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3 days in Mons: Art Lives in the City!

3 days in Mons: Art Lives in the City!

Ready to explore Mons and its surroundings? From remarkable heritage and urban art to contemporary creations and design, your city break begins here. Over 3 days and 2 nights, let yourself be guided through the City of the Doudou and its more contemporary side.

Your perfect getaway in Mons

From €190 per person

2 nights with breakfast
Entry to an exhibition at CAP – Museum of Fine Arts Mons
Access to a selection of museums
Totemus treasure hunt trail
“Art Lives in the City” walking tour
Bike rental
Visit to the Grand-Hornu UNESCO World Heritage Site

DAY 1: Between art and heritage!

Your experience begins at CAP – Museum of Fine Arts Mons, where renowned international exhibitions and temporary displays come together in a modern, light-filled space. A must-see venue to discover the richness of artistic creation, from the past to the present.

Continue your exploration at the Artothèque of Mons, a unique conservation and restoration centre for the city’s heritage collections. This original visit takes you behind the scenes of the museums and introduces you to the expert work involved in preserving artworks.

DAY 2: Art Lives in the City

After breakfast, set off to discover the city through route.

On foot or by bike, this route takes you through Mons’ streets and neighbourhoods to discover contemporary artworks integrated into public space. Murals, sculptures, installations, and artistic interventions punctuate your walk, offering a fresh perspective on the city. A surprising experience that turns every street into an open-air gallery.

The experience continues with Totemus, the famous interactive treasure hunt that turns your visit into a real adventure. Solve riddles, take on challenges, and uncover anecdotes and hidden gems along the way.

L'Art habite la Ville : Lucie et les papillons

DAY 3: Cultural getaway at the Grand-Hornu!

To round off your stay, head to the , a jewel of European industrial architecture listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Accompanied by a guide, discover the exhibitions at MACS – the Museum of Contemporary Arts and CID – the Centre for Innovation and Design. Together, these two institutions offer a complementary approach to contemporary creation, blending art, design, architecture, and innovation. The guided tour will also give you insight into the exceptional history of the Grand-Hornu, a former mining complex that has become one of Belgium’s leading cultural landmarks today.