The Belfry, built between 1661 and 1672, is the symbol of Mons and has been recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The only baroque belfry in Belgium,...Read more
Saint-Roch chapel, dedicated to Our Lady of Victory, is situated in the locality called "les Trois Arbres" (the Three Trees). The Emperor went there on...Read more
Beaumont lies on a beautiful stone escarpment that overlooks the Hante valley. The area has been inhabited since the Roman era. The strategic placement...Read more
The Church of Saint-Martin stands near the Sambre, the current sanctuary occupies the site of a Romanesque church whose tower is a remnant of the old monument...Read more
The belfry in its present form dates back to 1639, but a tower already existed in the 13th century. A unique viewpoint to discover the valleys of the Sambre...Read more
Leers-et-Fosteau castle: listed in 1979, this magnificent building was built around the 14th century. It contains one of the finest gothic rooms in Belgium,...Read more
Rather than retire to the north to join Wellington, Blücher concentrated his troops around Ligny between Fleurus and Sombreffe. He hoped to crush Napoleon,...Read more
The Grand-Place is the real centre of the historical town. It is located near the (pedestrian) high street and the belfry. It is paved like old towns and...Read more