Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Walloon Brabant Province, Wallonia

April 4, 2022 Etsuko Causey

Discover the best top things to do in Walloon Brabant Province, Belgium including VR-Hut, Abbaye de Villers, Memorial Waterloo 1815, Herge Museum, Fondation Folon, Chateau de la Hulpe, Collegiate Church of Saint Gertrude, Waterloo Tourisme, Musee de la Ferme d'Hougoumont, Lake Genval.
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1. VR-Hut

Chaussee de Louvain 47 1st Floor, Waterloo 1410 Belgium +32 2 319 08 32 [email protected] http://www.vr-hut.be
Excellent
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5.0 based on 84 reviews

VR-Hut

In an innovative concept, VR-Hut offers games in virtual reality. With a helmet, you play alone or with other players. VR-Hut offers a recreational time with friends, or allows companies to organize a team building.

2. Abbaye de Villers

Rue de l'Abbaye 55, Villers-la-ville 1495 Belgium +32 71 88 09 80 [email protected] http://www.villers.be
Excellent
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4.5 based on 435 reviews

Abbaye de Villers

Villers Abbey (abbaye de Villers) is an ancient Cistercian abbey located near the town of Villers-la-Ville, 50 minutes from Brussels. Founded in 1146, the abbey was abandoned in 1796. Most of the site has since fallen into ruins.

Reviewed By NoeB1 - Antwerp, Belgium

This monastery that was built in the Middle Ages was a great find. The atmosphere of the old ruins is magnificent! If you are into photography this is a nice place to take some great pictures! This place breaths history. Till June there is an exhibition of the photographer Matthieu Ricard. After I visited the museum I walked 10 km in the woods. There are different marked walks that you can do.

3. Memorial Waterloo 1815

Route du Lion 1815 Champ de Bataille de Waterloo, Braine-l'Alleud 1420 Belgium +32 2 385 19 12 [email protected] http://www.waterloo1815.be
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,596 reviews

Memorial Waterloo 1815

Buried at the foot of the Lion's Mound, the Memorial of the battle of Waterloo 1815 enables you to to experience one of the most turbulent times in our History... as if you were there. Dive into the heart of the battle, in a multi-sensory experience, full of special effects, the only one of its kind in Europe! 1815 m² of immersive journeying in a narrative set design which focuses on the experience of the battle! The Panorama is an impressive fresco with a circumference of 110 m and a height of 12 m, made in 1912. The painting puts you at the heart of the battle thanks to an impressive sound system. The Lion's Mound offers a unique view of the battlefield after a memorable ascent of 226 steps! As last authentic witness of the battle, the Barn of Hougoumont features a brand-new scenography made of 4 exhibition rooms as well as an impressive multimedia show.

Reviewed By iloveeu - Singapore, Singapore

I'm glad to have traveled to Waterloo during my trip to Belgium. To have visited the Memorial Waterloo 1815 as well as the Wellington Museum was a great opportunity to re-learn history. The exhibits, immersive scenery and what they call "multi-sensory" experience and the interactive trail make this memorial museum a must-visit and worth the bus trip from Brussels to Waterloo. I also had the opportunity to go up the Lion's Mound and watch their canon-firing reenactment (I'm not sure if it is a year-round attraction or just for June for the anniversary). If there were more time, I would have loved to visit the other three attractions included in the pass I bought. It included Memorial Waterloo, Musee Wellington, Napoleon's House and Mont St Jean. But if one is short for time, I think the best place is to see the Memorial and Lion's Mound!

4. Herge Museum

Rue du Labrador 26, Louvain-la-Neuve 1348 Belgium +32 10 48 84 21 [email protected] http://www.museeherge.com/
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4.5 based on 794 reviews

Herge Museum

Just outside of Brusells, continue the celebration of cartoons at the Herge Musee (Herge Museum). The museum is dedicated to the creator of Tintin, following him and his life, including his personal experiences.

Reviewed By mikaell319 - Orebro, Sweden

Belgium, being cartoonists heaven shows proudly its heritage here and there. So does the futuristic building containing the Hergémuseeum outside Brussels. A short trip by train, a short walk and you are about to see incredible sketches as well as getting to know the highly regarded man behind the images. A significant moment for Tintin-lovers.

5. Fondation Folon

Dreve de la Ramee 6A GPS indiquer n°1, La Hulpe 1310 Belgium +32 2 653 34 56 [email protected] http://www.fondationfolon.be
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4.5 based on 315 reviews

Fondation Folon

Reviewed By Tuvia62 - Antwerp, Belgium

You are looking for a breath of fresh air , beautiful views an interesting museum topped with a restaurant manned by lovely people. In true Belgian style excellent food and genuine people then you must make time and come to the foundation Folon and park . Good for body mind and taste buds

6. Chateau de la Hulpe

Chaussee de Bruxelles 111, La Hulpe 1310 Belgium +32 2 634 09 30 [email protected] http://chateaudelahulpe.wallonie.be
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4.5 based on 368 reviews

Chateau de la Hulpe

Reviewed By 792pamp - Victoria, Canada

Walked here from Dolce La Hulpe. The walk was very beautiful but when we got to the Chateau de la Hulpe it was amazing. The grounds are beautiful and the man-made lake was stunning. It looked like they were setting up for a wedding to take place later in the day and I couldn't think of a more magical place to get married.

7. Collegiate Church of Saint Gertrude

Grand'Place 1400 Entree en Face de la Rue Seutin, Nivelles 1400 Belgium +32 67 21 20 69 http://www.collegiale.be/
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4.5 based on 143 reviews

Collegiate Church of Saint Gertrude

8. Waterloo Tourisme

Chaussee de Bruxelles 218, Waterloo 1410 Belgium +32 2 352 09 10 [email protected] http://www.waterloo-tourisme.com/en
Excellent
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4.5 based on 95 reviews

Waterloo Tourisme

9. Musee de la Ferme d'Hougoumont

Chemin du Goumont 1, Braine-l'Alleud 1420 Belgium +32 2 385 19 12 [email protected] http://www.waterloo1815.be/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 46 reviews

Musee de la Ferme d'Hougoumont

This historic farmhouse, the last authentic witness to the battle on 18 June 1815, accommodates a pioneering multimedia installation that tells the story of the “battle within the battle”. The show combines innovation with respect for memory. Hougoumont Farm was the scene of fierce and deadly fighting. It is located in a forward position that protected the Allies’ right flank, and was where Napoleon’s brother sparked off the battle. What was only supposed to be a diversionary manoeuvre at first became the most violent point of the battle. Throughout the day, the French assaults here were furious but in vain. The main building was burned to the ground. The house we see today is in fact the former gardener’s cottage.

Reviewed By bigmaldevon - Devon, United Kingdom

If you have heard of the Battle of Waterloo you must visit. If you have the slightest interest this will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. I took advantage of the opportunity to stay in the landmark trust property for four days. Learn some of the history then see where it all happened. Real history at first hand.

10. Lake Genval

Avenue du Lac, Genval 1332 Belgium
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Lake Genval

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