Guided tour: The Monstrouilleuse (Mons along the Trouille)
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There was a time when the Trouille flowed through the city. Now diverted from its original course and partly covered, the Trouille bypasses the city of Mons. However, it is possible to walk along the urban path of yesteryear. Aside from the architectural testimonies of different eras, aside from the evocative street names, this walk also leads us to discover unsuspected green spaces.
Guided tours (2h)
- €105/guide
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Minimum price (group)
105 €
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Outdoor tour of 2h starting at visitMons (Grand-Place, 27 - 7000 Mons)
Reservation beforehand required
Group of max. 20 persons.
Group visits on request
Group visits on request - Educational visit
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Bebe Jolie🇫🇷
2 July 2026
Très joli statut, dommage qu’il y ait plein de traces de mains et que il y ait quelqu’un qui l’ait cassé.
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paul wickenden🇬🇧
26 May 2026
Well woth a visit. In a quiet square, a nice place to sit and relax for a while
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Mohamed HABIB ZAHMANI🇫🇷
22 August 2025
Un joli petit parc
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Bart Van den Berghe🇳🇱
25 July 2025
Mooi om zien. Zeker eens langs gaan.
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Jannick Korsholm🇬🇧
9 June 2025
Lucy and the Butterflies’ (or La petite fille aux papillons) by French artist David Mesguich is a poetic and monumental sculpture that captivates with its interplay of innocence and strength. Inspired by the saying “butterflies in the stomach” and a childhood painting of a heart threatened by scissors, Mesguich reimagined his daughter Lucie surrounded by butterflies — breaking the scissors to symbolize protection, resistance, and hope . The resulting work—comprising over 2000 triangular steel facets standing about 7 m tall—beautifully transforms a busy urban square into a space for reflection. While striking, its grand scale can at times feel a little out of place in the historical setting of Roosevelt Square. But overall, it’s a powerful and thoughtful addition to Mons — a symbol of both fragility and resilience.
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€105Per group