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WALLONIA

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Introduction

SOUTHERN BELGIUM

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Wallonia is a welcoming, lively region. As one of Europe’s best preserved natural areas, it holds a lot of surprising secrets. Its green surroundings are extremely well suited for meetings and events under the caring eye of mother nature, and the variety of outdoor activities is abundant.

As a meeting destination, Wallonia definitely measures up to the rest of the country. The province of Hainaut organizes some of Belgium’s most renowned festivals and boasts multiple beautiful art cities, where a lot of former industrial sites have been transformed into first-class meeting venues. Namur, the region’s capital, is famed for its beautiful citadel. Its rocky river valleys offer a wide choice of sportive and teambuilding activities. Liège is riddled with historical architecture and former monasteries, and its sport events are known the world over.

Luxembourg is home to old castles, picturesque villages and fascinating wildlife. Finally, Walloon Brabant offers a quiet and rustic alternative to the hectics of neighboring Brussels.

All these provinces have state-of-the-art facilities that will ensure successful meetings. Excep-

tional events need exceptional venues, and in Wallonia this is never a problem. From the most modern venues to ancient castles and cloisters, from dynamic cities to tiny villages that seem to have jumped right out of a painting, the choice is almost infinite. If you’re looking for a unique location but you’re not a history buff, why not hold your event in the professional meeting facilities of the Spa-Francorchamps Formula One race track?

Do you want a more peaceful atmosphere?

Visit a wellness centre in the very region the name “health spa” originates from and experience total relaxation in a stunning landscape.

Every part of Southern Belgium has its own typical flavor and appearance, which makes every event different and unforgettable. This

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special MIM Europe destination report brings you a complete, dynamic and comprehensive illustration of Wallonia. More than fifty new ideas and locations for future meetings and incentives eagerly await your discovery, ranging from the most exclusive setting to the most simple, but elegant solution. Enjoy a vast collection of venues of all sizes and shapes, fit for events worth remembering!

The Brussels-Wallonia Convention Bureau is a department of the non-profit organization “Wallonie-Bruxelles Tourisme" (WBT). This official government organization is in charge of the promotion of Wallonia & Brussels as a meetings and incentives destination, but first and foremost it exists to facilitate the organization of trade events in Wallonia and Brussels.

contact: The Brussels-Wallonia Convention Bureau Meetings.incentives@opt.be www.meetinbelgium.be www.opt.be

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Introduction

WALLONIA VARIATION, PROXIMITY, BEAUTY NORTH SEA

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Wallonia hosts a multitude of beautiful cities, villages and 11 Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity (UNESCO) in the midst of stunning natural beauty. In a space so small you can travel from one end to the other in a matter of hours, the European capital is at all times close by. It’s a region where unknown treasures pop up behind every corner and pleasant surprises befall those open to discovery.

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Wallonia is a destination where you can enjoy the local art de vivre, retaining an old-fashioned sense of authenticity, quality of life and conviviality. It is no surprise that hospitality comes as natural as the change of the seasons to most Walloons. Event organizers not familiar with the region will likely be dizzy with the choice lying before them. That's why numerous professional organizations are ready to guide you through the variety of options and to help you organize a perfect event.

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Did you know? + Belgium ranks among the 20 largest economies in the world. + 2,300 international companies and 169 different registered nationalities (87.5% of all the nationalities in the world) reside in the country. + Brussels lies at the heart of worldwide decision making, housing the European Commission, the European Parliament and the NATO. + The city is ranked #2 worldwide as a convention destination; thousands of international meetings are held in Brussels each year. + Belgium offers more than 1,000 varieties of beer produced in over 150 breweries. + Belgium produces more than 172,000 tons of chocolate every year and is one of the countries that consistently has the highest number of Michelin stars per head of the population. + There is no other country in Europe with as many street and music festivals all year round as Belgium. + Tintin, Lucky Luke and the Smurfs are from Belgium. + The saxophone was invented in Wallonia,

by Dinant-born Adolph Sax. + Durbuy is the smallest city in the whole wide world. + The city of Spa has given its name to thermal treatment centres all over the world and built the very first European casino in 1796. + The most translated works in the world after the Bible are the books of Liège-born Belgian author Georges Simenon who wrote the famous Inspector Maigret series. + Surrealism thrived in Belgium, with internationally famous Hainaut-born René Magritte leading the movement.

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Direct flights to Brussels are possible from most destinations. Charleroi and Liège have airports of their own as well. And Paris, London, Amsterdam and Frankfurt are only a high-speed train ride away.

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Walloon Brabant

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Walloon Brabant combines a peaceful countryside atmosphere with proximity to the capital.

It offers all the comfort, professionalism and tranquility that a destination for productive meetings should have.

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The Brabant Walloon Convention Bureau (BWCB) is dedicated to making your next meeting a success. It stays tuned to your specific needs and helps you in your search for places and partners to organize your event. Discover a wide range of famous and exciting locations in Walloon Brabant: visit the battlefield of Waterloo, the Cistercian Abbey of Villers, the castles, the numerous golf courses and the large congress complex near the Catholic University of Louvain. The region offers a selection of more than 20 business hotels with a combined capacity of over 2000 beds and high-quality meetings infrastructure.

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02. Federation of Tourism for the Province of Walloon Brabant Very well located, the friendly Walloon Brabant offers many sites with a long historical tradition, located in the heart of Europe. Dynamism and diversity are two key words to describe Walloon-Brabant. You can try and enjoy many attractions such as Adventure Park, the Museum of Hergé, the Folon Foundation and lots of beautiful parks and golf courses. Quality hotels, farms and farmhouses, castles, spa and wellness centres or local products: in Walloon Brabant, you will find everything you need to make your business projects unique and unforgettable.

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Always beautiful and always with their own identity and beguiling charm, Martin’s Hotels offer you great infrastructure for any kind of event. Martin's Manoir in Genval, a true Hôtel de Charme, can accommodate up to 70 guests in 3 function rooms.

Additional space can be found at the nearby Château du Lac. Its fully revamped, fully equipped, fully modular Argentina room is able to hold 1,050 guests.

The Martin’s Spa or Martin’s popular Crime Scene Investigation formula can give your event an extra touch, while the Martin’s Grand Hotel in Waterloo and its restaurant La Sucrerie will make your seminars both historical and unforgettable.

All hotels from the Martin’s group offer a professional event service.

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04. Dolce La Hulpe Located in the heart of the Sonian forest, Dolce La Hulpe Brussels lies in a peaceful sanctuary only 15 km from Brussels and its international airport. This 4-star Hotel delivers a superior meeting experience, offering 4,500 m2 of meeting space equipped with advanced audiovisual facilities and a dedicated and professional staff. Dolce La Hulpe Brussels features a modern and intelligent design, along with a creative and healthy cuisine. The fitness and wellness centre and the lavish Cinq Mondes Spa offer many opportunities to recharge your batteries and revitalize.

Whatever your goal, Dolce La Hulpe will arrange every aspect of your stay in such a way that you will be energized to work to the best of your ability.

features 15 km from Brussels rooms: 264 total meeting space: 4,500 m2 capacity auditorium 1: 500 capacity auditorium 2: 150 exhibition hall: 750 m2

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05. Château de Limelette The Château de Limelette welcomes you in a 19th century Anglo-Norman style residence, offering more than twenty years of knowhow and experience in the MICE sector for your benefit! 16 fully equipped, air-conditioned meeting rooms with private terraces and natural daylight are available, the largest accommodating up to 350 guests. 88 bedrooms, a free private car park, a free indoor heated pool, a fitness room and a tennis court await your arrival. Moreover, the balneotherapy centre enables you to experience the benefits of water enriched with essential sea elements: a perfect way to combine work and wellness. Surrounded by nature and by real experts, discover the ideal setting for business or pleasure!

features rooms: 88 meeting rooms: 16 meeting capacity: 350 parking space: 350 wellness centre

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Only 20 km away from the south of Brussels, Golf Château La Tournette, dating from the 17th century, stretches out over 160 hectares between Nivelles and Ittre.

Golf players can enjoy two 18-hole courses and the Golf School gives everyone the opportunity to discover this wonderful sport. Besides offering leisure time, Golf Château La Tournette has a lot of facilities for business meetings as well, with its 7 recently renovated conference rooms with a capacity ranging from 3 to 150 people. Golf Château La Tournette can provide half day or full day packages which combine conferences or meetings with incentives and teambuilding sessions led by specialized event organizers.

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20 km from Brussels 2 golf courses on the domain conference rooms: 7 meeting capacity: 150 parking space: 300

07. Mercure Louvain-La-Neuve Hotel Mercure Louvain-la-Neuve is conceived as a fully equipped and contemporary meeting centre. Surrounded by a park of 50 acres it offers a large array of possibilities for your meeting, convention, conference or teambuilding event. Various meeting rooms are linked to the hexagonal 210 m2 central room and ample parking space is available. The newly refurbished restaurant offers a relaxing place to enjoy a business meal or banquet, and the “La Découverte” tavern and every one of the 77 rooms have also been renovated in a contemporary style. The hotel is located 30 minutes away from Brussels and 20 minutes from Brussels Airport. The Hergé Museum, the city centre and the train station are all within walking distance.

features 20 minutes away from Brussels Airport surrounded by 50 acre park 77 rooms banquet capacity: 350 capacity biggest conference room: 210

contact: mice@accor.com www.a-club.com www.accorhotels.com

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Hainaut

…different and diverse

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With its historical cities – Mons will be the European Capital of Culture in 2015 – and its

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Varied and accessible, it’s the perfect place for perfect meetings.

08. Hainaut Meeting & Events With its art towns, UNESCO World Heritage sites, waterways and an intense and creative cultural life, Hainaut is a unique place for your meetings, seminars and any other type of corporate events. It’s riddled with prestigious and cosy places to stay, ranging from castles to cottages. Furthermore, Hainaut is an outstanding location close to Brussels and Lille and has an efficient transportation network by road, high-speed trains or by air (Brussels South Charleroi Airport). It offers activities for groups such as team cooking, adventurous games and sport entertainment.

Hainaut Meetings & Events provides you free of charge assistance and advice in the organization of your events through the whole county.

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09. Hotel Mercure Mons s In the middle of the woods of the Hainaut province, the Mons Mercure hotel welcomes you in its 4-star establishment. Its large cultural and sportive offer can surely bring some variety to your stay, and the hotel’s 53 comfortable rooms have been renovated beautifully.

The 6 air-conditioned meeting rooms can host ht. about 150 people and all have natural daylight. ar For an enjoyable evening, visit the bar “Le Car d’Or” or the restaurant “Le Lumeçon”, where the h chef serves a refined French cuisine. To finish e the night in style, come enjoy the atmosphere around the open fireplace in the lounge.

contact: hotel.mercure.mons@skynet.be www.mercure.com

10. Casteau Resort Hotel Just off the motorway leading to the pretty city of Mons lies the Best Western Casteau Resort Hotel, a venue hosting 58 bedrooms and 32 apartments. Easy access, great free parking facilities and a cozy ambiance make this hotel an excellent choice for the organization of meetings, seminars or trainings in a no-nonsense environment where budgets are respected. The 3 flexible meetings rooms, all with natural daylight, can be used for meetings of up to 300 participants and are fully equipped. Add a good food reputation, a fun bar, an excellent fitness centre with sauna and jacuzzi and a friendly service to that, and you have a winning recipe for your next meeting!

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11. Pass Discover Pass, a place that is at the same time particular and wonderfully diverse in all its aspects, where the old and new, the past, present and future are flawlessly mixed together. The buildings of this enormous site are part of the industrial patrimony and are now used for exhibitions dedicated to science, technology and society, a fascinating environment corporate travelers can benefit from. Pass certainly is the ideal setting to give your event that extra special touch whether it is a seminar, cocktail party, conference or trade show. The Palace of Images is the icing on the cake of the whole amazing structure, allowing the projection of a film onto five internal surfaces of a cube.

features historical industrial buildings 2,500m2 of meeting space interesting exhibitions on site state-of-the-art visual equipment

event@pass.be www.pass.be

12. Le Bois du Cazier Many people still associate Hainaut with the coal mining industry. Le Bois du Cazier is housed in the old colliery of Marcinelle and functions as a museum of Wallonia’s industrial history. Guided tours, workshops and seminars take you on an educative and playful tour through the many facets of Hainaut’s industry. This also includes nature, because even Wallonia’s industrial heart is green. The most important discovery to make in Le Bois du Cazier are the large rooms available for seminars, conferences or banquets. There’s an auditorium for up to 150 people, a former machine room for up to 600, forge rooms for up to 250 and a meeting room for up to 50. The Industrial Museum can be used for events of up to 200 people.

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As the first city of Wallonia, Charleroi boasts a lot of original venues that can host seminars and congresses from 10 to 5,000 people: professional congress centres in the heart of the city or in the countryside, large halls of up to 40,000m2 for exhibitions and fairs and unusual venues of all shapes and sizes. This ancient mining region now offers renovated industrial buildings or futuristic venues where organizers can create the most unexpected events. CEME, for example, is ideal for medium sized congresses of up to 300 people, while the Palais des Beaux-Arts is an Art Deco building with a large auditorium for 1,500 people.

14. Point Centre Biopole A conference, a meeting, a study day or a company party to organize? Look no further, you have found the ideal site: the Point Centre. The modern infrastructure, full of sophisticated equipment, is located in the heart of the Aeropole of Gosselies, near a major motorway junction, the Charleroi Brussels South Airport and the Charleroi South station.

The design centre offers a large auditorium with 200 comfortable seats and meeting rooms for groups of 6 to 85 people. For a complete success of your event, the Point Centre team works with caterer La Ferme de la Pitance.

They can provide various dishes ranging from classic to a complete gourmet buffet dinner.

Your event in the heart of the Aeropole of Gosselies !

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Liège

…fit for a prince

Liège combines a wonderful historical city, the natural hot springs of Spa, world renowned sport events and stunning natural landscapes to create the perfect background for meetings and incentives.

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Standing at the gateway to the Ardennes, Liège cultivates its reputation as a warm and welcoming city.

Endowed with an enviable location, a growing accommodation availability, an ambitious airport and a fabulous railway station, Liège is able to welcome any large-scale event. New hotels, venues and other locations keep popping up. Let’s name, amongst others: the Hotel Jala or the Médiacité. Should you plan an event in the Country of Liège, the convention bureau Liège Congrès will provide you with advice and assistance in your search. This neutral interface, discretely efficient and entirely dedicated to your cause offers you totally free services that will contribute to the success of your project.

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Liège is just 1 hour away from Brussels, 20 minutes from Maastricht and 2 hours from Paris and London.

The city has improved into a touristic and cultural hotspot of European quality. It offers attractive and comfortable accommodation, with new hotels like the 5-star Crowne Plaza. Original sites to organize your happening are available as well, such as the castles of Harzé, Colonster and Val Saint-Lambert, the river boat “Pays de Liège” and of course the Liège Convention o Centre. The Tourist Federation of Liège will be pleased to present you with the latest innovations and provide you with all the information needed.

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17. Crowne Plaza Liège Finally Liège has its own 5-star hotel! Located right in the middle of the historic, cultural and commercial centre of the city, the Crowne Plaza Liège features 126 rooms, including 32 club rooms and 9 suites. 12 meeting rooms including a ballroom, a gourmet restaurant, a brasserie with terrace, a disco bar, a private garden and a 1,300 m2 wellness centre with a swimming pool, a sauna, a hammam, a jacuzzi, a bio bar and 11 treatment rooms will make your stay no less than unforgettable. Parking is available for 70 cars. Book a 5-star venue for 5-star events!

Liège's only 5-star hotel features rooms: 126 meeting rooms: 12 meeting capacity: 300 dinner capacity: 266 1,300m2 wellness centre

contact: info@crowneplazaliege.be www.crowneplazaliege.be WALLONIA 15

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18. Hotel Husa de La Couronne Looking for a heavenly night's rest in a prestigious environment? Hotel Husa de la Couronne might be just what you need. The hotel is situated right in the business centre of Liège. Next door is the fabulous new high speed train station of Liège-Guillemins, designed by the renowned Catalan architect Santiago Calatrava.

The recent renovation of the hotel allowed the recovery of one of the most emblematic buildings of the city. In the refurbished hotel, comfort, style and functionality are the basic premises. On the whole, Hotel Husa is a perfect blend of charm and modernity. Trendy business facilities are in place to welcome business travelers.

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next to Liège-Guillemins train station right in the centre of Liège rooms: 77 meeting capacity: 30

contact: info.couronne@husa.es www.hotelhusadelacouronne.be

19. Hotel Ramada Plaza Liège City Center The Ramada Plaza Liège City Center is an ideal choice for all forms of meetings.

This newly refurbished 4-star hotel is located within walking distance from all major attractions and is easily accessible by car, offering a free secured parking lot.

First-class service and excellent facilities will ensure a pleasant stay and meeting.

149 stylishly designed rooms are provided with internet access, laptop safes, direct dial telephones and flat screen interactive televisions.. 6 meeting rooms for up to 240 delegates with natural daylight, air-conditioning and internet access are available for meetings and events.

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The Château des Thermes is an exceptional place in a relaxing environment and combines well-being with fine food and drinks. Enjoy the benefits of the hotspring water in its prestigious surroundings, dedicated to harmony and relaxation.

All meeting rooms are modular and are lit by natural daylight. Each of them has an outdoor terrace and air-conditioning. Every room has a screen, flip-charts, WiFi internet and telephone connection. On request, a projector, lectern, microphones and other facilities can be supplied and a business centre with office and secretarial facilities is available. The new 4-star hotel houses 47 warm, comfortable rooms and majestic suites.

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21. Aqualis

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rooms: 47 meeting rooms: 4 meeting capacity: 12 to 120 superb wellness centre

The Blue Ardennes is the nickname of the Walloon “Far East”. Spa and Stavelot, the Circuit of Francorchamps, the Eastern Cantons, the Land of Herve and many other well known and appreciated tourist destinations are located in this region.

Apart from the well preserved nature, all of these sites have one common denominator: water. Hence the joint tourism identity around the “blue gold”.

Since 2005, Aqualis has developed a Business & Events service, specifically for businesses, groups and associations. Aqualis offers a single point of contact for your project. They can handle customized proposals and respect your budget.

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Meet in Spa is the association representing all the top establishments in the region of Spa that can make your next event a success. Spa is a small, cozy and welcoming town in the very heart of the Belgian Ardennes. Spa not only gave its name to a brand of mineral water, but also to a wellness experience and awareness.

The delightful town is alive with events, full of innovative ideas for entertainment, and of course home to the iconic race track of Spa-Francorchamps on which exciting and adrenaline-fuelled incentives can be organized. No wonder the region of Spa is a preferred destination for groups and event organizers looking for peaceful splendid nature in combination with first class infrastructure.

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23. Spa-Francorchamps Business Circuit Experience

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Why should you come to the Spa-Francorchamps race track for a congress, seminar or tradeshow, if not for the special atmosphere of this unique Formula One race track? There, you can discover the most beautiful and natural region of Belgium. And offer your participants the feeling and adrenaline speeding uphill through the famous Raidillon corner next to a professional race driver. Let them discover the inner workings of the backstage areas with a multilingual guide.

Let the mythical ambiance of Spa-Francorchamps inspire you and your team.

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24. Radisson Blu Palace Hotel Spa

Stay over at the Radisson Blu Palace Hotel in the very centre of Spa and discover the perfect combination of business and wellness. The available meeting space allows you to organize seminars, dinners, cocktail parties and all kinds of incentives.

And if you're in need of a well-deserved break, you simply take the hotel’s private funicular, bringing you to the famous Thermes of Spa. In the brasserie Les Saisons de Spa and its heated outside terrace, regional specialties, an around the world buffet, as well as season-bound dishes are on the menu. Outdoor meals in the Spa Casino, the Lido, the Spa-Francorchamps Formula One race track, or barbecues in the woods can also be organized.

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rooms: 120 meeting rooms: 8 meeting capacity: 150 thermes of Spa next door

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contact: info.spapalace@radissonblu.com www.radissonblu.com/palacehotel-spa

25. Radisson Blu Balmoral Spa Hotel Spa’s main attraction is of course the water, closely followed by the beautiful surrounding nature. Located in the green hills around the original spa town, the Radisson Blu Balmoral Hotel is a meeting and incentive place par excellence.

Here, every effort is made to give visitors a truly refreshing stay against exceptional settings. The woods of Spa, surrounding this appealing 4-star hotel in Anglo-Norman style, are the perfect setting for all sorts of activities and meetings.

If you would like to include wellness in your program, enjoy the hotel’s brand new Balmoral Wellness Center with a relaxing pool, sauna, Turkish bath and jacuzzi.

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26. Hotel de la Source In the heart of the Belgian Ardennes, this brand new 4-star design hotel is overlooking the famous La Source corner of the Spa-Francorchamps race track.

Because of its exceptional location between nature and motorsport legend, it’s a must for meetings and events. The meeting area has a beautiful terrace overlooking the legendary race track. Its 8 professional meeting rooms for up to 400 people, 90 luxury rooms and suites, ample parking, free wellness area, design restaurant and trendy bar will make your event a resounding success. Original teambuilding activities on the circuit and in its beautiful surroundings are possible as well.

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Sol Cress is the ideal starting point to discover the amazing natural environment of the Spa region, as well as the interesting cultural activities, the Casino, and much more. Just up the road, you can’t miss out the Thermes of the “Water City”, with new thermal baths available. A 1,300 hectare forest next to the domain is awaiting to be explored and available for all kinds of activities. The meeting rooms can hold 10 to 300 people and include spaces for workshops, exhibitions and coffee breaks.

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28. L’Auberge et sa Résidence L’Auberge et sa Résidence is situated in the picturesque centre of Spa, right across the new thermal spa and the world’s oldest casino. The Circuit of Francorchamps and the Royal Golf Club des Fagnes are just 10 minutes away.

In the Parisian brasserie-themed restaurant you can enjoy the delights of the traditional French cuisine. With the Spa Pass, offered by l’Auberge et sa Résidence, the hotel guests are entitled to discounts in various shops, as well as for a number of services in Spa. As part of the Best Western Group, you can be assured of quality service and a personal approach to all your desires.

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features rooms: 19 suites: 12 capacity dinner style: 100 perfect for small meetings

contact: info@hotel-thermes.be www.hotel-thermes.be

29. Hotel Spa-Balmoral

experience the Ardennes differently

Hotel Spa-Balmoral is a family run hotel with new congress facilities (16 meeting rooms with natural daylight and with a view) in the heart of the Belgian Ardennes.

The staff is committed to making a difference every day; to keep its position as area market leader in the MICE segment in the region of Liege. They want to differentiate themselves from the competing hotel chains by offering their guests a unique Ardennes experience through an out of the box product/service mix. The new hotel facilities can be visited on a virtual tour on the website.

features rooms: 126 meeting rooms: 16 meeting capacity: 10 to 450 sustainability conscious

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beautiful historical venue 3 museums on site available halls: 6 capacity: 15 to 500

contact: p.erler@abbayedestavelot.be www.abbayedestavelot.be

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The Abbey of Stavelot, Belgium’s oldest, lies embedded in a magnificent region where water is omnipresent. Three museums have found themselves a home here, such as the historical museum of the Principality of Stavelot-Malmedy. All of them are classified 5 suns, which means they are part of Wallonia’s top attractions. Around this time of the year, you can gaze upon a continuously changing collection of well functioning race cars in the Francorchamps race track museum as well. For your meeting or event, authentic rooms are available such as the monk’s refectory or the cellar of the Blancs Moussis.

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31. Hôtel Verviers Van der Valk 10 minutes from Spa, this 4-star hotel was opened in 2009. Luxuriously converted from the former warehouse of the Verviers West station customs, the hotel shows some remarkable architecture dating from 1891. Hôtel Verviers has a sunny terrace, a swimming pool and a restaurant called L'Entrepôt where you can appreciate a rich and varied international menu. To organize seminars, lectures, events, weddings or parties, Hôtel Verviers has nine multi-purpose and flexible rooms with space for 20 to 500 people. Exciting incentives on the Spa-Francorchamps race track are available as well.

New hotel in historical building features rooms: 100 meeting rooms: 9 meeting capacity: 20 to 500 parking capacity: 300

contact: commercial@hotelverviers.be www.hotelverviers.be 22 WALLONIA

32. Meeting Village Le Val d’Arimont Le Val d’Arimont is a stone’s throw away from the centre of Malmedy, on the foot of the High Fens nature reserve. With 5 fully equipped meeting rooms with a capacity of up to 120 people, it is perfectly suited for your business requirements. Hotel, restaurant, chalets and nature provide an ideal setting for your training or teambuilding sessions, seminars and meetings. The meeting village can accommodate 144 people in its hotel rooms and chalets. You will have access to all the facilities: the swimming pools, tennis- and squash courts, table tennis, mini-golf, pétanque, Turkish bath, jacuzzi and the à la carte restaurant.

features chalets: 36 hotel rooms: 20 meeting rooms: 5 meeting capacity: 120 capacity dinner style: 120

A whole meeting village at your service

contact: info@val-arimont.be www.val-arimont.be

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33. Domaine des Hautes Fagnes Total integration into the wonderful nature and use of local produce are key principles for the new life of the Domaine des Hautes Fagnes: new rooms and a new brasserie and bar await the visitors.

As far as meetings are concerned, organizers can choose between 9 different meeting rooms with space for meetings of up to 200 delegates. The wellness centre is well known for its high quality treatments and specialist staff and is another selling point of this great venue. Under new management since late last year, the Domaine des Hautes Fagnes is definitely a destination worth looking at if only to take in the total “make-over” that makes it into one of the better venues in Wallonia!

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Namur

…a capital idea

The city of Namur is the capital of the province of the same name Namur

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central position make it a very fitting business destination, while the varied natural scenery offers ample incentive possibilities.

34. Namur Congrès Looking for a venue in a peaceful and beautiful landscape? In search of the perfect site to launch your product? Contact Namur Congrès, the official convention bureau of the Province of Namur. They will help you make your choice among the perfect exhibition halls, “fairytale” castles, old industrial mills and Mosan villas. Many a venue, faithful to their historical cachet yet equipped with the latest hi-tech facilities will delight you. In search of an incentive? Namur Congrès will guide you towards an adventure or teambuilding circuit in castles, rocks or citadels. Incentives could include team cooking, golf and farming golf and various nautical activities.

contact:

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This hotel is nested in a 42 hectare domain, on the top of a hill overlooking the forest and the beautiful gardens designed by ce Jules Buyssens in 1895. The castle used to be the residence of Princess Clémentine de Belgique (third daughter of King Leopold II) and her husband Victor Napoléon. The new owners have turned it into a sexy contemporary countryside resort thanks to a unique interior designed by Marie’s Corner. The hotel could be qualified as a concept or boutique hotel by some, but the idea is mainly to live the experience and to discover the place at your own pace!

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features castle on a 42-hectare domain rooms: 42 meeting rooms: 10 meeting capacity: 250 sport activities in abundance

contact: info@chateaudelaposte.be www.chateaudelaposte.be

36. Best Western Castel de Pont-à-Lesse The charm and authenticity that come with this unique place will delight you as much as its comfort, gastronomy and its setting in the heart of a valley riddled with fortresses and castles. This manor hotel was built in 1810 and offers beautiful views over the Lesse and its own 25 hectare park. The hotel has eleven meeting rooms, five of which are multifunctional and can accommodate up to 300 people. The newly built Orangerie restaurant features a panoramic glass wall providing a marvelous and soothing view of the trees. Your all inclusive seminar can be customized to your every wish. Have a great business break!

features rooms: 91 meeting rooms: 11 meeting capacity: 300 new orangerie restaurant

contact:

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sales@casteldepontalesse.be www.casteldinant.be www.bestwestern.com www.casteldepontalesse.be WALLONIA 25

Namur 37. Lesse Kayaks Sometimes mind and body need a break from the hectic life at the office. The Lesse valley is a corner of paradise ready for your discovery. This river has preserved its wild nature and runs through and past the most beautiful spots of the Ardennes: evergreen forests, majestic rock formations, prehistoric caves, medieval castles and picturesque villages. A kayak trip with your colleagues can be further enriched with many other neighboring activities. Make a pick from several available formulas.

Plan and reserve this adventurous teambuilding activity between April 1st and October 15th. If you don’t feel like getting wet, you can choose for Dinant Adventure to prove your mettle.

contact: info@lessekayaks.be www.lessekayaks.be

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38. Grottes de Han-sur-Lesse For more than two centuries tourists from all over the world have visited the Caves of Han-sur-Lesse. But you can also organize events on the domain. The Weapons Room inside the caves, more than a hundred metres below the surface, can give a very original touch to your conferences, banquets or cocktails. In the Tivoli, the former tram terminus right in the middle of the wildlife reserve, you can organize a rustic buffet or meeting. The Domain of the Caves of Han offers you a wide range of incentive activities: a night with the bears in the trapper’s hut; survival experiences, rope courses, a caving initiation and a personalized tour through this famous underground world.

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Luxembourg

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Luxembourg is Belgium’s largest but least populated province.

In other words: it’s the most peaceful region of the country, perfect for meetings in quiet surroundings and for exciting forest incentives.

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39. CVB Ardenne Meetings & Incentives The Belgian Ardennes offer a wide range of prestigious places like castles, private mansions and cozy hotels to host extraordinary events. There’s a lot of potential to explore for events in authentic settings backed up by qualitative and modern infrastructure. The Convention Bureau Ardenne Meetings & Incentives will make your search easier. It’s an efficient and reliable relay of information and services for the organization of your events. Above all, this invaluable service is free of charge.

All meetings and incentive possibilities can be found on their website, as well as concrete ideas for green events.

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Luxembourg 40. Auberge de la Ferme Auberge de la Ferme has 4 separate professional inns with a total of 80 rooms, 2 restaurants, a catering service, a wonderful wine cellar, a seminar building and a shop with local products. There’s also an old school building with 3 meeting rooms, which is regularly used for corporate training weekends. With such diverse facilities and services, it’s easy to organize a company retreat combining catering, meeting and lodging in one address. In short, the Auberge de la Ferme offers everything for a professional stay in the Ardennes without losing the personal touch of a family business.

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features 4 separate inns rooms: 80 meeting rooms: 5 capacity biggest meeting room: 100

contact: contact@aubergedelaferme.com www.aubergedelaferme.com

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41. Holiday Resorts Ol Fosse d’Outh Holiday Resorts Ol Fosse d’Outh is a large recreation and congress centre near Houffalize. The resort is surrounded by unspoiled greenery, fully justifying its claim of intense contact with nature. The hotel will completely satisfy the special needs and requirements of the meetings industry. Ol Fosse d’Outh is just the place for large conferences. Sport and relaxation can be found in the Aqual’O centre. Adventurous activities can be organized in the surrounding forests.

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features rooms: 300 meeting rooms: 18 meeting room capacity: 10 to 250 congress hall capacity: 800

contact: reservation@olfossedouth.com www.olfossedouth.com www.aqualo.be 28 WALLONIA

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42. Le Sanglier des Ardennes

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Le Sanglier's location on the banks of the Ourthe river in Belgium’s smallest city creates an authentic and unrivalled ambiance. This 4-star “hostellerie” offers a completely renovated infrastructure, consisting of three prestigious buildings, each having a character of its own: the refined and authentic Hotel Le Sanglier des Ardennes, the contemporary Hotel Victoria, and the charming Le Vieux Durbuy.

Eight fully equipped meeting rooms, an outstanding wine cellar and a wellness centre complete the offer.

3 separate venues meeting rooms: 8 biggest space capacity: 275 newly built wellness centre

contact: meeting@sanglier-des-ardennes.be www.sanglier-des-ardennes.be

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43. Floreal La Roche-en-Ardenne Meet up in the castle of Floreal La Roche-en-Ardenne, one of four Floreal-club centres. An imposing historical building, decorated with small appealing towers appears when entering the site. Nestled on the banks of the river Ourthe in the heart of the green Ardennes, it’s a place to relax out in the open nature. Regional dishes (but other formulas as well) are served in the gastronomic restaurant Le Parc. Ask the chef for home made suggestions and enjoy dining on one of the lovely terraces.

Conclude your corporate event with some dance moves in the private disco.

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44. Le Val de Poix Productive meetings need a professional setting and a stimulating location with a programme of refreshing activities. The Ardennes are undeniably and ideally suitable for providing this original and encouraging atmosphere and le Val de Poix perfectly responds to these expectations. It provides extraordinary incentive programmes in the heart of the exceptional Saint Hubert forest. Everyone will feel like Mother Nature's privileged guest. The hotel has 3 meeting rooms: a larger one for up to 52 people and 2 small ones that can accommodate 40 people combined.

features rooms: 42 meeting rooms: 3 capacity biggest meeting room: 52 integrated in the surrounding forest

Where hotel and nature come together !

contact: info@hotelvaldepoix.com www.levaldepoix.com 30 WALLONIA

45. Hostellerie La Claire Fontaine

Luxembourg

La Claire Fontaine is located in a former tannery within walking distance of La Roche-en-Ardenne. The inn is situated in its own one hectare park, which lies next to the river and is surrounded by the greenery for which the Ardennes are known. In short, the perfect decor to have a relaxing drink, discuss business over coffee or to organize a seminar. The staff is ready to meet any challenge head on, to respond to your every desire and to offer you a personalized service. They will take care of the meet and greet and will attend your guests in between meetings, coffee breaks and adventurous, cultural and sportive incentives.

features rooms: 23 meeting rooms: 2 meeting capacity: 120 capacity dinner style: 200

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info@clairefontaine.be www.clairefontaine.be

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46. Château Jemeppe At equal distance from Brussels and Luxembourg City lies Chateau Jemeppe.

This castle dating back to the 13th century lies on a private estate of 60 hectares.

It was restored and converted to become a friendly place where work and relaxation go hand in hand. In total the castle has seven seminar rooms, which can accommodate 6 to 400 people. Three of these are located in the centuries-old majestic donjon. The historic atmosphere and the formidable views of the forests and rolling landscapes of the Ardennes, will inspire guests to new heights.

features rooms: 80 meeting rooms: 7 meeting capacity: 6 to 400 60-hectare private estate

contact: information@chateaujemeppe.eu www.chateaujemeppe.eu

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47. Euro Space Center

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Organize your corporate events in the exceptional environment of the Euro Space Center in Transinne and find out what it feels like to walk on the moon. In the heart of the Ardennes you are offered the possibility of organizing an incentive, teambuilding, family day, reception or seminar on a site that is unique in the whole of Europe. Discover what real astronauts actually experience: simulate a space flight on board of the Space Shuttle or try out the astronaut training. Various events can easily be held here, from 8 to 600 people. Give a new dimension to your corporate events!

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catherine.vuidar@eurospacecenter.be www.eurospacecenter.be

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48. Jean de Bohême

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This 4-star hotel of great character is nestled in a deep valley of the Ourthe River and surrounded by the beautiful countryside of Durbuy: the world’s smallest city.

The 33 personalized rooms and five seminar rooms are all equipped with modern comfort and technology. The infrastructure is designed for seminars for up to 120 people and banquets for up to 250. A diverse selection of ready-made programmes for your seminars, teambuildings and sport activities is available.

The quality cuisine clearly showcases the savour of the Ardennes region and the bar is comfortable and perfectly suited for a cocktail or relaxation in between meetings. There’s also a private parking lot and two golf courses nearby.

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rooms: 33 meeting rooms: 5 meeting capacity: 120 capacity dinner style: 250

49. Quartier Latin Meetings require your undivided attention and often incentives are organized in a cultural setting. What better location for your meetings and incentives than a former Jesuit church? In Marche-en-Famenne, the “Gateway to the Ardennes”, an 18th century Jesuit church became the foundation for the hotel Quartier Latin.

Several teambuilding activities can be integrated in your programme with the help of the hotel’s partners. Your yearning for culture can also be satisfied in the surrounding city of Marche-en-Famenne.

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features rooms: 75 meeting rooms: 8 meeting capacity: 300 private wellness centre

contact: commercial@quartier-latin.be www.quartier-latin.be

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Hospitality

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meetings and incentives as well.

50. Leonardo Hotels

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Leonardo Hotels has been active in Europe since 2007 and offers more than 30 hotels in attractive locations in the 3-4 star plus category. In Belgium, two of them are perfectly set to fulfill the needs of business travelers as well as event participants. In the countryside, but still close to Brussels, Leonardo Hotel Wavre offers 102 modern rooms and 7 function rooms for up to 200 people. Close to Brussels South Airport, Best Western Leonardo Hotel Charleroi provides 57 junior suites and comfort rooms as well as 6 meeting rooms for up to 250 guests. Each hotel boasts its own restaurant, bar, leisure facilities and a professional team offering support to make your event a success.

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51. Business-Etape Looking for efficiency, communication, cohesion and cooperation? Hire a Business-Etape villa for your team! Business-Etape offers you a choice of more than 50 villas and all are guaranteed to be of the best possible quality. Sometimes the thing you need more than anything else for your meeting or incentive is privacy. Business-Etape can provide you with ideally private and quiet locations where you can have your event undisturbed. With so many venues spread out over Wallonia, it’s almost impossible not to find what you want.

Modern villas, authentic farms, castles or miniature wellness centres: the choice is yours!

Choose from more than 50 meeting residences

contact: info@business-etape.com www.business-etape.com

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Hospitality 52. Gîtes de Wallonie In all the meanings of the word, Gîtes de Wallonie has become a household name guaranteeing modern and comfortable accommodations in Wallonia. In recent years the federation has developed a formula combining rural seminars and tourism: ”Meetings in the Green”. Exploring the Ardennes countryside with your colleagues in green and quiet surroundings becomes much easier in authentic guesthouses that meet the high standards of a business clientele.

contact: info@gitesdewallonie.be www.gitesdewallonie.be

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53. Accueil Champêtre en Wallonie

accueilchampetre@fwa.be www.accueilchampetre.be

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Combine your business meeting with the authenticity of life on a farm! Accueil Champêtre en Wallonie offers multiple country houses for rent, for 2 to up to 70 people. Some of them are located on an actual working farm. Here you can attend a wide variety of incentive activities, teaching you and your colleagues all about the country life. You can even practice farm golf, a fun alternative for the usual mini-golf course. The farm restaurant offers you a taste of the typical seasonal products, while the available farm halls (equipped with all modern facilities) give you the chance to hold your meeting in an original, rustic decor.

Lighten your meeting with a touch of country life

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Organizers Wallonia is an interesting location for meetings, offering an endless list of possibilities.

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54. Wildtrails Wildtrails is not only a specialist in organizing seminars, sports events, teambuilding and training sessions, but also in supporting these events for others. Wildtrails has amassed quite a few interesting assets over nearly fifteen years: three seminar locations, an immense training ground, first class rental equipment and lots of experience. Team trophies, highland games, abseiling, speleology, via ferrata: all of these activities can be organized as the main part of your event or as entertainment in between your meetings and workshops. And even if you decide not to make use of their experience, you can still rent their locations or their equipment.

contact: info@wildtrails.be www.wildtrails.be WALLONIA 37

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55. Annapurna Consult

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Seminars, teambuilding sessions, incentives and business events: all are part of the specialties of event bureau Annapurna Consult. With the utmost creativity and efficiency, Annapurna Consult realizes the concept of your dreams and leaves you and your guests with unforgettable memories. Outdoor and indoor activities, tailor-made or ready-made: all options are open! Annapurna’s teambuilding activities are beyond imagination, and an exclusive new activity is available now: The Cube.

In two hours time, you will be challenged to fabricate a serum and save humanity from a mortal bacteriological attack. All formats can be found on Annapurna’s websites.

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The agency organizes events from A to Z, as well as meetings of at least half a day for ten participants or more, completely free of charge! Sem’On Business works with a commission via their contractors. Furthermore, Sem’On Business also acts as a final contractor for teambuilding activities, family days and other corporate events!

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57. Action Team Training Action Team Training is specialized in the creation and organization of teambuilding events for companies. “Learning, creation and action” are the leading concepts in its approach. Action Team Training has built its experience in over 20 years of working in the field of teambuilding, and is particularly proud of its Action Team Learning programme, another way to address your teambuilding event, with a focus on the learning aspect. In short, you can organize a human experience with concrete results!

contact: vincent@actionteamtraining.com www.actionteamtraining.com

58. Alleluias Events Since 1988, Alleluias’ knowhow has fulfilled your most ambitious wishes. Be it for small or big budgets: they exceed all your expectations. Teambuilding sessions can be held outside, but can also be adapted to the famous Belgian weather.

Evening entertainment comes in a variety of themes and games. Training sessions to improve concentration, fight stress or to gain self-confidence are provided by a well-experienced team. Experience, attention to details and humour are their praised added values. “The most lost day of all is the day on which we do not laugh.” – Nicolas Chamfort.

contact: alleluias@skynet.be www.alleluias.com

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info@brandsport.be www.brandsport.be

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Brandsport has nearly 30 years of experience as an organizer of teambuilding activities. You can choose from several formulas: management training, Forest Rope Adventures and La Roche Team Adventures. A new formula incorporating horses can even be expected soon. Brandsport’s philosophy is that there’s no better way to improve team bonding and team performance than sharing top experiences in the outdoors. By working together, assuring each other’s security, blindly putting your faith in your “buddy” and by leading and being led, you get to know and trust your colleagues. These experiences, combined with the competition between the teams and the rush of adrenaline, guide everybody to exceptional performances.

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60. The Good Time Company Offer a countryside rally to your teams, clients and partners and drive mythical and legendary 2CV’s. Five good reasons will make this rally the best teambuilding activity you can find. It is accessible to everybody and it’s totally weatherproof, so there’s no need to start looking for a plan B. It makes all boundaries disappear between team members. It isn’t a high profile or posh activity and it’s simple, elegant and original!

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61. X-Cape

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X-Cape is based in Florenville, in the Gaume region. Situated at a lower altitude than the neighboring Ardennes, it lies close to France and Luxembourg. Temperatures in this region are often higher than in other parts of Belgium due to a microclimate, guaranteeing a breath of fresh air in this well-preserved environment. X-Cape offers various quality solutions to its customers – everywhere in Wallonia and even across the borders. Workshops, seminars or other events: just ask and they make it happen. For over fourteen years X-Cape has welcomed thousands of satisfied customers from all over Europe.

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62. Adrenaline Events Adrenaline Events is specialized in the organization and coaching of teambuilding oriented events and seminars in the “Ardenne Bleue” region and on the race track of Spa-Francorchamps. It boasts an outdoor centre with a large choice of outdoor and adventure activities. Its professional team of instructors and the materials they use guarantee a safe and seamless organization. They will find the most beautiful and typical places around to give a special dimension to and upgrade your event.

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Office de Promotion du Tourisme de Wallonie et de Bruxelles Asbl Sint-Bernardusstraat 30, B-1060 Brussel Tel. +32 (0)2 509 24 54 Fax +32 (0)2 509 24 62 meetings.incentives@opt.be www.belgium-tourism.be

Belgien Tourismus Wallonie-Brüssel Cäcilienstrasse 46, D-50667 KÖLN DE Tel. +49 221 277 59 0 Fax +49 221 277 59 100

Urzad Promocji Turystyki “Walonia-Bruksela” c/o Délégation Wallonie-Bruxelles ul. Ks. I. Skorupki 5 – VI° pietro Pl.-00-546 Warszawa Tel. + 48 22 583 70 06-01 Fax + 48 22 583 70 03 mjanow@poczta.onet.pl www.belgique-tourisme.be

CANADA – Québec Office de Promotion du Tourisme de Wallonie et de Bruxelles Asbl 43, Rue De Buade, bureau 525 Québec (QUEBEC) – G1R4A2 CAN Tel. +1 418 692 49 39 Fax +1 418 692 49 74 Tel. sans frais (pour le Canada): 00 1 877 792 49 39 ndroulans@bellnet.ca www.belgique-tourisme.qc.ca

FRANCE Office de Promotion du Tourisme Belge de Wallonie et de Bruxelles Paris 274, Boulevard Saint-Germain, F-75007 Paris Tel. +33 1 53 85 05 20-21 Fax +33 1 40 62 97 48 info@belgique-tourisme.fr www.belgique-tourisme.be

Büro Berlin Abteilung Meetings & Incentives Belgische Botschaft, Büro 405, Jägerstrasse 52-53, D-10117 Berlin Tel. +49 30 20 60 71 605 Fax +49 30 20 60 71 606 mice@belgien-tourismus.de www.meetingpointbelgium.de

ITALY Ufficio Belga per il Turismo Bruxelles-Vallonia Via Soperga, 20, I-20127 Milano Tel. +39 02 86 05 66 Fax + 39 02 87 63 96 info@belgioturismo.it www.belgioturismo.it

JAPAN Belgian Tourist Office Brussels-Wallonia Chiyoda-Ku, Nibancho7 – 3 Nibancho Bldg.3f Tokyo 102-0084 Japan Tel. +81-3-3237-7105 Fax +81-3-3237-840 opt@belgium-travel.jp www.belgium-travel.jp

THE NETHERLANDS Belgisch Verkeersbureau Wallonië-Brussel Prins Hendrikkade 186, NL 1011 TD Amsterdam Tel. +31 900 20 20 107 informatie@belgie-toerisme.nl www.belgie-toerisme.nl

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SPAIN Oficina de Promoción de Turismo Valonia-Bruselas Calle Pau Claris, 110 1° 08009 Barcelona ESPANA Tel. +34 93 272 26 01 Fax +34 93 215 36 19 info@belgica-turismo.es www.belgica-turismo.es

UNITED KINGDOM Belgian Tourist Office Brussels-Wallonia 217, Marsh Wall, London E14 9FJ – UK Tel. +44 20 75 31 03 90 Live Operator 0207 537 1132 Fax +44 20 75 31 03 93 Free Brochure Line: Tel. 0800.9545.245 (UK only) info@belgiumtheplaceto.be www.belgiumtheplaceto.be

USA Belgian Tourist Office Brussels-Wallonia 220 East 42nd street – Room 3402 New York, N.Y. 10017 USA Tel. +1 212 758 81 30 Fax +1 212 355 76 75 info@visitbelgium.com www.visitbelgium.com

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Brussels, a cosmopolitan capital at a cultural and

Wallonia is the green alternative venue. Splendid

linguistic crossroads, is also a city of the arts and

countryside stretches across the southern half

entertainment. Its lively atmosphere coupled with

of Belgium, so that there are ideal places to meet

a gastronomic reputation make an essential

up – far from the hectic cities and with myriad sports,

contribution to the local lifestyle.

games and other leisure activities.

Brussels-Wallonia Convention Bureau forms part of the Wallonia-Brussels Tourism (WBT/opt ASBL). It acts as a go-between, completely free of charge, between enquirers abroad and suppliers on the ground. It will provide information about the latest facilities, and can also suggest original programmes. Visit the website www.meetinbelgium. be to discover the many features of this dual destination that is so fascinating.

Brussels-Wallonia Convention Bureau Rue Saint-Bernard 30 - B-1060 Bruxelles T. +32 (0)2 504 02 34 - F +32 (0)2 513 95 66 meetings.incentives@opt.be - www.meetinbelgium.be