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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
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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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http://www.visithainaut.be/
http://www.archeosite.be/
http://www.tournaisis.be/
http://www.hainauttourisme.be/
http://www.rando-nature.be/
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