Saint-amand-les-eaux, Nord, Nord-Pas-de-Calais

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.

The Centre de la Tapisserie, des Arts Muraux et des Arts du Tissu (Centre for Tapestry, Mural Arts and Textile Arts) is one of the five contemporary centres established by the Wallonia-Brussels Federation in the field of textile art. The fact that it is established in Tournai is not insignificant, as the “capital” of Wallonie picarde was one of the country’s main centres of tapestry production in the 15th and 16th centuries. The TAMAT is housed in a beautiful mansion in neo-classicist style, the Museum of Tapestry of the City of Tournai.The collections of the TAMAT are an accurate reflection of the diversity of textile art. More than 250 items from 6 centuries of textile production are exhibited, from old 15th-century tapestries – remarkable heritage of the City of Tournai - over items from the post-war movement “Forces Murales” to contemporary works.The TAMAT also houses research workshops. Every year scholarship holders come here to work in total artistic freedom. A documentation and study centre welcomes researchers, students, teachers and the general public within the context of historical or biographical studies. Moreover, a conservation and restoration workshop, open to the public, enables visitors to gain an insight into the painstakingly slow and meticulous work done by the restorers, who will gladly answer any and all questions.

Located in the historical centre of the Town of Tournai, Hôtel Peeters houses an atypical museum which is devoted to puppetry arts in all their forms. The Puppet Centre will take you on a voyage of discovery, during which the Centre's hidden treasures will be revealed to you – treasures from the four corners of the earth. This trip around the world will thus take you in the footsteps of the most popular figures in European puppet theatre, known by the young and the not-so-young alike, but also in the footsteps of the typical characters and techniques found in the puppetry traditions of various African and Asian countries. Apart from the heritage items stored in the museum, the Puppet Centre offering for visitors also consists not only of various temporary exhibitions, educational events (upon request), creative workshops, but also many shows, training sessions and courses for children and adults. NEW! An unaccompanied tour for families entitled "Jack s'est fait la malle" – the puppet called Jack has disappeared! The only evidence of where he has been are the selfies that he has hidden, here and there, in the museum's rooms. We need you to help him to get back to his designated place amongst the other puppets! During your investigation, you will have to solve riddles, experiment with various puppet handling techniques, observe the puppets in detail, imitate their expressions, touch the material they are made of, and so forth. Available every day the museum is open. We prefer that you book in advance (by calling us on +32 (0)69 889 140 or by emailing us at maisondelamarionnette@skynet.be).

The catholic hurch at Bléharies is perhaps one of the major works of modern church architecture in Belgium. Built to a rectangular design without transepts, it has a lower, narrower, virtually square chancel and an octagonal tower 45 metres high. The nave has no side aisles and is covered by a concrete roof structure resting on reinforced concrete arches 18 metres high and 16 metres wide, set 5 metres apart. The roof, with its three rows of windows, comes down very low. Several stained-glass windows are set into the walls. The materials have been arranged to make full use of their range of colours (yellow stone and bluestone, brick on the outside, concrete and granite inside). Listed building (19-05-1993)

This rose garden is entirely dedicated to the Australian breeder, Warren Millington, of which 157 different varieties (planted in triplicate, so almost 500 rosebushes) are associated with companion plants. It is therefore more of a rose garden than a classic rosarium. The design and maintenance of this garden were entrusted to Isabelle Olikier, author of three books related to roses. She has at heart to achieve beautiful harmonies. There is, for example, a white garden with a Zen corner, a garden of medieval inspiration, large spaces mixing the roses with old-fashioned plants in the manner of the cottage gardens and also, a mixed-border with all the creations of Emile Foucart, famous rose breeder of the region (Lesdain).

This is the private residence of the Princes of Ligne, that housed Philip the Good and Charles the Bold, Dukes of Burgundy, Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I and many others. Watch closely: if the flag is flying, then the master of the house is at home.This feudal castle dominates the entire Scheldt valley. It is surrounded by fortified walls from the 12th century and the entrance is protected by a barbican (an impressive fortified gateway). In the 19th century the castle was completely rebuilt in neo-Gothic style. Its keep gives it the appearance of a fairy-tale castle. The estate covers 72 ha.Only guided visits are possible. Access to the barbican, the lapidary museum, the dungeons, the great hall, the bedchamber and the top of the tower. The manor is private and therefore not accessible.

Antoing Castle was the stronghold of the powerful family of Melun and then passed to the current line of Princes. Today we can still see a large part of the 12th century enclosure and the bolewerk (fortified bastion) built in the 15th century. In the 19th century, the famous architect Viollet-le-Duc transformed the castle into a magnificent Neo-Gothic house.

  Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours basilica is a neo-Gothic church built between 1885 and 1895 by the architect F. Baeckelmans on the site of a place of worship used since the 16th century. Originally, there was a statue of the Virgin, sheltered under an oak tree between the forests of Condé and Blaton. But in 1636, an initial chapel was built there and this was enlarged on many occasions. It was in 1910 that the church gained its status as a basilica. The building is constructed on a central plan in Tournai stone. The octagonal centre is flanked by a corolla of chapels with a massive light tower above. The façade features a jutting hexagonal porch with three large Gothic windows under a triangular pediment. Behind the porch, two square section towers rise five levels delineated by dripstone cordons. Above the towers is a square spire enclosed by corner pinnacles. Note the ceramics by Max van der Linden and the oak statue of the Virgin, formerly polychromatic, dominating the chancel and dating from the beginning of the 16th century. Listed (23-01-2001)  

The Plaines de l'Escaut (nature park of the Scheldt) covers the 6 green municipalities of Antoing, Beloeil, Bernissart, Brunehaut, Péruwelz and Rumes. The area is rich with agricultural, horticultural, and water features, as well as swathes of woodland. Within the natural park information centre, L'Escale Forestière will provide you with extensive detail and practical information on the region, the forest and hikes. On site, the Explor'forêt interpretation centre gives you the keys to the forest ecosystem. You’ll also enjoy the Promenoir des Cimes trail which leads you on a discovery of the forest 16 metres above the ground. Families will love the Pic'orée and boundary space and the barefoot trails. For hikers, 500 km of marked trails await them. Many walks take them along the Scheldt, in the middle of fields and nurseries or in one of the many wooded areas. For bird lovers, the Harchies marshes (classified as a Natura 2000 zone) are an essential site for the observation of migratory species. The natural park is also characterised by its heritage. The castles of Beloeil and Antoing, the Iguanodon museum and the mining museum are all attractions for visitors. Not to mention the good restaurants and craft breweries which abound in the natural park.

A small-scale restaurant, which specialises in creative cuisine which employs local ingredients, and mainly serves pizzas and pasta. Always on the look-out for authentic tastes, “Pizza Maison” has chosen to provide its customers with high-quality food in a family setting and also with friendly and professional service. Cutting-edge technologies and equipment in the sector are employed here, in order to make life easier for its staff. Now the challenges facing “Pizza Maison” are to host more customers and to provide the latter with an additional purchasing service, thus giving them the opportunity to choose a product which is different in terms of quality. Special “pasta festival” offer, all you can eat pizza, accompanied by three drinks, dessert and coffee.

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.

Over the last 20 years, L’Impératif has gradually established itself on the Mons and Walloon landscape. Standing at the helm of a liner after casting off from Asquillies before dropping anchor at Maisières, Captain Benoît Neusy’s incredible talent has been rewarded many times, with a score of 16/20 in the Gault et Millau and also with a Michelin star in 2012. Specialising in fish, Benoît Neusy and his team are always on the lookout for unlikely combinations to tantalise your taste buds of the finest food connoisseurs. Preferring to use quality ingredients and keen to produce exceptional freshness, he works with local producers and artisans to transform turbot, langoustine or sardines and mackerel. A quick look at the menu reveals a number of “Surf and Turf” combinations. Veal by the sea: king crab roll, tongue à la vitello, oyster tartare, seaweed mayonnaise, brain cream, gribiche sauce with caviar and ormers, Scallops with black pudding, apple chutney, cider butter and gingerbread, cooked with Lardo di Colonnata, with beurre blanc and white and black truffle parsnip mousseline, in a foie gras timbale and smoked eel. Not to mention our traditional cod loin in a crust of Fromage d’Abbaye and chicory fondue from the Longlune farm with a St Feuillien foam. The chef and owner, Benoît Neusy, masters the art of awakening the taste buds: an art especially true in various lobster preparations, cod fillets with chicory à la St. Feuillien... all accompanied with excellent wines. A burst of flavours for a true moment of happiness!

Although this establishment has opened its doors only recently, the caterer Eric Bonnet had always dreamed of owning his own restaurant. Today his dream has come true. The subtle combination of knowledge and skill has resulted in a cuisine the quality of which is only equalled by the service offered. Tournai has quite a few excellent restaurants, but this establishment is situated on the outskirts of the city in the rural environment of Saint-Maur, against the peaceful background of green pastureland. The superb outdoor terrace is the ideal place to enjoy the tranquillity of the environment. The interior design is modern but warm and the cuisine is authentic yet temporary, i.e. traditional with an original touch.

Troll's & Bush is the brewery/restaurant belonging to the Brasserie Dubuisson, the oldest and most authentic brewery in Wallonia. In a friendly atmosphere with a real community feel, they cook up simple, traditional dishes, and you don’t have to wait long to be served. You can also come here to enjoy the beers produced by the parent company (Cuvée des Trolls, Bush blonde, Ambrée etc.) in the best possible conditions, from the barrel and in the right glasses. The brewery also offers guided tours.

Chef David Huylenbroeck has always had two passions: cars and cooking. He made one of them into his profession. After having ran several establishments at Tournai, he decided to open La Paulée Marie-Pierre, a charming and discreet restaurant. The menu offers a limited choice of starters and main dishes, always prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients. This great chef is not only a cook and caterer, but also a cellar master. His wines perfectly match his refined, delicate dishes that will delight the real gourmets. The warm interior decoration of the restaurant, with lots of wood and velvet, the beautiful wine colours and the Mediterranean aromas will certainly contribute to your taste experience

Thanks to its luxurious rooms, quiet park, functional seminar rooms and comfortable reception halls, Le Château d'Arondeau is ideal for an exhilarating stay, for seminars or for the most wonderful celebrations… This elegant 19th-century castle, located in the heart of the Parc naturel des Plaines de l'Escaut, did not lose any of its charm during its restoration and currently combines historical character with modern comfort, in the unique setting of a 15 hectare estate consisting of woodland, ponds and gardens.

Welcome to the Saint Daniel Hotel Housed in an ancient seed merchant’s house, halfway between Mons and Tournai, this warm, contemporary and comfortable hotel was designed in 2013. The Saint Daniel Hotel is located in very tranquil surroundings, whilst very close to the railway station (approximately 150 meters) and only a few minutes away from the town centre. https://www.hotelsaintdaniel.be/en

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.

Located amid pastures, the gite Oh la vache! is an old renovated farmhouse. Located in calm and relaxing countryside, the accommodation has a lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, shower room and two toilets. On sunny days, enjoy the terrace and the barbecue. In the heart of the Plaines de l’Escaut natural park, the village offers many opportunities for walks and discoveries. You’ll enjoy all the mod cons and many activities nearby, as the gite is located right next to Tournai and Péronnes lake. Only 35km from Lille and Pairi Daiza, 90km from Brussels and from Bruges!