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Meetins & Incentives in Wallonia. 15 exceptional sites and activities for your business events.

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in WalloniaOriginal ideas for your meetings and events!

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Meetings & Incentives in Wallonia.Why look any further?

Responsible publisher: Commissariat général au TourismeJ-P Lambot, Commissaire généralDirection des Produits touristiques Tourisme d'affaires.

Wallonia, off the beaten tracks.15 exceptional sites and activities for your business events.Are you short of inspiration for the organisation of a prestigious VIP event?Are you looking for an interactive, sporting or fun team-building concept that will be remembered by the participants? Or do you want a high-tech yet welcoming setting for an important meeting or seminar?

Wallonia has developed a rich and varied business tourism offering. Benefiting from a well-preserved nature and an exclusive heritage, the five Walloon provinces are full of unexpected treasures to give your employees or business partners the welcome they deserve. Dozens of sites combine unique heritage with modern technologies to offer an authentic setting for your business events.

Wallonia, so close and yet so little known, is just waiting to surprise you.

This brochure presents a selection of venues and activities in each province that are representative of the dynamic development of Wallonia's business tourism industry. But the list is far from complete – as you will see when you visit our website: www.meetings-tourismewallonie.be

Do you need assistance in preparing your event? Each province has a "Convention Bureau" that provides you with guidance free of charge. Their enthusiastic professionals bring their creativity to bear on your event, offering a solution tailored to your budget and goals.

Province of Brabant Wallon

Province of Luxembourg

Province of Hainaut

Province of Namur

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The Château de l'Ardoisière,in Jodoigne. A majestic settingof almost 5 hectares.The Château de l'Ardoisière, the origins of which date back to 1737, has been transformed into a prestigious venue for your VIP events and seminars. The majestic spaces of the castle's farmhouse offer many options for receptions and walking dinners over a total surface area of 250 m². The castle itself has 4 meeting or reception rooms, as well as accommodation rooms with a modern sleek design. The estate is located in a vast park, a haven of greenery of 4.5 ha, including a walled-in orchard, laid out gardens, a sumptuous avenue, a pond and century-old trees. A 90-place car park is located beside the entrance to the estate.www.chateaudelardoisiere.com

Brabant Wallon Convention Bureau Contact: Florence CamusTel: +32 (0)67 33 96 16E-mail: [email protected]

The Aula Magna, in Louvain-la-Neuve.A multifunctional conference centre,at the forefront of modernity.A contemporary conference centre inaugurated in 2001, the Aula Magna is a magnificent glass building located between the Grand-Place of this university town and an esplanade with a breathtaking view of the lake. Designed for professional networking events, offering excellent working conditions and comfort, the spaces are adjustable to accommodate large events and performances as well as smaller exhibitions. The complex is kitted out with integrated equipment (lighting, sound, interpreting booths, video projection, big screen, etc.) meeting the highest requirements. The Aula Magna has an auditorium, rooms and foyers for seminars.www.aulamagna.be

Alleluias Events.The Highland Games: challenges and lots of fun.Alleluias Events invites you to discover a new concept inspired by a Scottish secular tradition: the Highland Games. To the sound of bagpipes, the Highlanders’ games plunge your teams into a unique atmosphere. During the initial briefing, each team has to determine a clan name and the participants are decked out in their clan colours. The sporting and folkloric competitions can then begin: caber toss, tug-of-war, sheep test (a highlight), Scottish dances, and the inevitable whisky tasting. These good-natured competitions provide unforgettable moments of relaxation, while highlighting the values of collegiality and mutual support.www.alleluias.com

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HainautLe Château d’Acoz.An exceptional setting for prestigious receptions.Nestled in lush greenery, the Château d'Acoz, the origins of which date back to the 12th century, offers you a change of scenery full of charm and unexpected features, away from the bustling metropolis. Not only does it house an antiques gallery and regularly host cultural events, the castle also has a number of stunning medieval and Renaissance rooms for business events in an exclusive setting. Five rooms, each with their own style, can be combined to host receptions for up to 400 people. Take advantage of the magnificent park and its gardens to organise parties and get-togethers (marquee and orangerie available for hire). Various accommodation packages are possible in the immediate surroundings of the Château.www.chateaudacoz.be

The exhilaration of skydiving with Airspace.Airspace has recently inaugurated an immense indoor space with a wind tunnel to simulate free-flight conditions. The opportunity for your employees, customers or partners to make mankind's oldest dream come true: flying at a wind speed of 200 km/h in a glass tunnel. A team of professionals is on hand to allow you to combine this unforgettable experience with a meeting or conference, a meal or any other additional activity.www.airspace.be

You are the pilot! European Flight Simulator.Collaboration and communication are essential within a cockpit. To prevent your team from crashing and strengthen its cohesion, European Flight Simulator offers you the opportunity to fly a Boeing 737 simulator with the guidance of a professional pilot. Challenges and role-playing games are organised to determine the best crew, under the amused eyes of your colleagues who can follow the training on a big screen! Various facility rental and catering packages are available.www.efsimulator.com

Le Manoir du Capitaine, in Feluy.A charming residence with a wide range of possibilities.Set amidst the fields, le Manoir du Capitaine is a magnificently restored brewery from the 15th century, now serving as a lovely hotel with 30 rooms and 20 apartments. It also houses infrastructure for meetings (11 adjustable rooms overlooking the gardens). The main building of the master brewer can accommodate events for up to 300 people, in a sumptuous setting. Decked out with high-tech equipment, the vast residence has nevertheless kept its charm, offering comfort and tranquillity. Le Manoir works with team-building experts.www.manoirducapitaine.com

Hainaut Meetings & Events Contact: Corentin MarechalTel: +32 (0)66 397 567E-mail: [email protected]

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Team-building events that focus on air. Two new breathtaking activitiesin the vicinity of Charleroi Brussels South airport.

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Liège

The Meeting Bus of the Domaine des Hautes Fagnes. Innovative and original mobile meetings.An authentic English bus for your meetings – an innovative concept launched by the Domaine des Hautes Fagnes hotel. Surprise your employees or customers by inviting them to a meeting in the middle of nature, on the roof of Belgium. The Meeting Bus can accommodate 8 to 20 people. Various catering packages and several routes are available. Ideal for combining working meetings with guided tours of tourist sites or recreational activities. These ‘special’ meetings can easily be combined with a residential seminar or an event at the hotel of the Domaine.www.dhf.be

The Royal Opera of Wallonia.In the intimacy of a prestigiouslocation.The Royal Opera of Wallonia is not only one of the cultural flagships of Belgium, it also offers a host of possibilities for business events. This prestigious and superbly restored setting features numerous rooms, including the 1000-seat main theatre, for hosting gala dinners, conferences, company events and so on. To make it a truly unforgettable experience for your customers, business partners or employees, you can combine your event with a performance. The Opera also organises backstage visits and singing or staging workshops.www.operaliege.be

Liège Business LandContact: Candice MichotTel: +32 (0)4 237 95 85E-mail: [email protected]

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DAFT lets you experience music.A recording studio just for your team.Communicate boldly through music by creating your own company song! An original idea from Daft, the event agency, unique in Belgium! Visit La Chapelle Studios, at the foot of the Hautes Fagnes, which has welcomed the greatest performers over the last 30 years. Choose a song from the database and go! A composer will help you rewrite the lyrics for your specific corporate theme and a vocal coach will teach you to sing it. At the end of the day, everyone leaves with their own performance recorded on disc. Daft also organises a workshop on theatre and improvisation techniques for increasing self-confidence.www.wearedaft.be

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X-cape, in Florenville.Pleasure and cohesion based onthe four elements.X-cape is an established value in the organisation of team-building events in Wallonia. This specialist from the Ardennes and the Gaume region has just launched its latest concept, “the 4 Elements Challenge”. Organised around several sub-teams, this multi-activity challenge is based on the four elements: earth, air, water and fire. It allows each participant to help their team withstand or deal with the force of the elements in order to complete the various tasks successfully. This team-building challenge will light the fire in your team, combining fun with team spirit.www.x-cape.be

Le Bastogne War Museum.A brand-new place of remembrance, conducive to a productive seminar.Be one of the first to discover this brand-new museum dedicated to the Second World War, inaugurated in Bastogne in March 2014. Installed in a brand-new building with a bold architecture, this multi-sensorial museum complex features a multifunctional space for hosting seminars of up to 80 people. This venue is original in that it allows working meetings to be combined with a visit to the museum or one of the many temporary exhibitions. It is also possible to organise a walking dinner in the cafeteria or within the exhibition hall. The surroundings and the impressive Mardasson Memorial in the immediate vicinity are perfect for open-air breaks.www.bastognewarmuseum.be

Le Domaine Azur en Ardenne,in Barvaux. A brand-new residential seminarcentre!Overlooking the high Ardennes plateau, in Barvaux- sur-Ourthe, the Azur en Ardenne property is exceptionally situated. This modern and welcoming venue harmoniously blends traditional materials with state-of-the-art equipment, and offers complete packages for one-day or residential seminars. It has 54 rooms with all modern facilities, 14 individual homes for 6 to 8 people and a wellness area with indoor swimming pool. The building adjoining the hotel houses 4 adjustable rooms with a maximum capacity of 266 people or 140 m². Each room has daylight and is fitted out with high-tech equipment. An additional multifunctional room can also be used for receptions of up to 100 guests.www.azurenardenne.be

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Ardenne Meetings & Incentives Contact: Christelle PonceletTel: +32 (0)84 220 940E-mail: [email protected] www.ardenne-meetings.be

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Namur CongrèsContacts: Carole, Vanessa and PascaleTel: +32 (0)81 77 67 58E-mail: [email protected]

Espace Vinçotte.An ultramodern and centralconference centre!Vinçotte, the expert inspection agency, offers businesses an ultramodern conference centre made up of meeting and reception rooms and two adjustable auditoriums for their events. The Espace Vinçotte is ideally located in the heart of Wallonia, at the intersection of two major roads (E42 and E411). It is equipped with a state-of-the-art multimedia management system. The two auditoriums can accommodate groups of 20 to 160 people, and the three meeting rooms are designed specifically for groups of 10 to 25 people. Catering is provided in the agora. This welcome and reception space with a maximum capacity of 200 people is located at the entrance to the conference centre. Excellent catering based on a wide choice of options is available.www.espace-vincotte.be

Le Castel de Pont-à-Lesse, in Dinant.Full-service packages in a calm environment.Looking for nature and relaxation? Le Castel de Pont-à-Lesse will seduce you with its bucolic charm. Nestled in a 25 ha park, this establishment has 91 well-lit and comfortable rooms, almost half of which have recently been renovated. Do not hesitate to take a dip in the hotel’s magnificent indoor swimming pool. Since April 2014, almost 800 m² of adjustable spaces have been made available for hosting your events. There are fifteen rooms in different sizes and a brand-new meeting or banquet space of 200 m². An experienced team will be glad to meet your specific requirements and, where applicable, refer you to partners specialising in team building.www.casteldepontalesse.be

The dazzling conceptsof Vigo Universal.Invite robotics and pyrotechnicsto your events!Vigo Universal lets you add a technological and playful dimension to your events. How about an AR Drone course, or an electric skateboard course? Would you like to surprise your prospects at fairs or presentations? Greet them with the voice of vig-E, a small innovative and interactive robot. This Namur-based agency, winner of the “Trends Gazelles 2014” in the Start-Ups category, also specialises in historical reconstructions, such as fencing combats and medieval stilt-walking, and pyrotechnic shows.www.vigo-universal.com

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