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 Reservations are only required for activities, workshops and visits led by a Foundation animator. 20 minutes south of Brussels, in the wonderful Solvay park, the Ferme du Château de La Hulpe houses the Fondation Folon. It presents more than forty years of creation, in a lively and original scenography imagined by the Belgian artist, Jean-Michel Folon (1934-2005). He opens the book of his life to us. Through the pages, the visitor discovers the multiple facets of his art and his universe among the 350 works on display: watercolors, serigraphs, engravings, posters, diverted objects, stained glass, sculptures and optical effects enliven an interactive journey: we enters a huge book, one enters the head of the Blue Man, one gets lost in games of mirrors, one discovers endless posters and the secrets of the artist's workshop, to end the journey under a myriad of stars. After your visit, stroll through the 227 hectares of greenery of the Solvay park, with varied landscapes, bordered by ponds and inhabited by remarkable flora and fauna.

 The Abbaye de Villers (Villers Abbey), situated in the commune of Villers-la-Ville (Belgium) in grounds of more than 36 hectares, is a destination site imbued with history and emotion.

 Discover a set of hydraulic structures unique in the world and be surprised by the creativity of our engineers, who have allowed generations of inland navigation boats to overcome important reliefs over the centuries!

Live the 18th century in the 21st! Welcome to the Age of Enlightenment From one day to the next, the 18th century at the Château de Seneffe means discovering the new scenography of the permanent collection of the Goldsmith Museum of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation in a fun and lively way. An exhibition that highlights the collections and allows visitors to live the "imagined" life of the lords of the Enlightenment, starting from an almanac. A place for walks, the Parc du Domaine du Château de Seneffe is also a site for outdoor contemporary art exhibitions , an event space where visitors are seduced by the bucolic landscape and the variety of events. For catering ,  treat yourself to a gourmet break attasting room of the château "Les Saveurs des Lumières".

 Charly 132 is located in the heart of a hamlet on the edge of the Bois de la Houssière (650Ha classified Natura 2000). Old building completely renovated, formerly a meeting place. It is in this spirit that the owner has refurbished the place with taste by integrating noble and local materials. Magnificent terraced garden with a heated swimming pool. Here reign tranquility and relaxation. Departure for several hikes or bike rides. Central location in Belgium (+/- 30 Km from Brussels, Charleroi, Mons, Pairi Daiza). Once through the front door, visitors can access their room via a staircase that leads to the 1st floor. A footbridge distributes the two bedrooms. On the right, under an old frame, Charly des Bois is a bright and arranged room so that the visitor has all the amenities (Shower, WC, washbasin, office area, mini bar). To the left of the bridge, once in his private space, he will take a corridor giving access to a comfortable bathroom (bath, double sink, shower) and an isolated toilet. At the end of the corridor, the cabin spirit of Charly des Prés will seduce you with its cozy and intimate atmosphere. High-end and comfortable bedding. Vast living room of 70m2, access to the garden, swimming pool, several terraces with relaxation areas.

Tradition brewed with elegance Brasserie St-Feuillien was founded in 1873 by Stéphanie Friart, great-grand-aunt of the current owners, Benoît and Dominique Friart. In 2018, a new organization was put in place in order to consolidate the family and independent structure of the company, which Philippe Lenfant, CEO, now leads. With Ann Friart, the 5th generation is now on board. The Brewery continues to produce a wide range of beers, including the beers of the Abbaye St-Feuillien , the "Signature" products such as the famous Grand Cru and the Saison , without forgetting the Grisette , thus proving its desire to be rooted in the history of its region, to perpetuate the tradition of the land and to ensure its influence beyond the borders.

First attraction of the Pays de Charleroi with 60,000 annual visitors, this essential must be marked with a cross on the tourist map of Wallonia! South of Charleroi, the Bois du Cazier is an unmissable cultural place against the background of industrial heritage.

The Hergé Museum invites you on a journey through the life of one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century ! Discover a comprehensive perspective via thousands of sources from and related to the work of Hergé. More than 80 original plates, and 800 photographs, documents and objects have been brought together under one roof. The building itself was designed and built within the picturesque green setting of Walloon Brabant, by the architect Christian de Portzamparc: a little like a Grail hidden within a sacred grove! The Hergé Museum is much more than your average museum: visitors travel deep within the life and work, the trials, tribulations, and astounding creativity of one man, and in doing so traverse the era in which he lived. Average duration per visit : 1:30 - 2:00 The visit of the Hergé Museum can be booked online, only for the following individual rates: Normal price: 12.00 € Large families / Students / Seniors 65+: € 7.00 Children from 7 to 14 years old / Teacher Card / Students in Louvain-la-Neuve: € 5.00 Children under 7 / Person with a disability: Free entrance Subscription Museumpass Passport 365 SHEDEALS A valid proof must be presented at the reception of the Hergé Museum to benefit from a preferential rate . There is a completely free audio guide application, which can be downloaded in advance to your smartphone via Google Play and the App Store (links available on the home page of our website). Free Sunday : Since 2013, the Hergé Museum is part of the free action every first Sunday of each month created on the initiative of the ASBL Arts & Publics. The booking of your free tickets must be made online. For specific rates and partnerships such as Article 27 - Escapades - UDA Member - Journalist ..., reservations are not possible online and must be made through the Booking Services; by phone +32 (0) 10 488 413 or resa@museeherge.com For group visits (minimum 15 participants) and the organization of a guided tour, the reservation must be made by email to the Reservation Service resa@museeherge.com

 Considered to be the largest and one of the most important photography museums in Europe, the Museum of Photography - Centre for Contemporary Art of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, has settled in 1987 in a former neo-Gothic CarmeliteConvent to which a dary architectural contemporary wing was added in 2008. Nestled in a 85 ares pa rk, the Museum has an exhibition space of more than 2,200 m² where photography reveals its artistic and technical diversity. Over 800 photographs taken from a rich collection of 80,000 photos and 3 million negatives, the permanent exhibition relates the history of photography from pioneers to nowadays in Belgium and around the world. In the cloister showcase, the collection of cameras recounts the history of the photographic equipment sorted by families, according to the evolution of its forms and its technical specificities (Snapshots, tropical, detectives, stereo, folding, box ...). Displayed in five dedicated rooms, fifteen temporary exhibitions explore each year all aspects of the medium in order to sketch a panorama of photography, in Belgium and internationally, in history and nowadays. Trough an educational approach, the Discovery Trail also accompanies young and old visitoir, every curious person along the photography adventure, from optical illusions to the photographer's language. Several associated services are also open to the public: The Library : open to amateurs, students and researchers. This specialized library displays up to 13. 000 titles (general works, monographs, technical treatises and journals) that can be consulted with free access on site. It is supplemented by a documentation centre. The Museum Café : a peaceful place to eat with a breathtaking view on the Carmelite park and the photographic decoration hung on the surrounding park walls. The Museum Shop where books and objects related to photography are carefully chosen. It also has a "Children's Corner".

 The Brussels Comic Strip Museum, located in a remarkable Art Nouveau building designed by Victor Horta, highlights the diversity of the Ninth Art. A vast program of temporary exhibitions brings visitors to discover the innumerable facets of comics, this art in constant evolution. His tour takes you through history, the stages of creation and the discovery or rediscovery of the heroes of paper. Several times a year, the museum offers large temporary exhibitions that highlight artists and works in particular. Once you have finalised your booking, it can no longer be cancelled on the reservation platform. However, you can contact us by e-mail to make any changes free of charge: visit@cbbd.be We will be glad to organise group visits, guided tours and provide you with other information by e-mail (visit@cbbd.be) from Tuesday to Friday from 10.00 to 17.00 hrs.

Put into service at the dawn of the 2000s, the funicular lift of Strépy-Thieu is one of the most beautiful technological feats of modern Belgian civil engineering. Located at the heart of the European river network, this structure of titanic dimensions allows the new generations of inland waterway vessels to cross a 73.15 metre difference in height, making it the largest boat lift in Europe!

Embark on a captivating journey to discover folklore and masked traditions from around the world through hundreds of masks and costumes. A unique collection in Europe! Located in the heart of the historic center of the city of Binche, the International Carnival and Mask Museum has a unique collection, recognized worldwide for its quality and diversity. With more than 12,000 ethnographic pieces including masks, costumes, puppets, accessories, musical instruments, etc. To which are added thousands of iconographic, audio and video documents, it has become a veritable center of research, documentation and conservation of hidden traditions from all over the world. Through its permanent sections and its many temporary exhibitions, the Museum invites you to understand the universality of the mask, to understand its uses, to discover the rites and customs that surround it and to immerse yourself in the heart of local folk traditions and besides. An immersive visit to the heart of the Binche Carnival Immerse yourself in the fantastic universe of the Binche Carnival as if you were there by visiting the Interpretation Center dedicated to it. Discover the Binche Carnival, its history, its actors, its artisans, its customs and its traditions, in the form of a participatory, visual and sensory experience. Look, listen, touch and smell everything that makes up the beauty of this unique folklore recognized as Cultural and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Masks from all over the world From winter festivals in Europe to the enigmatic ceremonies of North America and Latin America, from the mysterious customs of Africa to the fascinating traditions of Asia and Oceania, travel through the 5 continents and discover the fascinating universe of the mask in all its forms. The folklore of Wallonia Large fires, marches, ducasses, carnivals are all important moments that punctuate the life of Walloons throughout the year. With highlights and months off, Wallonia is animated by its folklore. >>> To see from June 5: VISIONS Discover the unique gaze posed by four contemporary Belgian artists on the mask - Sofi van Saltbommel, Pierre Liebaert, Stephan Goldrajch and Bob Vanderbob - with the new temporary exhibition ""VISIONS"".

The René Magritte Museum is situated in the house where the famous, surrealist artist lived and worked for 24 years (1930-54). Magritte lived on the ground floor and built in the back of the garden Studio Dongo, where he executed designs for publicity work. He painted most of the time in the living room annex atelier. In that room he would produce more or less half the amount of his paintings and gouaches. The headquarters of the Belgian Surrealists was also in the Esseghemstraat 135, where they held their meetings on Saturday evenings and where they organized several tableaux vivants.   Since November 2019, a new museum of abstract art has opened next door. Both museums are connected with each other www.abstractartmuseum.be

The Wallonia-Brussels Federation Center for Gravure and Printed Image, located in La Louvière, is a museum dedicated to engraving, a rare collection, original exhibitions and an active educational service! 40 minutes from Brussels, the Center de la Gravure is a multiple place of meeting, creation and research dedicated to contemporary printmaking. Its astonishing collection of 12,000 works by 1,640 Belgian and foreign artists testifies to the richness of modern and contemporary art since the second half of the 20th century. A documentation center, an engraving workshop, a conference and projection room allow all audiences to access the different facets of printed art. The educational service develops different adapted activities:guided tours, engraving workshops, educational kits, adult and children's courses, outdoor activities and long-term educational actions. Amateurs, collectors, students, families,… each public can learn about printmaking through original activities designed in close collaboration with the artists. For each exhibition , an active visit, a game trail, a creative workshop - choice and à la carte! The team at the Center de la Gravure's mediation service welcomes young and old and takes you step by step to discover the secrets and beauties of print.