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A Taste of the Good Life!
If you love good food then Wallonia qualifies with flying colours. It is easily distinguished by diversity, quality, but also the
distinctiveness of its products, their transformation and their promotion. This map offers a selection of 40 producers and
artisans who are proud to showcase their wares, their know-how, their generosity and their identity. Many offer visits at fixed
dates and times.
© WBT - Denis Erroyaux
Meet the Brewers Their pralines, boxes of chocolates, bars, spreads, or even macarons are
exported to all continents. Indeed, many regularly receive international awards.
Since November 2016, Belgium’s beer culture has been listed as intangible Traditionally made and often novel, Belgian chocolate remains a gourmet product
cultural heritage by UNESCO. appreciated by all. The artisan chocolatiers will tell you about their passion,
Beer is ubiquitous in Wallonia – there are more than 500 different ones. their selection of cocoa and the making of chocolate from the bean itself, this
Blondes, browns, ambers, whites, fruity, stouts, lambic and seasonal beers... is referred to as «bean to bar».
There’s something for everyone. Many regional culinary preparations
incorporate this delicate beverage that often accompanies moments of Meet Other Producers
celebration and conviviality.
On the winding roads of Wallonia, the invitation to sample gourmet pleasures
Did you know that of the twelve Trappist abbeys in the world, three are Walloon: is dense and varied and is not limited to beer, wine or chocolate. Many other
Orval, Chimay and Rochefort? A GR (long distance) discovery trail has even quality products are made in order to safeguard traditions but also in an
been created for hikers stopping at abbeys with Trappist beers and breweries. innovative and unique spirit;
•S
irop de Liège (Syrup from Liège) produced with apples and pears from
Meet the Winegrowers and Distillers
many orchards in the “Pays de Herve” region;
•J
ambon d’Ardenne (Ardenne ham), salt-cured meats and venison of
The history of Walloon vineyards dates back to the middle ages. Wine
the Ardennes forests;
production was abandoned in the Renaissance and revived in the 1960s.
Since the beginning of the 21st century and mainly in the last ten years, a new • Charcuterie and ostrich meat ;
enthusiasm has been generated.
© WBT - Denis Erroyaux
• Snails, symbols of the city of Namur but not exclusively ;
•H
erve cheese with raw milk, the only Belgian cheese recognized as PDO
The Walloon region has two production approaches: traditional grape varieties (protected designation of origin) ;
(Pinot noir, Chardonnay, Pinot gris...) and hybrid grape varieties (Bacchus,
• Ewe’s cheese produced in authentic sheepfolds ;
Regent...).
• The succulent strawberries of Wépion ;
There are three AOPs – appellations d’origine protégée (Protected Designations • Mustards, condiments and other piccalillis;
of Origin), and a designation with indication géographique protégée (IGP) or • Jams, jellies, fruit jelly…
Protected Geographical Indication:
• Côtes de Sambre et Meuse (AOP) ; All you have to do is prepare your itinerary and discover all these gourmet and
exceptional treasures that make our region famous.
• Vin de pays des Jardins de Wallonie (IGP) ;
• Crémant de Wallonie (AOP) et Vins mousseux de qualité de Wallonie (AOP). Keep in mind, however, that alcohol abuse is harmful to health. Consequently,
consume and enjoy in moderation.
Wallonia has several distilleries. They produce popular spirits such as brandies,
liqueurs, gin and fruit wines which are made according to unique or traditional
recipes, and not forgetting 100% Belgian whisky whose reputation goes beyond
our borders.
Enjoy your visit
to food-loving Wallonia
Meet the Chocolatiers
© WBT - David Samyn
Belgium is known around the world for the quality of its chocolate. It is savoured
as much as one enjoys a wine. If Belgian chocolate is so well savoured and
appreciated, it is above all thanks to the know-how of Belgian chocolatiers.
40 Food-Loving Tours in Wallonia
AMSTERDAM
ROTTERDAM
ANTWERPEN
BRUSSELS NETHERLANDS
MAASTRICHT
FLANDERS
LEUVEN
E25 KÖLN
AACHEN
aut 25 34
Esc R0 E40
N29
Mouscron 11
N50 N48 N60
Waterloo BRABANT 33
A8
Wavre WALLON E40
3 A8 29 22
2 e 19 Ottignies - Louvain-la-Neuve 9 Herve
nn R0 N65 N69 E40
N7 Se Lac d’Eupen
1 18 N25
BEERS N91
Mehaigne
Liège Lac de la
Tournai Leuze-en-Hainaut N6 Nivelles
5 N4 E411
N80
E42 24 Gileppe
le
N7
LILLE
Dy
1. BRASSERIE DUBUISSON CALAIS N56
4
Villers-la-Ville N61 Verviers
N68
E42
E19
A54 Gembloux
2. BRASSERIE À VAPEUR HAINAUT Le Rœulx
N5 21
E42
use 36
Me
3. BRASSERIE DUPONT E42
Namur LIÈGE Malmedy
Huy Spa Lac de
4. BRASSERIE SAINT-FEUILLIEN
E42 Mons La Louvière Sam 31
N90
10 Robertville
N51
R3
bre Aywaille Lac de
E19 N90 Butgenbach
N90 Stavelot
5. MICRO-BRASSERIE DES HOSTIEUX Charleroi E25 35
20 N97
MOINES DE L’ABBAYE DE VILLERS AMIENS 17
N63
Amblève
PARIS 32 6 40
EN BRABANT BORDEAUX N40 N5
N4 Amel
Thuin N98 Durbuy Barvaux-sur-Ourthe
6. BRASSERIE DU BOCQ Anhée 30 27
Ea
u 23 N92 Ciney
d’
Erezée Vielsalm
7. BRASSERIE CARACOLE He
ur NAMUR Dinant
FRANCE e
38
Hotton 26 13
8. BRASSERIE DES FAGNES Walcourt 7
Ou
N97
rth
Lacs de Meuse E411 Marche-en- N62
Gouvy N68
e
N40
9. BRASSERIE {C} l’Eau d’Heure
Rochefort Famenne 12 nta
le
La Roche-en- he
orie
rt
10. BRASSERIE DE BELLEVAUX N53 Le Ardenne Ou
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8 e N89
Houffalize GERMANY
11. BRASSERIE DE L’ABBAYE DU VAL-DIEU GIVET Tellin ale
ent
Lac de Virelles N4 ccid
12. BRASSERIE D’ACHOUFFE Viroinval N40 N86 r the
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Ou
Chimay N99 Couvin N30
13. BRASSERIE LUPULUS 15 Barrage du
Saint-Hubert
14. BRASSERIE DE ROCHEHAUT N5
Ry de Rome
N95 LUXEMBOURG Bastogne
N40
15. ESPACE CHIMAY 37 E411 39 E25
16. ABBAYE D’ORVAL REIMS
N89
14
Vresse-sur- Bertrix
WINES AND SPIRITS Semois Neufchâteau GRAND DUCHY
OTHER PRODUCERS
Bouillon OF LUXEMBOURG
17. DISTILLERIE DE BIERCÉE N85
29. ESCARGOTIÈRE SAINT-VÉRON N83
18. VILLERS-LA-VIGNE 28
30. MOUTARDERIE ET MUSÉE
19. LES APÉROS DE PHILOMÈNE DE LA MOUTARDERIE BISTER Semo
is
N87
Arlon
16
20. MADE IN BIOUL – CHÂTEAU DE BIOUL 31. MUSÉE DE LA FRAISE ET
LUXEMBOURG
21. DOMAINE VITICOLE DU CHENOY LE JARDIN DES PETITS FRUITS N82
Virton METZ
LEGEND NANCY
22. THE OWL DISTILLERY 32. ESCARGOTIÈRE DE WARNANT LYON
MARSEILLE
33. FROMAGERIE DU VIEUX MOULIN BEERS Tour of facilities
DUDELANGE
CHOCOLATES 34. SIROPERIE ARTISANALE D’AUBEL Tour and tasting
WINES AND SPIRITS
23. CHOCOLATERIE VANLIEFF’S 35. MONTENAUER SCHINKENRÄUCHEREI
Paying activity
24. DARCIS CHOCOLATIER 36. SPA MONOPOLE – L’EAUDYSSÉE DE SPA CHOCOLATES
Onsite point of sale
25. DIDIER SMEETS CHOCOLATIER 37. BERGERIE D’ACREMONT
OTHER PRODUCERS Language of tour
26. CYRIL CHOCOLAT 38. AUTRUCHERIE DU DONEU
27. CHOCOLATIER DEFROIDMONT 39. FERME DES SANGLOCHONS
Opening days and tour times: visit the producers’ website or walloniabelgiumtourism.com/FoodandDrink
28. LES CHOCOLATS D’EDOUARD 40. CONFITURERIE SAINT-AMOUR Alcohol abuse is harmful to health. Consume and enjoy in moderation
2. BRASSERIE À VAPEUR Specialities : Abbaye St-Feuillien, 7. BRASSERIE CARACOLE
BEERS The last steam brewery in the world. Saison, Grisette A living museum of craft brewing, this
Just as it was in the past, it is a twelve- picturesque brewery still works in the
horsepower steam engine that operates old-fashioned way and brews in copper
1.
BRASSERIE DUBUISSON - the production equipment. In this old vats heated over a wood fire. During
BEERSTORIUM authentic workshop, you will discover the your visit you can learn more about the
Rue d’Houdeng 20 • 7070 Le Rœulx
Wallonia’s oldest brewery is 250 years secrets of making craft and 100% natural history of the place, the raw materials
+32 (0) 64 31 18 18 • www.st-feuillien.com
old. Explore the all-new interactive beers, from the brewing stage to bottling. used and the unique brewing process.
museum space combining 3D animations Specialities : Saison de Pipaix, 5.
MICRO-BRASSERIE DES HOSTIEUX
Specialities: Saxo, Caracole,
and virtual reality, the Dubuisson Vapeur en Folie, Vapeur Cochonne MOINES DE L’ABBAYE DE VILLERS
Nostradamus
Beerstorium. Immerse yourself in the EN BRABANT
history of the brewery and the world Located on the site of the former
of its beers. Unique: an escape game Cistercian abbey, this microbrewery
where you will try to solve the puzzles produces 5 organic beers. During
Rue du Maréchal 1 Côte Marie-Thérèse 86
of the locally famous trolls. You can your visit, a Master Brewer monk in
7904 Pipaix (Leuze-en-Hainaut) 5500 Falmignoul (Dinant)
also combine a traditional tour of the his religious habit will explain the
+32 (0) 69 66 20 47 • www.vapeur.com +32 (0) 82 74 40 80
brewery. manufacturing techniques and tell you www.brasseriecaracole.be
Specialities : Cuvée des Trolls, Bush, 3. BRASSERIE DUPONT the story of the brewery and that of
Surfine saison A family brewery specialising in the the monks of Villers, motivated by the 8. BRASSERIE DES FAGNES
manufacture of bottle-conditioned re-operation of the brewery on this During your self-guided visit, you can
beers. Part of the production is brewed exceptional place. browse a former restored brewery,
in the traditional way, under an organic which is still in working order, as well as
Specialities : Lumineuse (light),
Chaussée de Mons 28 label. During your visit you can observe a modern brewery that will allow you to
Ténébreuse (dark), Dom Placide taste beers taken directly from the vats.
7904 Pipaix (Leuze-en-Hainaut) the meticulous gestures that govern the
work of brewer. Cheeses are produced Apart from guided tours, educational
+32 (0) 69 67 22 22 • www.dubuisson.com
onsite and will of course be part of the signs explain the evolution of its 150 year
tasting. old brewing techniques. Free visit except
tasting.
Specialities : Saison Dupont, Moinette, Avenue Georges Speeckaert 50
Avec les bons vœux de la Brasserie 1495 Villers-la-Ville Specialities: Fagnes, Gold, Triple
Dupont +32 (0) 495 24 26 12 • www.villers.be
6. BRASSERIE DU BOCQ
In a small village in the Bocq Valley, the Route de Nismes 26
Rue Basse 5
brewery has been active since 1858. It 5660 Mariembourg (Couvin)
7904 Tourpes (Leuze-en-Hainaut) has remained faithful to the traditional +32 (0) 60 31 39 19 • www.fagnes.com
+32 (0) 69 22 56 39 processes of making top fermented beers
Brasserie Dubuisson © WBT - Denis Erroyaux
with bottle conditioning. Appreciate a 9. BRASSERIE {C}
www.brasserie-dupont.com
quality brew and the expertise involved In the heart of the city of fire, at the foot
4. BRASSERIE SAINT-FEUILLIEN with a professional guide. of the Bueren Mountain, Brasserie C
Since 1873, 5 generations have succeeded invites you to a tasting tour through the
Specialities: Blanche de Namur,
each other in the development of this magnificent Béguinage where the vats
Blanche de Namur rosée, Gauloise are installed. A demonstration of the work
authentic brewery. The old part is like a
journey back in time as well as the new of a brewer as well as an explanation of
state-of-the-art brewing facilities can the production of beers, from the cereal
be visited. Beer lovers can enjoy their field to the glass, add to the visit.
tasting with a cheese matured by master Rue de la Brasserie 4 • 5530 Purnode (Yvoir) Specialities: Curtius, Black {C} and
cheesemaker Jacquy Cange. +32 (0) 82 61 07 80 • www.bocq.be Smash {C}
always brewed according to the recipes 14. BRASSERIE DE ROCHEHAUT 15. ESPACE CHIMAY
developed by the monks. Be sure to Located in the heart of a picturesque vil- Chimay’s Trappist beers are more than
book a combined tour of the abbey and lage overlooking the Semois, this brand 150 years of tradition and authenticity.
Impasse des Ursulines 14/24 • 4000 Liège
the brewery. new family microbrewery is open for As the brewery is not visitable, you
+32 (0) 4 266 06 92 • www.brasseriec.com
Specialities: Chouffe, Chouffe Soleil, visits allowing visitors to see the pro- can discover the «Chimay Experience»
10. BRASSERIE DE BELLEVAUX Chouffe Cherry museum, an interactive and permanent
duction and bottling area. Tastings and
In the Eastern Cantons, a stone’s exhibition to learn all about the history,
a dining area are also part of the experi-
throw from Malmedy, this authentic know-how and secrets of making beers
ence. Free visit except tasting.
microbrewery is established on an old as well as Chimay’s Trappist cheeses.
Ardennes farm. Thanks to a guided Specialities: Rochehaut Blonde,
Val-Dieu 225 • 4880 Aubel Specialities: Chimay Brown, Chimay
tour by a family member you can learn Rochehaut Brune and Rochehaut Triple
+32 (0) 87 69 28 28 Red, Chimay Gold Trappist beers
more about the history of the place and
almost all the secrets of the production www.abbaye-du-val-dieu.be
of the brewery’s craft beers. A tasting
12. BRASSERIE D’ACHOUFFE
area also offers regional produce to
sample. The brewery is located on the edge of a Rue du Palis 85
Rue de Poteaupré 5 • 6464 Bourlers (Chimay)
verdant Ardennes forest in the Valley of 6830 Rochehaut (Bouillon)
Spécialités : Blonde de Bellevaux, +32 (0) 60 21 14 33
the Fairies (Vallée des Fées). It produces +32 (0) 61 46 10 00
Brune de Bellevaux, Malmédy Triple www.chimay.com/lespace-chimay/
some of the exceptional beers that are w brasseriederochehaut
exported to nearly 48 countries. During 16. ABBAYE D’ORVAL
your enchanting visit of the place, you The Trappist beer of Orval Abbey
will be able to see one of the elves who remains more than ever a treasure
Rue de la Foncenale 1
made the Chouffe familiar and popular. The GR (Long Distance Hiking trove of Walloon’s gourmet heritage.
4960 Bellevaux (Malmedy)
Spécialités : Chouffe, Chouffe Soleil, Trail) of The Trappist Abbeys Although the manufacturing sites are
+32 (0) 80 88 15 40
Chouffe Cherry
of Wallonia not accessible to the general public, an
www.brasseriedebellevaux.be
Do you love hiking? interactive presentation space will allow
Have you ever considered walking the you to unravel the secrets of the brewing
Trappist Abbey Trail? It will take you on know-how of one of the most famous
the discovery of 3 ancestral jewels of Bel- Trappist beers in the world.
gian beer – Chimay, Rochefort and Orval
Achouffe 32 • 6666 Wibrin (Houffalize)
Trappist beers. Speciality: Orval Trappist beer
+32 (0) 61 23 04 44 • www.chouffe.com
This GR trail was created by the Long Dis-
Brasserie C © WBT - Denis Erroyaux
13. BRASSERIE LUPULUS tance Hiking Trails Association (Associa-
tion de Sentiers de Grande Randonnée).
The brewery with its state-of-the-art
Fully waymarked, it connects the 3 Trap-
facilities is housed in a typical and pist abbeys of Wallonia over a distance
Orval 1
beautifully restored former Ardennes of 290 km and can be divided into two 6823 Villers-devant-Orval (Florenville)
farmhouse. The guided tour will take sections. If the breweries of the 3 abbeys +32 (0) 61 31 10 60 • www.orval.be
are not visitable, Orval and Chimay offer a
you to the heart of the facilities, with
museum space as well as a tasting place.
views of the brewing and bottling areas.
Bar area and friendly food service. Need more information?
Download the topoguide 2.0, which
Spécialités : Lupulus Triple Blonde includes the full description of the hike in
11.
BRASSERIE DE L’ABBAYE
DU VAL-DIEU d’Ardenne, Lupulus Organicus, Lupulus both directions of the route (maps, practical
Hopera and tourist information on the regions
© WBT -David Samyn
This brewery is located in the very crossed). Available in French and Dutch,
heart of the remarkable and peaceful the topoguide is on sale on the website
site of the Abbey of Val-Dieu, in the www.grsentiers.org. Both sections are
“Pays de Herve” region. During your also available for free in GPX format.
visit you will learn more about the beer Courtil 50 • 6671 Bovigny (Gouvy)
making process and the way beers are +32 (0) 80 64 38 39 • www.lupulus.be
fruit wines and a wide variety of pekets
WINES AND SPIRITS (traditional local liqueurs). Everything is
CHOCOLATES
handmade and natural. On-site you will
also find jellies and syrups. Rue du Chenoy 1b • 5080 Emines (La Bruyère)
17. DISTILLERIE DE BIERCÉE +32 (0) 81 74 67 42 23. CHOCOLATERIE VANLIEFF’S
Specialities: 28 varieties of “pekets”,
Located in a place filled with history www.domaine-du-chenoy.com A quarter of an hour from the Lacs de l’Eau
Gin App’, Le 200ème, the aperitif of the
along the Napoleon Route, this d’Heure (lakes), stop at this traditional
Battle of Waterloo bicentenary 22. THE OWL DISTILLERY
establishment distils, in the purest artisanal address that is a confectionery
tradition, quality brandies and liqueurs The first 100% Belgian whisky has been connoisseurs dream come true. Here
based on fresh untreated fruit. The whole made in the Province of Liège since you will find many sweets produced
distillery is open to visit. Video film, 2004 – a veritable world-renowned with passion. Several tour and activity
scented space and discovery of aromas, Chaussée de Bruxelles 60 • 1472 Genappe regional product. During your visit, you options are available. Film, presentation,
place of production with explanation of +32 (0) 67 83 06 37 will discover the different production demonstration by the chocolatier, and by
the manufacturing process make up the www.lesaperosdephilomene.be stages of the Belgian Single Malt Whisky, reservation workshop, chocolate snack.
programme of your visit. from the cultivation of local barley to
20. MADE IN BIOUL – bottling, and including malting, crushing Specialities: praline with Eau de Villée,
Specialities: Eau de Villée, Poire truffles, fruit jellies
CHÂTEAU DE BIOUL or distilling in real Scottish stills.
Williams N°1, P’tit Peket
The Château de Bioul estate is home Spécialités : Belgian Single Malt
to 11 hectares of vineyards. Explore the Whisky, Origin, Identité, Passion
new interactive «Made in Bioul” trail
and immerse yourself in the world of Allée J.F. Kennedy 2
Rue de la Roquette 36 • 6532 Ragnies the Vaxelaire Family’s castle and Bioul 5650 Chastrès (Walcourt)
+32 (0) 71 59 11 06 wines. A total immersion in the heart of +32 (0) 71 63 46 30
www.distilleriedebiercee.com an organic farm run by two passionate Hameau de Goreux 7 www.chocolaterie-vanlieffs.com
winemakers. Visits to the gastronomic 4347 Fexhe-le-Haut-Clocher
18. VILLERS-LA-VIGNE +32 (0) 4 223 07 17
24. DARCIS CHOCOLATIER
table in the wine storehouse are subject
The Vineyard Brotherhood of Villers- www.belgianwhisky.com Ambassador of Belgian chocolate, Jean-
to availability and at weekends only.
en-Brabant Abbey has planted its vines Philippe Darcis takes you on a journey,
in the idyllic setting of the ruins of the Specialities: Batte de la Reine, Mossiat, to discover the fascinating history of
ancient Cistercian abbey. The plain and Brut de Bioul chocolate, from the Mayan period to the
the four terraces open up a unique view 20th century. Equipped with an audio
to the visitor. The guided tour will teach guide, follow the production stages
you more about planting, the choice of from the roasting of cocoa beans to the
grape variety, the wine-making process making of chocolate. In his academy,
in the wine storehouse. Place Vaxelaire 1 • 5537 Bioul (Anhée) workshops, demonstrations and training
Specialities: Villers-la-Vigne white, +32 (0) 71 79 99 43 are also available.
Villers-la-Vigne red, www.chateaudebioul.com Specialities: Origin bean-to-bar
Mistelle de Villers-la-Vigne chocolate bars, macaroons, hazelnut
21. DOMAINE VITICOLE DU CHENOY
pralines and ganache truffles
This vineyard in the Namur region,
created in 2003, is a pioneer in
Belgian organic viticulture. Share the
Rue de l’Abbaye 55 • 1495 Villers-la-Ville
passion that drives this family team of
+32 (0) 71 88 09 80 Esplanade de la Grâce 1 • 4800 Verviers
winemakers. The tour will take you to the
www.villers-la-vigne.be +32 (0) 87 71 72 73 • www.darcis.com
heart of the farm, in the vineyards, in the
© Château de Bioul
19. LES APÉROS DE PHILOMÈNE fermenting room where explanations of 25. DIDIER SMEETS CHOCOLATIER
This craft liqueur distillery is housed in wine making and the winemaker’s work This young chocolatier based in the “Pays
a magnificent barn from the early 18th in general take place. de Herve” region is constantly looking
century. For more than 20 years, it Specialities: Perle de Wallonie (white for innovations and concepts that are
has offered a range of herbal aperitifs, and rosé), Terra Nova, Citadelle out of the ordinary. He travels the world
to find cocoa beans that he imports 31. M
USÉE DE LA FRAISE ET
and works directly with to create “bean
to bar” produce. You can be sure his
OTHER PRODUCERS LE JARDIN DES PETITS FRUITS
Wépion is the Belgian strawberry
passion is contagious and will maximum Briscol 19 • 6997 Erezée
capital. This museum dedicated to this
the pleasure throughout the visit. +32 (0) 86 21 84 40 29. ESCARGOTIÈRE SAINT-VÉRON delicious fruit can be visited freely or
www.chocolatier-defroidmont.be This small family business has developed with a guide. This is an original tour on
Specialities: collection of pralines
a snail farm and offers activities to the history, culture, culinary art or even
renewed every year, salted-butter
discover this authentic snailery. During the folklore connected to the strawberry.
caramel chocolates and pastries
the visit your passionate guide will In the garden of 3,500 m2, 20 species of
explain the farming techniques from berries and 15 varieties of strawberries
the breeding stage to the harvest and are grown.
culinary preparations.
Specialities: different varieties of
Rue des Fusillés 1A • 4607 Berneau (Dalhem)
Spécialités : escargots au court strawberries in season, strawberry
+32 (0) 4 379 55 71 • www.didiersmeets.com
bouillon ou à la bourguignonne, liqueurs and juice, Blackbird’s gin
26. CYRIL CHOCOLAT quiches, chaussons
A small family business located near La
Roche-en-Ardenne that has been pro-
ducing bars and pralines for more than Chaussée de Dinant 1037 • 5100 Wépion
Rue Saint Véron 26C
2 generations. Everything here is done +32 (0) 81 46 20 07
1440 Braine-le-Château
onsite - even down to the printing of the www.museedelafraise.com
+32 (0) 470 50 66 59
© WBT - David Samyn
chocolate packaging. There are 2 tour
www.escargotieresaintveron.com 32. ESCARGOTIÈRE DE WARNANT
packages with access to the chocolate
Partake in an activity that is both
museum, a video film and a demonstra-
educational and humorous. Take an
© WBT - JL Flemal
tion of chocolate-making techniques.
interest in the fascinating work of a snail
Workshop is visible from the shop.
breeder and follow the life of a snail from
Specialities: bars and “mignonettes” the mating and fattening to the laying of
with personalised packaging, Manon eggs and hatching.
praline and spread to name a few.
28. LES CHOCOLATS D’EDOUARD
Specialities: Burgundy-style gros
Edouard Bechoux is a master chocolatier
gris (large) snails, snail terrine with
and produces his products in an artisanal
Caracole beer, profiteroles
way, with know-how and raw materials
of excellent quality. During the visit he
Samrée 63
will explain the history and manufacture 30. M
OUTARDERIE ET MUSÉE
6982 Samrée (La Roche-en-Ardenne)
of cocoa, and you will witness a DE LA MOUTARDERIE BISTER
+32 (0) 84 46 71 20 • www.cyrilchocolat.be
demonstration of the manufacturing The Bister Company has been producing Rue de la Gare 1 • 5537 Warnant (Anhée)
27. CHOCOLATIER DEFROIDMONT techniques. A workshop where you will mustard, piccalilli and other condiments +32 (0) 82 61 23 52 • www.escargotiere.be
A chocolatier for 35 years, Philippe make your own pralines is available by since 1926. The tour reveals the operation
33. F
ROMAGERIE DU VIEUX MOULIN
Defroidmont invites you to discover reservation. and know how of this renowned
(Cheese factory)
chocolate flavours from around the Specialities: pralines with local or company.
Meet the latest producer of Herve cheese
world. As you browse through his exotic flavours (pralines with Orval Specialities: Imperial mustard, Bister with raw milk (the only Belgian cheese
museum you will learn more about the beer or Gaumais saffron, ganache with piccalilli, L’Etoile by Bister gherkins with a PDO protected designation of
history of this family of enthusiasts and black tea from China) and small onions origin). Madeleine Hanssen welcomes
learn about the different production you for a didactic tour of her workshops,
stages of their chocolate. You can also a video projection and an exhibition of
see the team working in the workshop ancient tools.
through the window.
Place Albert Ier 36 • 6820 Florenville Rue du Parc industriel 10 Specialities: Herve du Vieux Moulin,
Specialities: crème brûlée praline, sea +32 (0) 61 50 29 72 5590 Achêne (Ciney) Le Crémeux Belgian Brie, Fleuri du
salt caramel bar, hazelnut spread www.leschocolatsdedouard.com +32 (0) 496 43 77 38 • www.bister.com Bocage
35. M
ONTENAUER a sheepfold and then reveal to you
SCHINKENRÄUCHEREI the steps of making their hard, soft or
(Ardenne ham maker) parsley cheese varieties, from curdling
Sur la Commune 14 • 4651 Battice (Herve)
This traditional establishment works and ripening to moulding. Rue du Doneu 5A
+32 (0) 87 67 42 86
with the real Ardenne ham. During 5580 Navaugle (Rochefort)
www.fromagerie-du-vieux-moulin.be Specialities: Gouda de Brebis (Ewe’s
your visit you will follow the production +32 (0) 495 60 96 39
milk Gouda), Agnelet, Bleu du
34. S
IROPERIE ARTISANALE D’AUBEL stages of ham from A to Z, including www.autrucheriedudoneu.be
Scailleton cheese aged in the Domaine
(SYRUP MAKER) the salting technique following a know-
how of yesteryear with beech wood and de Morépire, in the old slate quarry of
© WBT - Denis Erroyaux
Do you know the tasty Aubel syrup, Bertrix (Ardoisière de Bertrix)
juniper berries. During the week you will
the black gold that is the speciality
see employees working through floor-
of the “Pays de Herve” region? The
to-ceiling windows. Educational signs
Nyssen Family continues the tradition
and video.
of producing syrup according to an
ancestral recipe. It is always prepared in Specialities: guarantee of origin Rue de Bernifa 17 • 6880 Acremont (Bertrix)
a copper vat over high heat and without Ardenne ham on the bone, Montenau
+32 (0) 61 53 54 35
added sugar. During the visit you will cooked heart of ham, kernel of Ardenne
www.bergerie-acremont.be
observe the machines working and learn ham
more about the manufacturing process
Specialities: Aubel syrup, apple juice, Other producers
jams to visit in Wallonia
Am Bahnhof 19 • 4770 Montenau (Amel)
There are many other products made in
+32 (0) 80 34 95 86
Wallonia. Farmers and breeders offer us the
www.montenauer.com best they can produce: meats, vegetables,
fruits, rich and varied dairy products.
Rue Saint-Antoine 16 • 4880 Aubel 36. S
PA MONOPOLE – Wallonia has more than 500 varieties of
+32 (0) 87 68 64 38 • www.sirop.be L’EAUDYSSÉE DE SPA cheese.
(Spa’s mineral water visitor centre)
And not forgetting many regional
Dive into the world of natural mineral
Siroperie artisanale d’Aubel © WBT - Olivier Legardien
specialities such as sugar or rice pies,
waters and lemonades of the famous macarons, waffles from Liège, “Tarte al 39. F
ERME DES SANGLOCHONS
Spa brand, from the spring to the bottle. Djote” from Nivelles or “Pâté Gaumais”,
(Museum of Ardenne ham)
This educational and fun tour, with a or even duck products or fish dishes like
“Chimay’s Escavèche”... This authentic Ardennes farmhouse hosts
view of the bottling process, will reveal
the production workshop of the region’s
the secrets of the purity of these waters, So many producers and tasty products to
find on our website: emblematic charcuterie, made from
from their percolation to their filtration,
“sanglochon”: a cross between wild boar
and including their unique protection. walloniabelgiumtourism.com/FoodandDrink
and pig. During your visit to this living
Specialities: Spa Reine, Spa Barisart,
museum of ham, you will observe the
Spa fruits
different stages of old-style salting and
38. AUTRUCHERIE DU DONEU smoking, as well as drying. There is also
An original and unusual visit to an active a restaurant area for dishes comprising –
ostrich farm. More than a hundred birds you guessed it… Sanglochons.
Rue Auguste Laporte 34 • 4900 Spa are raised here independently, from
Specialities: Ardenne smoked ham,
+32 (0) 87 79 41 13 breeding to slaughter. During the visit,
Sanglochon ham, dried sausages
www.spa.be/fr/eaudyssee the owner will explain the origin of this
funny bird, its life in captivity and in its
37. B
ERGERIE D’ACREMONT
natural environment. Various ostrich
(Sheepfold)
meat dishes are produced on-site.
Barbara and Peter welcome you to their Chaussée de Namur 42
sheepfold. Follow them on the farm to Specialities: pure ostrich fillet, ostrich 6840 Verlaine (Neufchâteau)
meet their Belgian dairy ewes. They country-style pâté, 100% ostrich meat +32 (0) 61 22 22 33
will explain their work in managing sausage www.sanglochon.be
© WBT - Denis Erroyaux
40. C
ONFITURERIE SAINT-AMOUR
(JAM FACTORY)
This artisan business offers more than
40 varieties of jams as well as wildflower
and fruit jellies, flavoured vinegars and
skincare products. The work taking
place in the workshop is visible during
the production, usually in the morning. A
video on the making of jams is constantly
shown.
Specialities: jams, jellies, vinegars,
thyme and elderberry syrups
Rue Saint-Amour 13 • 6940 Durbuy Food-loving Wallonia can
+32 (0) 86 21 12 76
www.confitureriesaintamour.be
also be enjoyed online
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Wallonia and many addresses of producers to
visit.
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This network aims to promote local Walloon
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