{"id":295708,"date":"2026-04-26T10:04:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T08:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/?p=295708"},"modified":"2026-04-17T10:15:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T08:15:53","slug":"guesthouse-hainaut-berges-et-bois","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/en\/blog\/guesthouse-hainaut-berges-et-bois\/","title":{"rendered":"Guesthouse \u201cBerges et Bois\u201d: a nature-filled and authentic getaway"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nestled in the heart of the Hainaut countryside, between mysterious forests and towpaths, the guesthouse \u201cBerges et Bois\u201d is an invitation to slow down. Virginie and her partner welcome you into a cozy, spacious, and carefully decorated cocoon\u2014an ideal place to recharge before setting off to explore the natural and cultural treasures of the Hainaut region.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"B&B-Berge&Bois-1\"<\/p>\n

A project born from a passion for hospitality<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Together, Virginie and her partner imagined and created \u201cBerges et Bois\u201d: a guesthouse that reflects who they are\u2014warm, authentic, and thoughtfully designed down to the smallest detail so that guests truly feel at home. There is no impersonal hotel atmosphere here: you are welcomed like a visiting friend, with stories shared over coffee and insider tips that only locals know.<\/p>\n

The room: space, comfort, and softness
\n<\/strong>Berges et Bois offers a room designed for couples seeking a peaceful and intimate getaway in a setting that is both calm and welcoming. Spacious, bright, and tastefully decorated, it provides everything needed to feel instantly at ease, like stepping into a timeless bubble.
\nSpecial attention has been paid to sleep quality and overall comfort. The bedding features Kalani bed linen<\/a>, chosen for its softness and natural elegance, ensuring truly restorative nights. In the same spirit, the napkins<\/a> used at breakfast are also by Kalani, adding a subtle touch of refinement to this special moment of the day.<\/p>\n

\"B&B-Berge&Bois-2\"<\/p>\n

Virginie\u2019s favorite: the forest and its legends<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you ask your host what she loves most about the region, she will speak with emotion about the forest and its secrets: the rag tree and the Ercompuch chapel, a place steeped in history and mystery. A timeless spot that is a must-see during a forest walk.<\/p>\n

What to do nearby? The must-sees of Hainaut<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Nature & outdoor activities<\/em>
\n\u2022 Cycling along the RAVeL network: the guesthouse is just steps away from this network of slow paths
\n\u2022 Forest walks with local legends: the rag tree and the Ercompuch chapel
\n\u2022 Plaines de l\u2019Escaut Nature Park: open landscapes, preserved wildlife and flora
\n\u2022 Harchies marshes: one of the largest nature reserves in Wallonia, a paradise for birdwatchers<\/p>\n

Culture & heritage<\/em>
\n\u2022 Beloeil Castle: Amaryllis shows and productions by Luc Petit in a magnificent setting
\n\u2022 Pairi Daiza: the must-see zoological and botanical park
\n\u2022 Aubechies Archaeosite: a journey into prehistoric and Gallo-Roman Belgium
\n\u2022 Visits to the cities of Mons, Ath, and Tournai, rich in architecture and history<\/p>\n

Events & festivities<\/em>
\n\u2022 Ducasse de Mons (Doudou) and Ducasse d\u2019Ath, UNESCO-listed folk festivals
\n\u2022 Dour Music Festival, one of the largest festivals in Belgium<\/p>\n

Book your stay<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ready to drop off your bags (and your bike)?
\nDirect booking with Virginie Dhainaut: +32 479 255 788
\nBooking via Airbnb: View the listing<\/a><\/p>\n

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Nestled in the heart of the Hainaut countryside, between mysterious forests and towpaths, the guesthouse \u201cBerges et Bois\u201d is an invitation to slow down. Virginie and her partner welcome you into a cozy, spacious, and carefully decorated cocoon\u2014an ideal place to recharge before setting off to explore the natural and cultural treasures of the Hainaut […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16957,"featured_media":295707,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[341],"tags":[1111,3335,292],"class_list":["post-295708","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bb-en","tag-gots-en","tag-natural","tag-organic-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/295708","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16957"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=295708"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/295708\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":295714,"href":"https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/295708\/revisions\/295714"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/295707"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=295708"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=295708"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kalani-home.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=295708"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}