For a stay in Glabais, there are two different aspects to explore: the history of Saint-Pierre and other buildings, and circular walks that can be compared by their starting points and distances. The details below will help you decide whether to focus on church art and architecture or on a specific distance.
Saint-Pierre: Building History and Church Art
The origins of Saint-Pierre Church date back to the Middle Ages. However, the present-day building is mainly the result of work carried out between the 17th and 19th centuries. Surrounded by its former cemetery, the church forms part of Glabais’s village landscape. Here, a long history meets a building that has evolved over several centuries.
The organ also has a story of its own: it was built in 1845 and is attributed to Pierre-Fidèle Delmotte of Saint-Léger. It was listed as a monument on 25 November 1971. Behind the choir is also a chapel that imitates the Grotto of Massabielle in Lourdes. Built in 1932 from bricks and cemented rubble stone, it contains a statue of Our Lady and an altar.
School, Façade and Saint-Roch Chapel
The Maison de l'Histoire et du Patrimoine is housed in Glabais’s former communal school, which closed in 1975. The restored building dates from 1867. Its brick and blue-stone façade is typical of school architecture in the mid-19th century. Alongside the church, it offers a second perspective on the village’s building history, focusing on the school building and its façade.
Another religious building is the chapel dedicated to Saint Roch. Located at the corner of Rue des Croix du Feu and Rue Cala, it is built of whitewashed bricks and dates from the mid-19th century. Together with the chapel behind the choir at Saint-Pierre, it illustrates the different forms of religious architecture found in Glabais.
Compare Circular Walks by Distance
The route descriptions, updated on 6 May 2025, list several circular walks starting in Glabais. One 8.7-kilometre loop begins at the church in Glabais. There is also a separate 2.5-kilometre circular walk starting at the Eglise de Glabais. The Tour de Glabjou starts on Avenue Eugène Philippe and is described as either 6 or 11 kilometres long. Another 9.5-kilometre loop starts at the Etangs du Moulin on Haute rue.
The distances listed here range from 2.5 to 11 kilometres. On the Tour de Glabjou, you can choose between two route lengths; the other options offer additional starting points and distances to compare. This makes it possible to start planning by considering your preferred distance, while also keeping the starting point in mind.
The description of the Les Bruyères walk, updated on 23 December 2024, offers another way to explore the Glabais countryside. The route starts at Saint-Pierre Church and passes farms and traditional houses on the way to the former Ferme de Glabjoux and numerous chapels. The Saint-Pierre spring is another historical landmark: it is one of the five “miraculous” springs of Grand Genappe and was later abandoned.
Rural Places and Accommodation
Agriculture-themed attractions offer other points of interest. The Domaine de Glabais winery is surrounded by fields and walking trails. The Ferme Bio de Glabais is a regenerative micro-farm. These descriptions add further aspects of the rural surroundings to the historic farms and trails.
For accommodation planning, Ferme Saint Pierre offers a specific option in Glabais: the Brabant-style farmhouse is located in the heart of the village, and its oldest traces date back at least to the 16th century. Ferme Saint Pierre offers four rooms and three bedrooms for rent. Confirm the accommodation details directly before booking. This way, you can connect your accommodation search with the things you want to experience during your stay in Glabais: historic buildings, church art, or circular walks through the countryside.
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