🗓️Best time to visit
April–September to catch the belfry's carillon (every Sunday April-October at 3:30pm) and the outdoor square atmosphere.
📸Top activities & landmarks
- The Belfry (UNESCO, Belgium's oldest, 1188)
- The five-towered Cathedral of Our Lady (UNESCO)
- The Musée des Beaux-Arts (Victor Horta design)
- The Romanesque and Gothic houses on Rue Barre Saint-Brice
🏨Where to stay
Usually a single day trip from Brussels or Mons; simple overnight options exist near the square for those preferring one night.
⚠️Tips & warnings
Visit a Sunday afternoon between April and October to hear the belfry's 55-bell carillon — an audio experience unique to this town.
📍 On the ground
Getting around: A direct train from Brussels runs roughly hourly on weekends and more frequently on weekdays (~1 hour). The town is compact and entirely walkable from the station.
Halal & prayer places: Thin — a small Walloon city near the French border with only a handful of declared halal options; don't expect much variety.
Local safety: Same as country →
Cost figures: 2026 prices: a Brussels-Tournai train ~€14-18 one way, cathedral entry is usually nominal or free, a casual meal €10-15, the Victor Horta-designed Musée des Beaux-Arts has a modest entry fee.
⏱️How many days?
1 day
Suggested plan:
- The Belfry and the cathedral
- The Musée des Beaux-Arts and the historic houses
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