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WALLONIA, BELGIUM
Light and sound show at the Han caves Compromise with
sustainability
One of Wallonia’s greatest assets is
its commitment to sustainable de-
velopment and low-impact tourism.
Many rural lodgings and family-run
hotels have earned environmental
certifications, use renewable ener-
gy, and prioritise local ingredients in
their kitchens.
There are ongoing campaigns to
restore traditional paths, protect na-
tive species, and promote local com-
merce. Visitors are encouraged to
make conscious choices—dining at
farm-to-table restaurants and joining
activities that help preserve the en-
vironment.
This region doesn’t boast grand mo-
numents or majestic cities. Its herita-
ge is modest, almost secret, revea-
led in the harmony of its landscapes,
the flavour of its produce, the whis-
per of its forests, and the mirror-like
reflections of its villages in the water.
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Each season brings its own
charm: the greens of sum-
mer, the ochres of autumn,
the blue mist of winter, and
the spring’s burst of blooms.
Here, life moves at a diffe-
rent pace. Travellers learn to
listen to the silence between
the trees and let themselves
be guided along back roads,
where stone houses, local
markets, and family-run ta-
verns form a landscape that
remains true to its roots. Far
from the urban bustle, this
land invites visitors to redis-
cover the value of authenti-
city and to enjoy life’s simple
pleasures: a cured cheese,
a stroll by the river, or a long
conversation over coffee in
a village café.
Tower from which the zip lines depart at Tree Experience in the Han Caves