Wallonia district, Belgium

Places to visit near Faimes

Faimes is a town in Wallonia district, Belgium, home to about 3,349 people. Within 50 km by road there are 291 places to visit — 138 forts & heritage, 103 churches, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens and 10 museums. The must-see places are Chapelle Notre-Dame de Saives (2 km), Château de Waleffe-Saint-Pierre (4 km) and Tumulus d'Al Tombe de Vaux (6 km).

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Faimes, Belgium
Faimes, Wallonia district, Belgium. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Faimes at a glance

Location
Wallonia district, Belgium
Population
about 3,349
Coordinates
50.6625° N, 5.2600° E
Places within 50 km
291 (291 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Faimes

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Faimes: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Faimes

138 forts & heritage within 100 km of Faimes. The closest is Chapelle Notre-Dame de Saives (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Faimes

103 churches within 100 km of Faimes. The closest is Sint-Laurentiuskapel (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Faimes

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Faimes. The closest is Réserve Naturelle Aux Roches (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Faimes

10 museums within 100 km of Faimes. The closest is Begijnhofmuseum Beghina (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Faimes

6 caves within 100 km of Faimes. The closest is Grottes Schmerling (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Faimes

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Faimes. The closest is Côte d'Ereffe (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Faimes

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Faimes
  2. 6 km Tumulus d'Al Tombe de Vaux · heritage site, Wallonia
  3. 4 km Château d'Oultremont · heritage site, Wallonia
  4. 6 km Château de Waleffe-Saint-Pierre · heritage site, Wallonia
  5. 4 km Chapelle Notre-Dame de Saives · heritage site, Wallonia
  6. 11 km Donjon van Batsheers · heritage site, Flanders
  7. 10 km Back to Faimes

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How to reach Faimes

    All places near Faimes by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Faimes by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage138138Chapelle Notre-Dame de Saives (2 km)
    Churches103103Sint-Laurentiuskapel (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1616Réserve Naturelle Aux Roches (19 km)
    Museums1010Begijnhofmuseum Beghina (24 km)
    Caves66Grottes Schmerling (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints66Côte d'Ereffe (27 km)
    Parks55Parc de Cointe (27 km)
    Other attractions22Ambiorix (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Schulensmeer (43 km)
    Temples11Romeinse Tempelsite (24 km)
    Buddhist sites11Agnetenklooster (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Diyanet Yunus Emre Moskee (44 km)

    Faimes: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Faimes?

    Chapelle Notre-Dame de Saives (heritage site, about 2 km), Château de Waleffe-Saint-Pierre (heritage site, about 4 km), Tumulus d'Al Tombe de Vaux (heritage site, about 6 km), Château d'Oultremont (heritage site, about 10 km), Donjon van Batsheers (heritage site, about 10 km), Sint-Laurentiuskapel (church, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Faimes?

    291 places on Spotwander: 138 forts & heritage, 103 churches, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 museums, 6 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Faimes?

    Chapelle Notre-Dame de Saives, about 2 km by road; Château de Waleffe-Saint-Pierre (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Faimes?

    Sint-Laurentiuskapel, about 11 km by road; Sint-Stefanuskerk (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Faimes?

    Réserve Naturelle Aux Roches, about 19 km by road; Sint-Agnesbegijnhof (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Faimes?

    Start in Faimes, visit Tumulus d'Al Tombe de Vaux, then Château d'Oultremont, then Château de Waleffe-Saint-Pierre, then Chapelle Notre-Dame de Saives, then Donjon van Batsheers, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Faimes?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Faimes

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Faimes’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Faimes on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.