About The Port Of Halle
Halle sits along the Canal du Centre a short distance south of Brussels, its skyline marked by the Basilica of St. Martin, a Gothic church long known as a pilgrimage site. The town's compact center, with its market square and quiet streets, makes for an easy walk from the waterside for those with time before or after sailing.
Halle also serves as a starting point for cruises along the Canal du Centre toward Strépy-Thieu, home to a set of historic hydraulic boat lifts recognized for their 19th-century engineering. Visitors often pair a stroll through Halle's old town with a taste of Belgian chocolate-making before continuing downstream, making the town a fitting blend of heritage and industrial history in miniature.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Halle.
Visit the Basilica of St. Martin
Step inside this Gothic pilgrimage church for a look at its soaring vaults and storied relics; it anchors Halle's skyline and sits just steps from the market square.
Sample Belgian Chocolate-Making
Join a local chocolatier's workshop to see pralines crafted by hand and taste a few fresh off the line, a sweet complement to a walk through the old town.
Cruise to the Strépy-Thieu Boat Lifts
Sail the Canal du Centre to marvel at these towering 19th-century hydraulic lifts, an engineering feat that hoists boats nearly 240 feet in a single motion.