What to See in Wallonia, Belgium

Wallonia is the southern region of Belgium, shaped by the Sambre and Meuse valleys and known for its mix of industrial heritage, historic towns and wooded highlands. It offers visitors a chance to explore former coal and iron centres, medieval cities along the rivers and the quiet beauty of the Ardennes, all while experiencing a distinct linguistic and cultural identity. Neywo provides a free audio guide for Wallonia, covering 7 cities, 349 narrated places and 15 walking tours, with narration available in 11 languages.

Key places to see

Charleroi

Charleroi grew along the Sambre valley as a centre of coal mining and glassmaking. In Neywo’s guide you can find narrated stops such as Bois du Cazier, Cartier Castle, the Castle of Monceau-sur-Sambre and the Belfry of Charleroi.

Liège

Liège developed as an industrial hub where iron masters refined ore using blast furnaces. The audio guide highlights sites including Liège Cathedral, the Prince‑Bishops’ Palace, Château de Fayenbois and Château de Péralta.

Namur

Namur, the regional capital, lies at the confluence of the Sambre and Meuse. Neywo points to St Aubin’s Cathedral, the Citadel of Namur, Halle al’Chair and the église Notre‑Dame‑du‑Rosaire de Wierde as notable places to discover.

Dinant

Situated further south on the Meuse, Dinant was a medieval centre of brass and bronze working. The guide features the Collegiate Church of Our Lady of Dinant, the Abbey of Our Lady in Leffe, Crèvecœur Castle and Walzin Castle.

Mons

Mons, in the western part of Wallonia, has a rich industrial and cultural past. Neywo’s narrated places include the Mundaneum, the Belfry of Mons, Saint Waltrude Collegiate Church and the Chapelle Saint‑Calixte.

Tournai

Tournai, close to the French border, preserves an important religious and artistic heritage. The audio guide stops at Tournai Cathedral, the Centre de la Marionnette, the Musée des Beaux‑Arts and Église Saint‑Brice.

Rochefort

Rochefort lies in the Ardennes, the forested highland that gives Wallonia a different character. Neywo highlights the Château de Rochefort, Château de Lavaux‑Sainte‑Anne, the Castle of Villers‑sur‑Lesse and the domain of the caves of Han.

Explore Wallonia with Neywo

Neywo’s free audio guide lets you discover the region at your own pace. With 15 walking tours across the seven cities, each narrated stop plays automatically as you reach the site, so there is no group to join and no schedule to follow. The guide is available in 11 languages, making it easy to follow the stories of Wallonia’s industrial valleys, historic towns and Ardennes landscapes wherever you go. To start exploring, simply download the Neywo app and select the Wallonia region.