Martin's
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Leisure
Are you looking for historic spots, museums, nature walks, concerts, festivals, brasseries, restaurants, parks, and so on? Martin’s Hotels will be happy to make a selection of the tourist attractions and the best addresses in your hotel’s neighbourhood.
To discover on www.waterlooandbeyond.be
And if you would like to visit Brussels, we can highly recommend a couple of places that you must not miss in Europe’s capital city. Simply ask us for details – it’s our pleasure to help make your trip as pleasant as possible. We wish you an excellent stay!
Also to discover ...
A selection of events wherever, organized by Martin's Hotels...
See more info on martins-events.com
Family activities
Lanterna Magica
Lanterna Magica RTL, la Forêt Enchantée
Loin des bruits de la ville…
À l’orée du soir…
Au creux d’un monde dont seule mère nature a le secret…
surgit un univers d’ombres féeriques, de son et de lumière…
Nature walks / Sports
The Genval Yacht Club
Pedal boats, rowing boats, kayaks, drifters and water balls (reservation requested)… The Genval Yacht Club offers a whole spectrum of activities on Genval Lake – for families, groups of friends, or cosy couples.
Culture and museums
The Water and Fountain Museum
In the Water and Fountain Museum, young and old can learn why water is such an important but also limited source of life. The museum also shows the history of fountains (in the city, in the country, in the garden…).
Culture and museums
The Folon Foundation
Housed in the former farmhouse of the Terhulpen Castle in the Solvay park, the Folon Foundation displays more than 500 water colours, engravings, posters and sculptures by the famous Belgian artist.
Nature walks
The Solvay domain
The Solvay domain – one of the most beautiful parks in Belgium – offers wonderful walks. It houses the Béthune Castle (1842) with its French garden, as well as the Folon Foundation dedicated to this celebrated Belgian artist.
Historic sites
Rixensart Castle
Dating from the 17th century, Rixensart Castle is a magnificent example of Brabant legacy and one of the most beautiful castles in Belgium. The gardens are planted according to the designs of André Le Nôtre
Family activities
Golf Activity
What about a great activity to liven up your stay at the Martin’s Château du Lac?
Come and hit the ball on our lawns facing the lake of Genval, wonderful scenery!
Historic sites
The Sint-Gertrudis collegiate church of Nijvel
The Sint-Gertrudis collegiate church is one of the oldest and largest Romanesque churches in Europe: 100 meters long and 44 meters wide, and yet the structure emanates balance and austerity. Certainly worth a visit!
Historic sites
The Villers-la-Ville Abbey
Villers-la-Ville Abbey is one of the largest Cistercian monasteries in Europe. The ruins of the monastery are still partially standing in a wood in a breathtaking valley.
Culture and museums
The Cortil museum
The Museum of the First French Army gives an overview of the troop deployment during the “Dijle manoeuvre” in WWII.
Historic sites
The feudal citadel of Walhain
Walhain is Belgium’s geographical centre. But the village is also known for its green environs and the remnants of its citadel.
Nature walks
The villages of Chaumont-Gistoux
The Chaumont-Gistoux region is a perfectly picturesque walking area. Enjoy the charms of the rolling landscape from Grez-Doiceau to Vieusart, via Bonlez or Dion-le-Mont.
Family activities
Walibi and Aqualibi
Walibi is the largest recreational park in Wallonia. More than 50 attractions and shows await you there, including the Kondaa, the first megacoaster to accumulate 15 airtime moments!
Gastronomy
“Les Tartes de Chaumont-Gistoux”
"Les Tartes de Chaumont-Gistoux" patisserie opened in 1945, when it served holidaymakers from Brussels. Since then, the pastry shop has grown into a real phenomenon – they still use the traditional recipes to conjure up delightful delicacies.
Sports
Aventure Parc
Aventure Parc is a paradise for children (and their parents), with 11 acrobatic tracks. There’s also a zone especially for the littlest ones. And if you should get hungry, you can enjoy the fast food restaurant.
Nature walks / Family activities
Bois des Rêves Domain
Located in the center of Walloon Brabant, the domain covers an area of ??67 hectares. It offers a wood, a park, a mountain bike trail, a swimming pool and a large playground.
Nature walks / Historical sites
Mélin, the most beautiful village in Wallonia
Mélin is part of the select club of “most beautiful villages in Wallonia”. Distinctly pastoral and restful, this charming spot is encircled by a ring of hills that provide an exceptional panorama of the region.
Historic sites
The prehistoric caves of Folx-les-Caves
The caves of Folx-les-Caves are unique. So many colourful events have taken place there that you could make a movie about them. For example, the notorious bandit Colon used the caves as a hideout.
Nature walks
Rural walk through Court-Saint-Etienne
The Court-Saint-Etienne municipality extends over more than 2,663 hectares, with no less than 143 km of walking paths and roads. Patrimoine Stéphanois organises family walks
Cinema and nightlife
The Théâtre de la Valette
The Théâtre de la Valette is housed in an old farmhouse. The theatre programmes an eclectic offering of performances in an intimate setting.
Cinema and nightlife
Cinema and nightlife
Cinema and nightlife
Cinema and nightlife
Shopping
Shopping
Shopping
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