Mons

Mons was the European Capital of Culture in 2015, together with

The climate is temperate maritime, with mild summers averaging around 22°C and cool winters around 3°C. Spring (April–May) and early autumn (September) are the most pleasant times to visit.

By Plane

The nearest major international airports are Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL). Both are accessible within 1–2 hours by train or car.

By Train

The town is served by Belgian Railways (SNCB/NMBS). Check belgiantrain.be for schedules and ticket prices.

By Car / Road

Take the Mons exit from the E19/E42

A free shuttle service runs between 07:00 and 21:00. The shuttles run along three circuits, all of which terminate at the train station Gare B. All run past Sainte Waudru and the Grand Place.

The town features several historic landmarks and points of interest. Check with the local tourist office for a complete list of attractions, opening hours, and admission fees.

Visitors can enjoy walking tours of the historic centre, cycling in the surrounding countryside, and exploring local festivals and cultural events.

Dining options include traditional Belgian restaurants, brasseries serving local cuisine, and casual friteries. Belgian cuisine is known for its moules-frites, stoofvlees, and chocolate.

Belgium is world-famous for its beer. Local cafés and bars serve a wide selection of Belgian Trappist, abbey, and craft beers. Tap water is safe to drink.

Accommodation options include hotels, bed and breakfasts, and guesthouses in and around the town centre.

The town centre offers a variety of shops, boutiques, and markets selling local specialties. Weekly markets are often held on the main square.

The historic town of Nimy is a few kilometers to the north up the N6.

The Grand-Large Marina is close to the Imagipark amusement park, and is a good place to start a canal tour of the local waterways.

The MAC's in Grand-Hornu (via TEC Bus lines 7 and 9) is a beautiful museum in a superb historic industrial coal site. Visit also the places near Grand-Hornu where Vincent Van Gogh lived.