Photo d'un hibou dans le sentier de l'étrange
Logo affichant des panneaux indiquant plusieurs directions

The surroundings

The beauty of the landscapes, the quietness of the rural world, the preservation of the folkloric and cultural heritage ... the assets of the Collines region are varied and right there, within the reach of every curious person.

Une des têtes de pierre du sentier de l'étrange

Nature

The Parc Naturel des Collines


This natural park's mission is to preserve the natural heritage and landscapes... and in Ellezelles, we are spoiled! Lovers of landscapes, old farms, mills, hedged farmland, follow the paths, walk, cycle, drive ... you'll be amazed! https://www.paysdescollines.be/


https://www.paysdescollines.be/

The trail of the strange


A pleasant, curious and unusual 5.6km walk takes you on a tour of representations of witches, werewolves and other creatures, created by Watkyne, a painter, sculptor, writer and illustrator from Ellezelles. A permanent open-air exhibition, in a way...

https://www.ellezelles.be
To get off the Ellezellois beaten track,

follow the pedestrian and cycling junctions


https://www.visitwapi.be/

With our neighbours from Fransnes, it is possible to ride an electric scooter... another way to discover our landscapes.

https://www.eco-trott.com/
Une photo d'une sorcière durant le sabbat du dernier samedi du mois de juin

Traditions & folklore

The Sabbath

Every year since 1972, the witches gather for the Witches' Sabbath in Ellezelles during a big folk festival on the last Saturday of June... cheeky witches on every street corner, a brass band wandering around, a colourful sound and light show... sensitive souls please refrain !


https://www.ellezelles.be/fr/loisirs/folklore/les-sorcieres-dellezelles

The harvest festival in Lahamaide


Every year, on the first weekend of August, the harvest festival is held in Lahamaide, a leap back in time that allows us to relive life in the countryside as it was at the beginning of the 20th century. Numerous activities are organised around the work in the fields, testimonies of the daily life of our ancestors, concerts, a market of craftsmen...

https://walloniebelgiquetourisme.be/fr-be/content/weekend-de-la-fete-de-la-moisson-la-hamaide
Représentation d'amis autour d'une table avec de la nourriture et de la bière

Cultural activities

Museum Notre-Dame à la rose

One of the oldest hospitals in Europe! A majestic and authentic architectural complex. A place full of emotions to discover with its thousand facets: baroque chapel, cloister, gardens, patients' room, convent... https://www.notredamealarose.be/

Gastronomy


For a snack, a meal with the kids, a romantic get-together or a gastronomic dinner ... you are sure to find what you are looking for in Ellezelles and its surroundings:

Le Barazelles
Au martyre
De la tartine à la théière
Le château du Mylord
Le coin d’Amaury
Le terroir gourmand
Le chaudron des légendes
Moulin du Mouflu (wodecq)
le vieux château (flobecq)
Faim de ligne (flobecq)

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