Le Grand Hornu Mons: for a lazy Sunday

soak up some culture at Le Grand Hornu in Mons

What are you doing on Sunday in Mons? Do you recognize this? You're away for a weekend to a nice city in Belgium and want to do something on Sunday before heading home. It turns out almost everything is closed. My tip: check if the museums are open and save them for Sunday!

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If you are in Mons, a visit to The Grand Hornu Highly recommended. A former mining complex less than 10km from Mons. Here you'll find museums of modern art and design with changing exhibitions. The complex has been beautifully renovated and is very impressive. website you can see what the latest exhibitions are!
Our tip for a lazy Sunday in Mons is brunch at La Brasserie du Grand Hornu.

Highly recommended to visit the restaurant The Brasserie du Grand Hornu Enjoy a leisurely lunch. This museum restaurant is listed in Gault Millau. Booking in advance is recommended, as it can get busy. They serve a three-course menu for lunch.

Fun fact: Le Grand Hornu is listed as a UNESCO heritage site.

Tip: Mons is the European Capital of Culture in 2015. On the website mons2015.eu Find even more great tips for a weekend getaway to this charming town!