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Wallonia ( Belgium )

Wallonia officially the Walloon Region (French: Région wallonne), is one of the three regions of Belgium—along with Flanders and Brussels. It is primarily French-speaking.

Have you heard of Mons in Belgium? If you’re like me, you’ve mostly only heard of Brussels and Bruges in Belgium which are in the northern part of Belgium where they speak Flemish (the Belgian version of Dutch). The southern part, Hainaut, is the French speaking part and unknown to people! The downtown area is postcard perfect, has great food, is walkable, and full of kind people. In Belgium, the towns all seem to appreciate street art. From sculptures, to paintings and installations, various works of art come together to make the city even more inviting. Head to Domaine du Chant d’Eole to have a memorable lunch among the vineyards. How magical! Their focus is sparkling wine and a rather unique apéritif! Take the train from Brussels and in less than an hour you’ll arrive in Namur, the capital of Wallonia overflowing with charm and intimate little streets made for walking, shopping and people watching. Around every corner are quaint tea rooms, antique storefronts, jewellery stores, and boutique shops. Namur is also a fashion city with classic and trendy deals. Namur must-sees include Namur Citadel, Felicien Rops Museum, Museum of Ancient Namur Arts, Chateau d’Annevoie, and the Museum of Groesbeeck de Croix. The Citadel dominates the sky of Namur, standing between the rivers Meuse and Sambre. Built during the Roman era the citadel has been rebuilt several times since then and is considered one of the best-preserved fortresses in Europe. The climb can be steep but the breathtaking views of the valley, rivers and city will compensate you. On the citadel, there is the Terra Nova Visitor Centre where you can discover the urban and military history of Namur. Another important site at the square is the Belfry, declared as a UNESCO Heritage Site along with other Belfries across Belgium and France. This happens to be the only UNESCO site in Namur. The Belfry was built in 1388 as a tower and part of the city wall and originally known as “Tour de Saint-Jacques”. It become the Belfry of Namur in 1745. Unlike other belfries in Belgium, you cannot enter this one. Just one hour from Brussels is Liège, a historical city on the river Meuse, dating back to Charlemagne. With a wonderful central location only one hour from Brussels by train or car, Liège must-see sites are the Prince-Bishop’s Place, Liège-Guillemins Station, Museum of Walloon Life, Church of Saint-Jacques, and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Stay for its fun, vibrant night life. Partnered with the Louvre in Paris, La Boverie, which opened in 2016, is a fine arts museum located in the Liège Palace of Fine Arts. The building, which was built for the 1905 World Expo by architects Charles Étienne Soubre and Jean-Laurent Hasse, was extended in 2013 to accommodate a growing collection of artworks and the merger of several other museums. Liège is a city to discover on walking tours through its historic center, and then later at night, at a crowded bar or cocktail lounge. It's a center for culture and business within the Belgian province of the same name, and offers a rich arts scene you can experience in many ways. The cherry on the cake has to be the EURO SPACE CENTRE. Euro Space Center is a science museum and educational tourist attraction located in Wallonia in the village of Transinne, municipality of Libin, Belgium. It is an unique, educational amusement park on space. Discover the Moon and Mars. Become a true astronaut for a day ! Lots of interesting and interactive activities. From experiencing 'weightlessness' on Mars and the moon, to guiding mars rovers to experiencing 2.7g and more lots of fun stuff to do. There's a good 5D film to watch through special glasses and a spinning room that let's you feel some of the G force felt by astronauts. There is a good interactive exhibit on Mars, and the planetarium and spacewalk can’t be missed. !