The 2026 Spring Market took place in sunny weather and provided an opportunity to discover local artists, craftspeople, charities, cooperatives, NGOs and a band… in a venue dating back to before the Battle of Waterloo… Thank you to the many craftspeople, exhibitors and visitors!
What is there to visit in Walloon Brabant near the holiday cottage?
To help make your stay as enjoyable as possible, we have put together some useful information here about the local activities and services available in the area…
What are the must-see attractions in the surrounding area?
- Visit the Waterloo Battlefield to relive the famous battle of 1815
- Explore the Cistercian Abbey of Villers-la-Ville
- Go on a hike in the Lasne Valley organised by ABSL Lasne Nature
- Discover the Folon Foundation, near Lasne
- Relax at the Solvay Regional Estate, a 227-hectare estate home to La Hulpe Castle
- Visit the Hergé Museum, dedicated to the creator of Tintin, located in Louvain-la-Neuve
- Discover Rixensart Castle
Take part in a local beer tasting - Explore the Bois des Rêves in Ottignies…
Would you like to find out more during your stay at La Bachée?
Get in touch with local tourist organisations and associations:
- To explore the province of Walloon Brabant
- To explore the town of Waterloo, 10 minutes from the farm
- To explore our municipality of Lasne
- To explore our village, get in touch with the CAP (Cercle des Amis de Plancenoit), which organises events all year round: artists’ and craftspeople’s walks, exhibitions, concerts, talks and much more, often hosted here at the farm.
- To explore Wallonia
Which local farms are there?
Mathilde offers
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Her produce, grown partly in the field behind the gîte
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Direct sales at the farm every Saturday from 10am to 2pm in the village square
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Vegetable boxes available for collection every Tuesday between 3pm and 7pm
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Chemin du Lanternier 2, 1380 Plancenoit
Karl offers
- A self-service shop open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Potatoes, organic eggs, flour and strawberries in season
- 2 km from La Bachée
- A magnificent farmhouse holiday cottage sleeping up to 14 people
- Chaussée de Bruxelles 60, 1472 Vieux-Genappe
Nearby, you’ll also find:
a bakery, a cheese shop, a small grocery shop and post office, a chemist’s, a hairdresser’s and a dog grooming salon.
Would you like to eat at the traditional restaurants and cafés in the surrounding villages? We’d be delighted to offer you some recommendations when you arrive.
If you have any questions or would like personalised advice, please don’t hesitate to contact us.