Excursion: Mons & Castle of Boussu

This excursion offers an immersion into the heart of the heritage of Mons and the treasures of Hainaut. Start the day with a visit to the city of Mons and the Treasure of the splendid collegiate church of Saint Waltrude. This Gothic jewel houses a precious collection of goldsmithing, sculptures, and relics. In the afternoon, head to Boussu to discover the Château de Boussu, former estate of the lords of the region. This historically rich place reveals traces of its mediaeval and Renaissance past. The visit continues with the Chapel of the Lords, a place of reflexion and memory, where several members of the noble family of Boussu are laid to rest.Programme of the excursion:10am Welcome at visitMons (Grand-Place, 27 - 7000 Mons)10.15am Guided tour of the Historical Heart and the Treasure of the Saint Waltrude Collegiate Church12am Lunch in a restaurant in the city center or the region2pm Departure for Boussu aboard the coach of the group2.30pm Guided tour of the Museum of the castle of Boussu and the Chapel of the Lords5.30pm End of the programme