Do you really know the Mons heritage? With these interactive multimedia installations you can experiment with a new way of discovering the collections...Read more
During the days of Dutch rule modern barracks were built in Mons (Guillaume Barracks, built in 1824-1827). Barracks for the 'chasseurs a pied' regiment,they...Read more
The Abattoirs first and foremost are a location that deserves a visit for their expanse and architectural quality. A location with a history too. The Abattoirs...Read more
A rare example of the Spanish tradition in Mons, the Spanish House dates back to the XVIth and XVIIth centuries, but was extensively restored in the early...Read more
A slight detour on Napoleon’s route, Thuin was the site of confrontations between French and Prussian troops on the morning of the 15th June 1815. The...Read more
Dating from the late 19th century, the chapel is located in the place called “Les Trois Arbres” (the three trees). Napoleon watched his army marching towards...Read more
During a stopover in Jamioulx, Napoleon met the village priest, Jean-Nicolas Jénicot. The latter struck up a conversation with him. He impressed him so...Read more
On the 16th June 1815, Fleurus was impacted by the Battle of Ligny in which some of Napoleon’s troops defeated the Prussian Army. Some edifices left traces...Read more
Listed by UNESCO for its 5 bell towers, its nave and transept of Romanesque style, Notre-Dame Cathedral is a gem of medieval architecture. Its...Read more
Take a former coal mine, get it listed by UNESCO as World Heritage and you get the CID of the Grand Hornu: an innovation and design centre, featuring temporary...Read more