The landscape road (La Route Paysagère).

The Route Paysagère starts from the Maison du Parc Naturel des Plaines de l'Escaut. Located on the edge of the Bon-Secours forest, the site has a reception area, picnic tables, parking lots, as well as numerous didactic panels offering many other walking possibilities. The site is welcoming, the views are limited by a surprisingly omnipresent tree vegetation since we are also on the edge of the city of Peruwelz. The access to the Promenoir des cimes offers a suspended walk on the Mont de Péruwelz which is also the "tipping point" towards the border. On this metal structure, not counting on observing the canopy, it is possible to see the landscape as far as the Quiévrain wind turbines.

The site includes on the one hand an artificial pond, of particular ornithological and odonatological interest, and on the other hand an old slag heap largely covered by birch-based afforestation, where several rare tree species have recently been recorded (bugs and ladybirds). There are also areas of wasteland and small wetlands that support a diverse entomofauna.

In 1878, miners discovered fossilized skeletons of iguanodons during the exploitation of the Bernissart coal mine (Fosse Sainte-Barbe). The iguanodon is a large herbivorous dinosaur that lived in the Lower Cretaceous, between 128 and 125 million years before our era. Its name, meaning "iguana tooth", attests to the similarity of its crenellated jugal teeth with those of the current animal. 6 to 10 m long and weighing more than 4 tons, he walked on all fours but ran on two. This discovery revealed a unique palaeontological site in the world: 29 complete skeletons and several skeletal elements were discovered there. It was the first time that so many complete dinosaur skeletons had been uncovered. These are on display at the Museum of Natural Sciences in Brussels. In order to enhance its geological and palaeontological heritage, the Bernissart Municipal Administration, with the help of the Royal Institute of Natural Sciences of Belgium, has created the Bernissart Iguanodon Museum. A real fossilized skeleton of Iguanodon is presented there next to a mesosaurus (first marine reptile) and hundreds of other fossils classified by geological era.

The bell tower of the church in the small village of Pommeroeul, in the commune of Bernissart, is not quite like the others. When the crosses at the top of the surrounding churches proudly surpass, straight as an'i', the roofs of the neighbouring houses, the bell tower of Pommeroeul curves. It is inclined at 1m80 out of its initial axis, which leads to its being renamed "the bell tower croncq".

Beloeil Castle has been located for eight centuries in the middle of its moat, in the land of Hainaut. The vast seigneurial residence of the princes of Ligne was first a medieval fortress but over the centuries it has been transformed into a pleasure castle. The Belgian Versailles, like its illustrious French neighbour, the Parc des Princes de Ligne is imbued with the same philosophy of the world that characterized the classical gardens, called "à la française", very popular in the 17th and 18th centuries: finis the secret and closed gardens. Like the King and France, the garden is affirme as the centre of the known universe. This unique complex of about thirty hectares, which naturally extends into the Beloeil forest, was created by Claude-Lamoral II (1685-1766), Prince of Line and architect Chevotet. As a result, kilometres of lanes are drawn with a chalk line and the course of the Hunelle River has been redesigned into rectilinear canals.

The Archaeosite and Museum of Aubechies-Beloeil, located in the heart of one of the most beautiful villages in Wallonia, has the largest collection of archaeological reconstructions in Belgium. It offers a visiting itinerary starting in the Early Neolithic period (around 5,000 BC) and ending in Roman times (around the 3rd century AD).

The king of the forests then seemed to be well rooted in these lands as he gave his name to the place. As true sentinels of the landscape, some trees have survived through the centuries. A landmark for those who move, a remarkable tree often has sacred, magical or medicinal virtues. As you continue on your way to the next stop, you will come across the branches of a large tree sitting on a small nipple: the Big Lime Tree of Braffe greets you well. 400 years old, it houses a small chapel dedicated to Notre-Dame des champs in the hollow of its trunk. Already impressive in 1745, he offered his shadow to the wounded of the Battle of Fontenoy.

The Brunehaut Stone, also known as Celtic Stone, is a megalith dating from the late Neolithic period, located at the crossroads of the "Six Paths" in Hollain, an entity of the commune of Brunehaut, not far from the Roman road Bavay-Tournai. This sandstone menhir from Grandglise is the largest erected megalith in Belgium and weighs 23 tons. It largely dominates this plain landscape with its 4.25 m. Counting the part below the ground surface, it is 6 m high and 3 m wide. Surrounded by four poplars from Italy, the site is easily located from the surrounding area. The stone is oriented north-south.

The Basilica of Our Lady of Bon-Secours is located in the very centre of Bon-Secours, a village on the Franco-Belgian border that is now part of Peruwelz, in the province of Hainaut (Walloon Region of Belgium). It is the centre of a pilgrimage that began in the Middle Ages around an old oak tree dedicated to Notre-Dame-du-chêne-entre-deux-bois). The current basilica, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, was built from 1885 to 1892 in neo-Gothic style.

Domaine d'Arondeau gathers, within a 15 hectare wooded park, a large 19th century building entirely renovated and better known as Château d'Arondeau and a contemporary architectural complex that houses 5 rooms for receptions and seminars. When the owners chose to renovate the property and make it a popular reception area, they kept the stamp on the premises and made the park a showcase for all kinds of family and professional events. This wooded park is both a spectator and an actor, offering different atmospheres throughout the seasons and the year. The colours of the leaves, the daylight, everything is perfect to make wedding ceremonies, cocktails, exhibitions or teambuilding unforgettable.

Located in an old grain mill, warm, contemporary and comfortable, the Saint Daniel hotel was designed in 2013. The hotel is located in a quiet area, but close to the station (+ /-150m), and a few minutes from the city centre. Just between the cities of Mons and Tournai. You will have the possibility to eat in very good small restaurants located a few steps from the hotel. The 18 comfortable rooms have free WIFI internet access. You can relax in the private relaxation area or have a last drink at the reception bar.

Hotel Mélissa welcomes travellers in comfortable rooms throughout the year. The hotel is also located in front of the Basilica of Bon-secours, a splendid 16th century building that you will not fail to admire from one of the 32 rooms of the establishment.

The Harchies coal mine closed in 1968. The Museum of Mining and Workers' Memory revives it with an impressive collection of machines, tools, lamps and documents. All these witnesses tell the story of the village's mining past and highlight the hard work of the men.

At the edge of the woods of the sea of sand in Ville Pommeroeul. Nestled in a forest setting dedicated to serenity, Mer et Sable invites you to take a step back from the daily stress in order to re-harmonize your body and mind. The blossoming a stone's throw from home, a corner of paradise dedicated to relaxation and escape. Do good to your body so that your soul will want to live there.

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