Join the marvelous site of the Cambron
abbey for a wonderful day surrounded by wild animals. The Cathedral
Birdcage: the largest one in Europe. The Oasis is an animal safari in the
subtropical immensity. The Nautilus: an incredible journey in the heart of
the legendary submarine.. Madidi and Nossy Komba Islands: green
paradise. Algoa Bay: the giant cliff. The Mersus
Emergo: gigantic whaler sheltering a spectacular interactive exhibition,
"S.O.S. Biodiversity". In the gardens, succumb to the charm of
the queen of flowers, find the warmth of Southern Spain or escape yourself
in the heart of the fabulous «Dream of China »… NEW IN 2006 The Dream
of the emperor Han Wu Di (Chinese Gardens) The Raptors’ Village.
Directions
The Belfry: The oldest belfry of Belgium, UNESCO Mundial Heritage,
opens all its rooms along the 257 steps. In one of them, a multimedia show
recounts its history, linked to the City’s. One advice: start your visit by
the “Couloir des Temps”, summarizing 200 years of Tournai’s history
(Tourism Office), before going inside the belfry and watch the movie
showing its history.
Notre-Dame
Cathedral: The Cathedral is also part of the UNESCO Mundial Heritage. It’s one
of the most beautiful religious buildings in the Occident. It does succeed
to various churches which origins go back to the introduction of
Christianity in our regions. Today’s edifice is made of a nave, a roman
style transept, built in the 12th Century, and a gothic style chancel
erected in the 13th Century. The crossing of the transept is overcome by
five bell towers that gives the cathedral an incomparable majesty. The main
façade is preceded by a porch from the 14th century decorated of sculptures
from different times.
The Museums: Archeology, Arms, Beaux-Arts, Natural History, Porcelain, Tapestry,
Marionette
Le Pont
des Trous: Le Pont des Trous (The Bridge of Holes) is one of the most
prestigious relicts of the military architecture medieval of our country.
It was part of the second communal walls, pierced of 18 doors, and was
defending the course of the Escaut in its crossing through the city.
Breweries:
Breweries Dupont
Breweries De Cazeau
La
Maison du sucre (The Sugar House): La Maison du Sucre present and develop
around fourty themes very diversified such as the historical aspects of the
sugar, especially at the Napoleon’s times, and subjects more
« peripherals »: a collection of sugar packages, sugar in the art
and literature, evocation of cream pies in the burlesque movie, movie
animation on the Traviata, table art, eccentricity of the guiness book of
records, etc.
Parc
Naturel du Pays des Collines:
Tourism, relaxation and leisure, visits and attractions, hikes…
Frasnes-Lez-Anvaing, a region to discover .
Walking
tour of
the nature in Hacquegnies.
The brewery Quintine
Ellezelles On Line
Ath and its region
Brasserie des Géants (Brewery of the Giants)
Property of the Princess of Ligne, since the XIV century, the castle
is entirely furnished and has a rich collection of art objects from the XV
and XIX centuries, amongst them the famous library with 20,000 volumes. The
French garden, harmonious alternation of water and green areas, of shades
and lights, it extends over 25 hectares through which a small wagon could
take you on a ride.
Ski and snowboard center on real snow. - 2 slopes for new and
confirmed skiers – free ski/snowboard, lessons in groups or privates,
trainings for kids and adults - 2 Savoyards restaurants (450 and 200
places) with a panoramic view on the slope – mountain specialties + salty /
sugary snacks. For 1 hour or 1 day of great sport, join us for a guaranteed
wonderful time.
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