Wallonia (/ w ɒ ˈ l oʊ n i ə / wol-OH-nee-ə; French: Wallonie ⓘ; Walloon: Waloneye or Walonreye [walɔn(ʀ)ɛ(ː)j]), [a] officially the Walloon Region (French: Région wallonne [ʁeʒjɔ̃ walɔn]; Walloon: Redjon walone), [b] is one of the three regions of Belgium—along with Flanders and Brussels. [5]

Walloons (/ wɒˈluːnz / WOL-oonz; French: Wallons [walɔ̃] ⓘ; Walloon: Walons) are a Gallo-Romance [6][7] ethnic group native to Wallonia and the immediate adjacent regions of Flanders, France, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Walloons primarily speak langues d'oïl such as Belgian French, Picard and Walloon.

Walloon (/ w ɒ ˈ l uː n /; natively walon; French: wallon ⓘ) is a Romance language that is spoken in much of Wallonia and, to a very small extent, in Brussels, Belgium; some villages near Givet, northern France; and a clutch of communities in northeastern Wisconsin, United States. [4]

Wallonia consists of the French-speaking provinces of Hainaut, Liège, Luxembourg, Namur, and Walloon Brabant. Its elected government has broad authority over such areas as agriculture, transportation, and public works. Namur city is the capital of the region. (See also Fleming and Walloon.) Area 6,504 square miles (16,844 square km). Pop.

The Walloons, who live in Belgium's southern provinces, are the country's French-speaking inhabitants. Their culture contrasts with that of the Flemings, who inhabit the northern part of the country and speak Flemish, a language similar to Dutch.

Apr 25, 2017 · The two areas are Flanders, consisting of the Dutch speaking or Flemish community, and Walloon or Wallonia, the home of the French community. A small community of German-speaking people also resides in Belgium, but they are an autonomous community distinct from the other two within the far eastern region of Wallonia.

Travelling in Wallonia is a constant source of enchantment. Expect stunning landscapes, uniquely beautiful villages, and fascinating towns and cities full of surprises along the way. Start with Liège, Namur, , perfect introductions to this ever-surprising regions.

Wallonia invites you to visit its well preserved natural attractions, its castles and its Unesco world sites, not forgetting its delicious culinary traditions!

Hidden in plain sight, Wallonia is defined by the lush sprawling woodlands of the Ardennes, a network of cities that showcase both industrial grit and medieval intrigue, an historic trail of castles and abbeys that weave through the countryside, a flourishing wine route to rival its ingrained tradition of Trappist beer and a penchant for excepti...

Dec 13, 2023 · Wallonia is an excellent Belgium holiday destination. The area has many cosy holiday homes, Spa’s, camping grounds for you to stay, whilst exploring the beautiful surroundings. These charming towns and villages are absolutely worth a visit during your holiday in Wallonia. Busses and tram lines in Wallonie are operated by TEC.