Crespin, Nord, Nord-Pas-de-Calais

Located in the Nature Park of the Hauts-Pays in the village of Audregnies, the cottage has been created in the old, character-filled buildings of the former family farm.Adjacent to the owners' residence, it is comfortably furnished and features a private terrace and a large garden.It is the perfect starting point for many walks or bike rides.Close to Mons, Tournai, Valenciennes, and other numerous tourist attractions, it is the ideal base for a stay with family or friends.

Located in the center of a village in the heart of the Nature Park of the Hauts-Pays, this gîte is the perfect place to discover the curiosities, landscapes, and specialties of this little-known area on the French-Belgian border. Put on your sneakers or hop on your bike to find the "caillou-qui-bique," wander through the villages and sunken paths, admire the hedged landscapes, meet local craftsmen, visit breweries, and taste the regional specialties. Don't forget the cultural and recreational activities offered by Mons, Valenciennes, and Bavay.Welcome to this house, redesigned for families or groups of friends, featuring 6 bedrooms that can accommodate up to 14 people.The well-equipped kitchen, large dining room, two lounges, as well as the terrace with barbecue, the storage for your bikes and motorbikes, the table football, and the sauna will all contribute to enhancing the quality of your stay.

The gîte, "L'Air Pur", sleeps between 2 and 4 people and welcomes you to the heart of the Nature Park of the Hauts Pays. The gîte is the barn belonging to a former farmhouse, with a sofabed in the living room, a dining room that seats 4 people, a kitchen with a freezer, a woodburner, a bathroom with a separate WC and a bedroom. It also has a television and Wi-Fi. Outside, you can enjoy the terrace with an orchard, outdoor games, a barbecue and a ping-pong table. This lovely gîte is the prefect base from which to explore the regional natural parks of the Hauts-Pays on the Belgian side and Avesnois on the French side.

In Péruwelz between the cities of Mons and Tournai, the Saint-Daniel Hotel was opened in 2013. It is located in the peace and quiet, in the immediate vicinity of the station (±150m) and just a few minutes from the downtown area. Converted from a former seed trade establishment, the hotel offers warrm, contemporary and comfortable rooms. For relaxation, a private recreation area is envisaged as well as the reception’s bar.

Classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since July 2012, the Grand-Hornu is a jewel of the European industrial heritage of the 19th century. Property of the Province of Hainaut since 1989, this historical landmark is today one of the most significant windows of contemporary art in Belgium. In addition to promoting the architectural riches of this unique site, the MACS and the CID teams focus their activities on contemporary art, offering large, high-quality international exhibitions of contemporary art and design. Guided tour available by reservation and audio guide rentals available.

Discover the cozy "Hélène" cottage, which can accommodate up to 3 people.You enter a hallway with a toilet, leading to a comfortable living room with a fully equipped kitchen and a pellet stove for a warm ambiance.Upstairs, you will find two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a separate toilet.Each bedroom is equipped with two single 'boxspring' beds. In one of the two rooms, it is possible to arrange a king-size double bed.Relax and enjoy the soothing view of the fields from your private terrace.Enjoy all the modern comforts with free Wi-Fi.Parking spaces are available on the property grounds.

Located between Mons and Ath, just minutes from Pairi Daiza and near the Baudour forest, the two gîtes offer a pleasant and friendly stay.The gîtes feature private parking, a garden, a game room, and a playhouse bed for children.The perfect setting for a family or friends' vacation, combining comfort and nature.

The Harchies marshes, in the Hainaut, are wetlands of ornithological interest. This nature space offers one of the most diverse flora in Wallonia.

Not only is an authentic iguanodon skeleton, 5 m high and 130 million years old, discovered by miners in a Bernissart mine in 1878, on display in this museum, visitors will also discover a menosaur (first marine reptile), hundreds of other fossils and an impressive mineral collection. The guides are at the entire disposal of the children, who get to be palaeontologists for the day. Be sure to spend some time at the open-air playground after visiting the museum.The audiovisual panels along the circuit represent the 29 complete dinosaur skeletons found during the exploitation of the Bernissart coal mine (Fosse Sainte-Barbe). A good way to end the day is to visit the “Marais d’Harchies.” Situated at 2 km from the Iguanodon museum, this nature reserve listed as a Natura 2000 reserve and featuring numerous observation posts will certainly appeal to (budding !) ornithologists.

The popularity of Bernissart has increased since an iguanodon skeleton was discovered in a mine shaft, but for the local residents, there's much more than that. The memory of the region’s mining past is still very much alive, as is shown in this small museum, where the importance of industrial archaeology for the young generations is emphasised. A fascinating experience awaits you. Old machinery, archives, photographs, engravings... they all tell the enthralling story of life in the mines in great detail. Also exhibited are a horse-driven lift, pickaxes, lamps, helmets and numerous iconographic documents.

  The house of the people in Élouges was built in 1895. It was originally the property of the "Union, Ordre, économie" cooperative company. The building features an extended design facing the road. Its classical layout is made up of a central section of three bays, adjoined by two symmetrical wings, each with four bays. There are two levels and a bâtière roof with dormer windows. The façade is defined by pilasters and string courses in bluestone, in strips on the ground floor and fluted on the first floor. Note also on the ground floor that the windows are capped by a lowered arch while the windows on the first level are rectangular, with an entablature and pediment. Below the balcony in wrought iron, the entry door has retained its original decoration illustrating miners' tools. The house of the people, which still is one, was once occupied by a bread shop and an office (in the bays on the left), as well as by a grocer's and butcher's (in the right-hand bays). The central section accommodated the house of the people itself. The porch allowed access to the internal courtyard where the bakery, reception room and stables were located. Listed: 21-12-1983  

What if you discovered the farm Pype-Lievens with Ingrid and Patrick? : They will be happy to immerse you in the core of their family farm. On the programme: -Guided tour of the farm and its facilities -Discover the animals and various types of breeding -Explanation of the product lines made with the milk from the farm -Explanation of the conservation of the silo and feeding the animals (very different in winter and summer) -Explanation of the standards and regulations updates -Tasting ice cream and yoghurt Only by appointment on Tuesday and Friday afternoon! From minimum 7 to maximum 25 persons Duration: 2 hours Price: € 2/person

An Exceptional Natural and Cultural HeritageThe park is a constant invitation to explore. You’ll be charmed by picturesque villages with traditional architecture and a rich, well-preserved cultural heritage. This area is also home to remarkable flora and fauna, a haven for nature lovers and biodiversity enthusiasts.Walks for EveryoneExplore the Park at your own pace! Whether you prefer a hike through fields and forests or a peaceful stroll at an iconic natural site like the Caillou-qui-Bique, there’s an adventure for every level. Discover the walking map and plan your route on the park’s official website.A Strong Commitment to Sustainable DevelopmentThe Nature Park of "Les Hauts-Pays" works daily to preserve and promote the sustainable development of its territory. Its key missions include:Protecting and managing natural, cultural, and landscape heritageSustainable land managementEconomic and social developmentPromoting sustainable tourismHosting, educating, raising awareness, and informing the publicEncouraging experimentation and innovationLet Yourself Be Tempted by an Authentic Escape!The Nature Park of "Les Hauts-Pays" is more than a destination: it’s an immersive experience in the heart of nature. Combining beauty, tranquility, and heritage, it promises unforgettable moments. Come breathe, explore, and recharge in this authentic land where nature reigns supreme.

  The house of the people in Wihéries was inaugurated in 1922. It was built on the initiative of the "La Ruche Boraine" cooperative company (founded in 1902) by Maurice Mailleux (who was also the architect for the house of the people in Boussu). The building, which is right in the heart of the village, is striking for its generous size and its colour scheme (red and white bricks). Its classical structure features Art Nouveau decoration. The building is on two levels and takes up nine bays. The central section, with three bays, is flanked by two turrets rising to three levels and two wings, each of two bays. The building has a bâtière roof, with the exception of the turrets, which have roofs shaped like a beehive.  The sgraffito in the central bay illustrates this link to the world of bee-keeping. In fact a beehive is depicted in it, framed by scrolls under the words "Société coopérative". Under the bees are the words "La Ruche Boraine / Maison du peuple". Just below the balcony appear the words "Liberté", "égalité" and "Fraternité". Other sgraffiti depicting floral and plant motifs are also visible above the doors and windows on the ground floor. The house of the people once had a meeting room, reception room, café, room for selling bread, a bakery and a kitchen. The way the space is organised remains unchanged today, with the exception of the café which has been enlarged. Note the fanlights of the doors and windows alternating with yellow and green tinted glass. Listed: 29-09-1982  

Our good old Belgian potatoes have finally been honoured! The brasserie restaurant PATATE HOUSE does your potatoes differently! It’s a new concept likely to appeal to a large number of gourmets! Guests can enjoy a wide variety of baked potatoes with the fillings of their preference. They have the tantalizing names “fromagère” (cheese maker), “chevrière” (shepherdess), “chicorée” (chicory), “marseillaise” (Marseillaise) and “nordique” (Nordic). There’s the full works! For those who don’t like potatoes, delicious salads are also available in various formats with each more original than the next. Grilled fish and meat complete this menu which can still vary with the seasons! All this in a welcoming environment where you can also have a delicious glass of beer or a bottle of wine selected by the manager, along with some home-made snacks that are also at attractive prices! Testing PATATE HOUSE... Is to adopt it!

"Freshness, simplicity and diversity" have been the values behind their cuisine for almost seven years now. Located in the largest tree-filled square in Belgium, you will easily find space to enable you to stop off there and to come and enjoy our Greek culinary specialities. In a warm and cosy atmosphere, in a setting in which the decoration has been freshened up, thanks to professional hosting, you will be able to discover freshly-prepared dishes straight made to order at the foot of the Acropolis or sip an ouzo while biting into feta with that lovely taste of Kolymbari olive oil with an uninterrupted view of the town of Oia in Santorini. Place 31 specialises in grilled dishes, and all dishes are carefully home-made. Dolmades, soutzoukakia, keftedes, kokalakia giouvetsi, to mention but a few: names that will surely remind you of pleasant evenings spent on holidays in Greece. Place 31: an opportunity to go back to Greece, without even having to get on a plane! Take advantage of this chance to visit the Haut Pays area, which is less than 20 minutes from Mons. Place 31 has two outdoor seating areas and a private garden.

Visit an authentic Belgian brasserie in Blaton. All beers are brewed and bottled on the premises.

This brewery has been producing artisanal beers for 20 years (4 passionate generations!) already, using local ingredients: Blanche des Sources, La Vieille de Bon Secours (blonde, amber, dark, fruity), Blonde de Noël.

Gaetan Moury and his team invite you to join them in this warm, friendly medieval setting and give your eyes and your taste buds a treat at Le Médiéval. Traditional cooking and local specialities like stuffed pigs’ ears, tartiflette and grills. When it comes to what to drink, try one of the beers from near and far... the choice includes Orval, Karmeliet and Saint-Feuillien. Le Médiéval also organises banquets (parties, weddings, communions, etc.), offering customised packages to suit your preferences and your budget.

It’s very close to Mons and less than an hour from Brussels, in the immediate vicinity of the main roads. The minaret, which is very easy to access, is never far from home. Since 1989 it has been at the head of this cosy family restaurant. Hocine Benseghir can rightly be proud of his couscous. Available in a whole range of flavours and a good complement to meat and fish, it’s grilled in front of you over a wood fire.Demanding and rigorous, his golden rule is “quality and freshness first”. He personally supplies slaughterhouses and markets! In addition, every Saturday evening and Sunday lunchtime a superb barbecue is grilled in a chimney fire to the delight of North African food fans. Others will appreciate the beautiful range of dishes honouring French cuisine.The wine menu covers different regions of France and, of course, the three countries of the Maghreb. You have to taste dishes such as the Méchoui couscous, the Angus t-bone steak with coarse salt and bone marrow, or the roasted sea bream with scents of the country. The setting, the warm welcome and the high quality food will make you regret you didn’t come sooner...

The sandwich shop La Tartine was created in Wasmes in 2012. Other La Tartine sandwich shops later opened their doors in Hornu (2013) and Dour (2015). The map has mushroomed over the years. Each proposal is worked with culinary finesse. The pursuit of quality is our motto. For MONS 2015, the Van Gogh sandwich was prepared in a “painter’s canvas” atmosphere. The sandwich is made up of cranberry jam, tricolor salad, chicory leaves, roast beef, sunflower seeds and cranberries in syrup.

Located in the Nature Park of the Hauts-Pays in the village of Audregnies, the cottage has been created in the old, character-filled buildings of the former family farm.Adjacent to the owners' residence, it is comfortably furnished and features a private terrace and a large garden.It is the perfect starting point for many walks or bike rides.Close to Mons, Tournai, Valenciennes, and other numerous tourist attractions, it is the ideal base for a stay with family or friends.

Located in the center of a village in the heart of the Nature Park of the Hauts-Pays, this gîte is the perfect place to discover the curiosities, landscapes, and specialties of this little-known area on the French-Belgian border. Put on your sneakers or hop on your bike to find the "caillou-qui-bique," wander through the villages and sunken paths, admire the hedged landscapes, meet local craftsmen, visit breweries, and taste the regional specialties. Don't forget the cultural and recreational activities offered by Mons, Valenciennes, and Bavay.Welcome to this house, redesigned for families or groups of friends, featuring 6 bedrooms that can accommodate up to 14 people.The well-equipped kitchen, large dining room, two lounges, as well as the terrace with barbecue, the storage for your bikes and motorbikes, the table football, and the sauna will all contribute to enhancing the quality of your stay.

Holiday home on the 1st floor of a 17th-century farmhouse, adjacent to the owner’s home. Situated in the peaceful countryside, surrounded by meadows and facing a poplar grove. This comfortable, modern holiday home is ideal to relax and go for walks in the Scheldt plains and the Hauts Pays nature reserve. Meadow with shelter for horses (stopping place for riders). Living/dining room, kitchenette, bathroom, toilet. Garden: balcony, barbecue, car park.

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The gîte, Le Montagnard, sleeps between 6 and 8 people and welcomes you to the heart of the Parc Naturel des Hauts Pays. Lovingly decorated, the gîte has a living/dining room, a kitchen equipped with everything you need, a bathroom and a shower room with 2 separate WCs, 3 bedrooms, a utility room and a garage. You can also enjoy the garden and terrace with a barbecue and games for the kids. In an enchanting setting, the gîte is the perfect starting point for lots of activities in the great outdoors. Whether you’re into mountain biking or hiking, you can explore this lush green setting in the heart of the Parc Naturel des Hauts Pays. Check out the RaVEL routes and soak up the well-protected diversity of nature.

Located in the small village of Grandglise in the Beloeil administrative area, right in the heart of the River Escaut Plains Nature Park, the “Gîte des Chevaliers Teutoniques” hosts you in a quiet and calm setting. On the edge of the woods and close to the former “Roches Rouges” quarry which has not been in operation for decades, this charming pied-à-terre with all modern conveniences is ideally located in an area which is rich in heritage, and could also act as a starting-point for many types of outings – on foot, by bike, by mountain bike, on horseback, and so on.

Near to the woods of Strambuges, "Sea of Sand", swamp of Harchies, Bonsecours forest, castle of Beloeil, archeological site of Blicquy and Aubechies, etc.