Jules Mairet, auteur sur Bruxelles Secrète

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Just two hours from Brussels, this sublime schist village in Wallonia features a temporary footbridge connecting the banks of the Semois—a complete getaway blending mysterious legends, a 20th-century church, and a Natura 2000 site.

Nestled in the south of the province of Namur, Laforêt reveals itself as a precious secret, completely frozen in time. Designated one of the Most Beautiful Villages of Wallonia, this small hamlet in the m...

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“Well-being Under the Open Sky”: Just one hour from Brussels, this 20-hectare gem is unveiling a spectacular wellness area with panoramic hot tubs—a relaxing retreat in the heart of the local countryside

Domaine des Terres du Val stands out as a haven of peace where well-being, haute cuisine, and sustainability come together in perfect harmony. This summer of 2026, this Belgian gem is reaching a new miles...

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Forget traditional castles: Just 1 hour and 15 minutes from Brussels, this majestic Flemish fortress unveils 40 hectares of gardens and an exceptional museum—a local masterpiece saved from the flames in 1971

At the gateway to Hesbaye, the imposing fortified estate of Alden Biesen has stood for over 800 years. Today, this ancient and powerful seat of the Teutonic Order stands as a heritage masterpiece where th...

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Just 1 hour and 30 minutes from Brussels, the “Venice of Belgium” unveils an exceptional beguinage listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site—a historic site exclusively inhabited and developed by women since 1242

In the heart of the romantic city of Bruges, the “Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde ” stands as a timeless oasis. In the year 2026, this haven of peace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, continues to fascinat...

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The most beautiful villages in Wallonia to discover on a getaway from Brussels

Need to escapethe hustle and bustle of the city to savor the calm of the Walloon countryside? Let us guide you through the region’s most picturesque villages. In these little corners of paradise, ancient...

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“From the Landscape to the Plate”: This summer, this self-managed green space is reinventing neighborhood life—an innovative ecological project that’s establishing itself as the capital’s must-visit destination.

Nestled along the former railway tracks of Tour & Taxis in Brussels, a unique urban concept is reinventing neighborhood life. In this beautiful season of 2026, ParckFarm has established itself as the...

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Right in the heart of Brussels, this sumptuous bourgeois residence has been transformed into a true national cultural hub—200 years of history will soon be celebrated through a sensory exhibition

In the heart of Schaerbeek, a neoclassical masterpiece is preparing to celebrate an exceptional anniversary. In 2026, the Maison des Arts will celebrate its 200th anniversary. This heritage gem, which beg...

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Just two hours from Brussels, this gem of the Gaume region is home to mysterious underground caves—a cultural and culinary getaway ranked among the Most Beautiful Villages of Wallonia

Nestled in a graceful bend of the Semois River, Chassepierre is rightly listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of Wallonia. Beneath its apparent tranquility, this jewel of Belgian Lorraine hides a thous...

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Just 1 hour and 15 minutes from Brussels, this UNESCO-listed neoclassical gem is home to one of the country’s largest artistic hubs—a former coal mine abandoned in 1954 and then miraculously saved!

Nestled in the heart of the province of Hainaut, a few kilometers from Mons, Le Grand-Hornu stands as an impressive testament to the Industrial Revolution in Europe. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site...

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Right in the heart of Brussels, this 5,000 m² Brussels factory reopens its doors to unveil a contemporary art incubator—an eco-friendly cultural hub

Nestled just a few steps from the Wiels in Brussels, the iconic Atoma factory is set to unveil a spectacular transformation. Starting in October 2026, this industrial gem from the 1920s will reopen its do...