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A major tourist destination in Wallonia Located in a magnificent setting, surrounded by nature, the Biercée Distillery is an unforgettable place to visit. It is housed in the unique setting of the Ferme de la Cour, former dependency and court of justice of the Abbey of Lobbes, a jewel of Walloon heritage located on the high plateau of Ragnies, a few kilometers from Thuin, in the south of the province of Hainaut (Belgium). Whether you are an adult passionate about local spirits or curious to discover an exceptional place, you will be warmly welcomed for an individual or group guided tour. Accompanied by one of our staff members, you will discover, during a multi-sensory visit, our history and the main ingredients at the base of our spirits, but also, at the very heart of the working distillery, the secrets of the art of traditional distillation or how the best fresh and untreated lemons from Murcia become a bottle of Eau de Villée! At the end of your visit, you will be offered a tasting of our flagship products, provided, of course, that you are of legal drinking age. If not, a non-alcoholic beverage will be offered. At the end of your visit, you will of course have the opportunity to buy our products at the distillery shop and take advantage of our current offer. A 300-space car park is easily accessible and free of charge. Spaces are reserved for people with reduced mobility. Bicycle parking is also available in the courtyard of the Ferme de la Cour. Dogs are allowed, except inside the production facilities. Brasserie/Restaurant/Shop Opening Hours: From Wednesday to Sunday: from 12:00pm to 10:00pm.

First attraction of the Pays de Charleroi with 60,000 annual visitors, this essential must be marked with a cross on the tourist map of Wallonia! South of Charleroi, the Bois du Cazier is an unmissable cultural place against the background of industrial heritage.

Put into service at the dawn of the 2000s, the funicular lift of Strépy-Thieu is one of the most beautiful technological feats of modern Belgian civil engineering. Located at the heart of the European river network, this structure of titanic dimensions allows the new generations of inland waterway vessels to cross a 73.15 metre difference in height, making it the largest boat lift in Europe!

Open on weekends from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (last entry 4 p.m.) Practical information: Adult: 5 euros/pers. Child from 12 to 18 years old/Senior: 4 euros/pers. Child from 6 to 12 years old: 1 euro/child. Average length of visit: 1 hour The foundation of the Abbey of Aulne dates back to the 7th century. It will keep its reputation as ""Aulne la Riche"" until its destruction. What happened before, during and after the sacking of May 14, 1794? Discover this Cistercian gem located in the Valley of Peace... In the 7th century, Maurosus, a notorious brigand, returns to settle on the scene of his misdeeds in the hope of seeing his faults redeemed. He converts to Christianity. He founded Aulne a few leagues from Lobbes and took the baptismal name Landelin. Initially Aulne is dependent on Lobbes and suffers from numerous invasions. In 1147, it became part of the Principality of Liège and became a Cistercian abbey, obeying the order of Clairvaux.From this period, Aulne-la-Riche entered into direct competition with Lobbes-la-Savante. Today, in the middle of nature, she exposes herself in front of you. Spend a day, a weekend, visit it, take the time to discover Aulne, its RAVeL along the water, its boat trips, its mini-golf, its many terraces on the banks of the Sambre.