Ramillies: History, Churches and Discovery Trails

Ramillies is an interesting destination for anyone wishing to combine their stay with visible history, architecture and active exploration. Between the Gallo-Roman Tumulus d'Hottomont, historic churches and the Balade des Glaneurs, there are various ways to get to know the area. A Totemus treasure hunt is also one of the activities available in Ramillies. This allows you to plan your trip around your preferred focus, whether cultural, on foot or playful.

Circular trail through Autre-Eglise

The Balade des Glaneurs follows a circular route around the village of Autre-Eglise and along the Fagneton and the Frambais, two tributaries of the Petite Gette. The route mainly showcases architecture from the 18th and 19th centuries. This includes the Church of Notre-Dame with its enclosed former presbytery. Anyone interested in architectural history can combine a walk here with specific architectural impressions without limiting their stay to a single building.

Tumulus and churches as cultural highlights

The Gallo-Roman Tumulus d'Hottomont is located in Grand-Rosière-Hottomont in Ramillies. At 11.5 metres high and with a diameter of 50 metres, it has clearly defined dimensions that help put its size into perspective when planning a trip. The Church of Saint John the Baptist along the route is another part of the area's cultural history. It is a Neoclassical building dating from 1766–1767; its interior is designed in the Louis XV style.

Another historical landmark is Ferme Le Grand Château. It has been documented since the 14th century and was formerly the seat of the de Hupain family's lordship. The present buildings, whose construction is dated to 1613 and which were built from the 17th to the 19th century, include a longitudinal barn and an impressive two-storey main building with a portal in the Louis XIV style. The Ferme is privately owned and welcomes visitors.

Combining history and discovery

At 7 Rue de la Place, there are two original cannons from the First World War that were used by the German army during the conflict; they are designated there as a sight. This location adds a distinctly more recent historical reference to the older buildings. The Totemus treasure hunt in Ramillies is 5.9 kilometres long and offers another way to shape your stay around a specific route. For families and other travel groups, it can be appealing to switch between an architecture-focused circular trail, individual historical sites and this playful format.

Choosing holiday accommodation to suit your travel style

If you are looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Ramillies, it is worth deciding on your preferred focus in advance. Those mainly wishing to discover churches, historic buildings and the tumulus can plan around the cultural attractions. For travellers who want to combine exercise and discovery, the Balade des Glaneurs and the 5.9-kilometre Totemus treasure hunt take centre stage. This allows you to choose accommodation that suits your planned travel style and structure your days around the experiences that are of particular interest to you and your fellow travellers.

More places for planning your trip

If you would like to compare other destinations in addition to Ramillies, you can find further places here for planning your trip: Merchtem, Gooik, Dilbeek, Zemst, Hoeilaart, Boutersem, Mont-Saint-Guibert and Overijse.

For the overarching travel overview: Brabant.