Maison du Tourisme du Roman Païs
rue de Saintes, 48 - 1400 Nivelles - Belgique
Tél : + 32 (0) 67 22 04 44 Fax : +32 (0) 67 21 98 88
e-mail : info@tourisme-roman-pais.be
rue de Saintes, 48 - 1400 Nivelles - Belgique
Tél : + 32 (0) 67 22 04 44 Fax : +32 (0) 67 21 98 88
e-mail : info@tourisme-roman-pais.be
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Founded in 1968, the 'De la Porte' Municipal Museum is housed in the main building of a former Spanish-style farm (the 'De la Porte' farm) dating from the middle of the 17th century. 
Proud of its paddle wheel that gives it an undeniable charm, the Moulin banal of Braine-le-Château is one of the more and more rare picturesque buildings offering visitors a few moments of pleasant nostalgia.
The Forge Museum or 'Forge-Bonheur', as you prefer, this last survivor of the 8 forges previously active, is an opportunity for some to recapture the work atmosphere, thanks to the various equipment exhibited, while others, newlyweds, come to receive the famous "Recette du Bonheur" (Recipe for Happiness) from the hands of the blacksmith.
Located on either side of the falls of the Senne, in the very heart of the village of Rebecq, the two watermills still offer visitors a whiff of nostalgia thanks to the demonstrations of the skills of yesteryear and the various exhibitions held there. 
Situé sur la Grand-Place de Braine-le-Château, ce symbole d'infamie d'autrefois est un des rares en Europe à avoir conservé sa lanterne! Erigé en 1521 par Maximilien de Hornes de Gasbecke, chambellan de l'Empereur Charles Quint, il constitue la plus célèbre des traces du passé de Braine-le-Château… et peut s'enorgueillir d'être classé monument historique depuis 1936.
The only single-nave church of a monastery of the mendicant orders that is still standing in our region, the Church of the Récollets, also called Saints John and Nicolas, will fascinate you with its history.
With its impressive 102-metre nave, two opposing chancels, 11th-century crypt, archaeological relics and various treasures, the Collegiate Church of Saint Gertrude reigns over the Grand'Place of 
A source of jobs and raw materials since the 17th century, the porphyry quarry of Quenast has affixed its label to a number of paving stones on our Belgian roads. 
A refuge for the population in the event of an invasion during the Middle Ages, this former 12th-century watchtower still gathers the population, but in a more religious context, as it has since been converted into a church.
The Forge Museum or 'Forge-Bonheur', as you prefer, this last survivor of the 8 forges previously active, is an opportunity for some to recapture the work atmosphere, thanks to the various equipment exhibited, while others, newlyweds, come to receive the famous "Recette du Bonheur" (Recipe for Happiness) from the hands of the blacksmith.
Proud of its paddle wheel that gives it an undeniable charm, the Moulin banal of Braine-le-Château is one of the more and more rare picturesque buildings offering visitors a few moments of pleasant nostalgia.
Feel free to take a look in this beautiful residence from the beginning of the 16th century. You won't be charged by the "bailiff", the representative of the Seigneur who was responsible in days gone by for the investigation of criminal matters. On the contrary, you will be warmly welcomed by the team of the Royal Syndicat d'Initiative (Tourist Office) of Braine-le-Château. 
In the heart of this village you will find the Saint Pierre Church. A church like any other? Yes, except that it houses a remarkable organ produced by the famous manufacturer Van Peteghem. If you are inquisitive enough to enter you will find other rarities.
You're not mistaken; this is in fact an authentic Breton cross, a very rare monument in our region, that you will see on approaching this very pretty little rural church!
The Saint Renelde Well could be considered, all in all, fairly mundane… if it didn’t contain water reputed to be miraculous. 
Who could have guessed that in this chapel nestled in the heart of Ittre are 10 works by Marthe Donas, an internationally renowned Belgian artist...
A little hamlet bordering the Charleroi to Brussels canal, Fauquez guards in its heights an unusual little chapel built in 1929 of plaques of marbrite, juxtaposed so as to create a unique play of colours. Now turned into a residence, crêperie, reception hall and theatre, this 'chapel' never fails to make an impression. Make the detour: you will never see chapels as you did before your trip to Fauquez!
Inside the present Neoclassical-style church, built in 1829, you can admire remarkable 12th - 13th century baptismal fonts, probable vestiges of an earlier church.
In the shape of a Latin cross, the Saint Gertrude Church in Tubize is a 16th-century Gothic sanctuary. 
A figure symbolic of Braine-le-Château, known notably for having had a pillory erected there in 1521, Maximilien de Hornes, the chamberlain of Charles V, died there in 1542. In Saint Rémy Church you can admire his alabaster funeral statue, a unique piece surrounded by other curiosities of the region.
The only point offering a general view of the three canals forming the Brussels-Charleroi canal, the "Bras Mort" (abandoned arm) is a haven of peace for walkers as well as the fauna and flora that grow there in complete tranquillity.
A place for walking but in particular a gathering spot for fishermen, the ponds of Coeurcq feed a waterfall of over 7 metres, to the delight of children, who will also enjoy a small playground, and of those who are older, who will enjoy the calm and serenity of the spot.
An exceptional built heritage site of the Walloon Region, these feudal mounds dating from the 11th century were the hillocks of land on which castles and defence towers stood in the Middle Ages.
A spot par excellence for a walk, Dodaine Park, whose origins go back to the Napoleonic era, offers not only a moment of relaxation for strollers, but also a whole infrastructure with numerous sporting possibilities for the more "courageous" among us. 
Tourist map guide to pedestrian tours.
A genuine treasure in the industrial heritage of the region.
Since the dawn of time, people have surrounded themselves with traditions believed to promise fertility, fecundity and happiness for them and their families on the one hand, and to protect them from evil spirits on the other hand. And Nivelles obviously is not an exception to the rule...
A product of the imagination of Jules Leclercq, a Tubize artist and merchant, the ‘mascot’ of Tubize took advantage of the official inauguration of the Grand Place of the city in 2006 to reveal to the residents his rubicund face…
A Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage, the Tour Sainte-Renelde means three days of festivities for the residents of Tubize and its surroundings… 
Award of quality labels for the Târte al Djote (Nivelles)
