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www.beer2005.be
A brochure by the Office de Promotion du Tourisme Wallonie – Bruxelles
Belgium celebrates 175 years
of independence
T
he old lady was born in 1830, but
she has never been so full of life. With
her customary vigour and more than a
touch of audace, she has lived through
all the tumultuous times, but now she
takes a look back at her topsy-turvy
life. The witnesses of her history are
legion. After all, do they not say that
Belgium, despite being a relatively
small country, has a rich and varied
cultural and natural heritage that is the
envy of many?
To celebrate Belgium’s 175th anniversary, many museums and centres of
artistic excellence in Brussels have
decided to focus all the energy generated by their truly original programs on
the theme of this special year.
From the Art Nouveau of the late 19th
century to the Belgium of tomorrow,
not forgetting the colonial period, the
reign of Léopold II and the romantic
period, gastronomy, the world of comic
strips, avant-garde fashion... in a word,
everything that makes Belgium what it
is today: a country that is constantly
reinventing itself!
The Moules Nature
Exhibition
From 4 May 2005 to 30 June 2006
at the Natural Science Museum
Rue Vautier 29, 1000 Brussels
Tel.: +32 (0)2/ 627.42.38
www.sciencesnaturelles.be
For more informations: The brochure
and the website: www.175-25.be
Within the framework of the theme of
beer that has been selected for 2005 in
Wallonia and Brussels, ‘Moules Nature’ is
a not-to-be-missed exhibition all about
mussels, a culinary speciality so dear to
the Brusselers. And of course, what better
way to enjoy this cultural dish than to
accompany it with our national beverage…
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General introduction by Christian Deglas,
President of the Association of Belgian Brewery Journalists
Belgium’s beer regions:
Brussels
A pint-sized history of beer
Province of Walloon Brabant
The Trappist Order
Province of Hainaut
Map of Wallonia – Brussels
Province of Namur
How beer is made
Province of Liège
Beer sampling and types of beer
Province of Luxembourg
Calendar of “Beer” events
Useful addresses
Beer 2005, a festival of flavours in Wallonia and in Brussels is an initiative of Attractions et
Tourisme and of the Office de Promotion du Tourisme Wallonie-Bruxelles . This project was
made possible thanks to the support of the tourist federations of the Walloon provinces
(C.A.T.P.W.), the B.I.-T.C. (Bruxelles International – Tourisme Congrès), the Walloon Region
and the Commission of the French-speaking Community of the Region of Brussels-Capital.
Important note: We have taken the utmost care in collecting information and compiling this brochure.
However, we decline any responsibility in the event that any changes are made after publication.
For this reason, before you set out on your tour, we suggest that you check that the information given
is still valid.
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WE’RE ALWAYS BETTER…
BY A FULL HEAD!
What better ambassador could our
country have than beer? For
some, beer is an object of
curiosity, while for others it
is something to be venerated. However, one thing that
can be said is that it leaves
no one indifferent.
Beer is everywhere in this
country. However, we never
tire of it, and it always brings
pleasure and sparks interest.
Dupont Brewery © JL Flemal
Drinking beer is a social
ritual, and as such it brings
people together. However,
the real secret of its enchantment is hidden, even to initiés. Indeed, sometimes the
most ordinary beer can
conceal a whole fascinating
palette of colourful tastes
and aromas, each reflecting
some facet of the local terroir: blonde, ambrée or
brune, bitter, mild or sharp.
Some have close ties with
regional traditions, others
with local legends. In fact,
the very names of different
beers are often synonymous
with some aspect of local
history.
every taste, and brewing is
an art that knows no limits.
There was a time when
Belgium had more breweries than churches and
when practically each house
was an estaminet! In every
region, in towns, villages and
hamlets, ale was brewed,
and every variety was quite
different. Brussels was
famed for its rather sharp
beers made from Lambic
using spontaneous fermentation without yeast, while
Wallonia, with its springs of
exceptionally pure water,
It is not by chance then that
in Brussels and Wallonia
2005 was declared the Year
of Beer, clearly acknowledging the importance of a historic beverage that to this
day gives so much pleasure.
Dubuisson Brewery © JL Flémal
Cantillon Brewery © JL Flémal
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A very well-known Belgian
political orator, who was
also a great connoisseur of
the hop leaf, once put in a
nutshell the important social
role of beer: `A wine-lover
talks to his glass, but a beer
drinker talks to his drinking
companion!'
Beer is not just the result of a
chemical process; it is a form
of alchemy, the product of
the passion and ingenuity of
brewers. There is a beer for
offered amber nectar lovers
an impressive variety of distinctive beers. It should be
remembered that there were
formerly endless fields
where hops were grown by
small homesteads on the
banks of the river Sambre
Beer 2005, a festival of flavours in Wallonia and in Brussels
local beer, which of course
was the case in the past.
Rochefort Brewery © JL Flémal
Brewery « des Fagnes » © JL Flémal
and in some parts of Gaume
(close to Virton in particu-
lar). In fact, some of these
farms are still operating, but
production is much less
widespread than in the past.
Over the years, the marvellous magic of these potions
aroused more and more passion, and as a result many
Chimay © JL Flémal
more beer-lovers became
brewers. This led to the creation of “micro-breweries”. In
fact, nowadays this phenomenon has become so
popular that there is reason
to believe that soon every
town will once again be able
to boast that it has its own
Certainly, no one will be
complaining, because this
added diversity of Belgian
beers will bring tourists and
encourage many more to
discover our beautiful
regions. While it may be said
that a local beer tells us
something about its region,
the reverse is also true,
because it has become an
inevitable ritual for visitors
to be invited to savour a
régionale after they have
toured the district. In addition, more and more tourist
offices in Brussels and
Wallonia are offering tours
that include local history,
traditions, the gastronomy of
the terroir... and beer. Also,
regional brewers are encouraging this trend, as it allows
visitors to discover a somewhat less well-known facet of a
region in a way that everyone with a liking for beer will
appreciate. The result is a
rather surprising form of
alchemy that imprints on the
visitor's memory a geographical location where he tasted a particular beer, becau-
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se taste generates memories
that we never forget. We therefore always remember
where we tasted something
for the first time.
With all this in mind, needless to say the Year of Beer is
not the end of the story.
Rather, it is simply one step
along the way. The future
looks bright for Belgian brewers. They still have many
surprises up their sleeve,
and Belgians - the King and
his children - will always be
proud of this typically
Belgian product that is popular the world over. Another
good omen perhaps is that
the Year of Beer falls on the
175th
anniversary
of
Belgium's independence,
giving brewers an additional
opportunity to promote this
thirst-quenching piece of
heritage.
Long live the beer of our
land! Here's to your health!
Christian DEGLAS
President of the Association
of Belgian Brewery
Journalists. AJBB.
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Trendy Brussels, a tour with a difference
for people looking for a bit of ambiance.
Quartier Saint-Jacques et
Saint-Géry, Rue Dansaert,
Place Sainte-Catherine, Place du
Nouveau Marché aux Grains,
Canal.
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Just a hundred yards or so
from Brussels’ Grand’Place,
the Place de la Vieille Halle
aux Blés is - perhaps rather
symbolically - the startingpoint for this tour. After all, it
was from here that mail was
dispatched in the 18th century. Nowadays, in addition to
the International Jacques
Brel Foundation, the square
boasts a number of trendy
breweries, including the Cap
and the Novo, which are well
Halles Saint Géry © R. Houben-TCM St-Géry/Van Artevelde
International Jacques Brel Foundation
• Vieille Halle aux Blés 11, 1000 Brussels
Open: every day, except Mondays, from 10.30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)2/511.10.20 - www.jacquesbrel.be
Halles Saint Géry
• Place Saint Géry 1, 1000 Brussels
Open every day, except Monday, from 10 am to 6 pm.
Tel.: +32 (0)2/502.44.24 – www.hallessaintgery.be –
[email protected]
Jijé Comic Strip Museum
• rue du Houblon 43, 1000 Brussels
Open: every day (except Mondays) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)2/513.33.04 - www.jije.org - [email protected]
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worth a visit at any time of
the day or night!
Next we suggest you head for
the Saint-Jacques district,
which is Brussels’ answer to
the Parisian “Marais”. This
colourful district of the city
has a distinctive atmosphere
due to its mixture of artists,
gays, local residents and tourists. It is here that you will
find not only the celebrated
Manneken Pis, but also the
striking comic strip walls. You
will find what you’re looking
for in the newly opened Un
Lombard or in the not-to-bemissed Plattesteen, which is
as famous for its terrasse as it
is for its delicious cuisine.
In the Soleil in rue Marché
au Charbon, the hot jazzy feel
radiates far beyond its terrasse. Not far from there, you
should stroll along the main
boulevards which conceal in
their bosom the river Senne,
a river that for many years
has in fact been vaulted. Here
you will find an infinite variety of styles of bars and cafés
to suit every taste. This heteroclite collection is the result
of an architecture competition that was organised in the
19th century. You will find
Neo-Renaissance
styling
vying with a more classical
feel, but you will also notice a
touch of Art Nouveau. And
don’t
forget
to
visit
El Metteko!
This tremendous diversity is
what sums up the Saint-Géry
district, which is in fact the
historical cradle of the city.
The main square and its
Halles are now a place of the
most delightful dolce farniente. The cafés of this district
have become the favourite
haunt of Brussels’ young
revellers, who come and
have fun till the wee small
hours in the morning. When
you get here, don’t miss the
PP Café, the Mappa Mundo
bar and its maps, the Roi des
Belges and its DJ, le Mezzo
and its live jazz lounge, and
the Café Central, its concerts
and its cinema.
Lovers of stylism will find rue
Dansaert most appealing. It is
here and nowhere else that
you will find young trend-setting artists. This is a street full
of fashionable restaurants,
fancy stores and designer
jewellery shops, but all this
does not take away any of the
district’s authentic soul. If
you want an example, just try
the Archiduc. Behind a
rather studiously faded turquoise facade, you’ll find a
beautiful Art Deco interior.
Or if you prefer, try the
Greenwich, where you will
discover a rather surprising
touch of originality - groups of
(male and female) chess
players!
Whatever you do, don’t forget
to explore the old port of
Brussels - and read the
names of the streets! You’ll
find that they often hark back
to the capital’s former commercial activities: Brick Quay,
Firewood Quay, Fishmonger
Street...
Moreover,
the
Church of Saint Catherine
was erected on one of the last
surviving docks in the port of
Brussels! Not far from there,
you can discover several chic
or simply quaint bars and
cafés where you will find just
what you’re looking for. For
starters, try Chez François,
La Belle Maraichère or the
Paon Royal. If you’re looking
for something a little more
out of the ordinary, try
Viva’m Boma or Monk for
size. You won’t be disappointed!
When you get back to rue
Dansaert, head straight for
the very stylish rue Lepage
and take in some of the
atmosphere of the Place du
Nouveau Marché aux Grains.
Just a few yards from there,
you’ll find rue du Houblon.
By this time you will no
doubt have detected something exquisitely sweet in the
air. Yes, you’re just round the
corner from Dandoy, where
they make the famous
Speculoos biscuits, pains à la
grecque and other Brussels
delights. If you can’t sample
them on site*, just drop in to
the Musée Jijé and its brasserie. You will savour some
delights for your pallet while
enjoying some pleasures of a
more cultural nature in this
recently opened centre dedicated to the memory of the
Belgian comic strip genius,
Joseph Gillain.
Finally, on the other side of
the canal, facing the trendy
Walvis, the tour closes - as it
began - on a symbolic note
outside the imposing BelleVue Brewery. You can’t miss
this building with its huge
white sign on a red background.
This
brewery
contains several thousand
barrels of Gueuze, Kriek and
Lambics that are just waiting
to be enjoyed.
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Bars and cafés in
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Le Cap
28 Place de la Vieille Halle aux Blés
Novo
37 Place de la Vieille Halle aux Blés
Un Lombard
1 rue du Lombard
Plattesteen
41 rue du Marché au Charbon
Le Soleil
86 rue du Marché au Charbon
El Metteko
86-88 Boulevard Anspach
PP Café
28 rue van Praet
Mappa Mundo
2-6 rue du Pont de la Carpe
le Roi des Belges
35-37 rue Jules van Praet
le Mezzo
18 rue Borgval
Café Central
14-16 rue Borgval
Archiduc
6-8 rue Antoine Dansaert
Greenwich
7 rue des Chartreux
Chez François
2 Quai aux Briques
La Belle Maraîchère
11 Place Ste Catherine
Paon royal
6 rue du Vieux Marché aux
Grains
Viva’m Boma
17 rue de Flandre
Monk
42 rue Sainte-Catherine
*Dandoy
11 rue au Beurre et
14 rue Charles Buls
Walvis
209 rue Antoine Dansaert
Brasserie Belle-Vue
(see pages 10-11)
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Prestigious Brussels, where
“authentic” rhymes with “Lambic”.
Grand Sablon, Manneken Pis,
Bourse, Grand’Place, Galeries
Saint-Hubert, Place de Brouckère,
Place des Martyrs
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The place du Grand Sablon is
the place to be for lovers of
exquisite Belgian chocolate,
antiques and galleries! Here
you will discover some notto-be-missed venues like
Chez Richard or the Café
Leffe. Or savour the irresistible charm of the narrow rue
de Rollebeek in its fine cobblestone livery.
Not far from there, you have
an ideal opportunity to get to
know the Belgian surrealists
in La Fleur en Papier Doré.
Then we suggest you take rue
du Chêne to see the comic
strip walls and our famous
(or infamous) Manneken Pis.
And don’t forget to drop
in to the charming
Poechenellekelder!
Haussmann, a blend of NeoRenaissance, eclecticism and
classicism.
Beside
the
Bourse, you will enjoy the
atmosphere of the Falstaff, a
mythical Jügendstil brasserie,
the mecca of Art Nouveau,
where you can choose from a
variety of Gueuzes. Just
opposite the Falstaff, the
Cirio is a place where
Bruxellois and visitors to the
city enjoy the atmosphere as
much as they do the beer!
The Church of Saint Nicolas
is like a precious gem set in a
medieval jewel-case. The
path to the church will lead
you directly to some old esta-
If you now head in the direction of the Bourse (stock
exchange) with its ornate features, you will certainly admire the architecture of the
wide boulevards designed by
Grand Place © BI-TC
Belgian Comic Strip Centre
• rue des Sables 20, 1000 Brussels
Open: every day (except Mondays) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)2/219.19.80 - www.cbbd.be - [email protected]
Brussels on Stage
Galerie de la Reine 13-15, 1000 Brussels
Open: every day (except Mondays) from 11 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)2/ 512.57.45 – www.bruxelles-en-scene.be
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minets with that typical
Brussels humour. If you venture along the alleyways in
this district, you will feel you
have travelled back in time
when you come across La
Bécasse, A l’Imaige Nostre
Dame and au Bon Vieux
Temps, with their quaint original pitchers and their
wrought iron features. The
atmosphere is almost as good
as the beer! But lo! There’s
the Grand’Place! Here you
are following in the footsteps
of the likes of Victor Hugo,
Verlaine and Rimbaud. This
is the haunt of none other
than Baudelaire and Karl
Marx. Whether you are a tourist, a lover of fine cuisine or
a lover tout court, stay a
while and soak in some of
this magical atmosphere.
Nearby, the irresistible Rose
Blanche will certainly titillate
your taste buds! And if you
want to sample a few dishes,
drop into the Brouette where
you can taste some “flamekueches” or sit next to the
king’s horse in the Roy
d’Espagne! For a bit of variety, the Brasseurs de la
Grand’Place offers carefully
crafted planchettes of 4 house
beers. And for those who
want to know some of the
secrets of beermaking, what
better way is there than to
enjoy the audiovisual presentation of the art of brewing in
the Musée des Brasseurs
Belges (Museum of Belgian
Brewers) and sample the
stuff.
But now it’s time for some
folklore with the puppets of
the Theatre of Toone! In the
labyrinth of narrow city
streets around the “ïlot
sacré”, it would be a pity to
miss the Delirium Café and
its 2,004 types of beer. Just
walk down rue des Bouchers
and go to the Galeries
Royales Saint-Hubert, a shopper’s paradise with its classy
boutiques, theatre and cinema, not forgetting of course
Brussels on Stage, an educational and poetic exhibition where you will discover
the many myths of Brussels.
You will be charmed by the
atmosphere of the Taverne
du Passage or the terrasse of
the Mokafe. You can relax
for a while in this very original and sumptuous atmosphere created by Cluysenaar,
with its magnificent glass gallery. At the end of the gallery,
you will meet with a form of
“sudden death” that you will
enjoy: Mort Subite. This is
the showcase of Brussels tradition, and it is here that for
centuries everyone who is
anyone has come to taste
delicious tartines oozing with
fromage blanc and radishes,
washed down with some
cool Gueuze beer.
A stone’s throw from the
Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie,
in rue Fossé aux Loups you
will not regret a visit to the
prestigious brasserie Belga
Queen. The building itself,
which was formerly the Hôtel
de la Poste, was magically
transformed by the decorative artist Pinto. Next on the
not-to-be-missed list is the
Café of the famous Hôtel
Métropole on boulevard
Adolphe Max. This building
designed by Alban Chambon
is a celebration of the Belle
Epoque, a magnificent and
joyous explosion of candelabras and amber. Finally, you
should visit the Corbeau,
which will be your last stop
on this tour of “authentic”
Brussels. This is a brasserie
that exudes all the impish
humour of Brussels! Here
you can enjoy beer in original one-litre or half-litre chevaliers (these, you will discover, are rather peculiar drinking vessels), but not a syllable more… come and see
for yourself!
Bars and cafés outside Brussels center,
but well worth a visit
Le Biercircus
rue de l’Enseignement 89, 1000 Brussels
This establishment offers several hundred types!
Open from 12 noon to 2.30 pm and from 6 pm to midnight.
Tel.: +32 (0)2/218.00.34 - www.biercircus.com
L’imprimerie
chaussée de Saint-Job 666, 1180 Brussels (Uccle)
Open from 6 p.m., closed on Mondays.
A trendy micro-brewery.
Tel.: +32 (0)2/372.93.25 - www.limprimerie.be - [email protected]
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Bars and cafés in
1000 BRUSSELS
Chez Richard
2 rue des Minimes
Café Leffe
46 Place du Grand Sablon
La Fleur en papier doré
55 rue des Alexiens
Poechenellekelder
5 rue du Chêne
Falstaff
17-21 rue H. Maus
Cirio
18 rue de la Bourse
La Bécasse
11 rue Tabora
A l’Imaige Nostre Dame
8 rue du Marché aux Herbes
Au Bon Vieux Temps
12 rue du Marché aux Herbes
La Rose blanche
11 Grand’Place
La Brouette
2-3 Grand’Place
Roy d’Espagne
1 Grand’Place
Les Brasseurs de la Grand-Place
24 rue de la Montagne
Théâtre de Toone
6 Impasse de Schuddelveldgang
Delirium Café
Impasse de la Fidélité
Taverne du Passage
30 Galerie de la Reine
Mokafé
9 Galerie du Roi
A la Mort Subite
7 rue Montagne aux Herbes
Potagères
Belga Queen
32 rue du Fossé aux Loups
Le Café Métropole
31 Place De Brouckère
Le Corbeau
18 rue Saint-Michel
De Bier Temple
(specialised boutique)
56b rue du Marché aux Herbes
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Brussels from top to bottom:
enjoy some quaint breweries with more
than a touch of culture.
Porte de Namur, Quartier
Saint-Boniface, Matonge, Place
Fernand Cocq, Place Flagey,
Etangs d’Ixelles
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The Porte de Namur is the
place for anyone looking for
trendy stores, high-quality
cinemas and brasseries, like
Le Trappiste or la Taverne
Toison d’Or. Not far from
there is the quartier SaintBoniface. This district grew in
the 19th century around its
beautiful church. Over time,
other features were added to
embellish the decor, in particular some Art Nouveau
houses designed by the
architect Ernest Blérot,
whose colourful sgraffitos,
wrought iron balconies and
bow windows are among the
features that you can still
admire while savouring any
of the countless cool beers
served in the Ultime Atome.
Cantillon Brewery © JL Flémal
Museum of Gueuze
Cantillon Brewery
56 rue Gheude, 1070 Brussels
Open during the week from 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday from
10 am to 5 pm.
This is the only remaining working traditional brewery in
Brussels. You will definitely enjoy visiting this museum with
its amazing facilities for the production of Lambic, Faro, Kriek
and Gueuzes, and of course you can sample the products!
Nothing has changed here for centuries.
(Ask about the historical walk from Brussels Grand’Place to the
Cantillon Brewery)
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Opposite this bar, it would be
a pity to miss the intimist
atmosphere of Eat&Love,
where you can enjoy cuisine
that is as carefully and fashionably crafted as the decor.
For something quite different,
try Belgo belge, a place that
specialises in mussels. Once
you have finished a plate of
this delicious seafood, visit
the eminently Neo-Gothic
Church of Saint Boniface,
which was the first of its kind
in Brussels.
For a touch of the exotic, try
Matonge, the African district
of Brussels, which is famous
for its countless hairdressing
salons, cafés and grocery
stores. In these typically
African stores, take the time
to admire the stalls that are
literally overflowing with succulent mangoes and sweet
potatoes. You will be instantly bathed in African sunlight.
Halfway along chaussée de
Wavre, you should make a
point of visiting Beermania,
a place that is a paradise for
beer lovers. Here you can
buy over 400 traditional
Belgian beers.
But now it’s time to get back
to chaussée d’Ixelles. This
time, visit the comic strip
stores, the impeccable residence of the violinist de
Bériot and his wife, the cantatrice La Malibran. On your
left, you will notice the place
that has become a mecca for
lovers of good food with beer,
the Volle Gas. Alternatively,
there is Imagin’Air Art Café.
Here the atmosphere is quite
different. This establishment
has just started serving a
selection of natural and traditional nouvelle cuisine.
L’Amour fou, a place that
can definitely be described
as cool, has a new Zen decor
that is quite unique.
We have now reached the
end of the tour. You will be
glad to know that from now
on it’s downhill all the way!
The next stop is the Flagey
building, a quite imposing
multicultural 21st-century
“steamship”. Take a final leisurely stroll around the lakes
of Ixelles, where you will notice the amazing architecture
of the surrounding townhouses. A few yards from the
square, you should take the
time to visit Le Pantin, the
first philosophical cafétheatre in Brussels. The proprietor of this establishment
has mastered what amounts
to alchemy by putting art and
beer on his menu. Then, for a
typically Art Deco brasserie
with a Sixties feel, try
Le Fourquet. Last but definitely not least, pop into Belga,
which is on the ground floor
of the Flagey building, the former National Institute for
Radio Broadcasting. You
can’t miss it - it’s that huge
edifice with the modernist
decor.
Practical information
for 1050 Brussels:
Le Trappiste
3 av. de la Toison d’Or
Taverne Toison d’Or
2 av. de la Toison d’Or
Ultime Atome
14 Place Saint-Boniface
Eat&Love
11 rue Saint-Boniface
Belgo belge
20 rue de la Paix
Beermania
(specialised boutique)
174 Chaussée de Wavre
Volle Gas
21 Place Fernand Cocq
Imagin’Air Art Café
6 Place Fernand Cocq
L’Amour fou
185 Chaussée d’Ixelles
House of Brewers © OPT/JP Rémy
Museum of the “Belgian Brewers”
Grand’Place 10, 1000 Brussels
Tel.: +32 (0)2/511.49.87 - www.beerparadise.be
Open every day from 10 am to 5 pm.
This 18th-century brewery boasts state-of-the-art technology. Here
you can learn the art of brewing - and, yes, sample the stuff!
Le Pantin
355 Chaussée d’Ixelles
Le Fourquet
13 Place Flagey
Belga
18 Place Flagey
Schaerbeek Beer Museum
Avenue Louis Bertrand 33, 1030 Brussels
Tel.: +32 (0) 2/241.56.27
Open Wednesday and Saturday from 2pm to 6 pm.
This museum occupies 800 square metres and displays a
variety of glasses, bottles, enamel plates and machines that
still produce “Schaerbeekoise” that you can try.
Belle-Vue Brewery
Quai du Hainaut 43, 1080 Brussels
Tel.: +32 (0)2/410.19.35
Important note: Visits for groups of 15 to 50 people
by appointment only!
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Saint-Gilles - 19th century,
a blend of Art Nouveau and tradition.
Porte de Hal, Parvis,
Barrière de Saint-Gilles,
Hôtel de Ville.
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Porte de Hal © BI-TC
Would you like to go back
several centuries and travel
to foreign parts - in the space
of a few yards? Or would you
like to leave the city centre
behind and explore some
quaint yet exciting districts? If
so, Saint-Gilles is the place for
you! This is a district that at
the same time is part of the
city and a village in its own
right. It is the favourite haunt
of artists, immigrants, poets
and Brussels’ trendy young
set. It is brimming over with
discreet Art nouveau or
Renaissance cafés where you
can savour a Trappiste in the
typical bistrot atmosphere of
yesteryear or enjoy an original Brussels Zwanze in the
very best tradition.
The Porte de Hal is rather
like a feudal castle whose
stark outline stands proudly
against the sky. This is a building that exudes all the mystery of its venerable age. It
dates from the 14th century
and is all that is left of the
second wall of Brussels. It
was originally a military
structure, but its function
changed over the years, initially becoming a grain silo,
then a Lutheran church and
even a prison, until 1847,
when it became one of the
first museums in Europe. It is
still a successful museum. A
little further on, you might
like to take a pleasant stroll
down rue Jean Volders to
enjoy its 19th-century archi-
Museum of the Porte de Hal
boulevard du Midi, 1000 Brussels
Open every day (except Mondays) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)2/534.15.18
www.kmkg-mrah.be
[email protected]
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tecture. Here you will find not
a drawbridge, but curved
wrought ironwork. These features, which are the hallmarks of Art Nouveau and of
Ernest Blérot, like the coloured sgraffitos, are the ornamentations typical of this
revolutionary architectural
school. All this may be difficult to resist, but don’t put up
too much of a fight! The
Porteuse d’Eau invites you
to relax and to sample some
fine fare under a truly impressive “well of light”.
The Verschueren Brewery
stands in the shadow of a
church. Here you will see a
tremendous change not only
in the ambiance but also in
the people who frequent this
establishment: trendy young
people and more sedate
habitués have one thing in
common… they enjoy the
beer. Here it is the Art Deco
chandeliers that set the tone.
But, yes, there is something
interesting on the wall: football form tables! At the other
end of the Parvis Saint-Gillois,
which is famous for its cheerful morning market, the
Brasserie de l’Union offers a
variegated
picture
of
Brussels’ life and characters:
football fans and beer, but
also visitors from every corner of the world. Cheers!
But something that should
not be missed is the roundabout at the Barrière de SaintGilles and its fountain. The
water in this fountain, with its
little water carrier, was formerly used to water the
horses of passing coaches.
The sculpture is the work of
Julien Dillens. It encourages
passers-by to continue on
their journey and points
them in the direction of the
Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall).
This sumptuous building
designed in the French
Renaissance style is the work
of the architect Dumont. Here
there is also the Brasserie
de la Renaissance, which
was clearly inspired by the
beauty of the neighbouring
richly carved and decorated
municipal building. The
Brasserie is a most attractive
building in any season: mouldings with golden tints in winter, the terrasse in summer.
Not far from there, take the
time to visit one last waterhole: Moeder Lambic, the
“temple” of cervoise (barley
beer). This is a must for aficionados of Belgian beer, but
even beginners will appreciate the range of no fewer than
250 beers, including ten types
of draught beer.
Organised tours:
D-TOURS
Chaussée de Waterloo 94, 1060 Brussels
A chance to tour the city with a CD guide:
a sound experience that accompanies the sights, leaving you
somewhere between the dream and the reality.
Tel.: +32 (0)2/538.90.20
www.d-tours.org
[email protected]
PRO VELO
Rue de Londres 15, 1050 Brussels
A tour of Brussels by bicycle to discover its old breweries
(sampling of products).
Tel.: +32 (0)2/502.73.55
www.provelo.org
[email protected]
Bars and cafés:
Brasserie Breughel
45-146 boulevard du Midi,
1000 Brussels
La Porteuse d’Eau
48 rue Jean Volders,
1060 Brussels
La Brasserie Verschueren
11-13 Parvis de Saint-Gilles,
1060 Brussels
La Brasserie de l’Union
55 Parvis de Saint-Gilles,
1060 Brussels
La Brasserie de la Renaissance
39 avenue Paul Dejaer,
1060 Brussels
Moeder Lambic
68 rue de Savoie,
1060 Brussels
In the area :
• De skieven Architek
50 Place du Jeu de Balle
1000 Brussels
• Restobières
32 rue des Renards
1000 Brussels
• ‘t Werm Woeter
25 rue des Renards
1000 Brussels
BUS BAVARD
Rue des Thuyas 12, 1170 Brussels
Guided tours of quaint Brussels estaminets and
the “review of Belgian beers”
Tel.: +32 (0)2/673.18.35
www.busbavard.be
[email protected]
LA FONDERIE
Rue Ransfort 27, 1080 Brussels
Guided tour: “The Beers of Brussels: from Gueuze to Pils”
Tel.: +32 (0)2/410.99.50
www.lafonderie.be
[email protected]
St Gilles Town Hall © BI-TC
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A “PINT-SIZED”
HISTORY OF BEER
Antiquity
Beer has been brewed since
time immemorial. It is thought
that it was first made in
Palestine around ten thousand
years ago, in 8000 BC, by macerating barley bread in water.
© Malagne
The Sumerians developed no
fewer than ten varieties of beer,
and the Babylonians added at
least 34 more. Later on, the
Egyptians developed what can
be called government breweries, making brewing a state
monopoly. These “barley
wines” were used as offerings
to the gods. Pharaoh Ramses
II, who is referred to as the
“brewing Pharaoh”, imposed
very strict rules on the making
of beer.
Beer made its way to Europe
around 5000 - 4800 BC along
two routes: the Danubian route
(Eastern Europe) and the
Mediterranean route (south of
France). Contrary to what is
generally believed, beer was
brewed and consumed very
early in Greece and Rome until
it was to some extent replaced
by wine.
However, while the Romans
were more fond of wine, this
did not prevent them from
appreciating beer, in particular
in the northern regions, where
conditions were better for barley fields than for vineyards.
For example, the remains of a
Gallo-Roman villa were found
to contain a brewery dating
from the 3rd or 4th century.
Among Belgium's ancestors,
the Gauls, the brewing of bar-
ley beer was a cottage industry; it was brewed within the
family by the women. It was
the Gauls who came up with
the idea of replacing recipients
made of pottery by wooden
barrels, which, by the way,
they invented. They called
malt “brace”, a word that has
come down to us in the French
terms brassin (beer mix),
brasseur (brewer), etc.
After the fall of the Roman
Empire, the church took
control of the land. The monks
took an interest in this beverage, and eventually it appears
that there were breweries in
every abbey in Christendom.
And brewing also went on in
inns, castles and homesteads.
The Middle Ages
In spite of barbaric invasions,
brewing never quite disappeared from our regions. As early
as the 7th and 8th centuries,
the first monastic communities
consumed beer, which had by
then become a popular beverage. At that time, monks lived
just like everyone else, but of
course they were isolated from
society. In the region of the
Meuse, the oldest monastery
appears to be the Grand-Axe,
which is first mentioned in
documents in the year 805.
As we have just seen, the first
Belgian abbeys already each
had their own brewery. This
was the case for Villers-la-Ville,
which had a community of
monks from 1146. The immense abbey they built was inspired by the architecture of the
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Cîteaux (the order of the
Cistercians). The brewery, in
the Romanesque style, was
built in the first half of the 13th
century. However, the abbey
was laid waste in the religious
wars of the 16th century and
the French Revolution. Also
around this time, the first
guilds were set up. The purpose of guilds was to maintain the
quality of products and to
ensure respect for traditions
based on strict rules.
Breweries then proliferated in
the 14th and 15th centuries, as
beer became a popular beverage. Around this time, it was
commonly believed that it was
better to drink beer than water,
because epidemics like cholera and the plague could be
transmitted by water, while the
cause of these diseases was eliminated in the brewing process.
The Renaissance (around the
16th century) was the golden
age of brewing. Their corporations were very rich. In
Brussels, brewers bought the
“Arbre d'or”, a fine building
that is now the “Maison des
Brasseurs” (House of Brewers)
on the Grand’Place. They restored this dwelling and embellished it in the 17th century.
Although it was completely
destroyed in the bombarding
of Brussels by the Marshal de
Villeroy, it was quickly rebuilt,
at great expense, in the 18th
century, when it was adorned
with the facade that is still
admired to this day by countless tourists. It was sold off by
the French revolutionaries in
the 18th century, and then in
1954 after some radical conversion work it once again became
the
“Maison
des
Brasseurs”.
From the 17th
century until the
Second World War
In the 17th century, many different types of beer began to
appear up and down the country. Each variety was characterised by the specific ingredients used and the quality of
the water. Small breweries flourished at this time, and as in
those days there were no
sophisticated means of preserving the product, each village
had its own brewery.
At the end of the 18th century,
a historical event took place
that was anything but beneficial to the tradition of brewing:
the French Revolution. In addition to the fact that it put an end
to brewers' guilds, the
Revolution led to the destruction of many monasteries and
abbeys, effectively wiping out
much of the brewing industry.
However, with the arrival of
Napoleon on the scene brewing took off again thanks to a
general economic recovery,
although from that time on brewing would no longer be reserved for monks. It became a
fully-fledged industry in its own
right.
At the end of the 19th century,
the scientific progress achieved
by Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) in
the study of yeast and the preservation of food by “pasteurisation” gave breweries new
impetus for some time. And
these discoveries not only
made it possible to preserve
beer more efficiently, but they
also improved the quality of
beer, as the various types of
yeast produce different flavours.
By the year 1900, there were
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3,223 registered breweries in
Belgium, including Wielemans'
Brewery in Forest (Brussels),
which was considered to be
the biggest and most modern in
Europe. It was also in Brussels
(in the brewery called the
Grande Brasserie de Koekelberg,
to be precise) that the first bottom-fermenting beer (Pils) was
brewed in 1886.
After the First World War, there
was a considerable drop in the
number of breweries. In fact, by
1920 there were only 2,013. The
reason was that there was a
dearth of the raw materials and
manpower needed for brewing,
and the few breweries that
resumed production had to be
mechanised. In the 1930s, the
economic crisis made the situation even worse, and the
Second World War caused a
further reduction in the number of breweries. As a result, in
1946 Belgium had only 755.
From the Second
World War until today
After the Second World War,
the number of breweries continued to fall. The small breweries had in fact disappeared or
had been taken over by larger
concerns, so much so that by
1983 there were only 134.
Nowadays, the brewing industry is characterised by two
main trends: firstly, at a global
level, major mergers between
large groups of breweries and,
secondly, at a regional level, the
revival of small and mediumsized breweries developing a
variety of products whose characteristics are linked to the terroir. There are now around a
hundred breweries in Belgium
that offer a range that includes
around 500 different products.
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Brewing - the perpetuation
of a monastic tradition.
Villers-la-Ville, Genappe,
Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve.
(30 Km)
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The tour starts at the Abbey
of Villers, one of the largest
Cistercian monasteries in
Europe. Founded in 1146 by
members of the community
of Clairvaux, the abbey
underwent changes for over
six centuries and therefore
reflects all the successive
architectural styles that have
graced our regions. The
abbey was abandoned in
1796, and over the years
nature took over and the
ruins took on the romantic
atmosphere that you can
Abbey of Villers-la-Ville © FTPBW/Altitude Photo
savour today. Visitors can
discover the old hostelry
that was used as a brewery
from the 16th century. Beermaking in Villers-la-Ville is
attested to since the Middle
Ages.
A few miles from Villers, La
Tourelle, a cheese farm in
Ways (Genappe), invites you
to come and sample some
fine fare. Why not try some
Lothier beer with Genappe’s
gastronomic speciality,
Lothier tart. The recipe for
this delicacy is kept secret
by the confraternity of the
same name. You can also
visit the goat farm (by
appointment only).
In Belgium, rural landscapes
alternate with modern
towns. In the heart of one
town, Louvain-la-Neuve, a
well-known
university
Things to see in the area
(information on the website: www.beer2005.be
and in the tourist offices)
• Napoleon’s last headquarters (GENAPPE)
• First Wing Museum ( BEAUVECHAIN)
• Park and Chateau of the Domaine Solvay and Folon
Museum/Foundation (LA HULPE)
• Site of Louvain-la-Neuve, the Aula Magna and the Museum
(LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE)
• Chateau of Rixensart, Lake of Genval and Museum of Water
and Fountains (RIXENSART)
• Geographic centre of Belgium (WALHAIN)
• Waterloo battlefield and Wellington Museum (WATERLOO)
• Adventure Park and Walibi (WAVRE)
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Other breweries
(please inquire before you set out!):
Brasserie Lefèbvre in Quenast
Tel.: +32 (0)67/67.07.66
www.brasserielefebvre.be
[email protected]
Brasserie du Brabant in Baisy
Tel.: +32 (0)67/79.18.79
www.labrasseriedubrabant.tk
[email protected]
Brasserie d’Ecaussinnes
Tel.: +32 (0)67/34.22.77
www.brasserieecaussinnes.be
[email protected]
Brasserie Friart in Le Roeulx
Tel.: +32 (0)64/31.18.18
www.st-feuillien.com
[email protected]
centre, the micro-brewery
Brasse-Temps was founded
in 2001 by one of the oldest
working
breweries
in
Wallonia, the Dubuisson
Brewery, which brews the
renowned Bush Beer. The
Brasse-Temps itself makes
three types of beer: “Cuvée
des Trolls”, “l’EmbrasseTemps” and “Blanche”. You
can sample this nectar in the
café next to the micro-brewery.
Nearby, you can visit a 65hectare
paradise,
the
Domaine provincial du
Bois des Rêves in Ottignies.
Bois des Rêves © FTPBW/Kouprianoff
Practical information:
Abbey of Villers
Rue de l’Abbaye 55
1495 Villers-la-Ville.
From 1/04 to 31/10, open every
day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and
from 1/11 to 31/03 every day from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Tuesdays.
Admission fee.
Louvain-la-Neuve © FTPBW/Kouprianoff
This is a verdant estate that
has become very popular
for its play park, keep-fit circuits, mountain bike track
and swimming pool with
paddling pool (in July and
August) as well as its gardens, wood, lake, etc. Keen
walkers will appreciate the
‘didactic’ paths and the leisure circuits set in a picturesque area full of interesting
flora and fauna. From May to
August 2005, there will be a
special exhibition on beer in
the estate pavilion
Maison du Tourisme
du Pays de Villers en Walloon Brabant
Rue de l’Abbaye 55, 1495 Villers-la-Ville
Tel.: +32 (0)71/87.98.98
[email protected]
de Waterloo
Chaussée de Bruxelles 218, 1410 Waterloo
Tel.: +32 (0)2/352.09.10
www.waterloo-tourisme.be
[email protected]
des Ardennes brabançonnes
Rue de Nivelles 1, 1300 Wavre
Tel.: +32 (0)10/23.03.52
www.mtab.be
[email protected]
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Tel.: +32 (0)71/88.09.80
www.villers.be
[email protected].
La Tourelle, cheese farm
Rue E. Hecq 20,
1474 Ways (Genappe).
Guided tour (for groups and by
appointment).
Sampling room open on
Sundays from 12 noon to 8 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)67/77.27.17
Micro-brewery Brasse-Temps
Place des Brabançons 4
1348 Louvain-la-Neuve.
Open from Monday to Friday
from 11 a.m. and on Sundays
from 7 p.m.
Guided tour (for groups and by
appointment)
Tel.: +32 (0)10/45.70.27
[email protected].
Domaine provincial
du Bois des Rêves
Allée du Bois des Rêves 1
1340 Ottignies-L-L-N.
From 1/10 to 31/03, open from
8.30 a.m. to 6 p.m., from 1/06 to
31/08 from 8.30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and
in April, May and September
from 8.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.
Park accessible free of charge
but admission fee for facilities.
Tel.: +32 (0)10/41.60.72
www.brabantwallon.be.
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The ambiance and gastronomic
delights of the “Roman Païs”.
Nivelles, Ittre, Tubize, Rebecq,
Braine-le-Château, Nivelles.
(58 km)
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Less than 25 kilometres from
Brussels, the Roman Païs is
the ideal place to get away
from it all and discover a
region with a rich history
and a wealth of sensations
and savours. The Collegiate
Church of Saint Gertrude, a
jewel of Romanesque architecture, is set in the heart of
Nivelles, a town with an
enviable tradition that is
known for its savoir-vivre
and its famous “Al djote” tart
washed down with some
abbey beer. The history of
Nivelles runs parallel with
that of the abbey founded in
the 7th century. The
Collegiate Church of Saint
Gertrude (1046) is one
of the most important
Collegiate Church Ste Gertrude © OT Nivelles
Romanesque churches in
Europe.
The
various
archaeological
substrata
have yielded the remains of
five successive churches
that were built between the
7th and the 10th century.
The quartier Saint-Jacques,
the brewers’ district, still
bears many features that
recall the presence of
Nivelles’ old breweries. Why
not take in the atmosphere
of this remarkable town?
The nearby small towns of
Ittre and Tubize stand witness to a prestigious industrial history, but they also
hold out the promise of a
pleasant stroll in delightful
natural surroundings. In the
centre of Rebecq, on both
banks of the Senne, the
mills of Arenberg are part
of this village’s unique
atmosphere. Built towards
the end of the Middle Ages,
the Great Mill still has on
• The Parc de la Dodaine, the Church of Saint Jean and Saint
Nicolas and the Récollets complex, the Municipal Museum
(NIVELLES)
• The Maison du Bailli, the Pilori, the Banal Mill
(BRAINE-LE-CHATEAU)
• the Forge-Museum and the hamlet of Fauquez (ITTRE)
• the quarry of Quenast, the Petit Train du Bonheur
(Happy Little Train) (REBECQ)
• the Door Museum, the Fountain of Saint Renelde in Saintes
(TUBIZE)
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Dodaine Park © FTPBW/Kouprianoff
show some truly impressive
machinery that operates by
means of a huge paddle
wheel. This mill is the setting
for some exciting temporary
exhibitions, and the Taverne
du Grand Moulin offers a
unique opportunity to
sample the beer brewed by
Rebecq’s Lefèbvre Brewery.
This venerable brewery produces
Barbär,
Bonne
Espérance and several other
well-known beers such as
Floreffe, Saison 1900, etc.
Next stage of the tour: The
village of Braine-le-Château
welcomes you with open
arms for a tour of its many
feudal remains. You can
then return to Nivelles for a
final gastronomic experience.
A 3-circuit guide (in French
and Dutch) giving a complete
description of this circuit is
available from the Maison du
Tourisme (tourist office) of
the Roman Païs.
The Collegiate Church of
Saint Gertrude
Place Albert 1er
1400 Nivelles
Open every day from 9 a.m. to
5 p.m., except Sunday mornings.
Guided tours for individuals
during the week at 2 p.m., at the
weekend at 2 p.m. and 3.30 p.m.
Guided tours for groups
(by appointment).
Tel.: +32 (0)67/22.04.44 www.tourisme-nivelles.be [email protected]
The quartier Saint-Jacques,
brewers’ district
Description and map of the
walk: Nivelles tourist office.
Possibility of guided tours for
groups.
Tel.: +32 (0)67/22.04.44
www.tourisme-nivelles.be
[email protected]
The mills of Arenberg
Rue Docteur Colson 8
1430 Rebecq
In the tourist season, demonstrations of flour production at the
Petit moulin. Info: Syndicat d’initiative of Rebecq and Tourist
office of the Roman Païs.
Tel.: +32 (0)67/22.04.44 and
(0)67/63.82.32- www.rebecq.be
Lefèbvre Brewery
Chemin du Croly 54, 1430
Quenast.
Maison du Bailli in Braine-le-Château © FTPBW/Kouprianoff
Maison du Tourisme
du Roman Païs
Rue de Saintes 48, 1400 Nivelles
Tel.: +32 (0)67/22.04.44
www.tourisme-roman-pais.be
[email protected]
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Tours of the brewery (for groups
by appointment).
Syndicat d’initiative of Rebecq and
Tourist office of the Roman Païs.
Tel.: +32 (0)67/67.07.66 and
(0)67/63.82.32
www.brasserielefebvre.be
[email protected]
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The abbeys and beers
of the Walloon Brabant.
Hélécine, Jauchelette
(Jodoigne), Villers-la-Ville .
(46 Km)
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The Domaine provincial
d’Hélécine covers an area of
almost 30 hectares. It formerly
housed
the
Premontres Abbey of
Heylissem, which was founded in 1129 and then rebuilt
in Louis XVI style. You are
bound to be impressed by
the 18th-century neo-classical chateau.
The estate around the chateau is open to the public.
Stroll around the 4-hectare
site with its 19th-century icehouse, a giant sundial and a
number of places to relax,
including a rustic bar where
you can savour the delights
of Heylissem abbey beer.
There is one place where
you should stop on the way
to Villers-la-Ville: the Ferme
de l’Abbaye de la Ramée in
Jauchelette (Jodoigne). This
splendid Brabant farm dates
from the 13th century, when
the Cistercian nuns made it
their home. Like all the
abbeys in the country, la
Ramée had its share of
battles. It was in fact destroyed in the strife that racked the country during the
wars of religion, especially in
the 17th century. It was burned down in 1650 and rebuilt
in the 18th century. The
abbey was closed in 1706.
Following
the
French
Revolution, the abbey was
partly demolished. The
abbey farm escaped destruction.
The
Grange
Dimière (barn dating from
Domaine Provinciale d’Hélécine © FTPBW
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Folx-les-caves Caves © FTPBW/Kouprianoff
• The Armand Pellegrin Museum (close to the Domaine provincial) (HELECINE)
• Caves of Folx-les-Caves, a regional archaeological museum
(ORP JAUCHE)
• Mélin, officially one of the ‘Most Beautiful Villages in
Wallonia’ (JODOIGNE)
• the First Wing Museum - Historical Center (BEAUVECHAIN)
• Provincial estate of the Bois des Rêves (OTTIGNIES),
• Adventure Park and Walibi (WAVRE)
The Domaine provincial
d’Hélécine
Rue Armand Dewolf 2
1357 Opheylissem
Estate open all year. The chateau is closed between
Christmas and New Year. Bar
open every day in July and
August and from 15/03 till 15/11
(Wednesday afternoons and
weekends). Restaurant open on
Sundays from May to
September.
Tel.: +32 (0)19/65.54.91 www.brabantwallon.be
[email protected]
Farm of the Abbey of La Ramée
rue de l’Abbaye 19
1370 Jodoigne
Farm of la Ramée © Province du Brabant-Wallon
the early 18th century) is
regarded as the most the
important in the country.
The farm and the barn are
listed among Wallonia’s
exceptional heritage sites.
(apple trees, pear trees,
cherry trees, etc.) are protected and carefully maintained. Only the outside of the
site is accessible to the
public.
The ‘Fruiticum’ in the old
orchards of the abbey
contains a wide range of
species of fruit trees. In fact,
over 300 different varieties
The Abbey of Villers is one
of the greatest Cistercian
monasteries in Europe (see
description on page 16).
Guided tours (for groups and by
appointment)
only the outside is accessible to
the public.
Tel.: +32 (0)10/88.02.22
www.ramee.com
[email protected]
The Abbey of Villers
(information on page 17)
Maisons du Tourisme
de la Hesbaye brabançonne
Grand’Place 1, 1370 Jodoigne
Tel.: +32 (0)10/22.91.15
[email protected]
du Pays de Villers en Walloon Brabant
Rue de l’Abbaye 55, 1495 Villers-la-Ville
Tel.: +32 (0)71/87.98.98
[email protected]
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Abbey of Villers-la-Ville © FTPBW/Kouprianoff
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THE TRAPPIST ORDER
Abbey of Orval ©
Abbey of Chimay © Evrard & Bastin
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The Trappists belong to the
order of Cistercians of the
Strict Observance. The
order was founded in the
12th century in the monastery of Cîteaux in Burgundy.
These monks adhere to the
Rule of St Benedict, which
dates from the 6th century.
They have historical ties
with the Abbey of the
Grande
Trappe
in
Normandy, hence the name
Trappists. The origin of the
Trappist brewers dates back
to a reform which made it
possible for monks to consume the regional beverage if it
was found that the water
was undrinkable. In our
regions, the monks therefore
had the choice between
skimmed milk, buttermilk or
beer, and of course they
made the right choice!
Brewing is a relatively recent
activity for the Belgian
Trappists. At the start of the
20th century, Trappist beers
were so successful that
there were many imitations
around, but since 1962 they
have been protected by law.
In fact, they must meet
various conditions. In particular, they must be brewed
in a Cistercian abbey under
the supervision of monks
belonging to the Trappist
Order.
In Belgium, there are 12
Trappist abbeys, 6 for monks
and 6 for nuns. Five have
their own brewery: 2 in
Flanders (Westmalle and
Westvleteren) and 3 in
Wallonia: Chimay, Orval and
Rochefort. There is only one
outside Belgium: in the
Netherlands, the Abbey of
Our Lady of Koningshoeven,
with its brewery “De
Schaapskooi”.
CHIMAY
the Abbey of Our
Lady of Scourmont
(Hainaut)
The Abbey of Chimay was
founded in 1850 by Trappists
who had come from Saint
Sixtus in Westvleteren. It was
built on a plateau over a
very pure water table. The
abbey started to brew beer
in 1862 to provide for the
needs of the monks and to
provide employment for the
region. Their beer is now
© JL Flémal
known as the “Burgundy of
beers” and, like Burgundy
wine, has its own “vintage”.
The monks of this abbey
were the first to market their
beer outside the walls of the
monastery. The brewery
was modernised in 1990.
The abbey is not open to the
public. In fact, visitors can
see only the bottling phase.
ROCHEFORT
the Abbey of Our
Lady of Saint Remy
(Namur)
This abbey was founded by
Gilles de Walcourt, the Earl
of Rochefort (1220-1247). The
first Cistercian nuns settled
there in 1230. However, as
the environment was too
harsh for the nuns, in 1464
they were replaced by
monks. In the middle of the
17th century, the abbey was
pillaged several times.
During
the
French
Revolution, the monastery
was dissolved and the
abbey's property was seized. Half of the buildings
were destroyed. However,
the abbey re-emerged in
1887, when a group of
Trappists settled there.
There has been a brewery in
this abbey since 1595 for the
personal use of the monks.
The existing brewery dates
back to 1899, while the facilities date from 1960, the year
in which the monks began to
market their products. The
abbey cannot be toured.
the high point in the history
of the abbey. It was subsequently destroyed during
the French Revolution, and
it was not until 1926 that a
new monastery emerged,
and the construction work
was not completed until
1948. The abbey started
making beer again in 1931. It
now produces only one type
of beer that involves the use
of German and English techniques, including “dry hopping” (raw hopping). The
abbey is now one of the
most important tourist sites
in
the
Province
of
Luxembourg. Although it is
not possible to tour the
abbey itself, the ruins of the
old buildings can be visited.
The Mathilde Fountain owes
its name to the legend of
Mathilde of Tuscany, who lost
her gold ring in the water. A
trout returned it to her after
she implored the help of Our
Lady. She then exclaimed:
“This is a Val d’Or” (Golden
Valley); hence the name
Orval.
ORVAL, the Abbey
of Our Lady of
Orval (Luxembourg)
Chimay © JL Flémal
This site has been occupied
by religious communities
since the year 1070. In 1132,
the buildings were brought
into harmony with the requirements of the Cistercian
order. The 18th century was
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Orval Brewery © JL Flémal
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From Tournai to Beloeil
Tournai and “Belgian Picardy”.
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a
b
Starting-point: the historic
heart of Tournai:
Tournai, Pipaix-Leuze,
Aubechies, Beloeil.
(42 km)
Tournai, Mouscron, Comines.
(52 km)
Discover on foot the historic
heart of Tournai, one of the
oldest cities in Belgium, an
artistic town with no fewer
than 7 museums. This itine-
rary starts with a 20-minutelong multimedia presentation at the tourist office. After
a tour of the belfry you will
discover 2,000 years of the
The historic heart of Tournai © M. Langrand
Maisons du Tourisme
city's history reflected in its
many interesting buildings
with their varied architecture. The tour includes the
cathedral, with the belfry,
which is in fact a UNESCO
"world heritage site".
NEXT STOP
BELOEIL:
In Pipaix-Leuze, in addition
to the Dubuisson Brewery,
which can be toured only by
groups and by appointment,
you
can
visit
the
Mahymobiles Museum.
This museum houses a collection of vehicles which is
among the most impressive
in the world in terms both of
sheer number and of variety. You will discover many
aspects of the world history
of the automobile from 1895
to today. In the same town,
you can discover everything
you ever wanted to know
about steam brewing in the
Steam Brewery (brasserie
à vapeur), which can be
visited by appointment only.
In Aubechies, one of the
du Tournaisis
Placette aux Oignons 20, 7500 Tournai
Tel.: +32 (0)69/35.42.85
[email protected]
de la Picardie
Place Gérard Kasiers 15, 7700 Mouscron
Tel.: +32 (0)56/86.03.70
[email protected]
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Other breweries
breweries (for tours, please inquire before you
set out!):
Brasserie de Brunehaut - Tel.: +32 (0)69/34.64.11
www.brunehaut.com
Brasserie Caulier - Tel.: +32 (0)69/36.26.10
Brasserie Dupont - Tel.: +32 (0)69/67.10.66
www.brasserie-dupont.com
most beautiful villages in
Wallonia, you can discover
an archaeological reconstruction, the Archéosite
d'Aubechies. The Archéosite
features various "habitats"
that illustrate the life and
times of our ancestors from
the arrival of the first farmers of the Neolithic era
until the Gallo-Roman period.
Finally, in Beloeil, you can
admire the Chateau of the
Princes de Lignes, a traditional stately home surrounded by a moat and exquisite
French-style gardens that
were designed in 1664. This
has been the residence of
the de Ligne family since the
14th century.
NEXT STOP
COMINES:
In Mouscron, the Folklore
Museum invites you to take
a trip back in time. You will
no doubt enjoy the
museum's interior reconstructions, its craftsmen and
its thematic collections (this
Historic heart of Tournai
Office du tourisme de Tournai
Vieux Marché aux Poteries 14
7500 Tournai
Open all year - Belfry closed on
Mondays - The 7 museums are
closed on Tuesdays.
Tel.: +32 (0)69/22.20.45
www.tournai.be
Dubuisson Frères Brewery
Chaussée de Mons 28
7904 Pipaix - Leuze
Tours: by appointment,
all year round, Saturdays at 3
p.m.
admission fee (sampling included)
Tel.: +32 (0)69/67.22.22
www.br-dubuisson.com
[email protected]
Dubuisson Brewery © JL Flémal
year on the subject of beer).
In Comines, you can discover the Musée de la
Rubanerie (Museum of
Ribbon Making), a living
museum with its aesthetic
working machinery. Former
ribbon-makers accompany
the visitors and explain the
different exhibits. After that,
there's just enough time to
savour a local beer at the
Pavillon du Tourisme, near
the Soete Mill.
Mahymobiles
Rue Erna 3
7900 Leuze-en-Hainaut
Tours from Thursday to Monday
from 1/04 to 30/09
Tel.: +32 (0)69/35.45.45
www.mahymobiles.be
Steam Brewery
(Brasserie à vapeur)
Rue du Maréchal 1
7904 Pipaix-Leuze
Tours: by appointment, from the
end of March to the end of
October, Sundays at 11 a.m.
Admission fee (sampling included)
Tel.: +32 (0)69/66.20.47
www.vapeur.com
[email protected]
Folklore Museum
Rue des Brasseurs 3, 7700 Mouscron
Open from Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and from
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)56/86.04.66
www.mouscron.be - [email protected]
The Archeosite of Aubechies
Rue de l’Abbaye 15
7972 Aubechies
Guided tours in 4 languages,
workshops, demonstrations, thematic weekends.
Tel.: +32 (0)69/67.11.16
www.archeosite.be
Museum of Ribbon Making
Rue du Fort 50, 7780 Comines
Open from Tuesday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and from 1.30
p.m. to 4.30 p.m., except in August and on public holidays during the
week.
From May to the end of October, guided tour on Saturdays at 3 p.m.,
on Sundays at 4 p.m.; for groups all year round by appointment
Contact the tourist office: +32 (0)56/55.56.00 [email protected]
Chateau of Beloeil
Rue du Château 11
7970 Beloeil
Tours from mid-May to midOctober, every day
Tel.: +32 (0)69/68.94.26
www.beloeil.be
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From the tankard...
to the beer.
2
Châtelet, Jumet, Binche,
Thuin. (59 km)
Come join us on a tour on
that takes you from the
container... to the contents...
and back. Think of a stoneware tankard brimming with
light, sparkling beer. Then
think of the different people
who worked to produce this
beverage with its veritable
riot of tastes. Our tour begins
in the Centre of Pottery
Interpretation in Bouffioulx.
This interesting site allows
you to discover the rather
surprising history of ceramics through the centuries.
Centre of Pottery Interpretation © MT du Pays de Charleroi
• Scientific Cultural Centre of the ULB (COUILLET)
• Cazier woods (MARCINELLE)
• Arboretum of the Parc de la Serna (JUMET)
• Arboretum of the Chateau of Monceau
• The walls of Binche and the ruins of the palace of Marie of
Hungary, the Mask Museum (BINCHE)
• The Abbey of Aulne, the Belfry and hanging gardens, the
Ship Museum, the Tram Museum, the Biercée distillery, the
Chateau of Fosteau (THUIN)
• The Collegiate Church (LOBBES);
• The Museum of Mines and Nails (FONTAINE L'EVEQUE).
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From deep in the earth, the
potter extracts the sandstone and carefully controls the
different stages that will
transform the raw material
into a work of art. Visitors
can enjoy an audiovisual
presentation that pays tribute to the genius of traditional
craftsmen, those men and
women who perform an
amazing form of alchemy
with water, fire and salt that
"makes the earth sing".
You will also have an opportunity to tour the nearby
Dubois Pottery. The very
high-quality clay in the district is still worked by
Bernard Dubois, who is the
living representative of 13
generations of potters.
During your tour of the
workshop, you will discover
everything you ever wanted
to know about pottery and
the skill of the potter.
A stone's throw from this little village, your next destination is the Brasserie l'Union
in Jumet. This brewery was
established in Jumet back in
the days of the steam engine
in 1864. Then, in 1923 it chan-
PRO VELO
Rue du Grand Central 57
6000 Charleroi
Other tours: in the regions of
Thuin-Chimay and Charleroi-Thuin
Tel.: +32 (0)71/53.58.50
[email protected]
Pottery Interpretation Centre
Rue Général Jacques 4
6200 Bouffioulx
Open on Wednesdays, Saturdays
and Sundays
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tel.: + 32 (0)71/39.51.77
Dubois Pottery
Abbey of Aulnes © MT Val de Sambre
ged its name for social reasons. The Union is now one
of Belgium's most specialised breweries in the art of
top-fermenting brewing.
The tour then continues in
the direction of Binche,
more particularly the La
Binchoise Brewery. The
brewery at the foot of the
walls of the town of Binche
decided in 2000 to allow the
public to discover the brewing room, where visitors
can sample beer in a working maltery that dates from
the start of the 20th century.
This traditional and authentic brewing room testifies to
the rich history of brewing in
this part of the country. In
this brewery you can discover 7 different beers (the
type depends on the season).
The next stage of the tour
(last but not least) is a visit to
the Val de Sambre
Brewery. Set in the prestigious Cistercian Abbey of
Aulne, this small traditional
brewery opens its doors to
allow you to discover its
secrets in an atmosphere of
pleasure and relaxation. You
can witness the brewing of
the renowned ADA abbey
beers. Carefully blended
and matured according to
ancestral traditions, these
varieties of lager and brown
ale won first prize in the 1998
Wallonia Traditional Beer
Competition. The abbey can
also be toured.
You can also do this tour by
bicycle. Just ask for the circuit
map or join the guided group
tour.
Maisons du Tourisme
du Pays de Charleroi
Avenue Mascaux 100, 6001 Marcinelle
Tel.: +32 (0)71/86.61.52
(in 2005: Place Charles II, 6000 Charleroi)
du Val de Sambre et de Thudinie
Rue E. Hermant 20
6200 Bouffioulx
Open from Monday to Sunday
Tel.: + 32 (0)71/38.17.61
Brasserie de l’Union (Brewery)
Rue Derbecque 7
6040 Jumet
Open from May to September,
on the 1st and 3rd Saturday
of the month
tour at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0) 71/34.02.22
La Binchoise Brewery
Faubourg St-Paul 38
7130 Binche
Open all year on Fridays from 7
p.m., Saturdays 3 p.m. and
Sunday 11 a.m.
Guided tours (see calendar)
Tel.: +32 (0)64/37.01.75
www.brasserielabinchoise.com
[email protected]
Brewery of the Val de Sambre
Rue Vandervelde 273
6534 Gozée
Open from April to September
from 12 noon to 8 p.m., from
October to March during the
week from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.,
except Wednesdays, Fridays and
weekends from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)71/56.20.73
www.valdesambre.be
[email protected]
- Place Albert 1er 2, 6530 Thuin
Tel.: +32 (0)71/59.02.05 - [email protected]
www.beer2005.be
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A rich brew of history
and tradition.
Erquelinnes, Leers et Fosteau,
Ragnies, Beaumont, Chimay,
Scourmont.
(54 km)
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We invite you to follow our
picturesque country roads
to visit some of the places at
the very heart of the brewing traditions that are closely tied up with some interesting facets of regional history. The tour begins with a
visit to a quite exceptional
site, the family-run micro-
brewery of Erquelinnes
(only on Saturdays). This is
where they make L’Angélus,
a 100% natural beer.
The tour continues with a
visit to the Chateau of
Fosteau. This listed building
dating from the 14th-15th
century will take you on a
journey back through time.
Biercée Distillery © MT Val de Sambre
• The Abbey of Aulne, the belfry and the hanging gardens,
the Ship Museum, the Tram Museum (THUIN)
• the Collegiate Church (LOBBES)
• the Museum of Mines and Nails (FONTAINE L’EVEQUE);
the Tour Salamandre (BEAUMONT)
• the Museum of Marble (SIVRY-RANCE)
• the Lakes of the Eau d’Heure (FROIDCHAPELLE)
• the Aquascope; the Grange aux Papillons (butterflies) (VIRELLES);
• the 40-44 Museum (MOMIGNIES)
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In addition to many other
interesting features, you will
see one of the most splendid
Gothic rooms in Belgium.
You will no doubt be
enchanted by the beauty
and sobriety of the terraced
French gardens of this
delightful chateau. And before you leave, why not enjoy
a glass of bière blonde, which
is named after the Chateau
and is therefore also part of
the heritage!
In the little village of
Ragnies, you will find the
only Belgian distillery that
makes fruit brandy and
liqueurs. The Biercée
Distillery produces the
quite incomparable Eau de
Villée and other types of eau
de vie in strictest compliance with a code of practice.
The distillery was opened
up to the public in 2004. This
building set in a superb farm
courtyard sells white beer
made with the water of
Villée and a "Scotch" beer
(P'tit Pêket).
"Gourmet"
bike ride
From the Chateau of Fosteau to the
Biercée distillery, taking in the
traditional chocolate factory "Couleur
Chocolat", this cycle tour allows you
to discover a variety of Walloon
products. Just ask for the circuit map
or join the guided group tour.
Information & bike hire:
Pro Velo - Tel.: +32 (0)71/53.58.50
[email protected]
In the medieval town of
Beaumont proudly stands
the chateau of the princely
family de Caraman-Chimay.
The nearby tourist office
offers guided tours of the
town on the theme of
Charles the Fifth and the
famous legend of the hanged
men. A sampling session can
be arranged on request to
allow lovers of good beer to
savour the delights of bière
des arbalétriers (archers' beer).
Upon arrival at the princely
city of Chimay, you cannot
fail to notice the towering
Château des Princes de
Chimay. Follow the road to
the centre of this small town,
where an exhibition on the
theme of the Trappist beers
of Chimay awaits you.
Next head off towards a
place of peace and meditation, the Abbey of
Scourmont, where you can
discover its chapel and gardens. Before you leave, why
not pop in to the Auberge
de Poteaupré and discover
the regional products and
perhaps even sample one of
Chimay's Trappist beers.
Erquelinnes micro-Brewery
Rue de Maubeuge 197
6560 Erquelinnes
Open all year on Saturdays from
9 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1.30
p.m. to 5 p.m. Guided tours by
appointment on the 2nd
Saturday of the month from May
to September.
Tel.: +32 (0)71/55.86.66
[email protected]
Chateau of Fosteau
Rue du Marquis 1
6530 Leers-et-Fosteau
Open all year on Mondays,
Thursdays and Fridays from 2
p.m. to 7 p.m., at weekends from
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)71/59.23.44
www.chateaufosteau.be
[email protected]
Biercée distillery
Ferme de la Cour, 6532 Ragnies
Open all year, every day from 10
a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)71/50.00.50
www.distilleriedebiercee.com
[email protected]
Chateau of the Princes of Chimay
Rue du château 14, 6460 Chimay
Guided tours from Easter to the
end of September at 10 a.m., 11
a.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.; from
October to March: by appointment
Tel.: +32 (0)60/21.44.44
www.chateaudechimay.com
[email protected]
Chateau of Chimay © Freelance Pictures
Maisons du Tourisme
du Val de Sambre et de Thudinie
Place Albert Ier 2, 6530 Thuin
Tel.: +32 (0)71/59.02.05
[email protected]
Maison du Tourisme de la Botte du Hainaut
Rue de Noailles 4, 6460 Chimay
Tel.: +32 (0)60/21.98.84
[email protected]
www.beer2005.be
Abbey of Our Lady of
Scourmont
Route du Rond-Point 294
6464 Forges (Chimay)
Tour of the outside of the buildings, the cemetery, the gardens
and the chapel
Tel.: +32 (0)60/21.05.11
www.chimay.com
[email protected]
Auberge de Poteaupré
Rue de Poteaupré 4
6464 Chimay
Open every day, except Monday,
Tel.: 060/21.14.33
www.chimay.com
[email protected]
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From Strépy-Thieu to Mons - a pint
of tradition and heritage! Cheers!.
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Strépy-Thieu, Le Roeulx,
Havré, Mons. (20 Km)
The district of Hainaut is
home to a remarkable
Belgian engineering achievement, the funicular barge
elevator of Strépy-Thieu,
with its impressive engine
room, its breathtaking view
of the region, its richly decorated permanent exhibition
of models and interactive
films and games and its interactive tour on the "Land of
Geniuses".
After that, we invite you on a
trip to the nearby SaintFeuillien Brewery. Here
you can learn everything
you wanted to know about
the history of beer, witness
all the art and skill employed
by the master brewer and
enjoy all the delights of real
traditional ale.
From there, follow the
Chaussée
du
Roeulx
through the medieval town
of Havré to the historic
centre (15th-18th century) of
Mons, with its rich civil and
religious heritage, its sloping
cobbled streets, its parks
and gardens and its ancestral popular traditions.
Funicular barge elevator of Strépy-Thieu © A. Breyer
Things to see
Park, Canal and Chateaus
•Hydraulic elevators of the Canal du Centre, the inclined
elevator of Ronquières, the estate of Seneffe Chateau, the
Royal Museum of Mariemont, the coalmine of Bois-du-Luc,
the Fortress of Ecaussinnes-Lalaing, the Royal Boch
Earthenware Centre, etc.
in Mons:
•The Museum of Military History, the Mundaneum, the Chapel
of Saint Calixte, the Treasure of Saint Waudru Collegiate
Church, the Saint Remy Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts,
the House of Van Gogh, the François Duesberg Museum, the
Earth and Materials Centre, the Amusette, the Natural History
Museum, the Museum of Old Nimy and the House of Jazz.
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At the tourist office, you can
enjoy a multimedia presentation on the region of Mons.
Still in Mons, the Maison
Jean Lescarts, now the
Museum of the Folklore
and Life of Mons, houses
collections on various
themes of the life of Mons:
public assistance, popular
devotion, weights and measures, etc. Particular emphasis is placed on the
"Lumeçon" combat and the
La Maison des
Cyclistes de Mons
Rue de la Poterie 17, 7000 Mons
Original circuits on the theme of beer
and breweries.
Tel.: +32 (0)65/84.95.81
www.provelo.org
[email protected]
The funicular barge elevator
of Strépy-Thieu
Open from February to
November, every day from 9.30
a.m. to 6.30 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)64/67.12.00
[email protected]
© St Feuillien Brewery
Procession of the "Golden
Coach", which of course can
be seen in all its glory on
Trinity Sunday. But you can
see it here in an audiovisual
presentation (French/English).
It was in 1931 that this old
building became the home
of the non-profit association
"Maison Jean Lescarts",
named in honour of the
Burgomaster of Mons who
died in 1925. Jean Lescarts
worked long and hard to
safeguard the heritage of the
city of Mons. The Maison
Jean Lescarts and its
museum were opened on 15
September 1934 and become a municipal museum in
1961. The building was com-
pletely renovated in 1988
with the help of the Ministry
of the French-speaking
Community. The Maison
Jean Lescarts is a must for
those who want to understand the many centuries of
tradition and history of this
city. Much-needed consolidation work was undertaken
by the city in 1998-1999, allowing the "Maison" to continue its work as the showcase of Montois traditions.
Saint-Feuillien Brewery
Don't miss the guided tour
with the accompanying
video presentation and sampling of local beers in the
micro-brewery
BrasseTemps, which is part of the
Dubuisson Brewery in
Pipaix.
Tel.: +32 (0)65/31.43.57
www.mons.be
Maisons du Tourisme
Rue d’Houdeng 20
7070 Le Roeulx
Visit only by appointment.
Tel.: +32 (0)64/31.18.18
www.st-feuillien.com
[email protected]
Museum of the Folklore and
Life of Mons
Rue Neuve, 7000 Mons
Open from Tuesday to Saturday
from 12 noon to 6 p.m., on
Sundays from 10 a.m. to 12 noon
and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Micro-brewery Brasse-Temps
Boulevard Initialis 1 (site des
Grands Prés), 7000 Mons
midnight, Saturdays from 2 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)65/84.94.14
www.br-dubuisson.com
www.moresto.be
du Parc des Canaux et Châteaux
Rue de Bouvy 11, 7100 La Louvière
Tel.: +32 (0)64/26.15.00
maisondutourisme@lalouvière.be
(new premises from 2005: Place Mansart, 21-23
7100 La Louvière)
de la Région de Mons
Grand’Place 22, 7000 Mons
Tel.: +32 (0)65/33.55.80 and (0)65/35.34.88
www.mons.be
[email protected]
St Feuillien © Carpentier
www.beer2005.be
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Amsterdam
Anvers Antwerpen Breda
E19
A12
Brugge
Oostende
Provincie
of Hainaut
R0
Gand Gent
E40
E314
Brussels
Comines
Waterloo
E403
A8
Ath
Tournai
A54
Beloeil
Strepy-Thieu
E19
Hainaut
3 Brussels from top to
1 From Tournai to Beloeil
bottom: From Saint
Boniface to Flagey, enjoy
some quaint breweries
with more than a touch
of culture.
- Tournai and “Belgian
Picardy”. From Tournai to
Comines (52 km).
3 Abbey road. From
2 From the tankard... to
4 Toine Culot - a taste of
4 Saint-Gilles - 19th cen-
the beer... From Châtelet
to Thuin (59 km).
bygone days in the valleys of the Eaux Vives.
From Couvin to Nismes
(70 km).
2 The ambiance and
gastronomic delights of
the “Roman Païs”. From
Nivelles to Braine-leChâteau (58 km).
3 A rich brew of history
and tradition. From
Erquelinnes to
Scourmont (54 km).
4 From Strépy-Thieu to
Mons - a pint of tradition
and heritage! Cheers!
(20 km).
Namur
1 Come and savour the
N5
Beaumont
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Philippevi
S
Chimay to Floreffe (107 km).
Chimay
Nismes
Couvin
Scourmont
Liège
1 A land of milk, honey...
and beer! From Aubel to
Saint-Jean-Sart (25 km).
2 The Barrage du Lion
(the Lion Dam). From
Jalhay, tour of Lake
Gileppe (23 km).
delights of our most
beautiful villages...
From Soulme to Goyet
(82 km).
3 The gateway to the
2 The hills and dales of
4 The terrasses of
Lesse. From Rochefort to
Chevetogne (73,5 km).
Liège. The centre of
Liège (3,5 km).
Eifel. Burg-Reuland,
the valley of the Our
(6,9 km).
3 The abbeys and beers
of the Walloon Brabant.
From Hélécine to Villersla-Ville (46 km).
R3
Thuin
Erquelinnes
where authentic rhymes
with Lambic. From
Grand Sablon to Place
des Martyrs (1 km).
tuation of a monastic tradition. From Villers-laVille to Louvain-la-Neuve
(30 km).
Charleroi
Binche
N6
Paris
2 Prestigious Brussels,
Mons
N90
with a difference for
people looking for a bit of
ambiance. From Quartier
Saint-Jacques to Canal.
1 Brewing - the perpe-
E42
E19
1 Trendy Brussels, a tour
Brabant wallon
N5
E42
Brussels
tury, a blend of Art
Nouveau and tradition.
From Porte de Hal to
Hôtel de Ville.
E411
Braine-le-Château
Louva
Nivelles
E19
Villers-La-V
N6
Lille
London
Wavre
R0
Luxembourg
Discovering the legends
of the Ardennes. From
Vielsalm to Soy (70 km).
1
Are you ready for the
Ardennes? From Soy to
Bouillon (110 km).
2
Provincie
of Namu
In the heart of the valley of the Semois. From
Bouillon to Rulles (75 km).
3
The land of the “cuestas”. From Rulles to
Toernich (70 km).
4
Hasselt Anvers
Provincie
of walloon Brabant Anvers -
Provincie
of Liege
Antwerpen Maastricht
E40
Hélécine
Aachen
Köln
E313
E25
Aubel
Hannut
N80
ain-La-Neuve
Ville
E40
Verviers
Jalhay
Liège
N90
E42
N6
N6
3
8
Huy
Spa
Goyet
Malmedy
Namur
Floreffe
E42
Havelange
Stavelot
Durbuy
E411
Vielsalm
N4
Dinant
lle
Chevetogne
Soy
Marche
Rochefort en famenne
N89
E25
Trier Koblenz
Burg - Reuland
e
ur
N3
0
Soulme
Saint-Hubert
Bastogne
50 km
N84
Bouillon
N4
Rulles
Provincie
of Luxemburg
E411
Arlon
Orval
Toernich
Luxembourg
Virton
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Come and savour the delights
of our most beautiful villages...
Soulme, Falmignoul, Celles,
Purnode, Crupet, Mozet,
Thon-Samson, Goyet (82 KM)
1
In the little village of Soulme,
most of the farms and traditional houses date from the
18th and 19th centuries, and
many bear the hallmark of
houses in the Fagne district
of Namur: limestone or traditional whitewash facades.
The little village of
Falmignoul is famous not
Gambrinus Drivers Museum © G. Focant
• Pataphony House, the Citadel, cruise on the Meuse, "La
Merveilleuse" cave (DINANT)
• Domaine du Château de Chérimont, the Léonard Pipe Museum,
the Ceramics Museum, the Scladina cave (ANDENNE)
Tourist sites dedicated to beer and beer culture
• Gambrinus Drivers Museum (Brewery Truck Museum) Fontaine Saint-Pierre 2A, 5600 Romedenne
Open from April to October 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., we and on
public holidays. In July and Augustus, every day.
Tel.: +32 (0)82/67.83.48 - www.gambrinus-driversmuseum.be - [email protected]
• Museum of the Abbey of Leffe - Place de l’Abbaye 1
5500 Dinant
Tours from June to August: Wednesdays - Saturdays Sundays at 3 p.m. sharp
Tel.: +32 (0)82/22.23.77
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only for its cliffs, but also for
its Caracol Brewery, a picturesque traditional brewery
that produces beer in the
time-honoured manner, on a
wood fire.
Nestling in a small, picturesque valley, Celles is a village with a history that goes
back into the mists of time. It
earned its place in the history books with the arrival in
669 of the monk Hadelin.
The 11th-century Church of
Saint Hadelin is a real work
of art in the Romanesque
style. You should also visit
the Feudal Chateau of
Vêves, which is only two
kilometres from the village.
In the village of Purnode,
why not take the time to visit
the Du Bocq Brewery A
charming hostess will welcome you and reveal some of
the trade secrets behind the
local speciality, a beer crafted in a splendid traditional
brewery founded in 1858 by
the Belot family.
Gambrinus Drivers Museum © G. Focant
A few kilometres from there,
Crupet has been occupied
since late prehistoric times.
This is a charming little village that seems to hang on to
the slopes of a narrow wooded valley. It still has many
appealing features: sandstone or whitewashed limestone houses and farms dating
from the 17th, 18th and 19th
centuries. The village is crossed by the river Crupet.
Thanks to its water sources,
in the late 19th century the
village had a flourishing
industry, as shown by the
presence of five mills, a
paper mill, saltworks, an oil
mill, a forge and a brewery.
Located on the southern
slope of the pretty valley of
the Samson, Mozet features
the traditional architecture
of the Condroz, where limestone grey and slate black are
the dominant colours. The
centuries-old centre of the
village is dominated by Saint
Lambert's, a classical-style
church that was rebuilt in
1775 with blue stone.
Perched on the hills overlooking the valley of the
Samson, the village of Thon,
with its characteristic limestone facades, retains all its
charm of yesteryear. The
over 100 metres of rocks in
the village, which have been
listed since 1944, offer a truly
breathtaking view.
Only two kilometres from
there, why not take a look at
the village of Goyet with its
well-known prehistoric
cave. Thanks to state-of-theart technology, you can
rediscover the natural beauty of these wild and mysterious caves. Imagine! You
are actually standing in the
place where Neanderthal
and Cro-Magnon men lived
in prehistoric times.
Caracole Brewery
Côte Marie-Thérèse 86,
5500 Falmignoul
Tours in July and August:
2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)82/74.40.80
www.caracole.be
[email protected]
The Church of Saint Hadelin
Rue Saint-Hadelin 12, 5561 Celles
Tours all year from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)82/66.62.67
Chateau of Vêves
Noisy 5, 5561 Celles
Tours from May to September:
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)82/66.63.95
Du Bocq Brewery
Rue de la Brasserie 4
5530 Purnode
from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - from 01.04
to 02.11: 3 p.m. at weekends and
on public holidays
Tel.: +32 (0)82/61.07.90
www.bocq.be
[email protected]
The archeo-prehistoric site
Strouvia 3, Goyet
Tours in July and August: 10
a.m., 11.30 a.m., 1.30 p.m., 3 p.m.
and 4.30 p.m. - from 01.03 to
30.11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
© du Bocq Brewery
Maison du Tourisme
de la Haute-Meuse dinantaise
Avenue Cadoux 8, 5500 Dinant
Tel.: +32 (0)81/58.85.45
Les Plus Beaux Villages de
Wallonie asbl (The Most
Beautiful Villages in Wallonia)
Rue Haute 7, 5332 Crupet
Tel.: +32 (0)82/ 22.28.70
www.dinant-tourisme.be
[email protected]
www.beer2005.be
Tel.: +32 (0)83/65.72.40
www.beauxvillages.be
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The hills and dales of Rivers.
Rochefort, Han-sur-Lesse, Aveet-Auffe, Lavaux-Sainte-Anne,
Vêves, Dinant (Leffe), Purnode,
Ciney, Chevetogne. (73,5 Km)
2
When you reach Rochefort,
you may prefer to leave your
car behind and follow the
marked circuit around this
quaint town. Alternatively,
you may like to spend the
morning sampling some of
the famous Ardenne salt
meat and other specialities
of the Trappists.
As you say goodbye to
Rochefort, you can enjoy a
beautiful view of the first foothills of the Ardennes and
Han-sur-Lesse, the next
stop on your journey. This is
an opportunity not to be
missed, the chance to visit
the famous caves and go on
a mini-safari to discover
some enchanting countryside and see in their natural
environment some of the
animals of our forests. You
will be fascinated to discover
the fauna that formerly
could be found here.
Before you reach LavauxSainte-Anne, you will come
to a particularly pretty spot,
Ave-et-Auffe and its SaintPierre chapel (chapel of
Saint Peter). Here the devotees prayed to Saint Hélène
to cure their fever and to
Saint Raymond to protect
their cattle. Lavaux-SainteAnne is a very old and
somewhat isolated village
that
dates
back
to
Merovingian times. The village church itself is very old.
It was in fact built in 1640 in
Dinant © OPT/Kouprianoff
• Archéoparc of Malagne, Château Comtal (Ducal chateau),
Lorette Cave (ROCHEFORT)
• Cycling Museum (LAVAUX-SAINTE-ANNE)
• Pataphony House, the Citadel, cruise on the Meuse, "La
Merveilleuse" cave (DINANT)
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the former barn of the chateau. The chateau is now
home to the museum of
hunting and nature, the
museum of the countryside and peasant ingenuity.
Dominating the valleys of
the Ry and the Mirande, the
Chateau of Vêves is the
next stage of your journey.
This edifice is one of the best
examples of the military
architecture of the 15th century. It is completely furnished and well worth a visit.
Caves of Han-sur-Lesse © Thill
We now leave Vêves and
head for Purnode, going
through Dinant, Leffe and
the valley of the Bocq along
narrow zigzagging country
roads. A little while later, you
will be in Ciney, the capital
of the region of the Condroz
and the gateway to the
Ardennes.
As early as 1450, Ciney had
two breweries, and by 1538 it
had at least ten. All of them
sold wine, cervoise (barley
beer) and miée (hydromel,
or mead) and brewed their
own beer. Around the start
of the 20th century, there
were no fewer than five working breweries. Today, of
course, the town has earned
an international reputation
for its speciality, "Ciney" (in
several varieties - blonde,
brune and spéciale).
A few kilometres from Ciney,
the Domaine Provincial de
Chevetogne invites visitors
to tour its exquisite ornamental gardens, its carefully
landscaped lakes and its
well-tended groves - an excellent way to end your day...
Maisons du Tourisme
Tel.: +32 (0)82/22.28.70
www.dinant-tourisme.be
[email protected]
du Val de Lesse
Rue de Behogne 5, 5580 Rochefort
Tel.: +32 (0)84/34.51.72
www.valdelesse.be
[email protected]
www.beer2005.be
Caves and animal reserve
Rue J Lamotte 2
5580 Han-sur-Lesse
Open: in July and August: from
10 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1.30
p.m. to 5.30 p.m. For the other
months, ask for a timetable.
Tel.: +32 (0)84/37.72.13
www.grotte-de-han.be
[email protected]
Chateau and museums of
Lavaux-Sainte-Anne
Rue du Château 8
5580 Lavaux-Sainte-Anne
Tours all year - in July and
August: from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)84/38.83.62
Chateau of Vêves
Noisy 5, 5561 Celles
Tours from May to September:
Tel.: +32 (0)82/66.63.95
Museum of the Abbey of Leffe
Place de l’Abbaye 1, 5500 Dinant
Tours from June to August:
Wednesdays - Saturdays Sundays at 3 p.m. sharp
Tel.: +32 (0)82/22.23.77
Du Bocq Brewery
Rue de la Brasserie 4
5530 Purnode
at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
from 01.04 to 02.11: at weekends
and on public holidays
Tel.: +32 (0)82/61.07.90
Domaine provincial de
Chevetogne
Open from Easter to the end of
October: from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)83/68.72.11
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Abbey road.
Chimay, Hastière, Dinant
(Leffe), Maredsous, Floreffe.
(107 Km)
3
This circuit starts in the
south of the province of
Hainaut a few kilometres
from Chimay. If you follow
the Scourmont road, you
will reach the Trappe, the
name by which the Abbey
of Our Lady of Scourmont
is best known in the region
around Chimay.
© Brewery « des fagnes »
• Caves of Neptune (FRASNES)
• The steam railway of the 3 valleys (MARIEMBOURG)
• Ecomuseum, Museum of prehistory: the Malgré-Tout
(TREIGNES)
• Pataphony House, the Citadel, cruise on the Meuse,
"La Merveilleuse" cave (DINANT)
• Museum of wood (MAREDRET)
• Museum of the petit chapitre (FOSSES-LA-VILLE)
• The Fagnes Brewery (MARIEMBOURG)
• The comptoir des Fagnes (COUVIN)
• Railway Museum (special "Steam Train" beer), Espace
Arthur Masson ("Toine" beer) (TREIGNES)
• Caracole Brewery (FALMIGNOUL)
• Chateau-farm, "Li Crochon" confraternity, sampling of the
eponymous beer (FALAEN)
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Unfortunately, only the bottling plant can be toured by
visitors to the brewery in
Baileux, about ten kilometres
from
Couvin.
However, the abbey's products can be savoured at
the Ferme Auberge de
Poteaupré.
If you head up towards the
valley of the Meuse, you will
eventually come to Hastière,
a little village on the banks of
the river Meuse. As you
approach the village, you
will see a Romanesque
abbey church. This was formerly a Benedictine priory
that was founded by monks
who came here from
Waulsort in the 11th century.
If you continue along the
road to Anthée, you will see
a narrow path leading to the
grottes du Pont d'Arcole
(Caves of Arcole Bridge).
On the next leg of your tour,
simply follow the meandering river Meuse. You will
then reach Dinant, a little
town that is brimming with
charm. Nestling in a very
pretty part of town is the
Abbey of Our Lady of
Leffe. This institution was
founded back in 1152 by disciples of Saint Augustin, the
Norbertin Fathers. When
they arrived at this spot to
the north of Dinant, they discovered a wonderfully pure
spring of mineral water.
They began brewing beer
less than one century later
in 1240, hence the inscription "Anno 1240" on the
labels of every bottle of
Leffe. The recipes now used
to make this amber nectar
are the same as those used
by the monks who founded
the Leffe Brewery.
You will now leave Dinant
and head off in the direction
of Namur, stopping for a
while at the monastery in
Maredsous. In 1873, a group
of monks founded the
abbey which is now the village's main attraction. The
abbey's architecture was
modelled on the old Gothic
Abbey of Villers-la-Ville. The
abbey is renowned for its
cheese, its beer and its computerised study of the Bible.
It is run by a community of
Benedictine monks.
Leaving Maredsous, take the
road to Namur until you
reach the Abbey of
Floreffe. This is one of the
oldest monasteries of the
Premontre order. The abbey
was founded by Saint
Norbert in 1121. The order's
splendid stalls can still be
seen in the abbey church.
Feel free to visit the church
and the gardens, and of
course savour some of the
products of the 16th-century
brewery-mill.
Abbey of Scourmont
Tel.: +32 (0)60/21.05.11
Auberge de Poteaupré
Rue de Poteaupré 5
6464 Bourlers
Tel.: +32 (0)60/21.14.33
Chimay Brewery and cheese
dairy
Route Charlemagne 8, 6464
Baileux
From 15/06 to 15/09 : visit from
Tuesday to Friday at 10 a.m. and
1.30 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)60/21.03.11
Estate of the caves of "Pont
d’Arcole"
Rue d’Inzemont 2, 5540 Hastière
Tours from Easter to 30.09 - in
July and August: from 9 a.m. to 6
p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)82/64.44.01
Museum of the Abbey of Leffe
Place de l’Abbaye 1, 5500 Dinant
Tours from June to August:
Wednesdays - Saturdays Sundays at 3 p.m. sharp
Tel.: +32 (0)82/22.23.77
Abbey of Maredsous © ftpn: C. Genard.paysdesvallees.be
Maisons du Tourisme
de la Vallée des Eaux vives
Rue de la Falaise 3, 5660 Couvin
Tel.: +32 (0)82/22.28.70 – www.dinant-tourisme.be
[email protected]
www.beer2005.be
Maredsous Abbey and
Visitors’ Centre
Open all year: from 10 a.m. to 6
p.m. - Tours of the abbey on
request.
Tel.: +32 (0)82/69.82.11
Abbey of Floreffe and old MillBrewery
Rue du Séminaire 2, 5150
Floreffe
Tours of the abbey (July and
August from 10.30 a.m. to 5.30
p.m.) and of the old MillBrewery (all year).
Tel.: +32 (0)81/44.53.03
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Toine Culot - a taste of bygone days
in the valleys of the Eaux Vives.
Couvin, Petigny (Frasnes),
Mariembourg, Fagnolle,
Villers-le-Gambon, Mazée,
Treignes, Nismes, Couvin.
(70 Km)
4
The Maison du Tourisme
(tourist office) of the valley
of the Eaux Vives in Couvin
will be your point of depar-
ture and return. And where
better to start than the
Cavernes de l'Abîme, the
entrance to which is only a
Couvin © FTPN/Ch. Genard
• The steam railway of the 3 valleys (MARIEMBOURG)
• One of the most beautiful villages in Wallonia (FAGNOLLE)
• The chateau-farm (ROLY)
• Gallo-Roman Villa (MATAGNE-LA-GRANDE)
• Ecomuseum, Museum of prehistory: the Malgré-Tout,
Railway Museum (TREIGNES)
• The comptoir des Fagnes, beers, cheeses and various
regional products for sale (COUVIN).
• At the Railway Museum: sampling of the special
"Steam Train" beer (TREIGNES)
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few yards from the tourist
office? This prehistoric site
can be visited by individuals
or by groups. After that, we
suggest you venture deep
into the countryside and
head towards Frasnes.
When you reach Petigny, on
your right you will see the
signs for the Grottes de
Neptune (Neptune's Caves).
A few hundred metres from
there, you will see the
entrance to this impressive
site.
Take the time to enjoy
Mariembourg, a town that
has a French je ne sais quoi.
In 1659, Louis XIV commissioned Vauban to build the
town's fortifications, which
explains why it looks like a
typical French bourg, with
its place d'armes, the heart
of the fortifications. There
are eight streets running
from this point. The streets
were designed to bring soldiers to man the fortifications.
A pleasant country road zigzags its way to Treignes, the
town that Arthur Masson
adopted as his home. The
Espace Arthur Masson is
dedicated to his memory. It
offers many possibilities for
interesting tours but also for
sampling products, especially the local speciality, cool
Toine beer. Treignes is also
years ago, can
be visited on a
quaint little tourist train.
We will now
leave Nismes
and
head
t o w a r d s
Espace Arthur Masson © Kouprianoff
Mariembourg.
the village of museums. You On the way, you will pass
could easily spend a whole the old Red Mill that is now
day here.
a brewery, the brasserie
In this region rich in des Fagnes. Here you can
archaeological and geologi- learn more about how they
cal remains, the village of brew Super des Fagnes. After
Nismes has made tremen- that, go back to Couvin. Here
dous efforts to help visitors you will find many pleasant
learn more about the history restaurants where you can
of its plateau, Les Abanets. while away the evening
The Fondry des Chiens, a remembering the scents and
series of natural chasms for- savours of the day.
med by the sea millions of
Caves of l’Abîme
Rue de la Falaise 27
5660 Couvin
Open all year - in July and
August: from 10 a.m. to 12 noon
& from 1.30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)60/31.19.54
Caves of Neptune
Rue de l’Adugeoir 24
5660 Petigny (Frasnes)
August: from 10 a.m. to 12 noon
& from 1.30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)60/31.19.54
Espace Arthur Masson
Rue E. Defraire 36
5660 Treignes
Open in July and August: from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and at the
weekends from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)60/39.15.00
Tourist train
Rue Vieille Eglise 2
5670 Nismes
Tel.: +32 (0)60/31.16.35
Fagnes Brewery
Route de Nismes 26
5660 Mariembourg
August: from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)60/31.15.70
www.brasseriedesfagnes.be
[email protected]
© Brewery « des Fagnes »
Maison du Tourisme
de la Vallée des Eaux vives
Rue de la Falaise 3, 5660 Couvin
Tel.: +32 (0)60/ 34.01.40
[email protected]
www.beer2005.be
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HOW BEER IS MADE
INGREDIENTS
The water must be pure,
with no trace of bacteria.
This is vital, because it
allows the other ingredients
to release all their flavour.
95% of breweries have their
own spring or natural well.
In Wallonia, the water has
specific regional characteristics: calcareous in Hainaut,
more ferruginous in the
Ardennes.
Barley is a cereal that offers
a key advantage: it can be
preserved for a long time
after harvesting. In order for
barley to be used in the
making of beer, it must first
be malted. It is malted barley
that gives beer its characteristic colour and taste.
A number of other cereals
are used in the brewing of
certain types of beer: oats,
corn and wheat.
Hops or “green gold” come
from a climbing plant with
male and female flowers;
only the female flowers are
used. There are various
varieties, ranging from very
bitter to aromatic. Hops grew
naturally in our regions in
ancient times, and this plant
has been used by brewers
since time immemorial. In
antiquity, it could be replaced by mixtures of aromatic
herbs, in particular rosemary and thyme, which had
the same preserving effect
as hops but of course gave
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the resulting beverage a
quite different flavour. Yes, it
is hops that give beer its characteristic bitterness, and
this plant became so successful that in the 18th century all varieties of beer
contained hops.
Yeasts transform the sugars
in the must into alcohol and
carbon dioxide. The type of
yeast used varies according
to the type of beer. There
was a time when man had
no control over yeasts in
beer. Louis Pasteur was able
to explain their role in the
brewing process, and yeast
culture was developed
thanks to the work of the
Danish scientist Hansen.
Nowadays there are two
main varieties of yeasts that
are used in brewing: saccharomyces cerevisiae and saccharomyces carlsbergensis
(bottom-fermenting).
Certain other products are
used in the making of beer,
in particular spices: coriander, ginger, cloves, sage, fennel, mustard seeds, aniseed,
cinnamon, etc.
THE PRODUCTION
PROCESS
Malting: the conversion of barley grain
into malt
The purpose of this process
is to encourage the barley
grains to germinate so that
they can be used in the
making of beer. This
involves immersing the
grains in water then leaving
them to germinate for about
five days before arresting the
germination process using
hot air to dry them at around
65°C (kilning). This interruption is necessary to retain
some sugar for the brewing
process. The malts will develop a different flavour and
colour depending on the
duration and temperature of
kilning. These differences
will be reflected in the qualities of the different beers.
Germination causes the
secretion of enzymes which,
when the malt is dissolved
in water, will convert the
starch into sugars and the
proteins into amino acids.
Brewing: the production of must
The malt grains are first crushed (grinding) so that they
will dissolve readily in water.
Hot water is then added to
this grinding process (3550°C). The temperature of
the water is gradually increased to 75°C. At this temperature, the enzymes start to
work and convert the
starches into sugars and the
proteins into amino acids
(which, of course, are essential for the yeast). This mix-
ture produces a very hot
sweet tea-like juice. It is then
naturally filtered (the first filtration) through the husks of
the crushed barley grains at
the bottom of the vat. This
produces a liquid, the
“must”. The dry residue,
which is referred to as the
“draff”, is generally used as
cattle feed. Hot water is
usually added two or three
times, then the mixture is filtered to extract as much
sugar as possible. The filtered must is then transferred
to boiling vats, where the
hops are added (110 to 300
grams/hectolitre). Sugar can
be added at this stage.
Depending on the type and
quantity of sugar, a hundred
different varieties of beer
can be obtained. The heating process sterilises the
must by killing off the
enzymes. The must is then
cooled to allow the yeast to
germinate.
Fermentation: the
addition of yeast
Fermentation is achieved by
adding yeast to the cooled
must. This converts the
sugar into alcohol and car-
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bon dioxide. This process is
what mainly determines the
taste of the beer. Belgium is
the only country that uses
three main types of fermentation, according to the type
of yeast and the fermentation temperature:
Bottom fermentation produces beer of the Pils type
(from the Czech city of
Pilzen). The process takes
between 6 and 10 days. It is
called bottom fermenting
because at the end of the fermentation process the
yeasts settle at the bottom of
the vat. This process
involves the use of active
yeasts of the saccharomyces
carlsbergensis type between
8 and 10°C.
Top fermenting, or traditional fermenting, takes no
more than 5 days and is carried out with yeasts of the S.
cerevisiae type, which are
active between 15 and 25°C.
It is called top fermenting
because the yeasts work on
the surface of the must and
forms a thick, foamy layer.
Spontaneous fermentation
(used to produce Lambic
and Gueuze) is specific to
the Brussels area. It involves
around a hundred microorganisms (yeasts, bacteria,
etc.) which are characteristic
of the atmosphere of the valley of the river Senne. After
boiling, the lukewarm mixture is pumped into open vats
in the brewery loft. It is left
there all night to cool and to
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allow the wild yeasts and
bacteria to germinate the
must. No more yeast is
added by the brewer. The
product obtained is called
Lambic.
The final stage:
the personal touch
Many brewers add different
substances to give their beer
a characteristic flavour.
However, the composition of
these substances is one of
the many aspects of brewing
that are protected by trade
secrecy. However, we do
know that they can include
real fruit, fruit syrup, spices,
different types of sugars,
honey, etc.
Once the must has fermented, the beer still has to
mature. Depending on the
type of beer, this maturation
or secondary fermentation
process can last anywhere
between one week and several months (and even 3
years for Cantillon Gueuze).
The aim of this process is
give the beer time to mature
and to clear by letting the
yeast settle, to saturate it
with carbon dioxide and to
give it more flavour. The
beer is then filtered, except
in the case of beers that
undergo secondary fermentation in the bottle, as is the
case with Trappist beers, to
allow the flavour to continue
to mature.
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A land of milk, honey... and beer!
1
Aubel, Hombourg,
Saint-Jean-Sart. (25 Km)
Welcome to the “Pays de
Herve”, a land of rolling hills
and picturesque orchards.
Your tour starts with the
Abbey of Val-Dieu. The
abbey was built in 1216 by
monks of the Cîteaux order.
They were looking for a
deserted valley with a river
to continue their farming
and brewing activities. The
brewery used the centuriesold recipes developed in
monasteries. After a delightful jaunt through the valley
of the Berwinne and the Bel,
you will reach the village of
Aubel, which is the real economic heart of the Herve
Country. You will notice in
passing a number of fine
buildings that stand witness
to the rich history of the
town, such as the Gothicstyle Church of Saint Hubert,
with its 64-metre high belfry.
After crossing the Aubel,
you should take line 38 to
the Grain d’Orge Brewery
in Hombourg. Until 1986, this
40-kilometre line carried
coal from Fléron to Germany
• The old coalmine of Blegny-Mine
Tel.: +32 (0)4/387.43.33
www.blegnymine.be - [email protected]
• The Espace des Saveurs in Herve
Tel.: +32 (0)87/69.36.70
• The Liberty Day Museum
Tel.: +32 (0)87/68.64.88
Pays de Herve © FTPL
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Brewery of the Abbey of
Val-Dieu
Val Dieu 225, 4480 Aubel
Visit only group by appointment.
Tel.: +32 (0)87/68.75.87 www.val-dieu.com [email protected]
The Grain d’Orge Brewery of
Hombourg
Grain d’Orge Brewery © FTPL
and non-ferrous metals from
Plombières to the Walloon
basin. Nowadays, this section of the line is used by
tourists on foot, on bicycle
and on horseback (mountain bikes can be hired). The
end of line 38 is Hombourg.
This village is first mentioned in history in 1070 (spelt
“Humborc”). The rather primitive church dates from the
13th century. The Grain
d’Orge Brewery, which is
located in the village, is a traditional micro-brewery that
brews mouth-watering varieties like three-frontier beer,
Aubel beer, Joup and Brice.
You may by now have sampled some of the local produce and may appreciate a
stroll along the sometimes
flat, sometimes zigzagging
paths and tracks leading to
the village of Saint-Jean-Sart
that sits on a hillside overlooking the valley. Around
1216, a number of farmers
settled here beside the
“fountain” near the road to
Lammerschot. The church,
which was built in 1879, features a 16th-century altar
and some 18th-century furniture. After that, head off
towards the Abbey of ValDieu along picturesque
Centre 16, 4852 Hombourg
Open every day, except
Tuesday.
Tel.: +32 (0)87/78.77.84
roads and paths lined with
hedgerows and rich pastures. The final destination and well worth the effort - is
the Brewery of the Abbey
of Val-Dieu, where you can
sample one of the three specialities: blonde, brune or
triple!
Maisons du Tourisme
du Pays de Herve
Place de la Gare 1-3, 4650 Herve
Tel.: +32 (0)87/ 69.36.70
www.paysdeherve.be
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du Pays de Vesdre
Rue de la Chapelle 30, 4800 Verviers
Tel.: +32 (0)87/ 30.79.26
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The Barrage du Lion.
(the Lion Dam)
2
Jalhay, tour of Lake Gileppe.
(23 Km)
At the foot of the Hautes
Fagnes nature reserve, you
will find great delight in this
tour of Gileppe Lake. The
lake is in a verdant setting
close to the forest of Jalhay.
Nature lovers will savour the
natural delights of this peaceful and unspoilt spot. The
Vervifontaine Brewery in
Jalhay is a good place to
start this bicycle tour.
After crossing the hamlets of
Vervifontaine and Fouir and
climbing for some way, you
will come to the Canadian
Monument, which was erected in memory of the
Canadian airmen who were
killed in Jalhay on 2
November 1944. If you go a
• Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics
Tel.: +32 (0)87/33.16.95
• Museum of Archaeology and Folklore
Tel.: +32 (0)87/33.16.95
• Tourist Centre for Wool and Fashion
Tel.: +32 (0)87/35.57.03
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Gileppe Dam © FTPL
The Vervifontaine Brewery
Vervifontaine 100 - 4845 Jalhay
Open every day from 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)87/64.83.03
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little further along the main
road, you will come to a fork.
Take the right fork towards
Gileppe Dam, which is also
called the “dam of the
Vesdre”. This engineering
structure was commissioned by the owners of the
woolen mills in Verviers
around 1857. The reason for
this is that the woollen mills
required around 40,000 m3
of pure water every day!
Built of rough-hewn sandstone, the dam is 235 metres
long at the top and 82 metres
at the bottom. It has a total
height of 47 metres and a
capacity of 25,000,000 m3,
making it the biggest dam in
Belgium. The imposing 13metre-high lion that stands
guard on the walls and gazes
towards the east is the work
of Félix Antoine Bouré. It is
made of 183 blocks weighing
up to 7 tons each. The
Panoramic Tower affords a
breathtaking view of the lake
and
the
forest
of
Hertogenwald.
The lake covers a total of 130
hectares. Even though it was
made by man, it blends harmoniously into the surrounding landscape. As you
meander along the banks of
the lake, you may feel you
are dreaming and may be
enveloped with a sensation
of ineffable freshness and
harmony with nature. Here
and there along the road
that zigzags its way through
the wooded hills, there are
many “creeks” to be explored. Turn after winding turn,
the road more or less follows
the contours of the lake.
Then, as you reach the end
of the lake, you are greeted
by a wonderful spectacle the cascade. Water comes
thundering out of the tunnel
like a geyzer, contrasting
with the peaceful lake.
The road back to Jalhay is,
thankfully, less tiring on the
legs. The path wends its way
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across a winding wooded
relief that is not too steep.
Jalhay was formerly an agricultural town that was reputed for its soil rich in iron
ore. For many years, numerous forges exploited this
natural resource along the
Hoëgne. The village church
has a rather unique feature
in its 20-metre-high torsaded
spire (also called the “clocher tors” - or twisted
tower). However, Jalhay also
has many shops, while its
carnival, its cabbage festival,
its beef festival and its festival of old trades (Sart)
attract more and more visitors every year.
One last push uphill will
take you to Vervifontaine
Brewery, which is your final
destination. For several
years, Dominique Thonnard
had been making excellent
traditional ale in the cellars
of the family home until, in
1994, he set up his own
micro-brewery in the former
cowsheds of an old farmhouse. This small enterprise
is now brewing “Bière du
Lion” (Lion Beer), “Bière du
Fagnard” and “Hervoise”,
the latter being a special
beer made with genuine
Herve syrup.
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The gateway to the Eifel.
3
Burg-Reuland, the valley of
the Our. (6.9 Km)
Diversity is the key characteristic in the province of Liège.
In the space of a few miles,
the flat country fields can be
replaced by winding valleys.
One of these valleys can in
fact be described as the “lost
country”: the valley of the
Our. The tumultuous riot of
this cross-border river is
something not to be missed.
In this relatively sparsely
populated region, there are
little hamlets dotted here and
there. Far from large, sprawling cities, the valley of the
Our has only 12 inhabitants
per square kilometre, but this
• The Beer Museum in Rodt - Rodt 25, 4784 Saint-Vith
A veritable treasure trove for beer-lovers, with over 3,000
varieties of bottled beer and matching tankards and
glasses! These different beers come from over 60 countries
and celebrate traditional brewing on the five continents.
Open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)80/22.63.01
• The Museum of Regional Life
Schwarzer Weg, 6, 4780 Saint-Vith
Tel.: +32 (0)80/22.92.09
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figure is trebled during the
tourist season.
The region is characterised
by the particular architectural style of the walls, which
are made of unworked schistose sandstone blocks, arkose in pastel hues and quartzite. The white plaster insulates
the wall and protects it from
damp. Like every other village in the Ardennes, BurgReuland has adapted remarkably well to the meteorological conditions of this ancient
mountain range. As you cross
this chateau can be described as royal and even imperial, since it is said that
Charlemagne himself stayed
there for some time. The fortress itself, which overlooks
the valley of the Our, was the
site of the victory of the
English over the French
(Edward III against Philippe
VI in 1346). It can still be seen
that the fortress has a situation that offers many strategic
advantages.
We now leave Burg-Reuland
behind and head off on the
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Burg-Reuland, then the village of Lascheid gracing the hillside, you will be instantly
charmed by the atmosphere
of douceur de vivre, an easygoing feel that permeates this
region. The ruins of the fortress dating from the 10th
century are an imposing
sight. Topped by an old dungeon, the “Begfried” tower,
the fortress is a reminder that
road that snakes its way
through the countryside. At
every turn, you will be tempted to stop and admire this
enchanted valley. At the start,
the path follows the road for
around 500 yards. This will
give you an appetite for walking, then we’re off across the
Ulf over the small bridge. The
path leaves the valley and
seems to go straight up, but
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The ruins of the chateau of
Burg-Reuland
4790 Reuland
Open from 1/05 to 11/11 every
day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.. In
July and Augustus, until 6 p.m.
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what a pleasure it is to reach
the top of the hill and enjoy
the scenery! The view
extends beyond the border
and embraces a succession
of hills and valleys. In the distance, the wooded hills of the
Ardennes are replaced by
the dense forest of the Eifel.
The road follows the line of
the crest before dropping
towards Weweler, a hamlet
with a quite remarkable building, the late Gothic Church
of Saint Hubert, dating from
the 15th century and probably one of the most splendid
churches in the Eastern
Cantons.
At the bottom of the hill we
reach the village of l’Our. The
river, teeming with fish and
bursting with oxygen, attracts
a remarkable variety of
fauna. Moreover, it is one of
the only places in Belgium
where you’ll find otters. The
narrow box-like valley is protected from the prevailing
winds and is therefore quite
warm; you feel like you are
somewhere further south, in
France. On the way back, we
suggest you follow the old
number 47 railroad track instead of the parallel road, as it
is altogether more pleasant.
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The terrasses of Liège.
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The centre of Liège.
(3.5 Km)
This tour will take you
through the winding alleyways with their quaint estaminets, including the not-tobe-missed A Pilori and Le
Petit Paris, which are in the
traditionally working-class
district around the market
square. Ideally, you should
start from the tourist office in
Saint Lambert Square. In the
Archéoforum facing the
Palace of the Prince-
Bishops, you will come to
appreciate the rich history
of Liège. This building
stands testimony to all the
history of the Fiery City (Cité
Ardente). The result of the
extensive excavation work
that has been carried out
here is presented in an up-todate and educational sound
and light show that brings to
life over 8,000 years of history.
Breweries to visit in the area
(enquire before visiting)
• Brasserie artisanale des Bruyères (traditional brewery)
Rue sur les Pleins 17, 4020 Jupille
Probably one of the smallest breweries in Belgium.
“Boteresse” is brewed here.
Tel.: +32 (0)4/366.18.62
• Brasserie artisanale et didactique du Flo (for those
who want to know more about traditional brewing)
Château 21, 4280 Blehen (Hannut)
A small traditional brewery that produces “Cuvée Saint-Antoine”.
Tel.: + 32 (0)19/51.07.57
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Just
next
to
the
Archéoforum, on the market
square, is the “Perron”. In
the Middle Ages, this symbolised the freedom and privileges of the Principality of
Liège. The square is full of
cafés with quaint pavement
terrasses. The Town Hall,
which exudes the air of a
typical 18th-century edifice,
expresses a blend of
Baroque and Classicism in a
distinctive artistic duality.
The tour continues along
rue des Mineurs around the
back of the Palace. What will
attract your attention here
are the many antiques dealers and small restaurants
and estaminets. If you like,
you can climb one of the spiral staircases that lead to the
Tour des Joncs, at the foot of
the hills of the Citadel.
We recommend you make
your way back to the centre
the same way. The Church
of Saint Anthony of Padua is
currently being restored. In
2005, it will house a major
exhibition on the Middle
Ages, “Gratia Dei”. Beside
the church, the Museum of
Religious and Mosan Art
features a very thought-provoking collection illustrating
the development of religious
art in the old diocese of
Liège and highlighting the
characteristics of each major
artistic movement. Now
make your way along rue
Hors-Château. Further on,
the “Montagne de Bueren”,
with its 373 steps leading to
the Citadel, is a tempting
challenge. Built in 1881, this
imposing stairway leads
from the foot of the slope to
the very top. But for the
more faint-hearted, instead
of making your way up these
steps, we suggest you turn
left at the bottom of the
Montagne and follow the
winding lanes up through
this district. Here you will
see a number of quaint old
houses, like the Cornet d’Or,
a former post relay in rue
Saint-Jean-Baptiste. More
picturesque features await
you further on up this historic street in a maze of alleyways: Venta, l’Ange, Hubart
and Vignette. Take the time
to enjoy a few moments
gazing at the flower-bedecked courtyards and the little
houses with their ornate
facades.
On the right you will see the
Collegiate Church of Saint
Barthélemy in its new ochre
and beige habit. This church
was built in the early 11th
century and houses many
works of art. On the square,
take time to admire the work
of Mady Andrien, “Les
Principautaires”.
A Pilori
Place du Marché 7, 4000 Liège
Le Petit Paris
Place du Marché 31, 4000 Liège
Now make your way back to
Saint Lambert Square via
rue Féronstrée, where you’ll
find the Museum of
Amsembourg. Here you
can discover the European
decorative arts of the 18th
century. Further down the
street, on the left, a narrow
lane called the Potiérue will
take you to rue de la
Boucherie, that leads to the
Halle aux viandes, the former meat market (1546 Renaissance style) and to
Vieux Liège (“Old Liège” Maison Havart). The two
ship’s masts are reminders
of the fact that Liège used to
have its own harbour.
Archéoforum
At Quai de la Batte, turn right
towards the roundabout and
head for rue Léopold. At the
corner there is another interesting landmark, the Casa
Ponton. Here you will find
Museum of Amsembourg
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Place Saint-Lambert 35, 4000 Liège
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des Vallées de la Burdinale et de la Mehaigne
Rue de la Burdinale 6, 4210 Burdinne
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Place Saint Lambert, 4000 Liège
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Hills of the Citadel
Rue du Palais 62, 4000 Liège
From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (5 p.m.
from 01/11 to 01/03)
Museum of Religious and
Mosan Art
Rue Mère-Dieu, 4000 Liège
Open from Tuesday to Saturday
from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and
Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)4/221.42.25
Féronstrée 114, 4000 Liège
from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
(archaeology and decorative arts)
Tel.: +32 (0)4/221.94.02
Casa Ponton
Rue de la Cité 7, 4000 Liège
Maison du Péket
Rue de l’Epée 4, 4000 Liège
the Maison du Péket, where
you can enjoy a delicious
well-deserved meal after
your tour of the city!
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BEER SAMPLING.
Before starting a beer-sampling session, there are two
important elements that
must be carefully controlled.
First of all, there is the temperature at which the beer is
served. A low temperature
breaks the aroma. When
sampling beer, therefore, it
should not be too cool. This
is the opposite of what
should happen with “thirstquenching” beers or Pils.
The glass is also an important factor. When sampling
beer, the shape and depth of
the glass will affect the
aroma.
The beer-sampling process
involves three senses. In
order of importance, these
are sight, smell and taste.
The sense of hearing can
also be involved (the sound
of the cap coming off, the
gurgling of the beer in the
glass, the sound of the
bubbles bursting as you put
your ear to the glass, etc.).
When you look at a glass of
beer, there are three things
to look for: the head should
stick to the glass, the
bubbles should be small
and regular and, finally, the
colour should be bright,
except for beers on lees,
such as Blanche (white
beer).
As for the sense of smell,
because beer contains more
than 650 aromatic com-
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pounds, you should first try
to detect the dominant fragrance without shaking the
glass. You can then swill the
beer in the glass to release
the secondary aromas.
TYPES OF BEER
Beer can be divided into
three main types, depending
on the fermentation method.
Bottom-fermenting beer is the
most recent type. The process dates from 1840 and
produces a specific type of
beer, Pils or lager. This type
accounts for 90% of worldwide beer production. Pils is a
light, clear, golden beer. It
has a fresh, bitter and refined hoppy flavour.
When you finally sample the
beer, the first stage is to compare the difference in taste
between the head and the
actual liquid. Once the beer
is in your mouth, you should
try to detect some basic flavours: sweet (on the tip of
your tongue), sharp (on the
side of your mouth) and bitter (at the back of your
mouth). You can also use
your tongue to gauge the
beer's density and texture.
And don't forget that the
sides of your mouth will
allow you to detect the
beer's alcohol content,
astringency and sparkle.
Once you have swallowed
the beer, your tongue will be
impregnated with the basic
aromas, and then these will
disappear fairly rapidly. This
is the point when you can
finally assess the beer's bitterness.
Top-fermenting beer is a
much older and more traditional variety. This process
is involved in the production
of many different types of
beer, in particular Amber or
“Special Belgian” beer.
Originally, this type of beer
had the same density and
alcohol content as Pils. The
amber colour is obtained by
using a coloured or caramelised malt. The alcohol
content is now slightly
higher, and this beer is
considered to be typical
“sampling” beer.
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White beer (bière blanche)
is non-filtered and cloudy in
appearance. In addition to
barley malt, the ingredients
include unmalted wheat and
sometimes oats. Also, during
the heating process, coriander and orange peel are
added to give it its characteristic refreshing taste.
which the brewer uses even
more malt and which undergo triple fermentation, the
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Trappist beers are abbey
beers. They are marketed
under protected copyright
names that belong to the
Cistercian Order. This legal
protection entails certain
rules. This type of beer must
be brewed in a Cistercian
abbey under the supervision of monks belonging to
the Trappist Order. There
are various types: blonde,
double, dark and triple.
Each of the three abbeys has
its own recipes.
The other abbey beers are
marketed under licences
which are granted to lay brewers, whose trademark
refers to an abbey that may
exist or may have disappeared. There are various types
of abbey beer: lagers
(bières blondes), which are
characterised by a mild,
slightly malty aroma, a neutral or slightly sweet taste
and an often very bitter aftertaste; double or dark (foncée) beers, so called because the brewer uses more
malt (nowadays this type of
beer is darker and has a
sweetish, sometimes sugary
taste and a bitter after-taste);
and, finally, triple beers, in
final stage of fermentation
being in the bottle.
Strong blonde beers
(blondes fortes) are often
clear. They are generally served with a large head. They
undergo triple fermentation
and contain aromatic malts.
Seasonal beers (bières de
saison) are typically brewed in Wallonia, especially
in the districts of Hainaut
and Walloon Brabant, and
are sparkling and fruity summer beers. They involve the
use of raw hopping and
sometimes secondary fermentation in the bottle.
The regional and special
beers are fine examples of
the creativity and know-how
of our local brewers. They
are all very different. Each
variety has its own characteristic manufacturing process
and ingredients (spelt,
honey, Liège syrup, mustard, etc.).
Scotch is a beer of AngloSaxon origin which, over the
years, has become a speciality of the Walloon Brabant
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and Hainaut district. It is characterised by a very malty
and slightly smoky taste. Its
sugary taste is due to the
addition of candy sugar.
Spontaneous fermentation, a process that is characteristic of the Brussels
region, is used to produce
Lambic. Lambic is a flat
beer with no head. It is produced through spontaneous
fermentation of the yeasts
found specifically in the valley of the river Senne. It
matures in barrels made of
different types of wood and
has a wide range of tastes.
Gueuze is obtained by the
fermentation caused by
mixing “old” Lambic (that
has not completely fermented) and “young” Lambic.
This new fermentation produces a sparkling, sharp
beer, the “champagne of
beers”.
Fruity beers (bières fruitées) are basically made by
mixing different fruits (cherries for Kriek) and Lambic.
Traditional Kriek is a mixture of 50 kg of cherries and
around 250 litres of Lambic.
This mixture matures for 6
months in the barrel and
produces a beer with a fruity but not sugary taste. The
industrial process involves
fruit juice and extract. The
result is a sweet, fruity beer.
Faro is a sharp Lambic to
which candy sugar is added
(or sometimes caramel or
syrup) to give it a sweeter
taste.
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Discovering the legends
of the Ardennes.
Vielsalm, Courtil, Achouffe, La
Roche-en-Ardenne,
Dochamps, Soy. (70 km)
1
This tour from Vielsalm to
Soy is an opportunity to discover the hidden beauties of
the Ardennes. The route will
take you through three
splendid valleys replete with
exciting legends. From the
cave of Macralles to the land
of our friendly elf-like characters, the Nutons, we are
sure you will be enchanted!
Your adventure begins in
Vielsalm. Here, according to
legend, the local witches
(macralles) used to meet for
the Sabbath, their tryst with
La Roche © FTLB
• Museum of the Battle of the Ardennes (LA ROCHE)
Tel.: +32 (0)84/41.17.25
• Pottery Museum "Les grés de La Roche" and
Museum of ham (LA ROCHE)
Tel.: +32 (0)84/41.18.78
• Museum of flour-milling (LA ROCHE)
Tel.: +32 (0)84/41.13.80
• Salm Archéoscope (VIELSALM) - Tel.: +32 (0)80/21.50.52
• Wild game park (LA ROCHE) - Tel.: +32 (0)84/41.23.14
• The Aisne tourist tram (EREZEE)
Tel.: +32 (0)86/47.72.69
• The Coticule Museum (SALMCHATEAU)
Tel.: +32 (0)80/21.57.68
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the devil. This town, which
is located in the valley of the
river Salm, majestically
dominates the lake of the
Doyards (14 hectares).
Today there is a picnic and
play area for your convenience - and no witches!
We will now head off
towards Courtil, a picturesque little village in which
the 3 Fourquets micro-brewery has made its home in
an 18th-century building. A
little further on, in the valley
of the Ourthe you can discover the delights of Houffalize
(a clean and flower-bedecked town which is the
region's mountain-bike capital). You will enjoy a visit to
'kids' town' or Houtopia,
where children learn about
their rights and duties in a
play-oriented way.
The village of Achouffe in
the Vallée des Fées (Valley
of the Fairies) is not to be
missed. Legend has it that
this town had as many
houses of Nutons (elves) as
molehills in the fields.
According to legend, a
Nuton has never allowed
anyone to go thirsty, and if
you were thirsty all you had
to do was call them and they
would appear with a pint of
beer in their hand. This
friendly little character is
now the mascot of the
(for breweries, please inquire
before you set out!)
The 3 Fourquets micro-brewery
Courtil 50
6670 Courtil (Gouvy)
Closed Wednesday and
Thursday.
Tel.: +32 (0)80/64.38.39
www.les3fourquets.be
Chlorophylle Park © I. Bonmariage
Achouffe Brewery, another
place where you can be sure
you'll never feel the pangs of
thirst.
Nestling in the valley of the
Ourthe,
La
Roche-enArdenne has many features
that appeal to discerning
tourists. Why not, for
example, visit the ruins of
the daunting fortress that
overlooks the city. Legend
has it that on summer evenings at around nightfall, the
ghost of Berthe, the earl's
daughter, comes to haunt it...
But let us continue our tour.
You will now visit the forest
of Dochamps, where the
Parc Chlorophylle awaits
all nature-lovers. Built in the
heart of a dense forest, this
attraction, which is the only
one of its kind, offers visitors
an original way to enjoy the
forest. And what better way
to end this tour than to
savour a well-deserved glass
of Fantôme beer in Soy at
the Fantôme Brewery.
Houtopia
Place de l'église 17
6660 Houffalize
Open every day, except
Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m..
In July and Augustus from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)61/28.92.05
www.houtopia.be
Achouffe Brewery
Rue du village 32
6666 Achouffe
Tel.: +32 (0)61/28.94.55
www.achouffe.be
Chlorophylle Park
Maisons du Tourisme
Rue des Chasseurs Ardennais 60
6960 Dochamps
du Pays du Val de Salm et des Sources de l’Ourthe
Open from 16/03 to 15/11 from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. In July and
Augustus from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Avenue de la Salm 50, 6690 Vielsalm
Tel.: +32 (0)80/ 21.50.52
www.vielsalm-gouvy.org
[email protected]
Tel.: +32 (0)84/37.87.74
www.parcchlorophylle.com
du Pays d’Houffalize, La Roche-en-Ardenne
Fantôme Brewery
Place du Marché 15 Bte 37, 6980 La Roche-en-Ardenne
Tel.: +32 (0)84/ 36.77.36
www.coeurdelardenne.be
[email protected]
Rue Préal 8
6997 Soy (Erezée)
Tel.: +32 (0)86/47.70.44
www.fantome.be
du Pays d’Ourthe & Aisne
Grand’rue 16, 6940 Barvaux-sur-Ourthe
Tel.: +32 (0)86/ 21.35.00
www.ourthe-et-aisne.be
[email protected]
www.beer2005.be
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Are you ready for the Ardennes?
Soy, Wéris, Durbuy, Hotton,
Marche-en-Famenne, Ambly,
Saint-Hubert, Bouillon
(110km)
2
We have now come to the
end of our first tour, so we
will leave behind Soy and its
Fantôme Brewery and set
out in the direction of Wéris,
which has been officially
christened "one of the most
beautiful
villages
in
Wallonia". There you will
discover ancient dolmens
and menhirs dating back
more than 5,000 years and
the Megalith Museum,
where you will see reconstructions of the everyday life
of Neolithic societies. A little
further on, there is Durbuy,
which is famous due to the
Fourneau St Michel © L. Aprosio
• Labyrinthe (BARVAUX-SUR-OURTHE)
Tel: +32(0)86/ 21.90.42
• Wild game park (SAINT-HUBERT) – Tel.: +32 (0)61/ 25.68.17
• Museum of the Francs and Famenne
(MARCHE-EN-FAMENNE) - Tel.: +32 (0)84/ 32.70.60
• Museum of lace (MARCHE-EN-FAMENNE)
Tel.: +32 (0)84/ 31.21.35
• Animal park “La crête des cerfs” (BOUILLON)
Tel.: +32 (0)61/ 46.71.52
• La ferme des fées (LES HAYONS) – Tel.: +32 (0)61/ 46.89.17
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fact that it is the smallest city
in the world. Durbuy offers
many attractions that appeal
to tourists, including the
brasserie de la Ferme
au Chêne (Oak Farm
Brewery), where you can
sample some of its delectable Marckloff beer.
Next head off down a country road to Hotton, a quaint
tourist village on the banks
of the Ourthe River. The
main attraction in this village
is the incredible series of
"One thousand and one
nights" caves, which are
among the most spectacular
to be found anywhere in
Europe.
Not too far from these caves,
you can visit Marche-enFamenne. On Place de
l’Etang, your attention will
no doubt be drawn to a futuristic building. This is the
tourist office of Marche and
Nassogne. In addition to
information on places of
interest in the area, the tourist office offers you an
opportunity to try out the
'dynamic cinema', a flight
simulator that transports
you through the screen to
the heart of the region!
But without further ado, let's
get back on the road. This
time you're off to SaintHubert. If you follow this iti-
nerary during the weekend,
we suggest you stop on the
way at the Saint-Monon
Brewery. A mere 8 kilometres from Saint-Hubert, in
the middle of a breathtaking
forest you will find the
Fourneau Saint-Michel.
Here you can tour the provincial museums (the
Museum of iron and old
metallurgy and the Museum
of rural life in Wallonia) and
admire the reconstruction of
quaint, rustic old houses.
And don't forget to try the
local speciality, "Laissé d'gatte", a delicious locally-brewed beer-based beverage.
To make your day complete,
we suggest a trip to Bouillon,
a town in the heart of the valley of the Semois. The splendid chateau that dominates
the city is the oldest and
most interesting extant feudal building in Belgium. At
number 22 Grand'rue, don't
miss the "Marché de
Nathalie", where you can
see the impressive vats of
Bouillon's brewery, the
Brasserie de Bouillon. By
the way, you will be able to
take a closer look at Bouillon
on your next tour...
Megalith Museum
Place Arsène Soreil 7
6940 Wéris
5.30 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)86/21.02.19
www.ibelgique.com/weris
Brewery of the Ferme au Chêne
Rue Comte d’Ursel 36
6940 Durbuy
Tel.: +32 (0)86/21.10.67
[email protected]
Caves of A Thousand and One
Nights
6990 Hotton
Maisons du Tourisme
du Pays d’Ourthe & Aisne
Grand’rue 16, 6940 Barvaux-sur-Ourthe
Tel.: +32 (0)86/ 21.35.00
www.ourthe-et-aisne.be
[email protected]
du Pays de Marche & Nassogne
Place de l’Etang 15, 6900 Marche-en-Famenne
Tel.: +32 (0)84/ 34.53.27
www.maisontourisme.nassogne.marche.be
[email protected]
du Pays de Saint-Hubert
Rue Saint-Gilles 12, 6870 Saint-Hubert
Tel.: +32 (0)61/ 61.30.10
www.saint-hubert-tourisme.be
[email protected]
du Pays de la Haute-Lesse
Place de l’Esro 63, 6890 Redu
Tel.: +32 (0)61/ 65.66.99
[email protected]
du Pays de Bouillon
Quai des Saulx 12, 6830 Bouillon
Tel.: +32 (0)61/ 46.52.11
[email protected]
www.beer2005.be
Open from April to October,
every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m..
In July and Augustus from 10
a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)84/46.60.46
(from 01/04 to 02/11)
Tel.: +32 (0)83/68.83.65
(from 02/11 to 31/03)
www.grottesdehotton.com
Saint-Monon Brewery
Rue principale 41, 6953 Ambly
Tel.: +32 (0)84/21.46.32
[email protected]
Fourneau Saint-Michel
6870 Saint-Hubert
Open from March to November
Tel.: +32 (0)84/21.08.90
www.fourneausaintmichel.be
Bouillon Brewery (le marché
de Nathalie)
Grand’rue 22, 6830 Bouillon
Tel.: +32 (0)61/46.89.40
[email protected]
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In the heart of the valley
of the Semois.
Bouillon, Chassepierre, Chiny,
Villers-devant-Orval, Rulles.
(75 km)
3
This interesting tour will take
you through the magnificent
forests of Muno and Orval to
the very heart of the valley
of the Semois. This is the
ideal place for lovers of nature and history. The heritage
sites that you can visit include the chateau and the
abbey. So there isn't a
moment to lose. We're off!
You'll now leave Bouillon
and its brewery behind and
head straight for the
Château de Bouillon. Built
in the late 10th century, this
chateau
belonged
to
Godefroid de Bouillon. He
then sold it to the PrinceBishops of Liège to finance
the first Crusade (1086).
From the start of April to the
Bouillon © Arnaud
• Several panoramic views (POUPEHAN) ;
Giant’s tomb (BOTASSART)
• Animal park "La crête des cerfs" (BOUILLON)
Tel.: +32 (0)61/ 46.71.52
• Cambier mill (CHINY) - Tel.: +32 (0)61/ 31.36.12
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end of August, visitors to this
prestigious chateau will
enjoy a magnificent falconry
show. Also not to be missed:
the Ducal Museum and the
Godefroid de Bouillon
Archéoscope.
Now head off through the
leafy glades of the forest of
Muno to Chassepierre.
Every summer this splendid
little village serves as the
backdrop to an international
street theatre that attracts
thousands of people from far
and wide. On the Florenville
road, you'll find an ideal
layby to picnic and enjoy a
beautiful view of the village
of Semois.
Nestling in one of the most
beautiful scenic spots in the
valley of the Semois, Chiny
is a little village that has lost
none of its authenticity. Here
you can discover the
delights of the river in the
best way possible, that is, in
a flat-bottomed boat that will
take you all the way to
Lacuisine (8 km).
In the middle of the forest,
the Abbey of Orval is not to
be missed. The famous
Trappist beer is brewed in
one of the outhouses here.
Other breweries
GIGI Brewery
Grand’rue 96, 6769 Gérouville
Tel.: +32 (0)63/57.75.15
The actual brewery is not
open to the public, but you
can enjoy a quiet stroll amidst the ruins of the ancient
monastery. Before setting off
again, why not drop into a
nearby café and sample
some of that Trappist beer
washed down - in the best
traditional way - by some
abbey cheese?
A brasserie with a friendly
Semois © FTLB
atmosphere now awaits you
in Rulles. This brewery was
founded here because this
little village in Gaume offered one of the essential
ingredients that go to make
great beer: excellent water!
The master brewer is proud
of his product. He will be
delighted to explain his fervent passion for his work, in
which he takes much pride
and delight.
To complete the journey, we
suggest you enjoy the
delights offered by the buffet
at Maurice Grévisse station
in Marbehan. This little restaurant works in partnership
with the brewery in Rulles.
But why not try what has
become a local speciality,
the "Gaume de terre" a sheer delight!
Maisons du Tourisme
du Pays de Bouillon
Quai des Saulx 12, 6830 Bouillon
Tel.: +32 (0)61/ 46.52.11
[email protected]
du Pays de la Semois entre Ardenne et Gaume
Place Albert Ier, 6820 Florenville
Tel.: +32(0)61/ 31 12 29
www.semois-tourisme.be
[email protected]
du Pays de Gaume
Rue des Grasses Oie, 2b, 6760 Virton
Tel.: +32 (0)63/ 57.89.04
www.soleildegaume.com
[email protected]
Chateau of Bouillon
6830 Bouillon
Tel.: +32 (0)61/46.62.57
www.bouillon-sedan.org
Ducal Museum
Rue du Petit 1-3, 6830 Bouillon
Open from April to November
every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)61/46.41.89
www.museeducal.be
[email protected]
Archéoscope Godefroid de
Bouillon
Quai de Saulx 14, 6830 Bouillon
Tel.: +32 (0)61/46.83.03
www.archeoscopebouillon.be
[email protected]
Chiny: Down the river by boat:
"Les passeurs réunis s.p.r.l."
Rue de l'Embarcadère 58
6810 Chiny
Open every day in July and
Augustus from 9 a.m. to 12 noon
and from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
(during the year, inquire before)
Tel.: +32 (0)61/31.17.43 or
+32 (0)495/54.93.72
www.passeurs-reunis.be
[email protected]
Orval Abbey
6823 Villers-devant-Orval
Tour of the ruins and museum.
Open every day from 9.30 a.m.
to 6 p.m. From November to
February from 10.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)61/31.10.60 www.orval.be - [email protected]
du Pays de la Forêt d’Anlier
Brasserie Artisanale de Rulles
(traditional brewery)
Rue Maurice Grévisse 36
6724 Rulles
Grand’Place 3, 6840 Neufchâteau
Tel.: +32 (0)61/ 27.50.88
[email protected]
Tel.: +32 (0)63/41.18.38
www.larulles.be
[email protected]
www.beer2005.be
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The land of the “cuestas”.
Rulles, Virton, Latour,
Mussy-la-ville, Athus,
Toernich. ( 70 Km)
4
Let's now explore Gaume, a
picturesque region in the
extreme south of Belgium.
Gaume is also called the
land of the 'cuestas' because
of its peculiarly hilly relief.
Also, its microclimate has
earned it the nickname "the
Belgian Provence"...
Your starting point will be
Rulles, near Marbehan.
From this quaint little village,
head for the capital of
Gaume, Virton. On the square, you can visit the former
convent of the Récollets,
where you will tour the
Gaume Museum that fea-
The Gaume Museum in Virton © MT de Gaume
• Athus and steel museum - Rue du Terminal 11, 6791 Athus
Tel.: +32 (0)63/37.13.80
• Torgny - one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Wallonia
• L’Univers des Pompiers (private museum)
Quartier Schlauss 13, 6791 Athus - Tel.: +32 (0)63/38.84.17
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tures a splendid exhibition
of the multifarious facets of
local culture. Of particular
interest are the archaeological section, the fine arts gallery and the section on customs and beliefs. The old
wing of the building features
a reconstruction of the ethnographic and artisanal history of Gaume.
A mere three kilometres
from Virton, on the sunny
side of the valley of the Vire,
the little village of Latour
nestles in a quite untouched
natural setting. The village is
divided into two halves, the
top and the bottom. Most of
the buildings date from the
17th and 19th centuries. The
old Town Hall (Maison communale) now houses the collections of the BailletLatour Museum, which is
part of Virton's Gaumais
Museum. This museum is
mainly devoted to the military history of the region, in
particular the regiment of
Walloon Dragons of Latour
who fought for Austria.
The village of Mussy-la-ville
is around ten kilometres
from Virton in the direction
Other breweries
Sainte-Hélène Brewery
Rue de la colline 21, 6760 Ethe
Tel.: +32 (0)63/43.48.64
www.sainte-hélène.be
(please inquire before you set out!)
of Athus. On the village
square, you should take the
time to enjoy the museum
referred to as the "Etienne
Lenoir Permanent Exhibition", which is devoted to
five well-known local personalities: Etienne Lenoir (with
80 patents to his name),
Michel-Justin Duvigneaud
(who, among other things,
invented the fountain pen),
the Abbé Vital Alexandre
(who in 1914 gave his life for
his parishioners who had
been taken hostage), Marcel
Laurent (curator of the
Royal and History Museums) and Joseph Goffinet
(an agricultural engineer
who was also a militant
trade unionist).
Further on, in Athus, you
should not miss the opportunity to visit the interesting
micro-brewery Aux 3
Brasseurs. Sample some of
the local specialities, and
take the time to soak in the
Brasserie Artisanale de Rulles
(traditional brewery)
Rue Maurice Grévisse 36
6724 Rulles
Tel.: +32 (0)63/41.18.38
www.larulles.be
[email protected]
The Gaume Museum in Virton
© OPT/K. Van Lidth
festive atmosphere that so
often reigns here. We suggest you start with the series
of tasters that feature on the
menu. By the way, you
should ask about the regular
concerts arranged throughout the year. You may be
lucky!
To complete the tour, you
simply must visit the recently opened Millevertus
Brewery in Toernich. Try
the local beers. You'll certainly agree that they reflect
the very best in traditional
brewing.
Maisons du Tourisme
Rue d’Arlon 38-40, 6760 Virton
Open from April to November
every day, except Tuesday, from
9.30 a.m. to 12 noon and from
2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Tel.: +32 (0)63/57.03.15
www.musees-gaumais.be
[email protected]
The Baillet-Latour Museum
Rue Baillet-Latour, 6761 Latour
Open from April to November,
on Sunday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m..
In July and Augustus every day
from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Info: see Gaume Museum
www.homepages.lu/ggraf/
museum/FR/index_fr.htm
Museum: "Etienne Lenoir
Permanent Exhibition"
Grand’Place, 6750 Mussy-la-ville
du Pays de la Forêt d’Anlier
Grand’Place 3, 6840 Neufchâteau
Tel.: +32 (0)61/ 27.50.88
[email protected]
du Pays de Gaume
Rue des Grasses Oies 2b, 6760 VIRTON
Tel.: +32 (0)63/ 57.89.04
www.soleildegaume.com
[email protected]
du Pays d’Arlon
Rue des Faubourgs 2, 6700 ARLON
Tel.: +32 (0)63/ 21.94.54 - www.arlon-tourisme.com
[email protected]
www.beer2005.be
Tel.: +32 (0)63/67.77.14
Aux 3 brasseurs Brewery
Rue de Rodange 53, 6791 Athus
Tel.: +32 (0)63/38.31.72
www.3brasseurs.be
[email protected]
Millevertus Brewery
Ruelle de la Fiels 8,
6700 Toernich
Tel.: +32 (0)63/22.34.97
www.millevertus.be
[email protected]
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2005 calendar of
“beer” events
FEBRUARY
MAY
From 5/02 to 6/11
Exhibition “Trappist abbeys and beers in
Belgium” at the Viroin Ecomuseum in Treignes
(Namur)
Tel.: +32 (0)60/39.96.24
From 18 to 20
Tourist fair “Traditions and resources of the
Terroir” - in Jemeppe-sur-Sambre (Namur)
Tel.: +32 (0)81/62.69.66
19 and 20
Beer festival - in Sohier (Lux.)
Tel.: +32 (0)84/38.83.73
MARCH
1st
The ‘fleurs du malt’ from Antiquity to the
Middle Ages - in Rochefort (Namur)
Tel.: +32 (0)84/22.21.03
1st
Beer Day in the heart of the Entre-Sambre-etMeuse region - in Silenrieux (Namur)
Tel.: +32 (0)71/32.36.60
From 20 to 23
Beer fair - Palais des expos - Charleroi (Hainaut)
Tel.: +32 (0)71/20.99.61
8
Brocante and bourse (flea market and fair) Beer - at the Belgian Beer Museum in Lustin
(Namur)
Tel.: +32 (0)81/41.11.02
22
Brussels’ beers - Tour organised by LA FONDERIE
in Brussels
Tel.: +32 (0)2/410.99.50
From May to August
Beer Exhibition - from May to August at the
Domaine provincial du Bois des Rêves
in Ottignies (Walloon Brabant)
Tel.: +32 (0)10/41.60.72
Terroir market - Beer - in Ittre (Walloon Brabant)
Tel.: +32 (0)67/22.04.44
Open day at the Saint-Hélène Brewery
in Virton (Lux.)
Tel.: +32 (0)63/43.48.64
JUNE
5
Public brewing in the Cantillon Brewery
in Brussels
Tel.: +32 (0)2/521.49.28
From 25/03 to 12/04
Beer and painting and the tradition of brewing
in the Namur Ardenne
in Bièvre (Namur)
Tel.: +32 (0)61/29.28.27
APRIL
From 9 to 11
BEER DISCOVERY FESTIVAL
in Ciney (Namur)
Tel.: +32 (0)81/74.99.00
23 and 24
Open days at the Bocq Brewery
in Purnode (Namur)
Tel.: +32 (0)82/61.07.90
Beer festival - in Bouillon (Lux.)
Tel.: +32 (0)61/46.52.11
24
The Cervoise Ronde (barley beer extravaganza)
in Purnode (Namur)
Tel.: +32 (0)82/22.28.70
30
Quintescence at the Cantillon Brewery
in Brussels
Tel.: +32 (0)2/521.49.28
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4 and 5
Open day at the Rulles Brewery
in Rulles (Lux.) - Tel.: +32 (0)63/41.18.38
4 and 5
Sampling market (Marché des Saveurs)
in Sambreville (Namur)
Tel.: +32 (0)71/26.03.70
5
Beer festival at the Abbey of Villers-la-Ville
in Villers-la-Ville (Walloon Brabant)
Tel.: +32 (0)71/88.09.80
11 and12
Open day at the La Caracole Brewery
in Falmignoul (Namur)
Tel.: +32 (0)82/74.40.80
26
Brussels’ beers - Tour organised by
LA FONDERIE - in Brussels
Tel.: +32 (0)2/410.99.50
Open day at the Saint-Monon Brewery
in Ambly (Lux.)
Tel.: +32 (0)84/21.46.32
The night of Blanche beer at the Millevertus
Brewery - in Toernich (Lux.)
Tel.: +32 (0)63/22.34.97
JULY
9 and 10
Brewery truck festival
in Romedenne (Namur)
Tel.: +32 (0)82/67.83.48
10
Discovery of the breweries of Belgian
Luxembourg - in Hotton-sur-Ourthe (Lux.)
Tel.: +32 (0)84/46.61.22
13
Sampling market - arts and crafts and beer
in Heure (Namur)
Tel.: +32 (0)86/21.88.90
23
Brussels’ beers - Tour organised
by LA FONDERIE - 23/07 in Brussels
Tel.: +32 (0)2/410.99.50
AUGUST
5, 6 and 7
Beer festival
in La Bruyère (Beauvechain) (Walloon Brabant)
Tel.: +32 (0)10/22.91.15
6 and 7
Old-time harvest festival (on the theme of beer)
in Thuillies (Hainaut)
Tel.: +32 (0)71/59.54.54
7
Old-time harvest festival
in La Hamaide (Hainaut)
Tel.: +32 (0)68/64.51.55
12, 13 and 14
La grande choufferie - in Achouffe (Lux.)Tel.:
+32 (0)61/28.94.55 and +32 (0)61/28.82.78
SEPTEMBER
3 and 4
Beer weekend
on the Grand’Place in Brussels
Tel.: +32 (0)2/511. 49.87
3 and 4
Beer festival and arts and crafts market
in Manhay (Lux.)
Tel.: +32 (0)86/21.35.00 and +32 (0)86/21.30.81
4
Beer and folklore - in Malonne (Namur)
Tel.: +32 (0)81/45.08.50
10 and 11
Leffe beer extravaganza
in the Abbey of Leffe (Namur)
Tel.: +32 (0)82/22.28.70
16
Beer festival - 16/09 in Sambreville (Namur)
Tel.: +32 (0)71/26.03.70
17 and 18
Open day at the Orval Brewery - in Orval (Lux.)
Tel.: +32 (0)61/31.12.61
25
Maredsous festival - in Denée (Namur)
Tel.: +32 (0)82/69.82.84
25
Beer festival - in Heure (Namur)
Tel.: +32 (0)86/21.88.90
Festival of beer, bread and cheese
in Durbuy (Lux.)
Tel.: +32 (0)86/21.24.28
Walloon Brabant festival - beer of the confraternities - in Orp-Jauche (Walloon Brabant)
Tel.: +32 (0)10/22.91.15
OCTOBER
1 et 2
Brassigaume: Festival of small breweries
in Marbehan (Lux.)
Tel.: +32 (0)63/41.18.38
2
Flea market and collectors’ fair - beer at the Belgian Beer Museum in Lustin (Namur)
Tel.: +32 (0)81/41.11.02
www.beer2005.be
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Useful Addresses
www.belgium-tourism.net
BELGIUM
EAST BELGIAN TOURIST OFFICE
JAPAN
OFFICE DE PROMOTION DU TOURISME
WALLONIE-BRUXELLES
Mühlenbachstrasse, 2 - Pbox 66
B-4780 Sankt-Vith
Tel.: + 32-(0)80/22.76.64
Fax: + 32-(0)80/22.65.39
www.eastbelgium.com
[email protected]
Belgian Tourist Office
Shuwa Kioicho TBR Bldg. N°.607
5-7 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-Ku
Tokyo 102-0083 JAPAN
Tel.: +81 (0)3 32 37 71 01
Fax : +81 (0)3 32 37 84 00
www.belgium-travel.jp
[email protected]
Rue du Marché-aux-Herbes, 63
B-1000 Brussels
Brochure: 02/ 509.24.00 (from Belgium
only)
Tel.: + 32-(0)2/504.03.90
Fax: + 32-(0)2/513.04.75
[email protected]
BRUSSELS INTERNATIONAL TOURISM
& CONGRESS
Hôtel de Ville, Grand-Place
B-1000 Brussels
Tel.: + 32-(0)2/513.89.40
Fax: + 32-(0)2/513.83.20
www.brusselsinternational.be
[email protected]
C.A.T.P.W. (Centre d’Action Touristique
des Provinces Wallonnes)
Rue de l’Eglise, 15
B-6980 La Roche-en-Ardenne
Tel.: + 32-(0)84/41.19.81
Fax: + 32-(0)84/41.22.23
www.catpw.be
[email protected]
TOURIST FEDERATION OF THE
PROVINCE OF WALLOON BRABANT
Avenue Einstein, 2
B-1300 Wavre
Tel. : + 32-(0)10/23.63.31
Fax : + 32-(0)10/23.63.54
www.brabantwallon.be
[email protected]
PROVINCE OF HAINAUT
Rue des Clercs, 31
B-7000 Mons
Tel.: + 32-(0)65/36.04.64
Fax: + 32-(0)65/33.57.32
www.hainaut.be
[email protected]
PROVINCE OF LIEGE
Boulevard de la Sauvenière, 77
B-4000 Liège
Tel.: + 32-(0)4/237.95.26
Fax: + 32-(0)4/237.95.78
www.ftpl.be
[email protected]
PROVINCE OF LUXEMBOURG
Quai de l’Ourthe, 9
B-6980 La Roche-en-Ardenne
Tel.: + 32-(0)84/41.10.11
Fax: + 32-(0)84/41.24.39
www.ftlb.be
[email protected]
PROVINCE OF NAMUR
Avenue Reine Astrid, 22
B-5000 Namur
Tel.: + 32-(0)81/74.99.00
Fax: + 32-(0)81/74.99.29
www.ftpn.be
[email protected]
ATTRACTIONS ET TOURISME ASBL
C/o Grottes de Han - Rue Lamotte, 2
B-5580 Han-sur-Lesse
Tel.: + 32-(0)84/37.77.32
Fax: + 32-(0)84/37.77.12
www.attractions-et-tourisme.be
[email protected]
PAYS NORDIQUES
Office de Promotion du Tourisme
Wallonie-Bruxelles
Rue Saint Bernard, 30
B - 1060 Bruxelles
Tel. : +32 (0)2 504 02 20
Fax : +32 (0)2 513 69 50
[email protected]
POLAND
Urzad Promocji Turystyki "WaloniaBruksela" (O.P.T.)
Przedstawicielstwo Dyplomatyczne
Francuskiej Wspolnoty Belgii i Regionu
Walonii
Ul. Ks. I. Skorupki 5 - VIe Pietro
PL. - 00-546 Warszawa
Tel. : +48 (22) 583.70.06
Gsm : +48 604 733 953
Fax : +48 (22) 583.70.03
[email protected]
ABROAD
USA
Belgian Tourist Office
220 East 42 nd street
room 3402
New York, NY 10017
Tel. : +1 212 758 8130
Fax : +1 212 355 7675
www.visitbelgium.com
[email protected]
UNITED KINGDOM
Belgian Tourist Office Brussels &
Wallonia
217 Marsh Wall
London E14 9FJ
Free Brochure Line : 0800 9545 245 (UK
only)
Tel. : +44 (0)20 75 31 03 90
Fax : +44 (0)20 75 31 03 93
www.belgiumtheplaceto.be
[email protected]
Concept : Office de Promotion du
Tourisme Wallonie-Bruxelles / Attractions
et Tourisme / Fédérations du Tourisme
des Provinces Wallonnes / C.A.T.P.W. /
Bruxelles International
Editor in Chief : Viviane Jacobs – Editor :
Philippe Bernard (Attractions et
Tourisme) – Pre-press : Lielens and
Partners – Logo : Pierre Saysouk – Cover
pictures : © OPT:JP Remy
D/2004/9186/4
In collaboration with the Walloon Region
and the Cocof

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