ANCIENT CASTLE OF THE COUNTS OF HAINAULT - "SQUARE DU CHATEAU"

Restored in the 19th century, this Mons park contains the remains of the castle of the Counts of Hainaut (11th-14th centuries), including the remarkable St Calixte Chapel (11th-12th century) which now houses a museum dedicated to the site, the Caesar Tower, the underground cellars (12th-13th century) and a bust of the writer Charles Plisnier (Prix Goncourt winner, 1937). The square also offers an unrivalled viewpoint over surrounding countryside, with views to the French border.

Comment:

Guided visit on written request at the Tourist Office, Grand-Place 22, 7000 Mons. Tel.: +32 (0)65/33 55 80 - Fax: +32 (0)65/35 63 36.
Admission free for the park.
Parking for cars and coaches nearby.

Access : E19-A7 (Brussels-Mons) motorway, Mons exit.

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