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Things to see in Mons, Belgium (Belgium): 64 places and when to go
Mons, Belgium is a town in Belgium with around 91,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 64 places in and around it, mainly History (20), Nature (12), Food and drink (11). The best known are Neolithic flint mines of Spiennes, Mundaneum and Château de Belœil. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 48. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Belgium · 50.446, 3.939
- Population
- About 91,000
- Places
- 64 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (20) · Nature (12) · Food and drink (11) · Hiking (11) · Wildlife (7) · Museums and art (6)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- CRL Charleroi, 37 km as the crow flies
What to see in Mons, Belgium
The places in and around Mons, Belgium, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Neolithic flint mines of SpiennesMine4.2 km
- MundaneumInstitution aimed to gather together all the world's knowledge, "paper internet"1.7 km
- Château de BelœilChâteau in Wallonia, Belgium19 km
- Grand-HornuMuseum and arts centre in ex-coal mining complex7.2 km
- Basilica of Our Lady of TongreChurch building in Chièvres, Belgium19 km
- Saint Waltrude Collegiate ChurchChurch in Mons, Belgium1.0 km
- St Symphorien Military CemeteryCommonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery5.3 km
- Havré CastleCastle in Wallonia7.4 km
- Maison Van GoghHouse museum in Cuesmes, Mons, Belgium1.1 km
- Basilique Notre-Dame de Bonne-EspéranceFormer abbey church and basilica in Belgium16 km
- forest of BonsecoursForest in France and Belgium22 km
- Solre-sur-Sambre CastleCastle in Wallonia22 km
- Le Rœulx CastleCastle in Wallonia14 km
- Belfry of BincheHistory · Architecture17 km
- Brasserie des RocsBelgian enterprise17 km
- Binche PalaceCastle in Wallonia17 km
- Caillou-qui-BiqueRock in Hainaut, Belgium20 km
- Maison LosseauBuilding in Mons, Belgium1.6 km
- Mons Memorial MuseumMuseum in Mons, Hainaut, Belgium1.4 km
- Museum François DuesbergMuseum in Mons, Belgium965 m
- Pont-canal du SartBridge15 km
- quarries of la MalongeUnderground quarries2.7 km
- Château de BeaulieuCaste in Wallonia9.1 km
- Binche railway stationRailway station in Belgium17 km
And the other 40, by what you come to do:
- Beaches: Mer de Sable
- Museums and art: Beaux-Arts Mons
- History: city walls of Binche, Lift No. 1 on the old Canal du Centre, Lift No. 2 on the old Canal du Centre, Lift No. 3 on the old Canal du Centre, Lift No. 4 on the old Canal du Centre
- Nature: Terril de l'Héribus, Étangs de Saint-Denis, Mont Ostène, Mont Panisel, Réserve naturelle régionale du bois d'Encade, Terril de Ciply, Mares du Bois de Baudour, Réserve de la Grande Honnelle, Terril Frédéric, Vivaqua - Captages de Nimy
- Food and drink: Auberge du Passe-tout-Outre, Brasserie Au baron, Brasserie Brootcoorens "Angelus", Brasserie Caulier, Brasserie de Londres - Mons, Brasserie Saint-Feuillien, Deseveaux, La Binchoise, Le Chant d'Eole, Ovis Negra
- Hiking: Bon-Secours - Son, Boucle Val de Sambre et Maroilles, GR 121, GR 121 Liaison Gare de Blaton, GR 129, Ellezelles - Grand-Reng, GR 129 HP Sentiers des Hauts-Pays, GR 412 Liaison gare de Thulin, GRT-BVW 25 Aubechies - Montignies-sur-Roc, GRT-BVW 26 Montignies-sur-Roc - Ragnies, Tour de l'Avesnois, Via Septemtriones Templi
- Temples: Église Saint-Médard de Gussignies
- Diving: Octopus-Soignies asbl
When to go to Mons, Belgium
The best time to visit Mons, Belgium is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:15
- FebPossible9:47
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:15
- JunBest time16:11
- JulBest time15:48
- AugBest time14:18
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:26
- NovPossible8:41
- DecBest time7:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 48. In June, 64 of the 64 places are at their best.
When to go to Belgium in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Mons, Belgium
The nearest main airport is Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL, Charleroi), 37 km as the crow flies. How to get around Belgium (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Belgium, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Mons, Belgium?
The best known: Neolithic flint mines of Spiennes, Mundaneum, Château de Belœil, Grand-Hornu, Basilica of Our Lady of Tongre. In all, 64 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Mons, Belgium?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 48.
How do you get to Mons, Belgium?
The nearest main airport is Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL), 37 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Mons, Belgium as the destination and these 64 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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