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My Favourites

Two of the places are located in the city of Charleroi: the excellent gourmet restaurant Vilain and the exciting Museum of Photography. While the elegant guesthouse Villa Geva is in Montigny-le-Tilleul, about a twenty-minute drive from Charleroi (pictured above).

1. Vilain

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It almost never happen I leave a restaurant feeling enchanted. We had the tasting menu, which allowed us to discover the full range of the menu (at an unbeatable price). And what a wonderful surprise! The quality of the ingredients and subtle flavors. I also really enjoyed all the sauces—quite an achievement! Bravo to chef Antoine Château for his slightly flavored cuisine that is good for the taste buds, eyes, and soul. Bravo also to his partner and associate Margaux Ballériaux and their young team, both professional and very pleasant.

2. The Museum of Photography

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Near Vilain, the Musée de la Photographie, Centre d’art contemporain de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles à Charleroi (Museum of Photography, Contemporary Art Center of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation) in Charleroi, is located in a former Carmelite monastery. It is one of the most important photography museums in Europe, with a collection of 100,000 photographs! Needless to say, I had a blast. In fact, we went twice because during our first visit, we weren’t able to see all the exhibition rooms. It’s always impressive to observe “in real life” photos that I’ve seen in books, or on screens! Not to mention all the other photographers I discover! Fantastic!

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3. Villa Geva

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I’d add Villa Geva to the list of the best hotels in Belgium! From the moment we arrive, Giovanni, our host, puts you at ease. The only suite is nestled in an entire wing of the villa. It features a 12-meter-long swimming pool, overlooking a lush garden! Gorgeous! The contemporary decor is meticulous, every detail is thought out. The bathroom is equipped with slippers and Clarins toiletries. We even fell asleep in the large armchair by the pool. As for the breakfast table, it’s a dream.