La Boucle Noire (Black Loop Trail)

Hotel located in front of the station in the lower city area. 100 m from the shopping centre and 10 mn from the airport. Parking open 24 h a day, 9 €. Restaurant open in the evening week days. walloniabelgiumtourism.co.uk/en-gb/content/ibis-charleroi-centre-gare

Charleroi was once named by a Dutch suvey "the ugliest city in the world"... To fight that reputation, a passionate citizen created an urban safari: a wonderful way to (re)discover the buildings and characters who made this post-industrial city famous. walloniabelgiumtourism.co.uk/en-gb/content/charleroi-adventure-city-safari-new-way-discover-city

76tour is a charming B&B with delightful Art Deco touches and two bedrooms for guests. Comfortable, peaceful, it is within easy reach of the city's attractions, train station and airport. walloniabelgiumtourism.co.uk/en-gb/content/76tour-delightful-bb-charleroi

The Novotel Charleroi Centre hotel, at the heart of the city, offers modern and comfortable rooms and all the services the Accor group is famous for. walloniabelgiumtourism.co.uk/en-gb/content/novotel-charleroi-centre-hotel

Ideally located in the lower part of the town, Charleroi Youth Hostel offers a choice of 189 beds as well as comfortable, modern meeting rooms. walloniabelgiumtourism.co.uk/en-gb/content/arthur-rimbaud-charlerois-youth-hostel

Add an underground twist to your visit of Charleroi with this incredible street art trail along the tow path. Artists from all around the world have joined the Urban Dream project and created colourful, vibrant murals to contrast with the nearby industrial landscape. Easy to discover by tube, foot or bike, it offers a real paradise to photographers. walloniabelgiumtourism.co.uk/en-gb/content/urban-dream-project-street-art-trail-charleroi

Welcome to the Manufacture Urbaine, a brand new place opened since spring 2017 in the heart of Charleroi, on the banks of the Sambre. This brand new plural place of production, sharing and dissemination, defends the principles of eco-responsibility, the contributionto the economy and cultural and creative entrepreneurship. Beer is brewed, bread produced and coffee roasted. Everything can be tasted in a friendly atmosphere. walloniabelgiumtourism.co.uk/en-gb/content/la-manufacture-urbaine-a-charleroi-0

This belfry, part of Charleroi's City Hall, was designed by architect Joseph André in 1936. A perfect combination of classicism and art deco in architecture, it was built of blue and white stone as well as bricks. 70 metres high, the tower was then crowned with a small bronze bell tower. The last 3 levels are home to its carillon: 47 bells playing the tune of a popular song by Jacques Bertrand, a local bard. walloniabelgiumtourism.co.uk/en-gb/content/belfry-charleroi-part-unesco-world-heritage

The BPS22, one of the largest art museums in Wallonia, stands out with its stunning architecture: an industrial glass and iron casing, built in 1911. Its fascinating program of exhibitions and activities make it an iconic stop for all culture lovers in Charleroi. walloniabelgiumtourism.co.uk/en-gb/content/bps22-one-largest-art-museums-wallonia

With 80,000 photographs in its collection (800 of which are permanently on show), Charleroi's Museum of Photography is considered the most important of its kind in Europe. walloniabelgiumtourism.co.uk/en-gb/content/museum-photography-charleroi

Listed by UNESCO as one of the major mining sites in Wallonia, the Bois du Cazier is a particularly touching memorial. Located South of Charleroi, this preserved industrial heritage site stretches along 26 hectares. A remarkable orientation trail has been designed to present its 3 heaps and architectural features.