Provincial Domain Bois des Rêves
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Bois des Rêves means forest of dreams in French – which is precisely that for kids! It offers a great playground for all ages, a forest, and a café by the lake. At just half an hour away from Brussels, it is one of the best provincial domains nearby.
Update: A new playground has been installed!
Playground
The playground is pretty great. There are sections for toddlers and younger kids as well as a bit more adventurous ones. It is right next to the parking. If you want to walk around the domain, avoid going to the playground first – it’s a trap! There are also picnic tables and a covered area
There is also a forest area with signposted paths in the domain. There are a few play structures along the path, and there is also a route with gym structures for people with disabilities.
There is a BBQ area, but you need to reserve first.
Practical stuff
*Open: the playground is open 10.00-18.00 all year round
You can see the opening hours of the rest of the domain here
*Cost: free entrance
*There is a BBQ area. You can see more details here
*Stroller friendly, wheelchair friendly
*There is also a route with gym structures for people with disabilities
*Dogs are allowed on a leash, but no dogs are allowed in the playground
*There is also a fenced area for dogs
*Parking: outdoor parking available, EUR 2 for the day during high season, ie 01.04-31.10 (free the rest of the year)
Nearby
Villers Abbey is a monastery that was founded in the 12th century. You can visit the ruins nowadays. There are also temporary art expos taking place
Provincial Domain Bois des Rêves is one of the best provincial domains close to Brussels. Check the post to see the rest!
You can walk around château de La Hulpe, a 19th-century castle with lakes and forest
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If it is summer, you can go swimming at Renipont plage nearby
You can have so much fun for the whole family in this trampoline park in Waterloo!
Address
About half an hour drive from Schuman, Brussels (or an hour by public transport)
Bois des Rêves
https://boisdesreves.be/
Allée du Bois des Rêves 1, 1340 Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve
010 41 60 72
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mg9AJZBBidTK5o958
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