Just 1-hour train ride from Brussels, was called "une ville fort curieuse " (a very strange town) by Victor Hugo, 19th century French novelist and author of "Les Miserables". By night, be en-chanted by Mons’ "whimsical buildings" and the mysterious ringing of the bells from the belfries above. By day, discover the rich mix of architectural styles and the beauty of the Town Hall, the wind-ing, narrow streets, gracious brick town houses and powerful forti-fications. The romance of Mons remains unspoiled today – go and see for yourself!
Polytechnic Faculty of Mons
1901 Barthélemi-Adolphe Devillez (1813-1891) and Théophile Guibal (1814-1888)
The Guardhouse Monkey
On the façade of the Town Hall, the Monkey of the Great Guard, whose origin is unknown, is now a symbol of the city. Touch his head with your left hand and you will find happiness for at least a year .
City Hall door detail
City Hall detail
The stone cercle of the Main Square
(Le cercle de pierre de la Grand place)
The stone cercle of the Main Square detail
La Chouffe beer
La Chouffe beer
Main Square pass
Lake Grand Large
Spa (water)
The Port of Grand Large
(Le Port du Grand Large)
The Port of Grand Large
(Le Port du Grand Large)
The Port of Grand Large
(Le Port du Grand Large)
