Place to visit
Abbaye du Jardinet, Belgium: what it is and when to go
Abbaye du Jardinet is a monastery in Belgium (Charleroi). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 50. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Belgium: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Monastery · History
- Where
- Belgium
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- CRL Charleroi, 23 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 50.25794, 4.43472
What it is and where
Abbaye du Jardinet is a monastery in Belgium (Charleroi). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Belgium: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Charleroi, where this site lists 59 more places to see, 18 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.25794, 4.43472; the nearest main airport is Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL, Charleroi), 23 km as the crow flies. How to get around Belgium (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in Belgium. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Abbaye du Jardinet is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:17
- FebPossible9:48
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:32
- MayBest time15:13
- JunBest time16:10
- JulBest time15:46
- AugBest time14:17
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:26
- NovPossible8:43
- DecBest time7:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 50. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Belgium in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Belgium
To enter Belgium there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Belgium checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz (as in France); emergencies: 112 · 101 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- GRP 124 Liaison gare WalcourtHiking260 m
- Basilica of Saint MaternusChurch in Walcourt, Belgium735 m
- Castle of Thy-le-ChâteauCastle in Wallonia2.8 km
- Silenrieux breweryBrewery4.2 km
- Ham-sur-Heure CastleCastle in Wallonia7.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Belgium guide.
More in Belgium: History
- Manneken Pis: bronze sculpture and fountain by Jérôme Duquesnoy the Elder in Brussels, Belgium
- Spa, Belgium
- Grand-Place: main square in Brussels, Belgium
- Tournai Cathedral: Cathedral
- Stoclet Palace: historic mansion in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, Brussels, Belgium
- Plantin–Moretus Museum: museum in Antwerp, Belgium
Every Belgium place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Abbaye du Jardinet?
It is a monastery in Belgium. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Belgium: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Abbaye du Jardinet?
April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 50.
How do you get to Abbaye du Jardinet?
The nearest main airport is Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL), 23 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Belgium is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Belgium map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have GRP 124 Liaison gare Walcourt, Basilica of Saint Maternus, Castle of Thy-le-Château. The rest is in the Belgium guide.
Keep reading
- Charleroi59 places to see in and around Charleroi, Belgium: Bois du Cazier, Aulne Abbey, Belfry of Thuin. Best time: April to October and December.
- History1012 places for history in Belgium, from Manneken Pis to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October and December. Each with its own season by altitude and d
- BelgiumBefore travelling to Belgium: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is all it takes to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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