Mons

Belgium, small but packs a punch. Not known among its fellow Europeans as a destination hub nor among those beyond the continent but look close and you will find some hidden gems. A confusing country with 3 official languages! We're here to help you navigate it and find the best best places in Belgium. 

Lying on the North Sea coast, Belgium's immediate neighbours are France, Luxembourg, Germany and the Netherlands. The small nation of Belgium might leave you surprised by its rich and gorgeous heritage. It boasts a number of fascinatingly historic cities packed with medieval and Art Nouveau architecture and famous for their long traditions in arts, fashion and fine dining. If you've seen the best of them, the Belgian countryside offers anything from sandy beaches to the densely forested hills and ridges of the Ardennes. Brussels, the country's vibrant capital, is a modern world city with a highly international character. It combines massive postmodern buildings in its European Quarter with impressive historic monuments, such as the World Heritage listed Grand Place, surrounded by guildhouses and the Gothic town hall. There's Laken Castle and the large St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral, dedicated to the cities patron saints. The Royal Palace is a more recent but no less grand structure. One of the city's most famous landmarks is the Atomium, a remarkable steel structure and remnant of the 1958 World's Fair.

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Hainaut is a unique mix of industrial towns and natural gems in its quiet countryside. Since it’s not as touristy as other parts of Belgium, it’s a perfect spot for travellers wanting to see the full picture of the country. Venture out into Hainaut for hidden gems, lesser known adventures, and historic castles to see. 

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Formerly l'Échalote, this bar welcomes you in a modern and warm environment. You can enjoy a great coffee, special beers or cocktails.

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Hang out in the hanging gardens in spring. Mother Nature is all over this city and hugging its medieval walls. 

Sunny day at the Thuin hanging gardens on the city walls in Wallonia, Belgium

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Thuin city and hanging gardens view, Thuin, Wallonia, Belgium

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Plants growing out and over the old brick walls of Thuin at the Hanging Gardens, Belgium

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Grassy fields and trees at the Hanging Gardens of Thuin near the town, Thuin, Belgium

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Bushes, flowers and trees growing on the city walls of Thuin at the Hanging Gardens, Belgium

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The Hanging Gardens of Thuin

Antiques and artifacts galore from all over the world are held in the not so well known museum of Mariemont. 

A modern building in an open field, the Musée Royal de Mariemont by architect Roger Bastin, Belgium

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Museum display with multiple glass cases displaying items from Asia. Quite above from Henri Michaux, Mariemont, Belgium

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Japanese tea garden and pavillion inside The Royal Museum of Mariemont, Belgium

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Funerary jewels found in Trivières, Belgium from the 4th to 7th century on display in Mariemont

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intricate curly iron entrance gate to the park by The Royal Museum of Mariemont, Belgium

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The Royal Museum of Mariemont

In this 16th century Abbey setting, you will have the chance to discover the work of passionate master distillers, whose know-how goes back to the creation of the first cooperative in 1946. You will also test famous Belgian "eaux-de-vie" and liquors, together with chocolates and other delights. A local brasserie will propose you some typical local dishes.

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Rent furnished cottages at the farm D'herlaimont, comfortable, country and relaxing.
Close to major highways.tel 0476470413

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Gîte de la ferme D'herlaimont

Emeline and Nicolas are very happy to welcome you to their B&B in Mons in an old “Maraicher” house. Nowadays, the house has been renovated in a charming B&B in Mons within walking distance to the city centre and to the “Mont Panisel”.

The B&B in Mons has a capacity of 1 to 4 people in a single accommodation. That’s the ideal place for a family, some friends or colleagues with the 2 separate bedrooms. The guests will also enjoy a private car place, the garden and a safe room for bikes.
http://www.aupetitdragon.be/en/your-bb-in-mons/

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B&B Au Petit Dragon

A landscaped park of 5 hectares, the Waux-Hall is lined with open-air sculptures (19th - 20th centuries), which gives it a unique romanticism. Property of the City of Mons since 1892, the park offers several recreational opportunities: boating, health track, playground, tennis ... The park also has an open cafeteria for all visitors.
Designed by landscape architect Louis Fuchs, the Waux-Hall Park (1862-1864) hosts a remarkable collection of plants and secular trees, water features and lawns where 100,000 bulbs flourish in the spring to offer an enchanting spectacle.
In short, place of leisure, relaxation, family nature, the Waux-hall site is widely open to all.

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Le Parc du Waux Hall

The restaurant is open:
Monday-Wednesday-Thursday-Friday- (noon and evening) Saturday and Sunday noon.

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La Brasserie de L'Impératif

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Twi'li

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Pizza, pates, panini, arancini, panzerotti fait maison �

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Sandwicherie du zoning de Courcelles - O'panino

Aperitif bar with a family atmosphere ... Welcome home.

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L'Orange Apero Bar

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