Many strange and wonderful beings have inhabited our regions. The stories and mysteries that surround our villages never cease to amaze us.

After all, there's only one step between myth and reality... But can you tell the difference?

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.

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.

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.