Walloon Brabant

Walloon Brabant is a province in the French-speaking Wallonia region of Belgium, situated between Brussels and southern Wallonia. It comprises agricultural areas, forests, and several towns linked by roads and local transport networks.

The province was created in 1995 when Belgium restructured its federal system and divided the former Brabant territory into three separate regions. This reorganization reflected the country's shift toward a more decentralized administrative structure.

The French-speaking character shapes daily life, from street signs to local customs and the way communities gather in town centers. You notice this identity expressed through regional festivals, dialect variations, and family-centered social traditions.

The central location offers easy access to trains and buses connecting to major Belgian cities, with most towns having connections to Brussels. Local information centers in main towns help visitors navigate the region efficiently.

A major vaccine manufacturing facility located in Rixensart plays a significant role in global health production and distribution. This industrial importance shapes the region's economy and international standing quietly behind the scenes.

Location: Wallonia

Capital city: Wavre

Elevation above the sea: 90 m

Operator: Province du Brabant wallon

Shares border with: Flemish Brabant, Hainaut, Province of Namur, Province of Liege

Website: http://brabantwallon.be

GPS coordinates: 50.66667,4.58333

Latest update: December 17, 2025 09:30