Discover the peaceful heart of the Hesbaye in Hannut, a delightful small town in Wallonia where the rolling fertile farmlands and orchards of the Hesbaye region create one of Belgium’s most beautiful and authentic rural landscapes, dotted with centuries-old stone farmhouses, windmills, and the elegant Château de Hannut (now a cultural center) with its peaceful gardens and events. Wander the charming historic center with its grand Église Saint-Lambert (a striking Gothic church), the lively Place de la Victoire square lined with cafés and the weekly market bursting with fresh local produce, cheeses, and Hesbaye strawberries in season, or simply relax in the quiet atmosphere of a town that perfectly balances rich agricultural heritage, scenic cycling and walking paths through the countryside, and the warm, genuine hospitality of Walloon Brabant just 45 minutes from Liège and 1 hour from Brussels.
Savor creamy Hesbaye cheeses with fresh baguette, hearty boulette de Hannut (local meatball specialty), sweet tarte au sucre, and crisp Belgian blond beer amid gentle farmland breezes, historic stone façades, and the unmistakable sense of a place where rural Belgium still feels alive and unspoiled.
Hannut isn’t just a destination—it’s Wallonia’s most peaceful and authentic Hesbaye escape of farmlands, history, and heartfelt Belgian countryside warmth—plan your Hannut adventure today!

