TOURISM SPOTS DESCRIPTION
CASTLE OF THE PRINCES OF CHIMAY AND CASTLE PARK
Address :
Château des Princes de Chimay & Parc du Château
Rue du Château 14
6460 CHIMAY
Tel :
060/21 44 44
Fax :
060/21 23 24
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© Alex Kouprianoff
Practical information :
Opening period :
03/04/2006 => 30/09/2006
27/03/2005 => 30/09/2005
Type of visit : HIST. HOUSE /CASTLE /CITADEL
Description : Already in the year 1000, the old chronicles refer to a donjon destined to watch over the valley of the Eau
Blanche. This will be the principle point around which the Castle of Chimay will be constructed. The donjon, with its
surbased vaults, is the most interesting architectural part. The façade still has scars from the slides supporting the
suspended bridge. The Guard Room has conserved its ancient vaults as well as an ornamental tiling made up out of 45 000
slates. The theatre, constructed in 1863, reminds us, by its decoration, of the one king Louis XV had built at the castle of
Fontainebleau. Every year the Prince and Princess of Chimay organise an International Baroque Chants Competition
(October) and a Baroque Music Festival (June) there.
Comment : The castle reserves its right to modify the schedules and prices at any time. Visit to the castle with Princess
Elisabeth of Chimay. From October to Easer: only by reservation. The visit includes the projection of the film "Chimay,
Thousand Years of History in the theatre of the Castle (18 min). Film in French-Dutch-English-German. Duration of visit,
film included: 60 minutes. Park open to the public: guided visit by reservation only by groups of 10 persons minimum
(max 30 persons). "Maillon Vert" walk. Duration of the visit: 1h30.
Special information : Guided visits to the Castle of Chimay: 0 to 5 years: free of charge. 6 to 11 years: -50%
FORTIFIED CASTLE OF ECAUSSINNES-LALAING
Address :
Fondation van der Burch
Rue de Seneffe 1-2
7191 ECAUSSINNES-LALAING
Tel :
067/44 24 90
Fax :
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Practical information :
Opening period :
01/09/2005 => 31/10/2005
10h00 - 12h00 : SAT, SUN AND BANK HOLIDAYS
14h00 - 18h00 : SAT, SUN AND BANK HOLIDAYS
01/04/2006 => 30/06/2006
10h00 - 12h00 : SAT, SUN AND BANK HOLIDAYS
14h00 - 18h00 : SAT, SUN AND BANK HOLIDAYS
01/07/2006 => 31/08/2006
14h00 - 18h00 : MONDAY-THURSDAY
10h00 - 12h00 : MONDAY-THURSDAY
10h00 - 12h00 : SATURDAY-SUNDAY
14h00 - 18h00 : SATURDAY-SUNDAY
01/09/2006 => 31/10/2006
10h00 - 12h00 : SAT, SUN AND BANK HOLIDAYS
14h00 - 18h00 : SAT, SUN AND BANK HOLIDAYS
Type of visit : HIST. HOUSE /CASTLE /CITADEL , MUSEUM /DISCOVERY
Description : Still marked with medieval austerity, this historical monument keeps alive the memory of the big families
who lived here: the Lalaings, the Croÿs, the van der Burchs. Whilst the ground floor (dungeon, gothic chapel, ancient
kitchen, arms room) evokes the Middle Ages, the first floor calls back to mind the 17th century. The very varied collections
make the fortress an interesting museum.
Comment : Guided visits by appointment, every day from 1/4 to 1/11 - groups (at least 20 people) - languages: FR, NL,
EN. Duration of the visit: 1 h. In July and August: closed on Fridays (unless public holidays). Medieval animation all year
round (Tuesdays from 9 am to 12 pm and from 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm) by appointment: "CASTELLUM". Animators in
medieval costumes recreate the Middle Ages in an authentic medieval setting. Subscription by phone at 067/44 24 90. How
to get there: E19, exit 20, direction Ronquières, follow "Château Fort".
PARK OF THE ENGHIEN CASTLE - "THEATRE DE VERDURE"
Address :
Rue du Château 17
7850 ENGHIEN
Tel : 02/395 83 60
Fax : 02/395 44 84
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Practical information :
Opening period :
01/01/2005 => 31/03/2005
10h00 - 17h00 : SAT, SUN AND BANK HOLIDAYS
01/04/2005 => 31/10/2005
10h00 - 18h00 : DAILY
01/11/2005 => 31/12/2005
10h00 - 17h00 : SAT, SUN AND BANK HOLIDAYS
Type of visit : HIST. HOUSE /CASTLE /CITADEL , PARK /GARDEN /NATURAL SITE
Description : The local park of Enghien is located near the Grand-Place, behind the Porte des Esclaves, and is a real
masterpiece of nature and architecture. The garden was laid in the 15th century and is listed as monument of the Walloon
heritage. Perfect for walks, discoveries and relaxation.
Comment : July-August: open until 8 pm. Privileged visit - for groups or by appointment: 9,92 €/pers. Package visit interpretation centre - audio guiding: 4,96 € - senior citizens: 3,72 €. Audio guiding only: 1,49 € - interpretation centre:
2,23 €.
PARK AND CASTLE OF BELOEIL
Address :
Rue du Château 11
7970 BELOEIL
Tel : 069/68 94 26
Fax : 069/68 87 82
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Practical information :
Opening period :
01/04/2006 => 14/05/2006
13h00 - 18h00 : SAT, SUN AND BANK HOLIDAYS
15/05/2005 => 20/11/2005
13h00 - 18h00 : DAILY
15/05/2006 => 15/10/2006
13h00 - 18h00 : DAILY
Type of visit : HIST. HOUSE /CASTLE /CITADEL , LEISURE CENTRE , MUSEUM /DISCOVERY , PARK /GARDEN /NATURAL
SITE
Description : The castle of Beloeil, owned by the Princes de Ligne since the 14th century, houses a fantastic art
collection, with paintings dating from the 15th to 19th centuries. There's also a library with 20,000 books and a large
French-style garden of 25 hectares through which a small train chugs.
Comment : Groups: minimum 20 persons. Reserve at least 7 days prior to the visit (Every day from 01/04 to 20/11 - 10
am to 6 pm). Guided visits in FR, NL, EN and IT. Duration: 1 hour. Duration of the train tour: 20 minutes. Access:
Motorway E19 - E42, exit N28 (Blaton). Train: nearest stations: Blaton and Ath. Bus: 81A. For more information click Here
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PARK OF ATTRE CASTLE
Address :
Avenue du Château 8
7941 ATTRE
Tel : 068/45 44 60
Fax : 068/45 44 60
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© Collection Château d'Attre
Practical information :
Opening period :
01/04/2005 => 30/06/2005
14h00 - 18h00 : SUNDAY AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
01/07/2005 => 31/08/2005
13h00 - 18h00 : SAT, SUN AND BANK HOLIDAYS
01/09/2005 => 31/10/2005
14h00 - 18h00 : SUNDAY AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
01/04/2006 => 30/06/2006
14h00 - 18h00 : SUNDAY
01/07/2006 => 31/08/2006
13h00 - 18h00 : SATURDAY-SUNDAY
01/09/2006 => 31/10/2006
14h00 - 18h00 : SUNDAY
Type of visit : HIST. HOUSE /CASTLE /CITADEL , PARK /GARDEN /NATURAL SITE
Description : A ravishing 18th century manor house, the Chateau d'Attre was built on the foundations of a mediaeval
fortress. The Archduchess Marie-Christine of Austria and her husband Albert de Saxe Teschen, governors of the southern
Netherlands, often stayed here. Combining French and Austrian styles, the chateau is set in a very fine 17 hectare estate
bordering on the Dendre. Both landscaped garden and forest park, it contains melancholy features such as the ruined
Belvedere tower, the 15th century dovecote, the hermitage, the Vignou tower, the Swiss chalet, the bath house etc., as
well as various constructions in the taste of the period such as "le Rocher", a 24 metre high artificial grotto surmounted by
a hunting platform built for the use of Marie-Christine and her husband.
Comment : Exceptional Listed Monument of Wallonia. Also open on public holidays from 1 April to 31 October. Possibility
to only visit the park (price: € 3,50.). E19 motorway (Brussels - Mons), exit 21, A8, E429 (Halle-Rijsel/Lille), exit 29. Turn
left (Ath-Ghislenghien). Straight ahead at the lights, turn right 100 m further, arrival after 6 km. Guided tours: castle tour
always guided (French, Dutch, English). Wednesdays closed. Groups: between 1/4 and 31/10 by appointment.
PARK OF THE ROYAL MUSEUM OF MARIEMONT
Address :
Chaussée de Mariemont 100
7140 MORLANWELZ-MARIEMONT
Tel :
064/21 21 93
Fax :
064/26 29 24
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© Musée Royal de Mariemont
Practical information :
Opening period :
01/10/2005 => 28/02/2006
10h00 - 17h00 : DAILY
01/03/2005 => 30/09/2005
09h00 - 18h00 : DAILY
Type of visit : PARK /GARDEN /NATURAL SITE
Description : The Mariemont park, created in the 16th century by Marie of Hungary whose name it still bears, was
bought in the 19th century by an important dynasty of industrialists, the Warocqués. It is laid out in the English style, with
lawns, lakes and foliage, age-old trees and exotic species, and fine sculptures side by side with the ruins of Charles of
Lorraine's palace. Although nothing remains of the gardens of the past, few gardens have been so well restored and
modernised than this one, including old magnificent beeches, fir trees... Rhododendrons and azaleas brighten the park
during May, after which the super floral english garden takes over. The Mariemont Royal Museum, opened in 1975,
replaces the 19th century chateau which was destroyed by a fire in 1960.
Comment : Access : E19 motorway exit 20 (Feluy) then N59 towards Thuin, or E42, exit 18 bis (Chapelle-lez-Herlaimont)
then towards Thuin, or exit 19 (Manage) then towards Mariemont - Train : La Louvière Centre station - Bus : lines 30, 80,
82, 130, 132 towards Morlanwelz, La Hestre stop. Guided tours : taped commentates for hire in French, Dutch, English and
Italian. - Guided tours in French and Dutch - Price varies according to length and number of visitors.
Special information : Admission free of charge.
ESTATE OF THE SENEFFE CASTLE - SILVER MUSEUM
Address :
Domaine du Château de Seneffe
Rue L. Plasman 7-9
7180 SENEFFE
Tel :
064/55 69 13
Fax :
064/55 69 35
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Practical information :
Opening period :
02/01/2005 => 30/12/2005
10h00 - 18h00 : TUESDAY-SUNDAY
Type of visit : HIST. HOUSE /CASTLE /CITADEL , MUSEUM /DISCOVERY , PARK /GARDEN /NATURAL SITE
Description : This summer residence was commissioned by Count Julien Depestre and was built between 1763 and 1768
according to plans drawn by architect Laurent Benoît Dewez. The castle is at the centre of a remarkable 18th century
group of buildings which includes outbuildings, an orangery, a neoclassic theatre, an icehouse and a French garden, set in
a park of 22 ha. The castle is the Silversmiths' Museum of the French-speaking community and houses a European Silver
collection.
Comment : Park and garden: daily open, except in case of bad weather: from Easter to October: 8h-18h; from November
to Easter: 8h-16h (last admissions 30 mins before closing time). Free admission to the park and the garden - admission
fee charged for the castle (last entry at 17h30) - duration of the visit: 1, 2 or 3h. Closed Mondays (except when public
holidays), 25/12 and 1/1. Group rates on request - group reservations mandatory (at least 10 days in advance). Access:
E19 motorway, exit 20 (Feluy), follow signs - Or E42 motorway, exit 18 (Chapelle-lez-Herlaimont), follow signs for Seneffe
/ Train: Manage or Nivelles station / Bus: 23, 33.
Special information : Access park, garden: free of charge. Children - 12 years of age: free of charge. For more info,
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Museums Cultural Heritage
The Land of Mons, Art and Science
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART OF THE FRENCH COMMUNITY - MAC's
SCIENTIFIC ADVENTURE PARK (PASS)
OBOURG GEOLOGICAL GARDEN
MUSEUM OF FOLKLORE AND CUSTOMS OF MONS
MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
SINT-CALIXTE'S CHAPEL
MUSEUM OF THE COUNT'S CASTLE
VAN GOGH'S HOUSE
TREASURY OF THE ST-WAUDRU'S COLLEGIATE CHURCH
DECORATIVE ARTS MUSEUM FRANCOIS DUESBERG
The Land of Charleroi, the Industrial Heritage
MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
JULES DESTREE MUSEUM
MUSEUM OF GLASS
The Thunidie, Tourist Walks along the Sambre
INTERNATIONAL CARNIVAL AND MASK MUSEUM
ABBEY OF AULNE
The Tournaisis,
HOSPITAL OUR LADY WITH THE ROSE
GALLO-ROMAN MUSEUM
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF BALL GAMES
MAHYMOBILES
STONE MUSEUM
ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM
MUSEUM AND FUNDATION OF TAPESTRY
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND FOLKLORE
MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND OF DECORATIVE ARTS
WEAPONS MUSEUM AND MILITARY HISTORY
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM AND VIVARIUM
THE BELFRY
TIME PASSAGE
HOSPITAL OUR LADY WITH THE ROSE
The Canals and the River Tourism
MUSEUM OF IANCHELEVICI
GRAPHICS CENTRE
ROYAL MUSEUM OF MARIEMONT
Boot of Hainaut, Nature and Gastronomy
NATIONAL MARBLE MUSEUM
SALAMANDER TOWER
1940-44 MUSEUM
The Picardie, Traditions and Friendliness.
FOLKLORE MUSEUM LEON MAES
RIBBONRY CENTRE OF COMINES
THE SOETE MILL
MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY
BRITISH MEMORIAL - MILITARY CEMETARIES
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
The Tournaisis, heritage and natural parks
Parc Paradisio
GIANT'S HOUSE
SCHELDT PLAIN NATURE PARK HOUSE
PARC PARADISIO
BLICQUY-AUBECHIES : ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE
LIVING MUSEUM OF THE LAND OF THE HILLS
MAISON DU PAYS DES COLLINES
The land of Charleroi, the industrial heritage
THE CENTRE OF POTTERY
SCIENTIFIC ARTS CENTRE OF THE 'UNIVERSITE LIBRE DE BRUXELLES'
SITE OF BOIS DU CAZIER
Boot of Hainaut
WORLD OF THE BUTTERFLY
The Canals and the river tourism
MINE MUSEUM "MEMOIRE OUVRIERE"
COAL MINE MUSEUM OF BOIS-DU-LUC
The Thudinie
DISTILLERY OF BIERCEE
NATURE and SPORT
The Tournaisis, heritage and natural parks
SCHELDT PLAIN NATURE PARK HOUSE
AQUA-TOURNAI
LIVING MUSEUM OF THE LAND OF THE HILLS
Boot of Hainaut, nature and gastronomy
Aquascope
"EAU D'HEURE" LAKES - "LA PLATE TAILLE"
AQUACENTRE
The Canals and the river tourism
LEISURE CENTRE CLAIRE-FONTAINE
The Land of Charleroi, the industrial heritage
SOCIAL RELAXATION CENTRE
ARBORETUM
SERNA PARK - ARBORETUM
The Picardie, Traditions and Friendliness
ICE MOUNTAIN
River Excursion
The Canals and the river tourism
INCLINED PLANE OF RONQUIERES
TOURIST SITES OF THE CANAL HISTORIQUE DU CENTRE
GIANT BOAT LIFT OF STREPY-THIEU
Boot of Hainaut, nature and gastronomy
BATEAU "LE FLOTT'HEURE"