The church of St Ursmer
The church of St Ursmer at Lobbes is possibly the oldest church in Wallonia. The nave and transepts certainly date from the Carolingian...Read more
Courtyard Abbey (the "Abbaye de la Cour")
The building's current appearance dates from 1772, when the Abbot of Saint-Ghislain entrusted Jean Malengreau, a master mason from Quaregnon, with the...Read more
Grotto of Our Lady in the hamlet of Monsville
Having previously built a church with twin steeples, the parish priest, Charles Mahieu, went on to build a replica of the Lourdes Grotto. The grotto opened...Read more
Petit-Wasmes Temple
There is a history of Protestant communities in the Borinage, dating back to the start of the nineteenth century. However, Van Gogh never preached at this...Read more
St Waltrude's Collegiate Church
The construction of the present collegiate church began in 1450 with the chancel, which was finished around 1506. The transept was completed in 1527, and...Read more
Saint-Calixte Chapel
Saint-Calixte Chapel in Mons houses the museum of the Count's Castle. You will find an exhibition on the Belfry, ruins and other frescos here.
