Discover the best top things to do in Hainaut Province, Belgium including Association pour la Sauvegarde du Vicinal, Musee royal de Mariemont, Doudou's Museum, Mons Memorial Museum, Maison de la Poterie, Musee de l'Industrie, Musee d'Histoire Militaire, Archeosite Et Musee d'Aubechies-Beloeil, Musee De Folklore Et De La Vie Frontaliere, Van Gogh House (Maison Van Gogh).
Located 35 miles south of Brussels, military buffs will find a rich history in Mons, the capital of the Province of Hainaut. British and German troops occupied Mons in 1914 during World War I, yet the city also has ruins dating back to the ancient Romans. Must-sees in Mons, include its Gothic style townhall; The Belfry, a World Heritage UNESCO site; The Collegiate Church of Sainte-Waudru, and the Decorative Arts Museum François Duesberg with its unique and prestigious clock collection. Van Gogh even lived in Mons for a time, and Van Gogh’s house is preserved and open to the public.
Saint-Ghislain (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ ɡilɛ̃]; Picard: Sint-Guilin) is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. On 1 January 2006 the municipality had 22,466 inhabitants. The total area is 70.18 square kilometres (27.10 sq mi), giving a population density of 320 inhabitants per square kilometre (830/sq mi).
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