About this book
The first dedicated English-language guidebook to Mons, European Capital of Culture 2015. Mons is a town itching to be discovered. Cobbled streets rise on a twisty medieval grid to its beautiful central square, and then on up to a crescendo at the 17th-century Belfry, one of the town's four UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Historic, pretty and manageably compact it is the perfect short stay destination.
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Contents
Some Facts 5
Chapter 1 General Information 7
Practical Information 7, History of Mons 14
Chapter 2 The Guide 23
Orientation 23, Th e Main Sights 23
Chapter 3 Walks, Tour and Excursions 37
City Walks 37, Tour of the Sites and Monuments of World
War I 45, Excursions Around Mons 48
Chapter 4 Where to Stay and Eat 57
Where to Stay 57, Where to Eat and Drink 59
Appendix Getting Started in French 63
Index 64