The picturesque Pajottenland

This route introduces you to Pajottenland, a region in Flemish Brabant. The Pajottenland has a slightly hilly and rural character. The locals therefore sometimes call their region the Tuscany of the North. Humor, pride or both? Who knows. The Pajotten are certainly no strangers to humor (Payot was once the French name for a regional soldier). The name Pajottenland comes from a playful text from 1845. Moreover, the most famous Pajot is undoubtedly the comedian Urbanus, he still lives in Pajottenland. In Pajottenland you will still find many old square farms, especially in the valleys and near springs. For example, close to the language border with Wallonia you will find Ter Rijst, a typical Pajot square farm from 1860 that was built on the foundations of a much older farm from the early Middle Ages. A beautiful landscape park has been created around the building.