In addition to its permanent collection, the Musée de la Lessive offers visitors an enriched experience. An exhibition of toys will reveal the gifts once given by Saint Nicholas, such as small washing machines or irons, to introduce children to household chores - perhaps your grandmother received the same! The tour also includes a presentation of some thirty family cribs, brought to life by santons, including some emblematic washerwomen.

Spa's festive program promises to be rich in tradition and conviviality! On Saturday December 7, from 10am, a “Donnerie de Noël” will be held on Place Providence, allowing everyone to share and exchange items in the spirit of the festive season. On Saturday, December 14, the Circuit des Crèches will be inaugurated at 10 a.m. with an aubette of mulled wine and delicious homemade soup. On Friday December 27, from 1.30pm, the Place de l'Abattoir will host the traditional “Heyes”: a festive walk through the neighborhood where participants go from house to house begging for treats while wishing the locals a Happy New Year. Finally, on Saturday December 28 from 5 p.m., a “Crèche Vivante” (Living Nativity Scene) will enliven the Rue du Viaduc with a humorous show, where Santa Claus will redistribute the sweets collected the day before, accompanied by mulled wine, hot chocolate and homemade soup.

Every year, the town of Spa transforms itself into a veritable musical crossroads, welcoming talented artists from the international French-speaking scene. From rock to French chanson, pop to electro, the Francos de Spa offer an eclectic program to suit all tastes. The unique atmosphere of the festival, surrounded by the magnificent landscapes of the Ardennes, creates an unforgettable experience for festival-goers.

The Blancs Moussis take over the town, displaying their famous satirical posters. In the afternoon, they join the parade on their float, showering the crowd with confetti and entertaining the public with their pig bladders.

In 1979, Michel Baudson conceived the first major exhibition devoted to Hergé's work at the Palais des Beaux-Arts (now Bozar) in Brussels. The exhibition was entitled Le Musée imaginaire de Tintin, and Hergé designed the poster. It confronted Hergé's work with his documentary sources, including numerous art objects that the artist would observe in museums. Between dream and reality, the city of SPA invites visitors to enter the poster and discover in 3D these now mythical objects that bring The Adventures of Tintin back to life.

From the history of one of Belgium's oldest monastic foundations to that of the world's most beautiful circuit, via the artistic universe of one of the 20th century's leading personalities, the poet Guillaume Apollinaire, come and discover Stavelot Abbey and its site, listed as one of Wallonia's outstanding heritage sites.