Legend of the Angels of Mons
During the night of the 23rd August 1914, angels were said to have appeared to help the British to retreat in the face of crushing German numerical superiority. Fact or fiction? Who were the angels that... Read more
The first and the last
For the British Empire, Mons was "the first and the last”: the first and the last of the great battles of the First World war. Bruce Harvey, a Canadian soldier, has taken part in the liberation... Read more
In wartime
For 4 years, Mons endured German occupation while her sons fought along the Yser river. One man, Henri La Fontaine chose exile in order to continue his pacifist campaign against war. The founder of the... Read more
Circuit of the historical centre of MONS : heritage and museums
The circuit connects the major heritage and tourist sites of the town centre of Mons, departing from the Grand'Place. Discover the UNESCO sites, the museums, the picturesque streets and the mews... Read more
