FROM TOURNAI TO BELOEIL, TOURNAI AND BELGIAN PICARDY

Coeur historique Tournai © M.Langrand

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Discover on foot the historic heart of Tournai. This tour starts with a 20-minute-long multimedia presentation at the tourist office. Then you leave for the belfry (UNESCO World Heritage site)
NEXT STOP BELOEIL
In Pipaux-Leuze, in addition the the Dubuisson Brewery (for groups and by appointment), you can visit the Mahymobiles Museum, where you will discover the world history of cars. In the same town, the steam brewery can be visited by appointment only. In Aubechies, one of the most beautiful villages in Wallonia, you can discover the Archéosite. In Beloeil you can admire the Chateau of the Princes de Ligne.
NEXT STOP COMINES
In Mouscron, the Folklore Museum invites you to make a trip back in time. In Comines, discover the Museum of Ribbon Making.

Comment:

Departure in the historical heart of Tournai :
Tournai, Pipaix-Leuze, Aubechies, Beloeil. (42 km) - car - bike.
Tournai, Mouscron, Comines. (52 km) - car - bike.
Practical info
Historical heart of Tournai - Office du Tourisme de Tournai - Vieux Marché aux Poteries, 14 7500 Tournai.
Brasserie Dubuisson Frères - Chaussée de Mons, 28 7904 Pipaix.
Mahymobiles - Rue Erna, 3 7900 Leuze-en-Hainaut.
Brasserie à Vapeur - Rue du Maréchal, 1 7904 Pipaix.
The Archéosite of Aubechies - Rue de l'Abbaye, 15 7972 Aubechies.
Castle of Beloeil - Rue du Château, 11 7970 Beloeil.
Museum of Folklore - Rue des Brasseurs, 3 7700 Mouscron.
Museum of Ribbon Making - Rue du Fort, 50 7780 Comines - Warneton.

Extra information:

Other breweries (make sure to contact them before your visit) :
Brewery of Brunehaut - Tel. : +32 (0)69/ 34 64 11 - www.brunehaut.com
Brewery Caulier - Tel. : +32 (0)69/ 36 26 10
Brewery Dupont - Tel. : +32 (0)69/ 67 10 66 - www.brasserie-dupont.com

Maison du Tourisme du Tournaisis - Placette aux Oignons, 20 in 7500 Tournai
Tel. : +32 (0)69/ 35 42 85 - tournaisis@ideta.be
Maison du Tourisme de la Picardie - Place Gérard Kasiers, 15 in 7700 Mouscron
Tel. : +32 (0)56/ 86 03 70 - mouscron.tourisme@mouscron.be

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ARCHEOSITE OF AUBECHIES (AUBECHIES) © Archéosite Go on a journey 7000 years back to our past. Rediscover certain distinctive periods of our past, from the Neolithic to the Gallo-Roman era. In this open-air museum, six prehistoric and protohistoric habitats have been carefully reconstructed on the basis of the plans of archaeological excavations; all the objects put on display are meticulous duplicates of original pieces found during different archaeological excavations. The Gallo-Roman period is marvellously represented by a temple and its portico as well as a necropolis and a villa. This year, the Gallo-Roman trail has been completed by the reconstruction of a Gallo-Roman boat typical for river navigation in Gaulle. (The original is located at the Gallo-Roman museum of Ath). Address: Rue de l'Abbaye 1Y 7972 AUBECHIES (BELOEIL) Tel.:+32 (0) 69 67 11 16 know more...

BREWERY OF BRUNEHAUT (RONGY) Brunehaut Villages, Brunehaut Tradition, Bière du Mont St-Aubert, Blanche de Brunehaut biologique, Belle de Pévèle, Brunehaut All Black Marasi. Address: Rue des Panneries 17-19 7623 RONGY (BRUNEHAUT) Tel.:+32 (0) 69 34 64 11 know more...

CAULIER BREWERY (PERUWELZ) Producer of artisan beers and a beverage wholesaler: Blanche des Sources, La Vieille de Bon Secours (pale, amber, dark), Blonde de Noël. Address: Rue de Sondeville 134 7600 PERUWELZ Tel.:+32 (0) 69 36 26 10 know more...

DUBUISSON FRERES BREWERY (PIPAIX) © Brasserie Dubuisson Founded in 1769, it remains to be the oldest family-run brewery. Taste the "Bush Amber" which is a successful combination of English and Belgian style, a strong beer pleasing to the palate. Production of 4 beers of high fermentation: Amber Bush (12%), Bush blond (10,5%), Bush de Noël (12%), Cuvée des Trolls (7%) and Bush Prestige (13%). Address: Chaussée de Mons 28 7904 PIPAIX (LEUZE-EN-HAINAUT) Tel.:+32 (0) 69 67 22 22 know more...

DUPONT BREWERY (TOURPES) Production of highly fermented beers, re-fermented in bottles: Natural beers: Saison Dupont, pale or dark Moinette, Beloeil, Bons Voeux - Organic beers: Biolégère, Saison Biologique, Moinette Biologique, Bière de Miel Bio, Blanche. Address: Rue Basse 5 7904 TOURPES (LEUZE-EN-HAINAUT) Tel.:+32 (0) 69 67 10 66 know more...

FOLKLORE MUSEUM LEON MAES (MOUSCRON) © Musée Folklore Mouscron Reconstruction of the daily regional life between 1800 and 1950: tavern, clog-making, classroom, pharmacy… Rich thematic collections: traditional games, tobacco & smuggle, transports, religious art. Address: Rue des Brasseurs 3 7700 MOUSCRON Tel.:+32 (0) 56 86 04 66 know more...

LIVING MUSEUM OF THE STEAMBREWERY (PIPAIX) © La Brasserie à Vapeur A workshop from the 19th century show the techniques of brewing practised at that time. The visit ends with two tasting sessions. Address: Rue du Maréchal 1 7904 PIPAIX (LEUZE-EN-HAINAUT) Tel.:+32 (0) 69 66 20 47 know more...

MAHYMOBILES (LEUZE) © Mahymobiles / M. Weber The Mahy collection is certainly one of the most interesting and most varied in the world. Take a walk across a century of automobiles (more than 270 vehicles on display) and discover also the retrospective exhibition on motorcycles & bicycles, the astonishing miniature car collection, the educational room, the miniature track for children from 2 to 7 years, as well as the gallery dedicated to the evolution of bodywork and great raids. Address: Rue Erna 3 7900 LEUZE (LEUZE-EN-HAINAUT) Tel.:+32 (0) 69 35 45 45 know more...

PARK AND CASTLE OF BELOEIL (BELOEIL) © FTPH - c. Carpentier The castle of Beloeil, owned by the Princes de Ligne since the 14th century, is completely furnished and houses a rich collection of art objects from the 15th to the 19th century with its famous library with 20000 books. The French-style garden, a harmonious alternation of water and greenery, shadow and light, stretches out over 25 ha through which a small train takes you along for a tour. Address: Rue du Château 11 7970 BELOEIL Tel.:+32 (0) 69 68 94 26 know more...

RIBBONRY CENTRE OF COMINES (COMINES-WARNETON) © Office du Tourisme de Comines-Warneton Ever since the Middle Ages, the ribbon trade has been a very important activity in the local economy. Already in 1900 our city was considered the world's capital of ribbon. Come and be immersed in the prestigious textile history of our city. In a renovated setting you will discover some weaving looms from the XVIIIth century until today, active on the day of the visits, which makes this a museum unique in Europe. Our enthusiastic guides who have known the life of the last ribbon makers, will explain everything to you and tell entertaining anecdotes. Address: Rue des Arts 3 7780 COMINES-WARNETON Tel.:+32 (0) 56 55 56 00 know more...

MAISON DU TOURISME DE LA PICARDIE (MOUSCRON) © Office du tourisme de Comines-Warneton The Picardie, Architecture and Traditions. Be seduced by the incomparable atmosphere of jubilation moments in the Land of Picardie. By visiting the Museum of Folklore in Mouscron, you will take part in the Hurlus Festival and plunge into local folk traditions. Wander and stroll through the architectural heritage of Mouscron during the guided tour " One day in Mouscron ". Formerly capital of the textile industry, turn over the most beautiful pages of the past in the living Museum of ribbon manufacture in Comines. All year long, Ice Mountain, the biggest covered ski run of Europe invites you to share the winter sports atmosphere. Welcome in this hospitable and attractive region. Address: Place Gérard Kasiers 15 7700 MOUSCRON Tel.:+32 (0) 56 86 03 70 know more...

MAISON DU TOURISME DU TOURNAISIS (TOURNAI) © FTPH - c. Carpentier Two natural parks overlook the Tournaisis : Both the undulating " Pays des Collines " and the Plains of the Schelde, these natural parks have conserved their original natural heritage and have developed a country tourism lined by tours abounding in country products, breweries and country buildings. Both Tourism Houses, the House of the "Pays des Collines " presents the story and the popular legends while downhill the flat landscapes of the swamps and hoods have inspired the show of the Plains of the Schelde House. Address: Placette aux Oignons 20 7500 TOURNAI Tel.:+32 (0) 69 35 42 85 know more...