Mons travel Guide and Directory made by locals.

A charming little town of +/- 17 km², dominated by its belfry visible from far, formerly fortified, but only some vestiges are still visible, like the Guillaume tower. One of its main assets is to walk the city, it is indeed very easy to go around without a vehicle, the most important point of interest is being close to each other. Feel free to check out Mons travel guide made by locals.

Mons Memorial Museum

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How to pass one day in Mons

How to pass a full day in Mons? What to do and to see…

Wheres to drink a coffee in Mons?

Great places to have a cup of coffee in Mons

In the directory, find recommended places by locals: Bars, Restaurants, Shops, Activities,…

In this travel guide, you will find also articles to help you discover the town. How to enjoy your holiday in Mons, where to stay, where to eat and have fun. This travel guide to Mons will help point the way by giving you tips on what to see, costs, suggested budgets, and the best ways to discover the city. It’s the ultimate planning tool!

Read also some of our last articles about the city, like where to drink? , how to visit the town,…

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Planning a trip

How to get there Mons is easy to reach: by plane via the airports of Brussels or Charleroi. by train, by bus (Flixbus for example) or by personal car. Book your accommodation Where you sleep is your other major fixed travel expense, so choosing the best accommodation for your needs at the best price will free up more money for …

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Getting Around

Mons is not a large town and it’s easy to discover it by foot or by bicycle ( can be rented at the train station provelo or At visitMons, Grand-Place, 27). Of course, there are public buses and private taxis available. It can be done by auto-rickshaw as well, a small three-wheeled vehicle, with a driver’s seat in the front …

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History & Culture

A lot to see and do, Mons was the European Capital of Culture in 2015 and continue to do some major events about it. The city of Mons will charm you with its various assets! it has many museums that give pride of place to current or old artistic creation, but also science or history. A castrum was built during …

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Travel Resources

Visas Mons is located in Belgium, check with the appropriate consulate or embassy in your country to find out if you will need a visa to visit Belgium, especially for an extended period of time. Some countries have extremely detailed and complicated entry/departure laws and treat visits of a week or two very differently from longer stays. Health Nothing in …

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Where to Grab a Drink in Mons? (May 2024)

Dest Apart October 6, 2023

updated May 2024 Mons social scene and nightlife is appropriately filled with venues to enjoy a drink outdoors such as street drinks and partying in the middle of traffic. But it is a habit in Belgium to drink on the street or on sidewalks and it is even more difficult to reach the inside of the venue because the entrance …

14 Very Best Things To Do and See In Mons

Dest Apart December 20, 2021

There are so many things to do and see in Mons, especially during a weekend trip. It’s one of those cities which is perfect for a long weekend, exploring all the historic sites, eating local food and tasting Belgian beers. Take a look at some of the very best haunts and things to do in Mons that you can easily …

Where to drink a coffee in Mons ?

Dest Apart June 5, 2021

It’s the morning, and you are craving a very good coffee or hot beverage, accompanied with a small breakfast or you are looking for an afternoon snack, here are our selections of coffee and brunch shop in Mons. MoMa Coffee Unmissable place in Mons if you want to drink a good personalized coffee, very fresh smoothies, and even real frappuccinos. …

A visit to the Mons Memorial Museum

Dest Apart May 28, 2021

All you need to know is how to visit the Mons Memorial Museum and get some advice on how to visit this wonderful war museum. More than a simple museum, The Mons Memorial Museum is a return to the past, thanks to a magnificent collection of war objects very well highlighted, from the Middle age to the XX century. To …

How to pass one day in Mons

Dest Apart May 17, 2021

How to pass a one day in Mons? What to do and to see… So, finally, you are in Mons. how to make the most of the town? how to pass one day there? here is my recommendation…. first, in the morning, you can have breakfast in your hotel or in the town. Then if it’s the case, you can …