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Green Belgium
Belgium is a peaceful country where harmony with nature is present in the cities and countrysides. Brussels and its surrounding areas have more green areas than any other European capital, with numerous parks and the magnificent Soignes Forest . Members of the tourism industry are working hard to sustain the quality of Belgium's environment whether it be hotels, guest houses, bed & breakfasts or visitor attractions.
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| Some ideas for walk : Brussels and its closest surroundings form one of the cities with the most green areas per inhabitant |
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Eco Edibles Every Wednesday, "Le Marche Bio" (green market) at the Place Sainte Catherine sells organic and locally-produced food between 7:30 am and 3:00 pm |
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| House stories : An Art deco building renovated in using the most recent ecological knowledge. Received the price of "batiment exemplaire" from the Brussels region for having use eco-friendly renovation technique in a preserve monument. |
| Organic Accommodations in French Speaking Wallonia |
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The requirements for Panda accommodations were created by the WWF in collaboration with the associations for regional tourism and are as follows:
There is 18 "Panda Stay" |
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This accommodation has to be located in an active farm where "biological" agriculture is practiced or at least where "working methods with respect for the environment" are used. The suggested activities are a means to discover this agriculture, as well as quality products. |
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Gîtes or Guest Rooms "Nature Discovery Activity" Located in a region where nature is privileged, it valorises the richness and the diversity of the natural heritage in respect of the environment. The lodger can do various leisure activities linked to the discovery of the surrounding nature. The owner will suggest at least three discovery activities, one of which at least at personal initiative. The other activities may be organised by the local authorities or, for example, by a nature guide |
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Original accommodation in a real indian tipi or in a typical chalet. A choice of 30 accommodations from 6 to 63 persons. |
| Museum Shops, Museum Food - where food meets Art! |
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Musical Instruments Museum (MIM) On the top of this Art Nouveau style museum you will find a restaurant with one of the most beautiful views of Brussels. |
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Situated in the Fine Arts Museum, you have the choice between the ‘Museum Cafe’ and the ‘Museum Brasserie’. |
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Where visitors discover the major historical periods of Belgium by means of numerous historical documents, and where they can relax in a new cafe. |
| Date | Brussels Event |
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May 22, 2010 |
Zinneke Parade: A great example of a famous Brussels procession composed with hundreds of floats all made with reprocessed materials. |
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May 2010 |
Dring Dring: Week of the bike in Brussels. The traditional bike festival takes place at Cinquantenaire Park. |
| August 2010 | Around the green walk : The festive and multicultural event "Around the Green Walk" allows all inhabitants of Brussels to meet to discover the beautiful trips in our capital city. On the agenda: bike and walking trips, followed by a giant picnic in a convivial and musical atmosphere. Everybody is welcome! |
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September 2010 |
European Week of Sustainable Mobility: A week filled with festivities concerning sustainable mobility. This year's European theme "Reclaiming streets for people" wants to return the streets to the citizens. |
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September 2010 |
Slow Food Meetings : Chefs, independant food and drink producers, local shops, both professionals and amateurs, offer special menus promoting 'good, clean and fair' food and share their experience, passion and know-how |
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September 2010 |
European Day - A Sunday Without Car: This event takes place all over Europe. No cars are allowed in the city center from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm. The area is only accessible by bike, public transport or on foot. |
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October 15-17, 2010
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Fair for Alternative, Ethical and Fair Tourism: International and interactive fair for ethical and responsible tourism in Brussels. |
| Date | Events in French Speaking Wallonia |
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March 26-29, 2010
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Bois & Habitat Fair (Namur): Fair for wooden constructions, decorations. |
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April 2010
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Garden Fair (Enghien): This event for flower and garden lovers takes place on the grounds of the beautiful Castle of Enghien. Over 130 exhibitors will display their beautiful flowers. In the castle itself there will be conferences, floral workshops and scrap booking workshops. |
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May 2010
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Chlorophyll Festival (Dochamps): Activities for children, storyteller, folklore, crafts, Ardennes music and dances, hunting horns, gastronomy. |
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July 2010
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LaSemo Festival(Hotton): "green" festival where cups are biodegradables and the soap is ecological. The participants who leave they car at home and use their bike or public transports to go to the festival will have free entrance at the camping site. |
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August 2010
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Forest Festival (Assesse): 70 craftsmen of wood in action. Cultural exhibitions, sculptors with chain saws, transport by draught horses, sawmill in operation, riding schools and activities for children. |
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July 2010
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Fair of Libramont : the agricultural, forestry and agri-food Fair of Libramont is a huge open-air exhibition and a true showcase for the rural world all its many shapes and forms (machinery, livestock breeding, forestry, the agri-food industry, horticulture, study, research, education, culture and more). It is unequalled throughout Europe |
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September 4-5 2010
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International Hunting and Nature Days (Saint-Hubert): A great historic procession has been taking place for over 40 years with concert, the blessing of the animals, and high mass. |
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August 2010
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Euro Nature (Saint-Hubert): The objective of this event is to gather all the visitors and users of the forest. Sportsmen, hunters, ecologists and wood companies get to know and respect one another. |
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September 2010
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Autumn Festival (Dochamps): With numerous fun activities in the park, an exposition and a guided walk on the theme mushrooms by Jean-Marie Hamoir, reputed mycologist. |
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October 16-18, 2009
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Week-end of the forest : This event wants to raise awareness among the large public on the forest and wood by means of educational, playful, festive, recreational and artistic initiatives |
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November 2009
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A Tourist, a Tree - Come and Plant Your Tree in Wallonia: 30 towns invite you to come and plant a tree. Every tree will get a name tag which will allow you to come back the following years to see "your tree". Visitors will also receive a certificate for their participation. |
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November 2009
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Energy & Habitat Fair (Namur): Exhibition on energetic efficiency and sustainable construction. |
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November 2009
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Day of the Tree (Wallonia): Tree of the year - the viburnum. Numerous fun activities including distribution of plants, exchange of ligneous plants, information booths and bars with samples of regional products. |
