게나페‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪18‬개의 호수

To see and don't hesitate to get lost there

very beautiful lake. Must see

Early in the morning to avoid the crowds

The Genval Lake (French: Lac de Genval) is located on the edge of the Sonian Forest southeast of Brussels. The lake is partly in Genval, a sub-municipality of Rixensart in the province of Walloon Brabant and partly in Overijse in the province of Flemish Brabant. It is an artificial lake that was created in 1903 by creating artificial banks around a marshy area.[1] Around the lake are several buildings from the Belle Époque, including the five-star hotel Château du Lac. The area around the lake is very touristic and is home to a yacht club, among other things. nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meer_van_Genval

The Genval lake is located in the Zilverbeek valley. The artificial lake is located for the most part on the territory of Overijse and was constructed by order of lawyer and businessman Gustave Smets - Mondez. The 18 ha lake was constructed in 1904 in an area with a series of spring-rich ponds and marshes through which the Zilverbeek or the Argentine flowed. The Zilverbeek still flows along the lake on the Overijse side. The area attracted many tourists from the very beginning. Around 1900, the urban development plans were also drawn up for the construction of the park on the Walloon side. Several impressive villas were built here that were reminiscent of copies of buildings from Versailles and monuments on the Swiss Lake Lucerne. On the Overijse side, there was less interest in the construction, which is why the slopes are less developed than on the Walloon side, where it was promoted as a spa. After the First World War, the lake was sold to John Martin (1886-1966), an English brewer from Antwerp. He would establish the Schweppes factory here (Belgian license) in the "Château du Lac" (until 1981). The lake is still in the hands of his heirs. On the Meerlaan there are still a few cottage-style villas overlooking the lake. These villas are depicted on various old postcards and are still recognizable today but have been heavily modified. Inventory of Immovable Heritage: Maleizen, https://id.erfgoed.net/themas/14294

Genval Lake is an atmospheric spot with beautiful clear water, surrounded by stately old villas and shady trees. A picturesque path follows the banks, ideal for a walk along the rippling water.

The ivy-wrapped castle...

The path which crosses the Solvay estate and which passes near the Château de La Hulpe is in good condition and has only a few holes filled with water... but easily avoidable.