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   Soignies : respirez l'histoire, vivez la nature C'est reparti pour une nouvelle saison touristique, avec son lot de découvertes et de surprises ! Cette année, l'Office communal du Tourisme et la Ville de Soignies vous ont concocté un programme riche en activités et en nouveautés. Soignies, c'est le charme d'une cité millénaire nichée dans un écrin de verdure, où patrimoine et nature se rencontrent pour vous offrir des expériences inoubliables. Pas besoin d'aller bien loin : Soignies sera LA destination de votre été ! Au programme : ·         (Re)découvrez le patrimoine sonégien en explorant le cœur de ville et les villages de l'entité. ·         Évadez-vous dans les plus beaux espaces verts de la région et laissez-vous guider par la nature. ·         Partez à l'aventure avec nos visites guidées thématiques, à pied ou à vélo, selon vos envies. ·         Profitez d'une multitude d'activités pensées pour petits et grands, et vivez pleinement l'instant présent. Tenté·e ? Découvrez notre programme  ! Restez connecté·e et suivez-nous sur Facebook pour ne rien manquer !

Live the 18th century in the 21st! Welcome to the Age of Enlightenment From one day to the next, the 18th century at the Château de Seneffe means discovering the new scenography of the permanent collection of the Goldsmith Museum of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation in a fun and lively way. An exhibition that highlights the collections and allows visitors to live the "imagined" life of the lords of the Enlightenment, starting from an almanac. A place for walks, the Parc du Domaine du Château de Seneffe is also a site for outdoor contemporary art exhibitions , an event space where visitors are seduced by the bucolic landscape and the variety of events. For catering ,  treat yourself to a gourmet break attasting room of the château "Les Saveurs des Lumières".

 Louvignies, le plus romantique château de la Belle Epoque Avec ses tourelles, ses cheminées et son architecture Néo-Renaissance, le château de Louvignies est un véritable décor de contes de fée. Venez découvrir en famille ou entre amis les pièces réservées aux châtelains , les communs des domestiques, les parures de dentelles et superbes robes  de bals, … autant de témoignages de la vie quotidienne à la Belle Epoque.   Le château de Louvignies vous reçoit comme son hôte dans son exceptionnel cadre XIXe siècle. Venez-nous rendre visite!

Tradition brewed with elegance Brasserie St-Feuillien was founded in 1873 by Stéphanie Friart, great-grand-aunt of the current owners, Benoît and Dominique Friart. In 2018, a new organization was put in place in order to consolidate the family and independent structure of the company, which Philippe Lenfant, CEO, now leads. With Ann Friart, the 5th generation is now on board. The Brewery continues to produce a wide range of beers, including the beers of the Abbaye St-Feuillien , the "Signature" products such as the famous Grand Cru and the Saison , without forgetting the Grisette , thus proving its desire to be rooted in the history of its region, to perpetuate the tradition of the land and to ensure its influence beyond the borders.

Embark on a captivating journey to discover folklore and masked traditions from around the world through hundreds of masks and costumes. A unique collection in Europe! Located in the heart of the historic center of the city of Binche, the International Carnival and Mask Museum has a unique collection, recognized worldwide for its quality and diversity. With more than 12,000 ethnographic pieces including masks, costumes, puppets, accessories, musical instruments, etc. To which are added thousands of iconographic, audio and video documents, it has become a veritable center of research, documentation and conservation of hidden traditions from all over the world. Through its permanent sections and its many temporary exhibitions, the Museum invites you to understand the universality of the mask, to understand its uses, to discover the rites and customs that surround it and to immerse yourself in the heart of local folk traditions and besides. An immersive visit to the heart of the Binche Carnival Immerse yourself in the fantastic universe of the Binche Carnival as if you were there by visiting the Interpretation Center dedicated to it. Discover the Binche Carnival, its history, its actors, its artisans, its customs and its traditions, in the form of a participatory, visual and sensory experience. Look, listen, touch and smell everything that makes up the beauty of this unique folklore recognized as Cultural and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Masks from all over the world From winter festivals in Europe to the enigmatic ceremonies of North America and Latin America, from the mysterious customs of Africa to the fascinating traditions of Asia and Oceania, travel through the 5 continents and discover the fascinating universe of the mask in all its forms. The folklore of Wallonia Large fires, marches, ducasses, carnivals are all important moments that punctuate the life of Walloons throughout the year. With highlights and months off, Wallonia is animated by its folklore. >>> To see from June 5: VISIONS Discover the unique gaze posed by four contemporary Belgian artists on the mask - Sofi van Saltbommel, Pierre Liebaert, Stephan Goldrajch and Bob Vanderbob - with the new temporary exhibition ""VISIONS"".