plenty more to see nearby, including the caves at Han-sur-Lesse and the pretty village of Nismes

Chimay Classic Bikes was in full swing this weekend 🏍️The Circuit de Chimay came alive on 18 & 19 July as bikers and spe...
22/07/2026

Chimay Classic Bikes was in full swing this weekend 🏍️

The Circuit de Chimay came alive on 18 & 19 July as bikers and spectators gathered for one of Wallonia's most thrilling motorsport events. Many vintage machines took to the iconic track.

A fantastic edition by the look of it, we hope everyone who made the trip had an unforgettable time 🙂

Today is our national day 🥳🇧🇪Grab a beer, fries, a waffle and join us in celebrating all things Belgian, wherever you ar...
21/07/2026

Today is our national day 🥳🇧🇪

Grab a beer, fries, a waffle and join us in celebrating all things Belgian, wherever you are in the world…

Part of the "Most Beautiful Villages of Wallonia" network, Nobressart is an easy detour if you're exploring the Attert v...
20/07/2026

Part of the "Most Beautiful Villages of Wallonia" network, Nobressart is an easy detour if you're exploring the Attert valley.

The old houses here wear their coloured plaster like a uniform (soft whites, pinks and greys against blue roofs). Keep an eye out for the old imperial mill, still carrying the double-headed eagle stamp from its Austrian past, and the "usoirs" (those curious strips of space between road and house once used for storing wood, tools and manure).

Above it all sits the church of St John the Baptist, quietly keeping watch over the rooftops below.

Pair a visit with a walk through the surrounding hills for the full effect.

📸 by PBVW - Rita Photographie

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