Walloon region

Once described by Ernest Hemingway as 'something out of a Grimm's fairytale', the Walloon region of Belgium offers breathtaking views of castles among small, peaceful, green villages. In the southern part of Belgium, the villages house dozens of ancient abbeys and citadels as well as historical battlefields, abundant markets and shops, and fabulous restaurants and cafes. In an area so rich in history, it is also easy to find the many museums that pepper the region. If you are looking for a culturally rich vacation, rent a apartment or house in one of the quaint villages of Wallonia.

For those that enjoy an active, outdoor vacation, the countryside of the Walloon region offers and abundance of streams and rivers for fishing and kayaking, waterfalls to picnic by, walking or hiking paths and various golf courses to enjoy. Feeling even more adventurous? Take it all in from the sky as you travel via hot air balloon across the checkerboard landscape of the region. Visitors to Wallonia must make their way to Liege, known as the fiery city, and often compared to Rome in its architecture. Whether looking for world-class shopping, exciting discos or amazing art, Liege offers its visitors an expanse of things to do.

Spa lures its visitors with a promise of luxury and relaxation. The derivation for the name of all spas, this city has lived up to the expectations. Enjoy a day at the Grand Prix or partake of the waters of the many streams and rivers running through the city. Or simply do as the natives do and indulge in any of the local spas deep-tissue massages.

If you would like to enjoy the countryside of Wallonia, take a short trip to some of the villages in the region. From the preserved 18th century village of Fagnolle with the 12th century ruins of the Fagnolle Chateau to the 300 foot limestone rocks of Thon-Sampson, these quaint, rustic villages offer as much culture as any modern city. Come to Wallonia where both history and culture thrive in the cities and the countryside and the welcoming nature of its people.