Luttre: RAVeL Routes and Cultural History

Luttre combines active days with a remarkable local history. Anyone planning a trip that brings together cycling routes, walks and historical impressions will find a variety of points of interest here: the Sentier du Petit Rouge leads from Rue du Commerce towards the towpath along the canal, while churches, chapels and religious landmarks make the development of the town visible. The railway station, with its connections towards Bruxelles-Midi and Charleroi-Sud, is also one of the practical factors you can take into account when choosing a holiday apartment in Luttre.

RAVeL Sections and Walking Routes for Active Days

For a cycling excursion, the section from La Louvière to Charleroi is an independent route option. It first follows the historic RAVeL along the Centre Canal, then the RAVeL along the Charleroi–Brussels Canal, and finally Ligne 119 – La Houillère. The route is therefore characterised by its succession of different former or historically significant transport routes.

When planning, it is useful to consider the surface: the RAVeL route is predominantly smooth, alternating between asphalt and concrete. It also has no incline or only a negligible one. The Sentier du Petit Rouge complements the offer with a path within Luttre. It starts at Rue du Commerce and leads towards the towpath along the canal.

Churches, Chapels and Traces of Local History

The present-day Saint-Nicolas Church was blessed and opened for worship on 6 December 1849. Luttre had already become a parish on 31 July 1846. The history of the so-called Saint-Nicolas benefice goes back even further: it was established in 1289 in the chapel that then existed in Luttre.

Other historical points of reference are found in different parts of the town. On Rue Quévry stands the Chapelle Navarre, with a remarkable holly tree. The Chapelle Sainte-Anne dates from 1710. At the Chapelle Lacroix Eloy on Rue du Cheval Blanc, an inscription states that Paul Jaucot drowned on 10 April 1717. Details like these give a walk through Luttre a sense of historical depth, even though not all the sites belong to the same period.

Among the more recent religious landmarks is a stone statue commissioned and paid for by Father COLLET. It is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and was blessed on 18 August 1929. Together with Saint-Nicolas and the chapels, it creates a cultural and historical focal point that is clearly distinct from the RAVeL and canal themes.

The Right Holiday Apartment for Your Travel Plans

When looking for accommodation in Luttre, it is worth deciding first what kind of pace you want. Should the stay focus mainly on historical points of interest and walking routes, or is a longer day on the RAVeL the main attraction? The railway connections from the station can also be factored into your plans if you are considering Luttre as a base for days out towards Bruxelles-Midi or Charleroi-Sud. This leaves room for active sections, quiet discoveries and the history of a place whose traces reach back to 1289.

For the overall travel overview: Pont-À-Celles.