What to do and see in Hainaut Province, Wallonia: The Best Things to do Good for Couples

November 15, 2021 Alice Mieles

Discover the best top things to do in Hainaut Province, Belgium including Francois Duesberg Museum, Battlefield Experience, Les Sens Ciel, Reves d'O, Pairi Daiza, Musee royal de Mariemont, Musee de la Photographie, The Ploegsteert Memorial, Parc d'Enghien, Cinema For&ver.
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1. Francois Duesberg Museum

Sq. Franklin Delano Roosevelt 12 Entrance by the n ° 2 of the Rue de la Houssière, Mons 7000 Belgium +32 65 36 31 64 [email protected] http://www.duesberg.mons.be
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5.0 based on 424 reviews

Francois Duesberg Museum

>>> OPEN ONLY BY APPOINTMENT <<< This outstanding museum of Decorative Arts (from 1775 to 1825) exhibits not only a prestigious collection of clocks (more than 300 ! ) including the largest ensemble of pendules "Au bon sauvage" (exotic subjects in patinated and ormoulu bronzes) in the world, but also exceptional French gilt bronzes,porcelains (from Paris and Brussels including marvels painted by viruoso Frederic-Theodor(e) FABER),silver,jewellery and other very rare objects. You will discover the way of living in Paris from the time of Louis XVI to Napoleon Ier and Charles X. An astonishing and dazzling beautiful visit !!! Michelin 2 stars for the whole Museum and above it: 2 specific stars for the "extraordinary collection of clocks" and, since 2015, 2 more stars for the "marvelous collections of porcelains" !!! 3 times worth seeing : a MUST !

Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom

The Francois Duesberg, is a fantastic museum dedicated to 18th and 19th century decorative arts, with a fine collection of clocks, sculptures and porcelain, ceramics, pottery and jewellery. Some of the most outstanding pieces include rare ornamental clocks from Napoleonic times, fantastic collection of cameos, Neoclassical inspired sculptures, and lots more beautiful things to see. Inside, it’s almost like a palace that even without all the exhibits would be fit for a king to stay in. Myself and several other had to wait 45 minutes over the advertised opening time before being let in, which was a little annoying. The place was opened by an elderly gentleman, I think the owner of the museum. The dude is quite eccentric, tells us no photos, but taking photos seem to be fine if they include him. Normally, I’d deduct a star for this kind of thing, but the museum is awesome.

2. Battlefield Experience

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5.0 based on 72 reviews

Battlefield Experience

Since the Coronavirus crisis we have installed a new routine: All cars are cleaned and sanitized after every tour. Drivers/guides are wearing a face mask, a bord of the vehicles are sanitizing gel, face masks and gloves. Drivers / guides clean their hands every time we stop and all safety rules are respected. Guided battlefield tours with an experienced guide. We offer you a first class service: tours can be adapted to your needs, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, lunches included, bottled water, and a booklet recording the tour. Security is important, we know all the places where we will bring you and can adapt to all the situations. The drivers are experienced and our vehicles are controlled every 6 months. We have a transport and a guiding license.

3. Les Sens Ciel

Clos de la Montagne 16 Herseaux, Mouscron 7712 Belgium +32 56 91 31 96 http://www.les-sens-ciel.be
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

Les Sens Ciel

4. Reves d'O

Rue des Gaulx 230, Fontaine L'Eveque 6140 Belgium +32 472 24 22 29 [email protected] http://www.revesdo.be
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Reves d'O

Reves d’O est un centre wellness privatif de 150m², situe a Fontaine l’Eveque (entre Charleroi et Mons), ou vous serez accueilli pour vous detendre en toute intimite. - Piscine chauffee a 32°C - sauna - hammam - jacuzzi a 35°C - douche d’eau froide - terrasse - espace detente - espace douches - vestiaires

5. Pairi Daiza

Domaine de Cambron, Brugelette 7940 Belgium +32 68 25 08 50 [email protected] http://www.pairidaiza.eu
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4.5 based on 7,921 reviews

Pairi Daiza

Pairi Daiza is home to 7,000 animals, including numerous endangered species that are housed in the Jardin des Mondes as part of protection and breeding programmes for endangered species. Pairi Daiza is 70 hectares of sumptuous, authentic and varied gardens. A true journey across five continents.

Reviewed By R751VMclairec

Well worth buying the season pass than the day pass, lots to do, lots to see, can’t complete in a day, really reasonably priced season tickets, love the new restaurant, Paddington Bear, kids prices are amazing for what you get. Animals, scenery, play areas, it has everything, even when it’s raining they have an indoor play area so kids can wear themselves out.

6. Musee royal de Mariemont

Chaussee de Mariemont 100, Morlanwelz 7140 Belgium +32 64 37 27 41 [email protected] http://www.musee-mariemont.be/
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4.5 based on 136 reviews

Musee royal de Mariemont

Come and spend an unforgettable moment in the largest museum of Wallonia ! Upon arrival, let yourself fall under the charm of our natural and archaeological parc in which you’ll encounter romantic ruins of an 18th century castle and majestic exotic essences. At the heart of this verdant oasis, an ambitious architectural achievement invites you to a journey at the crossroads of time and cultures : treasures from all over the world and of great civilisations -from antique Rome to ancient China, including Egypt and Middle East- intertwine with those of our own Hainaut province and Belgian history.

7. Musee de la Photographie

Avenue Paul Pastur 11 Mont-sur-Marchienne, Charleroi 6032 Belgium +32 71 43 58 10 http://www.museephoto.be/
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4.5 based on 215 reviews

Musee de la Photographie

Reviewed By Trainbleu - Brussels, Belgium

We visited the photography museum of Charleroi for the special exhibition on ‘Photography as a weapon of class struggle’ and soon realised we would have to come back to explore the permanent collection in full. The place is huge! We loved the setting: a neo-gothic red-brick former Carmelite Convent with white inside walls and an atmospheric cloister. Several reviewers complain the museum is way out of town and difficult to reach. Everything is relative, of course, but it’s only about 4 km from the centre. As seasoned city trippers we had no difficulties finding it. Upon leaving the main railway station (Charleroi-Sud) we found the bus station on the left and bought a one-day pass (cheaper than a return ticket, we were told). In under 15 minutes busses 70, 71 and 170 (platform 13) leave you in front of the museum. Get off at ‘Place de Mont-sur-Marchienne’. Because not all buses take the same route on the way back to the centre we didn’t wait at the bus stop in front of the museum but walked to the next stop a few hundred meters in the direction of the centre where more busses pass. The only problem are possible transportation strikes. We made a pit stop at the lovely museum café looking out over a garden at the back. It offers a number of reasonably priced light lunch options and sweet treats. We had a tasty soup with a freshly made omelette and couldn’t resist the fruit pie with cream. With our Belgian Museum Pass we paid an extra 3.5 euros to visit the special exhibitions and the permanent collection. Otherwise the entrance fee is 7 euros, but there are several reduced rates. Very affordable for a museum where you may happily spend a few hours.

8. The Ploegsteert Memorial

Rue de Messines Ploegsteert, Comines-Warneton 7782 Belgium +32 56 55 56 00 http://www.visithainaut.be/en/node/15033/atom.xml
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4.5 based on 60 reviews

The Ploegsteert Memorial

The PLOEGSTEERT MEMORIAL commemorates more than 11,000 servicemen of the United Kingdom and South African forces who died in this sector during the First World War and have no known grave. The Ploegsteert Memorial stands in Berks Cemetery Extension, which is located 12.5 Kms south of Ieper town centre, on the N365 leading from Ieper to Mesen (Messines), Ploegsteert and on to Armentieres.

9. Parc d'Enghien

Avenue Elisabeth, Enghien 7850 Belgium +32 2 397 10 20 [email protected] http://www.enghien.be
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4.5 based on 119 reviews

Parc d'Enghien

10. Cinema For&ver

Rue de la Marliere 27, Mouscron 7700 Belgium +32 56 84 40 00 [email protected] http://www.cinemaforever.be/
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4.5 based on 131 reviews

Cinema For&ver

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