Visit: Villages
The village of Sauvenière
The village of Sauvenière Evidence of the Gallo-Roman era has been found in the locality along the Bavay-Cologne Roman road. In 1898, near the old railway station, ruins of the villa d'Arlansart: Antonine period (96-192) and was destroyed by a...
The village of Lonzée
The village of Lonzée Lonzée, with its rich prehistoric and Gallo-Roman past, witnessed a unique industry in Belgium from the 19th century to the Second World War: the extraction of green earth, used to make dyes and stucco. The...
The village of Mazy
The village of MazyMazy, first mentioned in 1265, has its origins in a small farm located near the Bavay-Tongres Roman road, a few kilometers north of the village. Under the Ancien Régime, Mazy was divided between the...
List of major fires near Gembloux!
Folk fires in the region: Between tradition and festivity! 2024 dates: Grand feu de Mazy: The event kicks off in Mazy on Saturday, March 2 at 7:00 pm. Come one, come all to witness the lighting of the first bonfire of the season. Lonzée: On Saturday March 9,...
The village of Bossière
The village of Bossière Under the Ancien Régime, Bossière was divided between three separate seigneuries: Bossière, Golzinnes and Vichenet. Historical events, such as the destruction of the Golzinnes fortress in 1430 and the French occupations in 1675,...
Cocoatree
Cocoatree La Chocolaterie is located next to the church in Lonzée, where you'll find free parking. In 1h30, you'll visit the workshop where pralines and other chocolate sweets are made, and then taste a variety of products in the store. For...
Ourchet snails
Les escargots de l'Ourchet This is one of the few Belgian producers of top-of-the-range farmed snails. Mr Eric Roberti began breeding small and large grey snails in 1993. Every year, hundreds of snails are produced on the farm, respecting a strict...
Defrenne Mill
Moulin Defrenne This is the last remaining circular windmill in the province of Namur. It was completely restored in 1990. It was listed as an exceptional Walloon heritage site in 1962. The mill bears witness to wind power. Subsequently, it...
Falnuée Golf Club
Golf de Falnuée The golf course is located at the heart of the Ferme-Château, whose history dates back to the 13th century. The facilities are set in a remarkable natural and historical site. The course is crossed by two rivers and bordered by...
Corroy-le-Château Castle
Château de Corroy-le-Château Written traces of a powerful Corroy family date back to the 11th century. In the 13th century, Count Vianden built an enormous fortress in the middle of the marshes bordering the Duchy of Namur. The fortress was inspired by...
Don't forget to eat along the way
Gembloux and its villages are full of good places to eat or just have a drink on the terrace.