The old neighbourhoods of Nivelles PDF Print
quartier Saved from the destructive wrath of German bombardment in May 1940, this showcase in the heart of the present city, lovingly "taken over" by those who treasure the structures steeped in history of their city, offers the visitor an unexpected and timeless experience.

We invite you to follow the winding cobblestone lanes of the Saint-Jacques neighbourhood, which will envelop you in a timeless ambiance. This charming neighbourhood owes its name to the hotels, hospice, and churches, now gone, that accommodated, in particular, pilgrims en route for Santiago (Saint-Jacques) de Compostela.

Wander around and stop before buildings such as the 16th-century Renaissance ‘Sainte-Gertrude’ house or the old Regency style (18th-century) ‘Grange Bayard’; continue your discoveries a bit further and find, near the Church of the Récollets, the house of the last bailiff of the abbess of Nivelles, an elegant 18th-century residence facing the former episcopal seminary (1608).

Don’t forget the former Hôtel du Baron de Taye in the Rue de la Religion, the former refuges of the Abbey of Aywières and the Knights of Malta, the private mansions in the Rue Saint-Georges or the  house with the cannonballs embedded in the façade in the Rue du Pont Gotissart… All worth a detour.

A visitor who is curious but wants to explore the city at his own pace will find brochures at the reception desk of the Roman Païs Tourist Office to guide him through the most beautiful sights of the city. Feel free to consult our documentation and boutique sections.

Individual or group guided visits are possible by reservation. This visit is part of a city visit and can be conducted in French, Dutch, German or English, as you choose.

Length of the visit: approximately 1 hr 30 min.

"Discover the old neighbourhoods of Nivelles"