Frameries

The municipality of Frameries includes the villages of Eugies, La Bouverie, Noirchain, and Sars-la-Bruyère within its territory.

Frameries, rich in history and nature, has managed to preserve its heritage while evolving. Once the fief of Walbert, father of Saint Waltrude, the municipality, marked by coal mining since the 13th century, now sees its slag heaps transformed into havens for a diverse fauna and flora. The industrial era has left its traces, such as Sparkoh!, a former coal mine, and the Fabrique de Théâtre, now converted into a cultural space.

Between historical remnants and the Nature Park of "Les Hauts-Pays", Frameries is a place for discovery on foot or by bike. The municipality comes alive throughout the year with popular events, such as "Frameries fête sa patronne" or the Eugies flea market. It was also a key site during World War I, with the battle of August 24, 1914. Frameries also hosts major sporting events, like the Happy New Year Trophy, which attracts over 1,000 runners each year.

SPARKOH! : The must-visit science center in Frameries

Dive into the fascinating world of science in Frameries!

SPARKOH! is now one of the key destinations in Mons-Borinage for science and discovery enthusiasts. With its 18,000 m² of interactive activities, SPARKOH! invites you to explore the world of science and technology in a fun and educational way. Enjoy its themed indoor spaces, vast biodiversity garden, and 4D cinema for a unique experience, with family or friends.

Discover the Terril du Crachet

Just a stone's throw from the SPARKOH! museum, the Terril du Crachet is a natural gem of the Borinage, classified as a Site of Great Biological Interest and integrated into the Natura 2000 network.

Accessible via its well-maintained trails, it offers an immersive walk through remarkable biodiversity, with woods, ponds, and grassy wastelands. From its 140-meter height, the panoramic view of the surrounding slag heaps and the architecture of SPARKOH! is spectacular. A fascinating detail: the red and black soil, still smoking in places, is a reminder of a slag heap still burning, rich in its mining history. A unique getaway for both young and old!

Discover Art Deco in Frameries!

An unexpected architectural heritage at the heart of the former mining city.

Frameries, rich in its industrial past, hides treasures of Art Deco architecture. This style, with its geometric lines and refined ornaments, can be admired along the streets of des Alliés and de France, where beautiful façades tell the story of an elegant era. Colorful dormer windows, bold volumes, and decorative details capture the eye. End your walk at the Grand-Place, where the imposing town hall, though not Art Deco, illustrates the architectural eclecticism of the municipality. A fascinating stroll between history and elegance.

The Fabrique de Théâtre: a place of culture and creation

Housed in a former shoe school, the Fabrique de Théâtre in Frameries is a unique place where heritage and art come together.

This modernist building, dating back to 1939 and transformed into a cultural center in 1998, now offers a vast artistic program with nearly 100 performances per year, concerts, exhibitions, workshops, and activities for all ages.

A true creative space, it welcomes artists and troupes, offers training, and supports local art by providing its walls for exhibitions. With partnerships with 23 cultural centers, it is an essential hub for culture and theater enthusiasts in the region.

A city of traditions, culture, and festivals

Frameries, rich in its historical past, venerates its patron saints, Sainte Waudru and Sainte Aldegonde, through iconic festivities. Every Ascension Thursday, the town honors Saint Waltrude with a mass and a friendly procession. The same devotion is found in Noirchain, where Sainte Aldegonde, Waltrude's sister, is celebrated during the annual flea market.

But in Frameries, history does not stop at the saints: the municipality is also a breeding ground for talent, from Paul Hankar to Joseph Dufrane. The city anthem, "Enn c’est nie co Frameries," created by Dufrane, symbolizes this love for local culture. Frameries is also a vibrant town, with events like the flower market, the Eugies flea market, and popular races, reflecting the friendliness and community spirit of its residents.

Contacts

Frameries Tourist Office
Grand-Place, 1 - 7080 Frameries
www.sipt-frameries.be

Municipal Administration of Frameries
Rue Archimède, 1 – 7080 Frameries
Tél : +32 (0) 65/61.12.11
Fax : +32 (0) 65/67.71.22
www.frameries.be

Cultural Center of Frameries
Chemin de l'étang, 2 - Eugies
Tél : +32 65 66 48 00
www.ccframeries.be