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Wallonia
Southern Belgium
MORE THAN 50 IDEAS FOR
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PLACES TO GO TO,
Wallonia, one of Europe’s best
preserved natural areas, is a
convivial region that is extremely well
suited for a meeting or activity ‘amidst
the greenery’ or for a wide variety of outdoor activities.
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Better good neighbours than distant friends? Definitely!
Wallonia is a logical choice if you are looking for luxury and
professionalism. The neighbours open their doors for meetings and incentives, dinners and relaxation. The impressive
nature has a rich choice of venues for outdoor incentives.
Wallonia may be small, but as a meetings industry
destination the south of Belgium certainly measures up to
the rest of the country. Hainaut has art cities, renowned
NORTH SEA
THE NETHERLANDS
Flanders
Walloon
Brabant
Liège
Airport
Hainaut
Charleroi
Airport
FRANCE
BELGIUM
Zaventem Airport
Brussels
Namur
Liège
GERMANY
Luxembourg
LUXEMBOURG
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Southern Belgium
lonia
THINGS TO DO… THE SOUTH OF BELGIUM AWAITS YOU !
festivals and transformed industrial venues. Liège has exclusive
Belle Époque trappings and former monasteries. Namur has plenty
of activities in and around rocky river valleys. Walloon Brabant
benefits from its rustic tranquillity and its closeness to Brussels.
Finally, Luxembourg has got castles, small villages and wild, green
nature.
All have the state-of-the-art high tech facilities that will ensure
the success of your event. For an exceptional event you need an
outstanding venue. Well, you are in luck, the castles, cloisters and
other historical buildings offer a wide choice of unique venues
of all sizes for your events. Too much history? Then why not try
out the professional meeting facilities around a genuine F1 race
course? And how about relaxation in a wellness centre in the
peace of stunning landscapes?
The region has many surprises and all with their own hospitable
flavour, which makes events in Wallonia quite unique and definitely
Walloon Brabant
Hainaut
Namur
Liège
Luxembourg
Hospitality
Professional Organisers
Wallonia abroad
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unforgettable! In this special MIM destination report it all adds up
to a diverse, dynamic and comprehensive illustration of Wallonia.
We trust you’ll discover more than fifty new ideas and locations for
future meetings and incentives, ranging from the most exclusive
setting to the most simple, but elegant solution.
The Brussels-Wallonia Convention Bureau is a department of the
OPT (Office de Promotion du Tourisme Wallonie-Bruxelles) and
its mission is, not just to promote the destination in the meetings
industry, but first and foremost to FACILITATE the advent and
organization of trade events in Wallonia and Brussels.
The Brussels-Wallonia Convention Bureau
[email protected]
www.meetingpointbelgium.be
www.opt.be
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Waterloo
Wavre
Nivelles
Walloon Brabant
Often called «Brussels’ Garden», Walloon
Brabant Province is characterized by beautiful
landscapes, charming villages, historical sites,
nature reserves, castles and farms.
Brussels’ Garden
Waterloo
01/ Château de Limelette
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The Château de Limelette welcomes you in a luxurious 19th
century Anglo Norman style residence. The hotel is situated
in a park of 3 hectares. More than just a splendid location to
organize your meetings, conferences and private events, the
Château de Limelette offers you more than 20 years of knowhow and experience. A team of experts, devoted to your event.
16 fully equipped meeting rooms with air conditioning, private
terrace and natural daylight, the largest can accommodate
up to 350 guests, 88 bedrooms (including 68 bedrooms with
air conditioning), free private car park for over 350 cars, free
indoor heated pool, fitness room and tennis court. Moreover,
our Thalgo Limelette centre enables you to experience the benefits of water enriched with essential sea elements. Swimming
pool with massage jets, hammam, sauna, Jacuzzi, relaxation
room with terrace, breathing cocoon, cardio-fitness room, 33
treatment rooms, a beauty centre and a restaurant. Real experts
at your service! Only 20 minutes away from Brussels (motorway
E411 - exit 6), an ideal setting for business or pleasure.
For those who cannot wait to discover this unique place in
Belgium, please call our Meetings & Events Team to get more
information about our offers. You can also take a look on our
homepage if you wish to see our installations. See you soon in
the Château de Limelette!
[email protected], www.chateau-de-limelette.be
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02/ Dolce La Hulpe
Located in the heart of the Sonian forest, Dolce La Hulpe Brussels
is located in a tranquil and verdant sanctuary only 15 km from the
Brussels City Centre and Brussels International Airport. This 4-star
Hotel specialized in delivering a superior meeting experience, offers
4500 m≤ of IACC certified meeting space - 35 meeting rooms, 2
auditoriums (150 & 500 seats), a 750m2 exhibition area - equipped
with advanced audiovisual equipment and a dedicated and professional staff. Dolce La Hulpe Brussels features a modern design,
intelligent architecture, 264 comfortable guest rooms, free Wi-Fi, a
creative and healthy cuisine that has recently achieved "Food for the
brain" status. The fitness & wellness center, lavish CINQ MONDES
Spa offer many opportunities to recharge and revitalize. Passkey, a
web-based solution for managing group hotel reservations, is offered
to meeting planners and 3rd parties. With this system, meeting and
event planners are able to instantly view their block information
to monitor event pick-up, run reports, analyze trends, submit and
modify rooming lists, all on one screen. Whatever your goal, Dolce La
Hulpe Brussels will arrange every aspect of your stay in such a way
that you will be energized to work to the best of your ability.
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A superior
meeting
experience!
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[email protected], www.dolcelahulpe.com
Walloon Brabant,
your 'Business' in a lively garden !
03/ Federation of
Tourism for the Province
of Walloon Brabant
Very well located, Walloon Brabant is the perfect place
for your meetings and events. This pleasant area counts
many sites located at the heart of Europe with a long
historical tradition: the Battlefield of Waterloo, the Collegiate Church of Nivelles and the Abbey of Villers. Dynamism and diversity are 2 key words to describe WalloonBrabant. You can try and enjoy many attractions such
as: Adventure Park, the brand new Museum of Hergé,
the Folon Foundation, beautiful parks and golf courses.
Quality hotels, farms and farmhouses, castles, spa and
wellness centers, local products: in Walloon Brabant, you
will find all that you need to make your business projects
unique and unforgettable.
[email protected], www.brabantwallon.be
Domaine Hélécine
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WALLOON BRABANT
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"EXPERIENCE
NATURAL PEACE
IN A UNIQUE AND
VARIOUS LANDSCAPE"
04/ Golf Château
La Tournette
Located in Nivelles, only 20 km away from the south of Brussels, Golf Château La Tournette from the XVII Century stretches
over 160 hectares between Nivelles and Ittre. Golfers will enjoy
our two 18-holes (The English and The American), while the
beginners will appreciate our 9 holes (The Orival). The Golf
School with its five professionals gives individual and group
lessons to give everyone the opportunity to discover this
wonderful sport. Besides its vocation of free time with golf, Golf
Château La Tournette has also a vocation of Business with its 7
conference rooms entirely renovated with a capacity of 3 - 150
persons at your disposal. Golf Château La Tournette organises
half day or full day packages which combine conference or
meeting with incentives and team building in collaboration with
specialised Events Organisators. Golf Château La Tournette, it
is also: a vast free parking, technical rooms, an entirely renovated Club House, a Pro Shop and two restaurants where you
will enjoy our good french cooking. Golf Château La Tournette
gives an intense pleasure to its visitors thanks to a natural
peace, unique and various landscape in a marvellous
environment.
05/ Martin’s Hotels
©Tournette
[email protected], www.tournette.com
Always beautiful and always with their own identity and
beguiling charm, Martin’s Hotels offer you great infrastructure
for all your events. Whether it’s a conference for up to 1000
people, a seminar, a gala dinner or another event, you can be
assured of a personalized solution suited to your every need.
Martin's Manoir in Genval has 3 function rooms for meetings, cocktails and dinners for a maximum of 70 guests in an
authentic and warm décor. Martin’s Manoir has created such
a welcoming quality environment for you and your events, that
it has truly earned the coveted ‘Hotel de Charme’ label. Additional rooms and space can be found at the nearby… Château
du Lac in Genval. It’s fully revamped, fully equipped, fully
modular Argentina room is able to accommodate 1050 guests.
Your event can be framed with a refreshing treatment at the
Martin’s spa or with several activities, like the popular Crime
Scene Investigation formula. Martin’s Grand Hotel in Waterloo
promises you a day of historical and special seminars. Your
event will be especially enriched by restaurant ‘La Sucrerie’,
one of the best tables in the hotel group. Here cocooning and
gastronomy are combined with quality and personalization.
Finally, all hotels from the Martin’s group offer a professional
events service. One contact will organize your event from A
to Z. What are you waiting for?
[email protected], www.martinshotels.com
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Tournai
Mons
Charleroi
Hainaut
Amazing Region
Hainaut is definitely one of the Belgian cultural hotspot, with its art
and historic towns (Mons will be the 2015 European Capital of Culture),
its UNESCO World heritage sites and events. Next to names as
Brussels South Charleroi Airport or Google, and green and quiet
landscapes, Hainaut is the perfect setting for amazing meetings
and incentives.
Castle Farm of Macon
06/ Hainaut Meetings & Events
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The province offers an outstanding location close to Brussels, Courtrai and
Lille, and an efficient communication network by road, high-speed trains
and most important by air with the ambitious Brussels South Charleroi
Airport. Hainaut’s meetings industry loves contrasts and unusual mixtures.
Green and quiet surroundings rub shoulders with dynamic cities and emergent poles in the technologic industry where prestigious and cosy meetings
locations abound : from small-sized charming venues to modern congresscentres, elegant castles or rehabilitated industrial sites. Hainaut also
offers indoor and outdoor activities for groups: teamcooking, adventurous
games, wellness incentive, aquatic and sport entertainments, cultural and
night activities… Sense of hospitality born from a cultural blending, quality
services and refined gastronomy will entice the most demanding events
organizers. The newly created Hainaut Convention Bureau is the first point
of contact in your search for exceptional meeting venues, unusual incentive
ideas and service providers in our province. It identifies your needs and
budget, and offers neutral, personalized and appropriate information free of
charge to you. As essential link between the supply and the demand,
Hainaut Convention Bureau has a professional MICEproduct knowledge, maintained by inspection visits and
contacts with professionals and institutional actors
in the Province.
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07/ Point Centre Biopole
Auditorium Albert Claude, Point Centre
"YOUR EVENT IN THE HEART
OF THE GOSSELIES AEROPOLE"
A conference, a meeting, a study day, a company party to organize?
Look no further, you have found the ideal site: the Point Centre. The modern
infrastructure, equipped with sophisticated equipment is located in the
heart of the Aeropole of Gosselies, near a major motorway junction, the
Charleroi Brussels South Airport and the Charleroi South station. The design
center offers a large auditorium with 200 comfortable seats and meeting
rooms for groups of 6-85 people. Some 200 guests can be met around a
cocktail in the reception area, other large groups can be accommodated in
the restaurant. Most rooms have natural light, all have a system blackout
windows, air conditioning and modular furniture. Audiovisual equipment
such as LCD projector, plasma display, interpretor cabins and others is available on site and can be rented on a simple request. For a complete success
of your event, the Point Centre team works with “La Ferme de la Pitance”,
his caterer. With it, you can enjoy various dishes ranging from classic to
gourmet buffet dinner. The Point Centre has large parking and opens its
doors whole year.
[email protected], www.pointcentre.be
08/ Hotel Mercure Mons
In the middle of the woods of the Hainaut province, the Mons Mercure
hotel is pleased to welcome you in their four-star establishment. The green
surroundings guarantee a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. Only 6 kilometres
away, you can find the picturesque city of Mons with its small pleasant
alleys. Its large cultural and sportive offer can surely bring some variety in
your stay. In the Mons Mercure hotel you’re assured of an agreeable night.
The hotel’s 53 comfortable rooms have been renovated beautifully and an
assortment of tea and coffee is always present in the room. The six airconditioned meeting rooms have space for around 150 persons and are all illuminated by natural daylight. There is a large free parking. The hotel’s event
department takes care of your personalized event. By doing so, you will be
able to concentrate on your meeting or event and have a good time! For an
enjoyable evening, don’t forget to visit the bar “Le Car d’Or’ or the restaurant ‘Le Lumeçon’, where the Chef takes care of a refined French cuisine.
The open fire are the basic assets for a cosy ambiance in the lounge. And if
the weather allows it, why not have a drink amidst the green on the outside
terrace? Or do you prefer a dive in the adjacent swimming pool to refresh
your senses?
[email protected], www.mercure.com
"Just the perfect
framework for your
event or seminar !"
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10/ Pass
Discover Pass, a place that is at the same time particular and
wonderfully diverse in all its aspects! In Pass, the old and
new, the past, present and the future are flawlessly mixed
together. We owe this to architect Jean Nouvel, who renovated
this ancient colliery brilliantly. The buildings on this enormous
site are part of the industrial patrimony and are now used for
exhibitions dedicated to science, technology and society.
On top of that, corporate travelers can also benefit from this
enriching environment. Pass certainly is the ideal setting to give
your event that extra special touch, whether it is a seminar,
cocktail party, conference or trade show. Today, some of the
structures of this industrial wasteland are rehabilitated into the
most extraordinary and spacious meeting rooms, which can be
used for diverse events. Hold your event in the Hopper Room
for example with its allures of an industrial cathedral. Or do you
believe the ancient locomotive engines hangar could be a more
interesting decor? The Palace of Images is the finishing touch
to the whole amazing structure, allowing the projection of a film
onto five internal surfaces of a cube.
[email protected], www.pass.be
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Pass, revive
the past in a
particularly dive
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museum site
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09/ Le Bois du Cazier
Many people still associate Hainaut with the coal mining
industry. This is a largely undeserved association – as can be
seen in these pages – but if you really want to immerse yourself
in the history of the other black gold, you should visit ‘Le Bois
du Cazier’. ‘Le Bois du Cazier’ is housed in the old colliery of
Marcinelle and functions as a museum of the industrial history
of Wallonia. Here a new meaning is given to interactive museum
visits. Guided tours, workshops and seminars take you on an
educative and playful tour through the many facets of Wallonia’s industry. This also includes fauna and flora, because
even Wallonia’s industrial heart is green. The most important
discovery you’ll make in ‘Le Bois du Cazier’ will be the large
rooms available for seminars, conferences, product launches,
banquets, cocktails,… There’s an auditorium for up to 150, a
former machine room for up to 800, forge rooms for up to 400
and a meeting room for 50 people. The Industrial Museum can
be used for events of 300. Authentic catering can be found on
site (‘Le Saint-Charles’), as well as full technical support.
At ‘Le Bois du Cazier’ you can be sure of an authentic, yet novel
and original setting for your events.
[email protected], www.leboisducazier.be
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Namur
Dinant
Auditorium of CEME
Capital idea!
Namur
11/ Charleroi for events
Namur is the capital of the province and the
capital of the Walloon region. Its political importance and its position in relation to the main
European arteries, gives Namur a preponderant
place from both a domestic and international
standpoint.
First city of Wallonia, Charleroi proposes a lot of original venues
that can host seminars and congress from 10 to 5000 persons:
professional congress centres in the city or in the countryside,
large halls (40.000m²) for exhibitions and fairs, and also original
venues (up to 5000 persons). These ancient mining region
offers now renovated industrial buildings or futurist venues
where organizers can imagine the most unexpected events.
Charleroi Espace Meeting Européen, for example, is ideal for
medium medical congress (300 pax), professional fairs, receptions and corporate events up to 500 persons or meetings and
seminars for small groups. The CEME congress centre's team,
specialized in events organization, is ready to welcome you at
CEME or to help you to find the best place for your project.
Be curious: don't hesitate to experience other venues in the
region, like "Le Bois du Cazier", an important site for local
heritage, the Museum of Photography where you can discover
famous collections and enjoy the atmosphere during a reception or, in the centre of the town, the Palais des Beaux-Arts,
an Art Deco building with a large auditorium for 1500 persons
and its "congress room" decorated with an original Magritte's
painting.
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[email protected]
www.paysdecharleroi.be, www.ceme.be
New building of Musée de la Photographie
Rochers de Freyr
NAMUR
12/ Namur Congrès
Namur’s meetings industry is both varied and dynamic. There
are plenty of possibilities to organize meetings and incentives
and the list is getting longer every year. A fine MICE selection:
Boat for You allows you to organise events for up to 220
people on board the ‘Belrive’, a river boat floating at the very
foot of the Citadel of Namur. The boat has been transformed
into an exclusive establishment for receptions, gatherings,
product launches, etcaetera. A unique venue to surprise and
entice your guests. The Domaine du Vieux Moulin, a four star
hotel plus gastronomic restaurant, has recently fitted out a
room for seminars and receptions in a cosy but high-tech
interior (capacity: 130 to 225 people). The new venue has been
expertly integrated into the original buildings of the old village
inn. Four star hotel-restaurant Les Jardins de la Molignée is
located in and around a former stone cutting workshop near
the town of Dinant. 120 guests can convene in six seminar
rooms or enjoy low stress days in 52 excellent rooms, far away
from the hustle and bustle of city life. The homebrew may
help to relax even more! Watermills – active or not – are still
fascinating in this high tech age. The one at Le Domaine de
Béronsart combines both medieval machinery and the latest
technology in a meeting venue with character. Perfect for relaxation, reflection and discovery in the beautiful surroundings of
the Condroz region. The estate also offers lovely greenhouses
for receptions for up to 600 people.
[email protected], www.namurcongres.be
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13/ Château de la Poste
The newly opened Chateau de la Poste is located in the
magnificent region of Belgian’s ‘Condroz Namurois’, only
18 kilometers away from Wallonia’s capital: Namur. Its perfect
location, a stone’s throw from the highway between Brussels
and Luxembourg, makes it the perfect venue for professional
meetings, or simply for a romantic stop-over. The hotel is
nested in a 42 hectares domain, at the top of a hill overlooking
the forest and the beautiful gardens designed by Jules Buyssens in 1895. The castle used to be the residence of Princess
Clémentine de Belgique (3rd daughter of King Leopold II) and
her husband Victor Napoléon. The new owners have turned
it into a ‘sexy’ contemporary countryside resort thanks to a
unique interior design signed by Marie’s Corner. The hotel could
be qualified as a concept-hotel or a boutique hotel by some
but the idea is mainly to live an experience there and discover
the place at your own pace! 42 unbelievably quiet rooms, 10
fully equipped meetings rooms with daylight, one of the best
terraces of Belgium, a great restaurant ‘Chez Clémentine’
offering a ‘bistronomic’ cuisine and a wide range of outdoor
sports make this property a perfect venue for a professional
retreat, a team building or simply for a family get together. The
‘must’ of the resort is probably its Scott mountain bikes test
centre, offering no less than 60 upscale bikes which can be
used on one of the three tracks of the estate or for a longer ride
in the region with professional guides. Other fun ideas include
barbecue parties in the forest, wine tastings, picnics, etc.
PROBABLY BELGIUM’S
TRENDIEST HOTEL...
[email protected], www.chateaudelaposte.be
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NAMUR
15/ ARD’N
A collaboration of events specialists. Our goal
is to promote your perfect event (team building,
family days, incentive,…) around our area on your
specific needs. Our region is nicely hilly, enjoying
river and cliff; ideal for any kind of activity. Near
from you the “Haute Meuse” will more than
welcome you. From 5 to 5000 persons each one
does count.From a conference to a complete trip,
we will take care of it. From a sandwich to a full
course meal, you will enjoy our delicatessen. From
a penny to the moon we will adjust to your budget.
From the river to the mountain, you will find
amazement. From a camp site to a stylish hotel,
we will achieve
your desire. ARD-N your event booster!
[email protected], [email protected],
[email protected],
www.beprod.net, www.m-smile.be
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14/ Lesse Kayaks
Sometimes mind and body need a break from the hectic life
at the office. Can you think of a better way to escape from this
organized chaos than handing over the reins to Mother Nature
herself? The Lesse valley is a corner of paradise ready for
your (own) discovery. This river has preserved its wild nature
and runs through and past the most beautiful spots of the
Ardennes: evergreen forests, majestic rock formations, prehistoric caves, medieval castles and picturesque villages. A kayak
trip with your colleagues can be further enriched by many
other neighboring activities. Make a pick from several available
formulas. Plan and reserve this adventurous teambuilding
activity between 1st April and 15th October. If you don’t feel like
getting wet, you can choose for Dinant Adventure to prove your
mettle. This sport center is located in a former rock quarry near
Dinant. Experienced instructors will help you and your party
navigate a veritable high-wire act made up of monkey bridges,
a death-ride, a via ferrata and the aptly named fun cable. The
latter is a bridge spanning the site at the dazzling height of 60
meters, guaranteeing an unforgettable experience. Furthermore,
you can show of your strategic skills on a paintball field instead
of in a meeting room. Indeed, many skills learned at work can
be transported to the wild nature of the Lesse valley and the
region around Dinant.
[email protected], www.lessekayaks.be
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NAMUR
16/ Best Western
Castel de Pont-à-Lesse
In a leafy and secluded spot in the heart of the Ardennes lies
Hotel Best Western Castel de Pont-à-Lesse. This manor hotel
was built in 1810 and offers beautiful views over the Lesse and
its own 25 hectare park. The hotel has 11 meeting rooms, 5 of
which are multifunctional and can accommodate 300 people.
The other 6 are located at the ground floor and are all distinct
from each other… an ideal venue to host workshops. For inspiration one just needs to step outside and take a deep breath
of fresh, green air. And that’s not the only thing one can do for
inspiration or teambuilding. Kayaks and mountain bikes can be
rented to discover the beauty of the river banks. The hotel also
has its own mini golf and tennis courts. Weather not permitting,
you can still enjoy the indoor heated pool. While the manor was
probably built for the hunting retreats of the bourgeois, you
no longer need to shoot the local wildlife to enjoy a wonderful
ban
banquet.
The newly built ‘Orangerie’
rest
restaurant
features a panoramic glass wall
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providing
a marvelous and soothing view
of the trees. You are invited to share in the
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Liège
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Spa
Liège
…where else?
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© OT Ville de Liège - Van Grinsvel
Three themes serve as the perfect background
for meetings and incentives in Liège: the natural
landscape, the mineral hot Spa’s springs and the
historical venues.
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18/ Liège Congrès
Standing at the gateway to the Ardennes, Liège cultivates its reputation as
a warm and welcoming city. Endowed with an enviable location, a growing
accommodation availability, an ambitious airport and a non-common railway
station designed by the famous architect Santiago Calatrava and deserved
by highspeed trains, Liège is able to welcome large-scale events. Owning the
only convention centre in the whole of Wallonia, Liège moreover offers a vast
number of historical, original and unusual sites that will please even the most
demanding organisers. Its world-famous university, the emergence of dynamic
companies and the hosting of numerous cultural events, make Liège ready to
join the ranks of the big cities. And yet, Liège has remained human in its scale,
keeping people mesmerized with its unique, friendly and authentic atmosphere.
New hotels, venues and other locations keep popping up. Let’s name, amongst
others: the “Hotel Verviers”, the “Médiacité”, the “Hotel de la Source” in Spa
and the five star Crowne Plaza Hotel Liège. Should you plan an event in the
“Country of Liège”, the convention bureau, Liège Congrès, will provide you
with advice and assistance in your researches. This neutral interface, discretely
efficient and entirely dedicated to your cause offers you totally free services that
will contribute to the success of your project.
[email protected], www.liegecongres.be
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19/ Spa Casino
***
Don't gamble
with your events
,
organize them
in the casino
***
Since its inception at the turn of the century, the Casino of Spa has
always welcomed its clientele with the attention reserved for the upper
class. The clientele may have changed in the new millennium but the
superb service remains. With its neoclassic facade and its saloons, each
decorated in its own style, the Spa Casino is a stylish establishment for
corporate parties, private shows, product launches,… In addition, the
casino offers corporates and organizations a choice from several business formulas. An evening, a day or even a weekend can all be planned.
Traditionally, the event ends in the gaming hall where you can prove your
skill or test your luck with cards, dice, slot machines and other games.
The Spa Casino will assist you in setting up the most efficient and original
programme and will deal with the whole organisation of your event, while
ensuring that your expectations and budgetary requirements are satisfied.
[email protected], www.casinodespa.be
20/ The Château des Thermes
The Château des Thermes is an exceptional place in a relaxing environment and combines well-being with fine food and drinks. Allow yourself to
be pampered in this serene, tasteful atmosphere, while enjoying the
benefits of the hot-spring water in prestigious surroundings, dedicated
to harmony and relaxation. To really get away from it all, come and stay
at the Château des Thermes at Chaudfontaine. All meeting rooms are
modular and are lit by natural daylight. Each has an outdoor terrace
and air-conditioning. Each room has a screen, flip-charts, WiFi internet
connection and telephone. On request, a projector, lectern, microphones,
etc. can be supplied and a business centre with office and secretarial
facilities is available. You are also invited to visit the new four-star hotel
with 47 warm and comfortable rooms and majestic suites.
"A TOUCH OF MAGIC
IN AN EXCEPTIONAL
SETTING"
[email protected], www.chateaudesthermes.be
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21/ Spa-Francorchamps
22/ Crowne Plaza Liège
R
Right
in the scenic heart of Belgium’s
Ardennes
region the racing circuit of SpaA
Francorchamps
is waiting for you. Here,
F
meeting
delegates can share a once in a
m
lifetime experience. Spa-Francorchamps
provides a pleasant and prestigious setting
for seminars, conventions, trade shows and
much more. Whether it is a business group
of 10 or 500 participants, the right space
can be made available in accordance to
your needs. The marvelous environment
around the circuit is very likely to make
your event a winner. From the modern
meeting rooms, the skyboxes overlooking
the racecourse to the luxurious Eau
Rouge auditorium, many fabulous sites
add
a quality to your business gathering. A
wide range of activities is available, as well as excellent hotel
accommodations. At Spa-Francorchamps, guests will have the
chance to discover the thrill of the racetrack while riding next to
a professional race car driver. They can even choose to give the
racing track a try with their own car, starting from the hairpin at
La Source, uphill through the famous Raidillon de l'Eau Rouge
and around the Blanchimont curve. And all of this takes place
while the safest conditions are ensured.
There was one thing the province of Liège lacked to become a
great meeting and incentive place: a five star hotel. No longer!
You will be able to meet and stay at the Crowne Plaza Liège,
which will open in the next few months. Located right in the
middle of the historic, cultural and commercial centre of the
city, the hotel forms a superb architectural ensemble of two
former aristocratic palaces and one modern building. Thanks
to its private gardens you will be able to enjoy the easy accessibility of a city and the quiet peacefulness of the countryside.
The hotel has 111 spacious rooms, a complete VIP floor with
34 rooms (with private saloon) and 6 small and 9 large suits.
You can organize large meetings (400 people) in the exceptional décor of the reception hall and have adjoining smaller
meetings in 12 meeting rooms (8 to 200 people). To strengthen
the inner and outer self, the hotel has a café-brasserie, a
gastronomic restaurant, a bar-club in the old armoury and a
private spa of 1200m². The
brasserie and the restaurant
e.
both have a wonderful terrace.
‘Mens sana in corpore sano’
has never before been so
profoundly realized.
e
Discover th
mps
Francorchanc
business experie e!
[email protected],
www.crowneplazaliege.be
[email protected], www.spa-francorchamps.be
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Five ars hote
l
in Lièst
ge!
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23/ Domaine Sol Cress
You can say Sol Cress is the ideal starting point to discover the
amazing natural environment of the region, as well as the interesting cultural activities, the Casino of Spa, and much more.
Just up the road, you can’t miss out the Thermes of the ‘Water
city’, having new Thermal baths available. A 1300 hectare
forest next to the domain is waiting to be explored and available for all kinds of activities. With its wide range of different
room types, 48 modern rooms, 20 studios/duplex rooms and
12 apartments, it is hard not to feel at home in ‘Domaine
Sol Cress’. Starting from September 2009 it will be the
place to sleep as a new magnificent building with 30
rooms, Pavillon Clémentine, will be ready to use. Functionality and modernity characterize the 11 conference
and reception rooms, carrying the names of springs and
famous places in Spa. The meeting rooms can receive
from 10 to 340 persons, and include spaces for workshops, exhibitions and coffee breaks. In the Spaloumont
Brasserie, you will be indulged with a high level cuisine.
Or are you into something different, like walking dinners,
Texas barbecues, gourmet menus or buffets?
Try out a special local beer, like the 'Bobeline',
or a skillfully prepared cocktail at the lounge bar.
[email protected], [email protected],
www.solcress.be
Explore the surroundings
24/ Dorint Spa-Balmoral
Like a butterfly the Dorint hotel, located in the forested hills
of Spa-Balmoral, has emerged from its cocoon to spread its
wings with a new annex. Apart from 24 design guest rooms
and three special suites overlooking the forest and lake, an
additional 5 meeting rooms are available. The crowning piece
of the new annex is without contest the new ‘Montréal-Indianapolis’ room: three glass walls and a private terrace overlook
the green surroundings. Up to 300 people can be admitted for
a seminar, but also for events, cocktails, dinners etc. Dorint
has a total of 16 meeting rooms, making it an excellent green
meeting location. This green image is further enhanced by a
future oriented towards environmental and sustainable development. Solar panels will take advantage of the hotel’s unique
location to provide heating and water for the entire hotel and
the Wellness Center. The Dorint Spa-Balmoral truly plans to be
a hotel of the future, harmoniously combining environmental
and comfortable living.
[email protected], www.dorintspa.be
EL
NEST HOT
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EENEST
IN THE GR DINGS
SURROUN
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"VAN DER VALK IN VERVIERS"
© Van der Valk
25/ Hotel Verviers
At 30 km from Liège, located near Les Fagnes, the four stars hotel,
last born of the group Van der Valk, welcomes you since August 2009.
Ideally situated, this new hotel offers a quality service in an infrastructure adapted to the requirements of business customers and leisure
activities. Luxuriously converted from the disappeared former warehouse of the customs of the Verviers West station, the hotel offers you
a remarkable architecture dating 1891. The hotel counts 100 rooms
Standard and Duplex type, 9 presidential suites (jacuzzi), 5 spacious
suites (bubble bath). Hotel Verviers has a sunny terrace, a restaurant
"L'Entrepôt" which is opened everyday. You will appreciate a rich and
varied international menu. To organize seminars, lectures, events,
weddings, parties, Hotel Verviers has 9 multi-purpose and flexible
rooms from 20 to 500 persons.
[email protected], www.hotelverviers.be
Guillemins trainstation
26/ Tourist Federation
of the Province of Liège
u
Harze chatea
Many significant events take place in the province of Liège: the Belgian
F1 Grand Prix, well known cycle races like “la Flèche wallonne”, “LiègeBastogne-Liège”, or stages of the Tour de France, the Giro and la Vuelta.
Liège also presents Belgium’s prettiest and largest Christmas Market
with more than 200 wooden stalls making the City a dynamic and
sparkling area. Liege is a touristic and cultural hot spot of European level
featuring the Museum of Walloon Life, the Grand Curtius Museum, the
Royal Opera of Wallonia, the Liège Philharmonic Orchestra and the ULG,
a university of high repute. In addition to the convention centre, the province also offers original places and professional entities to organize your
happening. Just think of the castles of Harzé, Colonster and Val SaintLambert, the many hotels in Spa as well as unusual venues like the river
boats “Pays de Liège” and “Val Mosan” or even the Paix-Dieu abbey in
Amay. The Tourist Federation of the Province of Liège is ready to furnish
y
your
stay. It will help you discover some superb attractio like the Crystal Discovery (crystal manufactory
tions
Va Saint-Lambert), Blegny-mine (the former BlegnyVal
Tre
Trembleur
coalmine), the Aquarium-Museum and the
H
House
for Science and Metallurgy. Are you looking
fo ideas or something new to arrange and visit? Well
for
th
then,
the Tourist Federation of the Province of Liège
w be pleased to research the latest innovations and
will
p
provide
you with all the information needed.
[email protected], www.liegetourisme.be
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© Abbaye de Stavelot
"Meet in medieval Wallonia !"
27/ The Abbey of Stavelot
Simenon
© Abbaye de Stavelot
The Abbey of Stavelot, oldest Abbey of Belgium, lies embedded in a
magnificent region where water is omnipresent: by the river Amblève
and the nearby waterfalls of Coo. In the 7th century, the abbey, formerly
known as the St. Remacle abbey, became the centre of the Principality of
Stavelot-Malmedy. The abbey was demolished during the French Revolution, but luckily it got a second life, thanks to the efforts of the Walloon
region. Three museums have found themselves a home here. All of them
are classified 5 suns which means that they are part of the top attractions of Wallonia. The historical museum of the Principality of StavelotMalmedy with his brand new part about the abbot Wibald. The museum
of Guillaume Apollinaire is the only museum in the world dedicated to this
poet, according to Pierre Erler, marketing manager at the abbey. Around
this time of the year, you can as well gaze upon a continuously changing
collection of wellfunctioning race cars in the Francorchamps race-track
museum. For your meeting or event, take place in authentic rooms such
as the Monks’ Refectory, or the Cellar of the Blancs Moussis. Even the
abbey’s museums, the archaeological remains of the old abbey church,
the cloister... can form the stage of your event!
[email protected], www.abbayedestavelot.be
28/ Eastbelgium
Eastbelgium is a land of vacation on the very line between the Latin and
Germanic cultures. Located between the basins of the Rhine and Meuse,
the landscapes of the region reflect both the Eifel and the Ardennes. The
High Fens nature reserve is the best example of this natural geographic
melting pot. Your seminars and meetings will be purified by the high
amount of chlorophyll in the region and your teambuilding activities will
take place in utterly unspoiled nature. In the spring you can explore the
perfectly marked network of mountain bike and bike routes, in the summer
you can sail and surf on the lakes of Upper Belgium, in the autumn you
will enjoy the multicoloured leaves on a hike and in the winter you can take
your skiing gear out of the closet. Even if the weather doesn’t cooperate,
many centres offer indoor and outdoor carting, bowling, paintball, sumo,
laser game, shooting, and other adventurous team sports. And last but not
least, for business and for recreation, many hotels have excellent wellness
and fitness infrastructure to ensure a wonderful relaxing stay.
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***
[email protected], www.eastbelgium.com
Meeting room
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© B. Lorquet
© B. Lorquet
"TOURISM SPA,
SPARKLING EVENTS"
29/ Tourism Spa
Spa’s main attraction is of course the water, closely followed
by the beautiful surrounding nature. In the 19th century Spa
became the centre around which were built pleasure gardens,
luxurious hotels, a casino, a race track and all the other things
that made up the good life of the elite. Royalty, nobility and
celebrity came from all over Europe to meet and be seen in
Spa or, as it was called, ‘le Café d’Europe’. The Belle Époque
may be long gone, but Spa is still a meeting place par excellence. The period buildings still serve as the decor for many a
meeting, but they have been joined by modern infrastructure in
and around the town. In the immediate vicinity one has opportunities aplenty for incentives, the best known of which is the
F1 Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps.
[email protected], www.spatourisme.be
30/ Radisson Blu Balmoral Spa Hotel, Spa
Spa’s main attraction is of course the water, closely followed by the beautiful surrounding nature.
Located in the green hills around the “original spa town”, the Radisson Blu Balmoral Hotel is a
meeting and incentive place par excellence. At the Radisson Blu Balmoral Hotel, every effort
is made to give visitors a true refreshing stay within an exceptional setting. The woods of Spa,
surrounding this appealing four-star hotel in Anglo-Norman style, are a perfect setting for all sorts
of activities. In the 106 renovated rooms, natural materials create the typical warm cosiness of this
Radisson establishment. The six meetings rooms provide space and equipment for events for up
to 250 people. A professional Meetings & Events team guarantees a 100% smooth course of your
meeting or event. The hotel’s Super Breakfast Buffet is the ideal way to start your day of adventurous teambuilding activities, ranging from golf to parachute jumping and racing at the nearby
Spa-Francorchamps. If you would like to include wellness in your program, enjoy the hotel’s brand
new ‘Balmoral Wellness Center’ with a relaxing pool, sauna, Turkish bath and Jacuzzi. For large
groups, special arrangements with the beautiful and spacious Thermes of Spa are always possible.
Conclude the day with a barbecue in the middle of the forest or a themed buffet in the renowned
restaurant ‘Entre Terre & Mer’ while enjoying the great culinary discoveries of the open kitchen and
the hotel’s remarkable wine cellar, houses wines from all over the world.
[email protected], www.radissonblu.com/balmoralhotel-spa
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***
All about
feeling Zen!
***
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31/ Radisson
Blu Palace
Hotel Spa
Business and
Wellness in one
Stay over in the Radisson Blu Palace Hotel in the very centre
of Spa and discover the perfect combination of business and
wellness. The Radisson Blu Palace Hotel boasts a total of 120
luxurious bedrooms and suites. The 2 meeting rooms ‘Aqua’
and ‘Terra’ can each be divided into 4 separate rooms, offering
a capacity of 150 guests for a meeting or 180 participants for a
cocktail. In total the hotel offers 8 meeting rooms spread over
more than 300m2 for all your meetings, incentives, dinners and
cocktails. The outside terrace of ‘Terra’ is the perfect place for
a coffee break, a BBQ or a reception. The total meeting space
allows you to organize seminars, dinners, cocktails, and all
kinds of incentives. And if you're in need of a well-deserved
break, you simply take the hotel’s private funicular, bringing you
to the famous Thermes of Spa. In the brasserie ‘Les Saisons
de Spa’ and its heated outside terrace, regional specialities, an
around the world buffet, as well as season-bound dishes are on
the menu. But also outdoor meals in the Spa Casino, the Lido,
the Spa-Francorchamps Formula 1 racing track, or barbecues
in the woods can be organised.
32/ Hotel Husa
de La Couronne
Looking for a heavenly night's rest in a prestigious environment?
Hotel Husa de la Couronne might be just what you need. The
hotel belongs to the Husa Group, a company based in Spain, with
more than 160 establishments. But there is no need to go that far.
One of their hotels is situated right in the business centre of Liège.
Next door is the fabulous new TGV train station of Liège-Guillemins, designed by the renowned Catalan architect Santiago Calatrava. The recent renovation of the hotel allowed recovering one
of the most emblematic buildings of the city. In the refurbished
hotel, comfort, modernity and functionality are the basic premises.
The 77 rooms are supplied with all the necessary equipment.In
the whole, Hotel Husa is a perfect blend of charm and modernity.
Trendy business facilities are in place to welcome business travelers. A splendid patio is just one of their little secrets.
[email protected], www.hotelhusadelacouronne.be
[email protected], www.radissonblu.com/palacehotel-spa
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Meetin rt of a
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nature re
***
33/ Domaine
des Hautes Fagnes
The Domaine des Hautes Fagnes (4*) not only has an enviable location in a Natural Park but has also been renovated in
the last couple of months to the tune of 5 million euro. Total
integration in the wonderful nature and use of local produce
are key principles for the new life of the Domaine des Hautes
Fagnes: new rooms, a new brasserie and bar await the visitors.
As far as meetings are concerned, organizers have the choice
of 9 different meeting rooms with space for meetings for up to
300 delegates. All rooms have natural daylight and access to
the 34.000 m² park surrounding the hotel. The Wellness centre,
also open for non-residents, is well known for its high quality
treatments and specialist staff and is another selling point for
this great venue. Under new management since late last year,
the Domaine des Hautes Fagnes is definitely a destination
worth looking at if only to take in the total “make-over” that
makes it into one of the better venues in Wallonia!
[email protected], www.dhf.be
"SIMPLICITY IS
THE ULTIMATE
SOPHISTICATION."
34/ L’Auberge
et sa Residence
L’Auberge et sa Residence are situated in the picturesque
centre of Spa, right across from the new thermal spa and the
world’s oldest casino. The Circuit of Francorchamps and the
Royal Golf Club des Fagnes are just ten minutes away. The
hotel has 19 comfortable and cosy rooms, 12 luxurious suites,
a fully equipped seminar space for up to 15 and a gastronomic
restaurant with room for 100 people. In this Parisian brasseriethemed restaurant one can enjoy the delights of the traditional
French cuisine. With the Spa Pass, offered by L’Auberge et
sa Residence, the hotel guests are entitled to discounts in
various shops, as well as for a number of services in Spa.The
neighbouring thermes allow the guests to fully relax. Apart
from in- and outdoor swimming pools, sauna, Jacuzzi, hamam
etcaetera, various wellness packages are available. As part of
the Best Western Group, you can be assured of quality service
and a personal approach to all your desires. Parking facilities
are available close to the hotel.
[email protected], www.hotel-thermes.be
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© FTLB-P.WILLEMS
Durbuy
Marche-enFamenne
La Roche-enArdenne
Bouillon
Arlon
Luxembourg
Meet in green
Luxembourg is the largest province of Belgium, but the
least populated. In other words, it’s the most peaceful
Belgian province – perfect for holding meetings in quiet
surroundings. The Belgian Ardennes offer also an everlasting source of fun and original ideas in its life-size garden.
© FTLB-P.WILLEMS
© FTLB-P.WILLEMS
Frahan Brume
35/ CVB Ardenne
Meetings & Incentives
The Belgian Ardennes offers a wide range of prestigious places like
castles, private mansions, cosy hotels to hold an extraordinary event.
In short, there’s a lot of potential to explore for events in an authentic
setting supported by qualitative and modern infrastructure. Green
Meetings, the Convention Bureau Ardenne Meetings & Incentives, will
make your search easier. It’s an efficient and reliable relay of information and services for the organisation of your events. Above all, they
offer this invaluable service free of charge. Depending your preferences and budget, they will offer you a personalized sampling of locations and companies. On their website you will find all their meetings
and incentive possibilities, as well as concrete ideas for your green
events. Planning a meeting or incentive in the Ardennes gets easier
with the new search engine and you submit your request online for the
bureau to follow up and offer alternative solutions if necessary.
[email protected], www.ardenne-meetings.be
Your event in one clic !
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36/ Euro Space Center
37/ Château Jemeppe
Organize your corporate events in the exceptional environment of the Euro Space Center in Transinne and find out how it
feels to walk on the moon. In the heart of the Ardennes you are
offered the possibility of organizing an incentive, teambuilding,
family day, reception or seminar on a site that is unique in the
whole of Europe. Organize a drink in the Temple of Planets,
or do you prefer a gala night beneath a Space Shuttle? The
Training Hall (400 places) ,the Auditorium (130 places), the
Freedom Room (100 places) and smaller rooms are also at
your disposal for your seminars and product launches. Plenty
of breathtaking and inspiring activities will bring you and your
colleagues to another dimension. With your head in the stars
and both feet in a futuristic setting, you'll discover what real
astronauts actually experience. Simulate a space flight on
board of the Space Shuttle or try out the astronaut training.
Navigate and repair a satellite during a zero gravity simulation!
Outdoor activities are also possible after your group had an
unforgettable Space Challenge. Give a new dimension to your
corporate events!
At equal distance from Brussels and Luxembourg City lies
Château Jemeppe. This castle dating back to the 13th century
lies on a private estate of 60 hectares. It was restored and
converted to become a friendly place where work and relaxation
go hand in hand. In total the castle has seven seminar rooms,
which can accommodate 6 to 400 people. Three of these are
located in the centuries-old majestic donjon. A Boardroom and
a Business Corner complete the range of available working
space. The historic atmosphere and the formidable views of
the forests and rolling landscapes of the Ardennes, will inspire
guests to new heights. All rooms are equipped with the most
modern facilities and technology. Naturally Château Jemeppe
also caters for informal meetings, which can be held in the
castle salons and reception rooms. The newly renovated ‘La
Grange’ room deserves special mention: it can accommodate
up to 400 people and is ideal for gala dinners, product launches
and other large events. The various lounges – including a billiard
room and library – and the swimming pool, sauna and tennis
courts provide ample opportunity to relax.
[email protected], www.eurospacecenter.be
[email protected], www.chateaujemeppe.eu
"YOUR EVENT
IN THE STARS"
LUXEMBOURG
35/ Auberge de la Ferme
***
farm
Between st
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***
The Auberge de la Ferme started as a small farm in the
enchanting village of Rochehaut-sur-Semois. Over the years
more buildings were bought and renovated by the Borreux
family in and around this picturesque village. Now Auberge
de la Ferme has four separate professional inns with a total
of 80 rooms, two restaurants, a catering service, a wonderful
wine cellar, a seminar building and a shop with local products.
There’s also an old school building with three meeting rooms,
which is regularly used for corporate training weekends. With
such diverse facilities and services, it’s easy to organize a
company retreat combining catering, meeting and lodging in
one address. Quite a lot of activities can be organised in the
neighbourhood: a tour on foot or by train in the ‘Entre Ferme
et Forêt’ wild park and the surrounding nature reserve, a visit
to the Agriculture Museum (unique in Europe) and of course
mountain biking, kayaking,... In short, the Auberge de la Ferme
offers everything for a professional stay in the Ardennes without
losing the personal touch of a family business.
[email protected], www.aubergedelaferme.com
39/ Hostellerie
La Claire Fontaine
***
An atmosphere
of calm and
relaxation
***
Classified with 4 stars, La Claire Fontaine is located in a
former tannery within walking distance of La Roche-enArdenne. The inn is situated in its own 1 hectare park,
which lies next to the river and is in itself surrounded by
the greenery for which the Ardennes are known. In short,
the perfect decor to have a relaxing drink, discuss business
over coffee or to organise a seminar. For seminars, meetings and training sessions, the inn has 2 meeting rooms that
overlook the park and the wooded slopes of the Ourthe valley.
These are equipped with comfortable furnishings and all the
latest technological devices. There are also several rooms that
allow you to organize receptions and business meals for 200
people. The inn has3 23 comfortable rooms ready for your residential participants. All the dishes are prepared by the house,
with regional and seasonal products, chosen and selected
with care. Thankfully, the wine cellar is one of the most diverse
and richest of the region because venison tastes all the better
with a carefully selected wine. The staff is ready to meet any
challenge head on, to respond to your every desire and to offer
you a personalized service to meet closer to your desires. They
will take care of the meet ‘n greet and will attend your guests in
between meetings, coffee breaks and adventurous, cultural and
sportive incentives.
[email protected], www.clairefontaine.be
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41/ Jean de Bohême
This 4 star hotel of great character and charm is surrounded by
the beautiful countryside and woodlands of Durbuy, the world’s
smallest city nestled in a deep valley of the Ourthe river. Personally supervised by the proprietors, the atmosphere is matched by
a friendly and efficient service as well as a warm hospitality. The
33 personalised rooms and 5 seminar rooms are all equipped
with modern comforts and technology. Business meetings are
handled with great detail by the resourceful and talented staff.
Seminars, events and congresses can be organised for up to 250
people. To make the organisation of your event easier for you, the
hotel has a diverse selection of ready-made programmes for your
seminars, team-buildings and sport activities. The comfortable
bar and the lounges are ideally suited for an aperitif, a cocktail or
to relax in between meetings. Large and small banquets can be
held in private in the restaurant, specialised in local dishes. Other
reasons to visit are the castle, the topiary, the vast forests and the
two nearby golf courses.
[email protected], www.jean-de-boheme.be
Natture, culture andd leiisuure
40/ Hotel Ol Fosse d’Outh
One might say that Houffalize tends to attract meetings. During
the Ardennes Offensive the Allied generals planned to counterattack the Germans from the north and the south and to meet in
Houffalize. It cost them a lot of time and blood. Thankfully, that’s
no longer needed to plan a successful meeting in Houffalize.
Hotel Ol Fosse d’Outh is a large recreation and congress centre
near Houffalize. The hotel is surrounded on all sides by unspoiled
greenery, fully justifying its claim of intense contact with nature.
The hotel corresponds completely to the special needs and
requirements of the meetings industry. It provides a place to
work, plenty of opportunities to relax, a professional service and
all within a respectable budget. With 300 rooms, 18 meeting
rooms for up to 250 people, a congress hall for up to 800 people,
3 large restaurants, a nightclub and a spacious lounge bar, Ol
Fos
Fosse d’Outh is just the place for large
con
conferences. Sport and relaxation can
be found in the Aqual’O centre. Adventur
turous activities can be organized in the
su
surrounding forests. Those interested in
hi
history can revisit the many Ardennes
O
Offensive museums and memorials in
th
the region.
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[email protected],
w
www.olfossedouth.com,
www.aqualo.be
ogetheerr,,
"Stay TTog
k
Wor Togeetthher"
Relax
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LUXEMBOURG
A CULTURAL CADRE
FOR YOUR EVENT
***
A place
of good
living!
***
42/ Quartier Latin
43/ Floreal La
Roche-en-Ardenne
The Jesuit Order is best known for its intellectual and cultural
pursuits. When you think about it, these are also the better
known pursuits of the meetings and incentive industry. Meetings
requires your undivided attention and oftentimes incentives are
organised in a cultural cadre. What better location for your meetings and incentives, than a former Jesuit church? In Marche-enFamenne, the ‘Gateway to the Ardennes’, an 18th century Jesuit
church became the foundation for the hotel Quartier Latin – yet
another reference to cultural and intellectual pursuits. A contemporary wing is connected to the church by a terrace. Seminars,
banquets and meetings can be held in the hotel’s 8 modern
meeting rooms, which can accommodate up to 300 guests. The
professional staff, 75 comfortable rooms, the private wellness
centre and the restaurant with its simple and delicious menu, will
guarantee a comfortable 4 star quality stay. The kitchen can be
the decor of the popular Team Cooking incentive. Several team
building activities can be integrated in your program with the help
of the hotel’s partners. Your yearning for culture can also be satisfied in the surrounding city of Marche-en-Famenne.
Meet up in the castle of Floreal La Roche-en-Ardenne, one of the
four centra of the Floreal-club. An imposing historical building,
decorated with small appealing towers appears when entering the
site. Nestled on the banks of the river Ourthe in the heart of the
green Ardens, here you can relax out in the open nature. In la Roche,
you can feel the charm of a castle, and at the same time benefit from
modern meeting facilities. ‘The castle’ and a recent building accommodate you in respectively 76 renovated guestrooms and 38 flats
with balconies. Also 8 seminar rooms are in place. Hospitality and
warmth are certainly among the hotel’s qualities. Regional dishes
but also other formulas are served in the gastronomic restaurant ‘Le
Parc’. Ask the chef for home made suggestions and take pleasure
in dining on one of the lovely terraces. A large scenic park forms
the backdrop to the centre: Mini-golf, health-track, a tennis-court,
outdoor swimming pool in the summer season,... sports lovers will
be satisfied after a stay-over. If you had something more peaceful in
mind, there is the possibility to go fishing in the river. Conclude your
corporate event by placing a dance in the private disco.
[email protected], www.quartier-latin.be
sales.laroche@florealclub.be, www.florealclub.be
asbl Joie et Vacances, tourism for All
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LUXEMBOURG
42/ Le Sanglier des Ardennes
When arriving in 'Hostellerie du Sanglier des Ardennes' in Durbuy,
you will come upon a setting marked with charm and diversity.
The Sanglier's location on the banks of the river Ourthe and in
the smallest town of Belgium, creates an authentic and unrivalled
ambiance. The hotel's restaurant has definitely earned its culinary
reputation. And to enhance the team spirit, Le Sanglier has got
some quite original ideas in mind. In his restaurant, the head chef
awaits you for a marvellous demonstration. But you can also realize
today's special yourself and compete with your colleagues. Several
wine-appreciation courses teach you the flavours of the regional
wines. When you are looking for even more unusual activities,
you are certainly at the right place. The four stars Hostellerie 'Le
Sanglier des Ardennes' offers a completely renovated infrastructure
with standing, consisting of four prestigious buildings, each having
a character of its own: the refined and authentic 'Hotel Le Sanglier
des Ardennes', the contemporary Hotel 'Victoria', the charming 'Le
Vieux Durbuy', and a former convent, the 'Chateau Cardinal'. Eight
professionally equipped meeting rooms, 4 terraces, 50 guestrooms
and luxury suites, 2 restaurants and several private rooms…
the experience of the hostellery in the professional organisation of
meetings is striking.
***
New wellness
center
***
[email protected], www.sanglier-des-ardennes.be
43/ Le Val de Poix
Productive meetings need a professional setting and a stimulating
location with a programme of refreshing activities. The heart of
the Ardennes is undeniably and ideally suitable for providing this
original and encouraging atmosphere. Le Val de Poix perfectly
responds to these expectations. It provides extraordinary incentive
programmes in the heart of the exceptional Saint Hubert forest.
Everyone will feel like Mother Nature's privileged guest. The hotel
has three meeting rooms: one larger for up to 52 people and two
smaller ones that combined can accommodate 40 people. The
nearby municipality of Saint Hubert is certainly worth a visit: the
abbey with its basilica, the ‘Fourneau Saint Michel’ (an open air
museum dedicated to the iron industry) and the castle of Mirwart.
For the more energetic team activities, Val de Poix works closely
together with Brandsports. At the close by Aeroclub of the
Ardennes you can escape in the clouds with a glider or a tourist
plane. The assets of Val de
Poix must not be underestimated: wonderful location,
professional infrastructure
and helpful service will
ensure a first-class corporate event.
[email protected],
www.levaldepoix.com
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A hotel integrated
into nature
© OPT -JPRemy
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality
Being hospitable comes natural to many in
Wallonia as well as supporting the meetings and
incentives of corporate and organizations.
Parc Du Château De La Hulpe
44/ Accor Hospitality
Covering every segment from luxury to economy around the
world, Accor’s hotel brands meet the needs of business and
leisure travellers. In Wallonia there are at least three Mercure
hotels ready to accommodate your business event. Two have
not been mentioned yet: Mercure Liège Centre and Mercure
Louvain-la-Neuve Centre de Seminaires. Both are aptly
named. The Mercure hotel in Liège is the only four star hotel
in city centre. The hotel offers two comfortable boardrooms
hosting up to 20 people and one large meeting room up to 110
delegates. This meeting room can be divided in two smaller
rooms. The hotel offers several business packages for day
seminars, cocktail parties, banquets,... Located 30 minutes
away from Brussels’ city centre and 20 minutes away from the
airport, the Mercure hotel in Louvain-la-Neuve has a total of
19 meeting rooms. The largest can host up to 210 persons.
Restaurant ‘La Découverte’ has recently been renovated in a
modern and bright style. It’s very relaxing to enjoy a business
meal or banquet in this restaurant, surrounded by a park of 50
acres. The A|Club (Accor hotel loyalty program) special offer for
Meeting Planners grants you outstanding benefits while organizing your meetings ... Earn A|Club points with EVERY event.
Convert your A|Club points into rewards throughout a wide
selection of Accor hotels or with our Partners,…
[email protected], www.a-club.com,
www.accorhotels.com
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HOSPITALITY
45/ Leonardo Hotels
Leonardo Hotels have established themselves in the 3-4 star
plus category in some prominent European cities and destinations in attractive locations that offer features such as airport
proximity, city centre or the quiet countryside. These hotels
are designed to cater to the special requirements of business
travelers as well as those of event participants. Of the 30 Leonardo Hotels in Europe of which 3 are located in Wallonia. The
Leonardo Hotel Namur is situated directly on the idyllic banks
of the River Meuse. The extensive parks offer plenty of space
for outdoor activities. The nearby cultural centre of Namur, with
its winding alleyways, great variety of shops, event programs
and museums, is a major attraction for visitors of all ages. The
hotel has 19 functions for up to 400 people. The Leonardo Hotel
Wavre is located in the idyllic countryside, not far from Brussels.
The E411 road, nicknamed the ‘auto route of the Ardennes‘,
takes you to Brussels city centre, the trade fair grounds or the
airports in about 25 minutes. The hotel‘s sport facilities include a
swimming pool and there is a golf course nearby. The hotel has
seven function rooms for up to 200 people. The Best Western
Leonardo Hotel Charleroi is characterized by its sophisticated
environment and ideal traffic connections. Brussels South
international airport is only a few minutes away by car, and the
railway station with its express connections to Paris, Amsterdam
or Brussels can be reached on foot. The hotel has six function
rooms for up to 180 people.
[email protected], [email protected]
[email protected]
www.leonardo-hotels.com
THE ARETL AT HOME
TO FE
AN ORIGINAL AND
ECONOMICAL ALTERNATIVE !
46/ Gîtes de Wallonie
In all the meanings of the word, ‘Gîtes de Wallonie’ has
become a household name guaranteeing modern and
comfortable accommodations in Wallonia. In recent years the
federation has developed a formula combining rural seminars
and tourism: ‘Meetings in the Green’. Exploring the Ardennes
countryside with your colleagues in green and quiet surroundings becomes much easier in authentic guesthouses that
meet the high standards of a business clientele. This way the
‘Meetings in the Green’ formula fills the increasing need of
companies for charming accommodations in the Ardennes.
Lodgings with this label guarantee a high level of professional
service. You can be sure of a unique and charming venue with
modern infrastructure and equipment. The service is efficient,
flexible and offers a different kind of hospitality without ever
disturbing your privacy. Added to this advantageous formula
is the competitive pricing. Since 1989 the members of ‘Gîtes
de Wallonie’ do their utmost to fulfil the wishes of their guests
in such a way that they often become the first ambassadors of
their region. After all, making people welcome is an essential
value of the ‘Gîtes de Wallonie’.
[email protected], www.gitesdewallonie.be
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ORGANISERS
47/ Business-Etape
Sometimes the thing you need more than anything else for
your meeting or incentive is privacy. Business-Etape can
provide you with ideally private and quiet locations where
you can have your event undisturbed. Business-Etape offers
you a choice of more than 50 villas and all are guaranteed
to be of the best possible quality. These exceptional properties
are classified as luxurious residences, perfectly equipped for
small meetings, seminars and teambuilding weekends. With so
many locations spread out over Wallonia, it’s almost impossible not to find what you want. Modern villas, authentic farms,
castles, miniature wellness centres,...? Nearly every theme or
setting can be found for your residential seminar. BusinessEtape can support your meeting or incentive in many ways.
They listen to your needs, but they don’t impose anything.
Through contacts with the best suppliers in the region, they
can arrange the best catering, negotiate and organise sportive
and cultural activities. Business-Etape guarantees the quality
and professionalism of these partners. That way you don’t
need to bother yourself with the details, leaving you free to
concentrate on what matters!
[email protected], www.business-etape.com
Professional
Organisers
Wallonia is an interesting location for events
and offers an endless list of possibilities from
which it’s extremely hard to choose. Luckily there
are professional organisers ready to help you
organise the perfect event.
***
Choose freely
from more
than 50 meeting
residences
***
Village De Laforet
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48/ Action Team Training
ion
Learning, AcCreTat
N!
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and...
[email protected],
www.actionteamtraining.com
© Alexandre Van Battel
Battel
© Alexandre Van
Action , Learning and Human Experience… Action Team
Training is specialised in the creation and organisation of
team building events for companies. “Learning, creation and
action”, are the leading concepts in their approach. And they
know what they talk about. Action Team Training has gathered
its experience over 20 years of working in the field of teambuilding. The 'Coaching Box' in Tour and Taxi, an old 'Clinix'
of Brussels, the 'Made In Brussels' in the Galeries de la Reine
and the 'Orange fortress' in Namur are just some of the sites
where the action takes place. Are you prepared to bring your
collegial relations to a higher level and stimulate collaboration and motivation? Action Team Training
provides
events that abound with quality
pro
and
an originality! In the more than 15 indoor
and
an outdoor activities, professionalism,
effectiveness
and fun are the key princief
ples.
'Action Team Training' is proud to
p
present
'Action Team Learning', another
p
way
w to address your team building event,
with
w the focus on the aspect of learning.
If you want to organise a human experience with concrete results Contact
ACTION TEAM TRAINING .
49/ Annapurna Consult
Seminars, team buildings, incentives and business events
… all are part of the specialties of event bureau Annapurna
Consult. With the utmost creativity and efficiency, Annapurna
realizes the concept of your dream and leaves you and your
guests with a treasured memory. With Annapurna you will
have little to worry about: every detail of your event can be
managed. Their slogan ‘Your communication partner’ shows
they offer much more than the basic organization of your
event. This event bureau even takes care of your promotional activities, brochures, invitations – both in Belgium and
abroad – and arranges everything from logistics to catering.
Outdoor and indoor activities, tailor-made or ready-made, in
Belgium or anywhere else in the world, all options are open!
Annapurna’s team building activities are beyond imagination
and will enhance the spirit of your group. Discover with your
team of archaeologists the riddle of Sir Lancelot or get ‘lost’ in
the Sonian forest in search for the hidden bunker. Annapurna
is proud to present an exclusive new activity, ‘The Cube’. This
activity takes place in the four-star hotel, conference & resort
centre, Dolce La Hulpe Brussels. In two hours time, you will
be challenged to fabricate a serum and save humanity from a
mortal bacteriological attack. All formats can be found on the
website of Annapurna.
"The indispensable
event bureau"
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[email protected], www.annapurna-consult.be,
www.destinationcube.com
ORGANISERS
50/ BITS-event
Are you in need for a relaxing business weekend or a creative event with
your colleagues? And you are not sure
where or what? BITS, an incoming tour
operator, has got some good ideas in
mind… that is, if you opt for the Belgian
or neighbouring
territory. BITS is not just any destination management company, it made
it to the top DMC’s in Belgium. The
people of BITS are eager to share their
beloved Belgian destinations. After
20 years, they have gathered a profound expertise on
Belgium and its service providers. Hospitality and quality are taken
very serious. They even have some original sample programs
and activities in store. When talking about Wallonia, BITS shows
proof of a deep knowledge. For instance, BITS praises the city
of Spa for its lead role and Liège for its recent investments. But
it is the whole destination of Wallonia, with its green land and
forests, which lies closest to their heart. ‘The hundreds of castles,
typical valleys and millions of hectares of forest are since long
time the ideal terrain for team building activities, based on sports,
orientation, treasure hunt…as Marc Dans points out. And to follow
his advice, you better try out a ride on the Ardennes draft horse,
pulling tree trunks in the forest.
BITS-E
Just whaVt EyNouT,
n
eeded!
[email protected], www.bits-dmc.be
"TAILOR-MADE
EVENTS FOR YOU"
51/ Adrenaline events
'Adrenaline Events' is specialized in the organisation and
coaching of teambuilding oriented events and seminars in
the 'Ardenne Bleue' region and on the race track of SpaFrancorchamps. We also have an outdoor-center with a large
choice of outdoor & adventure activities. Our professional team
of instructors and the materials we use guarantees a safe and
seamless organisation. Our goal is to offer you our know-how and
professionalism to make a success-story out of your event. We
are official partner of the best hotels in Spa. 'Adrenaline Events'
organises 'tailor made' events in entire collaboration with you.
Events are possible for an hour or two, a day or a few days in
Ardennes or anywhere in Belgium. But any way we will find the
most beautiful and typical places around to give a special dimension and up-grade your event. We go wherever you want us to…
[email protected], www.adrenaline-events.com
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ORGANISERS
52/ Wildtrails
Wildtrails is not only a specialist in organizing seminars, sportive
events, teambuilding and training, but also in supporting these
events for others. Wildtrails has amassed quite a few interesting assets: nearly fifteen years of experience, three seminar
locations, an immense training ground and rental equipment.
Their locations are certainly worth visiting and – at the very
least – describing. ‘Les Pieds dans l’ Eau’, ‘Porte de Cielle’ and
‘Le Presbytère’ are each multifunctional training and seminar
centres. The first is a charming Ardennais restored farmhouse,
the second is also a restored farm, but on a hill overlooking the
Ourthe valley and the third is a former presbytery. Then there are
ten hectares of adventurous rocky terrain, woods and fields on
both sides of the Ourthe. After an intake talk to get acquainted
with your expectations and wishes, Wildtrails will organise your
entire event by the sea, in the Ardennes, or anywhere else in
Belgium. Team trophy, highland games, abseiling, speleology,
via ferrata,… can be organised as the main part of your event or
as entertainment in between your meetings and workshops.
And even if you decide not to make use of their experience, you
can still rent one or more of their locations or their rental equipment. Indeed, Wildtrails offers you a choice from many trails
towards a wild and successful company event.
[email protected], www.wildtrails.be
A list of references for
each letter of the alphabet
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54/ X-Cape
ESCAPE
THE OFFICE !
X-Cape is based in Florenville, part of the Gaume region. Situated at
a lower altitude than the Ardennes, it is delineated by borders with
France, Luxembourg and the Ardennes. Temperatures in this region
are often higher than in other parts of Belgium due to a microclimate,
guaranteeing a breath of fresh air in this well preserved environment.
But that’s not all: X-Cape is proud to offer various quality solutions to
its customers – everywhere in Wallonia and even across the borders.
Workshops, seminars… just ask and they make it happen. For over 14
years X-Cape has welcomed thousands of satisfied customers from
all over Europe. Their self-stated priority is to make their clients happy
and proud of themselves by offering opportunities aplenty to discover
raw nature, enjoy a quiet environment, push their own limits and – last
but not least – reach the goals. There are tons of activities to choose
from. From droppings in the woods with different themes to deadrides. Paintball, quads, rope courses, teambooster activities, teambuilding challenges, horses, nordic walking… as long as it involves
outdoor adventure. They have it all and they’re waiting for you!
[email protected], www.x-cape.be
Sem’On Business operates quite differently from their peers in
the event business. The agency organises events from A to Z,
as well as meetings of at least half a day for ten participants or
more, completely free of charge! Sem’On Business works with a
commission via their contractors. More specifically, they charge
nothing to their clients; they gain their share solely through the
contractors (who are not allowed to charge extra, of course!).
The client therefore only pays directly for the actual delivered
performances and services from the hotels, conference rooms
or other contractors of the event in question! This is an efficient
manner to save both time and money without losing expertise.
Furthermore, Sem’On Business also acts as a final contractor
for teambuilding activities, family days and other
corporate events!
© Copyright The Good Time Company - Photographe Johan Hamid
53/ Sem'On Business
ORGANISERS
[email protected],
www.semonbusiness.com
55/ The Good
Time Company
agency
An evenotthe
r…
no
like
Offer a countryside rally to your teams, clients,
and partners. Driving these mythical and legendary 2CV will
create wonderful memories. 5 good reasons that make this
activity the best team building activity you can find:
• Accessible to everybody
• Weatherproof (no need for a Plan B)
• Makes all boundaries disappear between team members
• No bling-bling
• Simple, efficient, and original
© Copyright The Good Time Company - Photographe Johan Hamid
[email protected], www.thegoodtimecompany.com
***
An innovative
teambuilding
in Belgium
***
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56/ Trajectoire
Trajectoire has been organizing prestigious automobile events
in Belgium and abroad since 2002. In addition to organizing
our own events, we use our expertise to help companies by
creating corporate activities centered around the world of automobiles for their clients, their sales forces and their management. For example, we have twenty five vintage vehicles at our
disposal, which means that we can organise corporate rallies
taking care of all aspects of the event organization. As we
know Spa-Francorchamps very well, we organise hospitality
lounges at the circuit during international race meetings and
can propose circuit initiations at the wheel of sports cars such
as Porsche. We can also welcome you in garage located in
Brussels where we store our oldtimers. This place uses to be
the scene of special events for product launches, business
party, press conferences.
[email protected], www.trajectoire.biz
"A LIFESTYLE HERITAGE!"
57/ Aqualis
The ‘Blue Ardennes’ is the nickname of the Walloon ‘Far
East’: Spa and Stavelot, the Circuit of Francorchamps, the
Eastern Cantons and the Land of Herve and many other well
known and appreciated tourist destinations in the region.
Apart from the well preserved nature, all of these sites have
one common denominator: water. Hence the Joint tourism
identity around the ‘blue gold’. ‘Blue Ardennes'. Think Spa, the
High Fens, lakes, nature and – don’t forget – fine hotels and
high-capacity meeting venues fitting your requirements. Since
2005, Aqualis has developed a Business & Events service,
specifically for businesses, groups and associations. Seminars or Congresses, Incentives or Wellness... ‘Blue Ardennes’
offers you everything other MICE destinations offer and to this
Aqualis their experience and knowledge. Aqualis offers a single
point of contact for your project, customized proposals and
they respect your budget.
[email protected], www.ardennebleuebusiness.be
YOUR KEY PAR
T
IN THE BNLUEER
ARDENNES
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ORGANISERS
***
Outdoor
Adventure &
Teambuilding
***
58/ Brandsport
Brandsport has amassed nearly 30 years of experience as an organizer of team building activities. You can choose from several formulas:
management training, Forest Rope Adventures and LaRoche Team
Adventures. A new formula incorporating horses can be expected
soon. Brandsport’s philosophy is that there’s no better way to improve
team bonding and team performance than sharing top experiences
in the outdoors. By working together, assuring each other’s security,
blindly putting your faith in your ‘buddy’ and by leading and being
led, you get to know and trust your colleagues. These experiences,
combined with the competition between the teams and the all-around
rush of adrenaline, guide everybody to exceptional performances.
These activities can be organized for small groups as well as for
groups of about 175 people. Possible activities include: rock climbing,
blind abseiling with your ‘buddy’, archery, constructing a raft and
crossing the river together, kayaking, rafting, a hike ‘n bike raid with
extra challenges,… Their ‘Forest Rope adventures’ includes rope
courses from tree to tree with some interesting specials, like the
cuddle pole. ‘LaRoche Team Adventures’ can be realized in 24 hours:
arrival in the morning, lunch, outdoor teamwork, dinner, a party in the
evening, a good night’s rest, breakfast and an action filled morning.
Different elements of competition can be added to all the programs.
Other formulas are possible, like action combined with reunions or
a longer stay. Meetings can be organized in their own hostel ‘La
Laiterie’, but other accommodations can also be arranged in nearby
hotels and venues. All programs can be adjusted to fit your personal
preferences.
[email protected], www.brandsport.be
59/ Agritour
itted
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ince
Why not leave the city behind and become one with the beautiful
countryside of Wallonia? Agritour is there to help you undertake
a journey to Wallonia’s agricultural land and dares you to reveal
its hidden secrets. Agritour is a cooperative tourist agency with
a social commitment, more precisely, the development of the
region of Wallonia. Wallonia’s grandiose rural areas and great
richness of products are simply too worthy to be forgotten!
To let you encounter the treasures of Wallonia, Agritour offers
you meeting facilities in various unique rural locations, with
completely equipped rooms for your corporate event. Or do
you prefer a guest room in a small village or even in a farm?
Buffets abound with local specialities and in Agritour’s ‘fermes
Gourmandes’, high quality products are standard. To spice it all
up, Agritour makes sure original and professionally organised
teambuilding activities are available. If you would like to taste the
flavours of the region, just pick one of Agritour’s gourmand tour
proposals. Or get to know the specific agriculture of the region
and the secrets of brewing beer, producing ‘foie gras’ and other
culinary delights. A unique chance to learn about hidden professions and skills!
[email protected], www.agritour.be
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WALLONIA ABROAD
Wallonia Abroad
BELGIUM – Flanders
Office de Promotion du Tourisme
de Wallonie et de Bruxelles Asbl
Rue Saint-Bernard, 30
B-1060 Brussels
Tel. +32 (0)2 509 24 54
Fax +32 (0)2 509 24 62
[email protected]
www.belgium-tourism.be
CANADA (Québec)
Office de Promotion du Tourisme
de Wallonie et de Bruxelles Asbl
43, rue De Buade, bureau 525
Québec (QUEBEC) – G1R4A2 CAN
Tel. +1 418 692 49 39
Fax +1 418 692 49 74
Tel. sans frais (pour le Canada):
00 1 877 792 49 39
[email protected]
www.belgique-tourisme.qc.ca
CHINA
Office de Promotion du Tourisme
de Wallonie et de Bruxelles Asbl
Rue Saint-Bernard 30 - B-1060 Bruxelles
Tel. +32 (0)2 504 02 62
Fax +32 (0)2 513 95 66
[email protected]
Manager New Markets : Dominique ANDRE
FRANCE
Office de Promotion du Tourisme Belge
de Wallonie et de Bruxelles Paris
274, Boulevard Saint-Germain, F-75007 Paris
Tel. +33 1 53 85 05 20-21
Fax +33 1 40 62 97 48
[email protected]
www.belgique-tourisme.be
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GERMANY
Office de Promotion du Tourisme
de Wallonie et de Bruxelles Asbl
Cäcilienstraße 46, D-50667 KÖLN DE
Tel. +49 221 277 59 0
Fax +49 221 277 59 100
Büro Berlin
Abteilung Meetings & Incentives
Belgische Botschaft, Büro 405,
Jägerstr. 52-53, D-10117 Berlin
Tel. +49 30 20 60 71 605
Fax +49 30 20 60 71 606
[email protected]
www.meetingpointbelgium.de
ITALY
Ufficio Belga per il Turismo Bruxelles-Vallonia
Via Soperga, 20, I-20127 Milano
Tel. +39 02 86 05 66
Fax +39 02 87 63 96w
[email protected]
www.belgioturismo.it
JAPAN
Belgian Tourist Office Brussels-Wallonia
Heiwa Daichi Building
1-4-5, Hirakawacho, Chiyoda-ku
TOKYO 102-0093, JAPAN
Tel. +81 3 32 37 71 01
Fax +81 3 32 37 84 00
[email protected]
www.belgium-travel.jp
NEDERLAND
Belgisch Verkeersbureau
voor Wallonië & Brussel
Postbus 2324 - NL 2002 CH Haarlem
Tel. (0)900 20 20 107 (only available in The Netherlands)
Antwoordapparaat voor informatiepakketen:
Tel. +31 23 534 44 34
Fax +31 23 534 20 50
[email protected]
www.belgie-toerisme.be
POLAND
Urzad Promocji Turystyki «Walonia-Bruksela»
c/o Délégation Wallonie-Bruxelles
ul. Ks. I. Skorupki 5 – VI° pietro
Pl.-00-546 Warszawa
Tel. +48 22 583 70 06-01
Fax: +48 22 583 70 03
[email protected]
www.belgique-tourisme.be
SPAIN
Oficina de Promoción de
Turismo Valonia-Bruselas
Calle Pau Claris, 110, 1 °
08009 Barcelona ESPANA
Tel. +34 93 272 26 01
Fax: +34 93 215 36 19
[email protected]
www.belgica-turismo.es
UNITED KINGDOM
Belgian Tourist Office Brussels-Wallonia
217, Marsh Wall, London E14 9FJ - UK
Tel. +44 20 75 31 03 90
Live operator : 0207 537 1132
Fax +44 20 75 31 03 93
Free brochure line : Tel. 0800.9545.245 (UK only)
[email protected]
www.belgiumtheplaceto.be
USA
Belgian Tourist Office Brussels-Wallonia
220 East 42nd street - Room 3402
New York, N. Y. 10017 USA
Tel. +1 212 758 81 30
Fax +1 212 355 76 75
[email protected]
www.visitbelgium.com
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Looking for
sharp ideas...
Brussels, a cosmopolitan capital at a cultural and
linguistic crossroads, is also a city of the arts and
entertainment. Its lively atmosphere coupled with
a gastronomic reputation make an essential contribution to the local lifestyle.
Brussels-Wallonia Convention Bureau forms part of the “Office de
Promotion du Tourisme de Wallonie et de Bruxelles” (OPT). It acts as
a go-between, completely free of charge, between enquirers abroad
and suppliers on the ground. It will provide information about the
latest facilities, and can also suggest original programmes. Visit the
website www.meetingpointbelgium.be to discover the many features
of this dual destination that is so fascinating.
Wallonia is the green alternative venue. Splendid
countryside stretches across the southern half
of Belgium, so that there are ideal places to meet
up – far from the hectic cities and with myriad
sports, games and other leisure activities.
Brussels-Wallonia Convention Bureau
Rue Saint-Bernard 30 - B-1060 Bruxelles
T. +32 (0)2 504 02 34 - F +32 (0)2 513 95 66
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