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Scènes Ouvertes dans la cour du Conservatoire rue de Nimy, le samedi 20 et le dimanche 21/09 de 14h à 17h30.

Il s'agit de 4 spectacles de théâtre entre 20 et 40 minutes.

"À l'origine, des conteurs qui partagent leur amour des histoires avec vous, le temps..."

Programme et informations mobilité sur le site de la Ville de Mons : plan téléchargeable et renseignements au 065 33 55 80.

Street theatre: "Mons Passé Présent", 5 theatre companies from Mons will present 5 unique creations based on an original theme: "50 years of Mons Passé Présent".

The starting point is in front of the Town Hall, taking spectators through the historic centre of the town.

On Friday 19 September, the show will move through the streets from 6.30pm to 9.30pm (last departure).

Saturday 20 September from 4pm to 7pm (last performance).

Sunday 21 September from 3pm to 7pm (last departure).

Duration of the walk: approximately 2 hours over +/- 1 km.

Saturday 20 September at 9pm in the Grand Place:

Galiléo" by the DEUS EX MACHINA company

A weightless journey with your head in the stars.

A large aerial structure symbolising the stars, acrobats perched 10 m high, breathtaking figures and movements to tell us a poetic story: that of man's place in the universe... Magical, magical, humanistic...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmUmVcHCrXA

Programme and mobility information on the City of Mons website: downloadable map and information on 065 33 55 80.

The luxury Pullman Brussels Centre Midi (4 stars) hotel was designed by architect Jean-Philippe Nuel. It is located within the Brussels-Midi international railway station. The historic heart of Brussels is just a few minutes' walk away.

The hotel is ideal for business and leisure, seminars or a weekend getaway.

Practical information :

• The hotel is located in a modern building that is relatively accessible and plans to further improve its accessibility in the near future.

• There is a paid public car park right in front of the hotel, street parking and a drop-off point on request. For more information, please refer to the detailed information sheets for specific needs.

• The staff are trained, welcoming and helpful.

• Breakfast is served as a buffet, and staff are available to assist guests on request.

The Hal Gate is an ancient monument in the city of Brussels, Belgium. It was built in the 14th century and is one of the last remaining vestiges of the city's medieval fortifications.

The Museum of the Hal Gate is an ideal place to discover the history of Brussels and its fortifications. It also houses a collection of historical and artistic objects, such as weapons, armor, paintings, and sculptures.

Practical information :

• Ticket office and reception :

  - Tickets can be purchased at the reception desk or from a ticket machine.

• Restrooms :

  - Accessible restrooms are available in the basement. These restrooms do not comply with accessibility standards.

• Accessibility for people with reduced mobility (PRM) :

  - Access for wheelchair users is limited.

  - There is a step at the entrance to the building.

  - The elevator to access the different floors is circular and its axis is 120 cm, which may make it difficult to use for some wheelchair users.

• Adapted tours :

  - Tours adapted for the visually impaired are organized.

  - There are no tours adapted for other audiences.

The new swimming pool at the Blocry sports centre opened its doors to the public in September 2024 !

It has a 50x25-metre Olympic-size pool that can be adjusted, with a movable floor and pontoon that allow the pool to be divided in two and its depth to be adjusted.

The facilities have been designed to save energy and reduce the use of chlorine, but also to offer optimal accessibility for all !

Practical information :

• Hocaille bus stop approximately 100 metres away. Coach parking on Boulevard de Lauzelle.

• Near the entrance, the car park has two parking spaces reserved for disabled people, two family spaces and a drop-off area large enough for minibuses. There are four additional reserved spaces in the car park.

• Please note that the car park is often full and parking in the entire neighbourhood is limited to 2 hours with a parking disc.

• When you are in the car park, the entrance is on the left side of the building, under the canopy.

• The swimming pool is open every day except 25 December and 1 January. At certain times, the swimming pool operates in ‘relaxation’ mode with an inflatable course for children.

• You can check the opening hours, relaxation area and other activities via the link https://csblocry.be/piscines/#horaires. This information is also displayed on the board in front of the building entrance.

• The pool configuration is variable (25 metres or 50 metres) and you can check the number of lanes available for each time slot via this link.

• The lockers are electronic and are locked using a code entered on a touch screen. A wristband can be requested at the cash desk to make it easier to use the lockers. Please do not hesitate to ask for one and to have its operation explained and demonstrated to you.

• Assistance dogs are welcome and can wait for their owners in a cage at reception.

• There are four large disabled cubicles equipped with seats with grab bars, one of which also has a large changing bench and four pool wheelchairs available. Personal belongings can be locked away in these cubicles.

• There are two adapted communal changing rooms, also equipped with seats with grab bars.

• The staff have been trained to assist people with special needs. There is always someone on hand to help you in the changing room, locker and shower areas.

The Ath swimming pool has been renovated as part of the Walloon Region's ‘Swimming Pool Plan’ and reopened to the public in September 2022. Numerous improvements have been made : an additional swimming lane, reduced use of chlorine and, above all, improved accessibility !

Everything possible has been done to make the pool as accessible as possible for people with disabilities :

• Installation of a lift, larger changing rooms, a step-free footbath and a hoist for people with reduced mobility ;

• Improved lighting and contrast for people with hearing, visual and cognitive impairments.

The street has also been completely redesigned to facilitate pedestrian traffic, parking for people with disabilities and improve access to the swimming pool for all by removing the step at the entrance.

Come and try out this 25-metre pool for yourself !

Practical information :

• The swimming pool is open every day. Check the opening hours on the website https://www.ath.be/csl/piscine or on the street sign.

• Two parking spaces reserved for disabled people are available nearby on the street (5-metre-long parallel parking spaces).

• A €1 coin is required to use the lockers.

• There is no ticket office ; an automatic ticket machine has been installed in the entrance hall for purchasing admission tickets, by card only.

• The doors to the changing rooms open with a badge reader.

• A member of staff is on duty during the week. Opening hours are available on the website and displayed in the swimming pool lobby (currently from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and on Fridays until 2 p.m.). If you are visiting for the first time, wish to purchase a membership card, wish to pay in cash, or are concerned about having difficulty with the payment machine, please come during these hours when staff are available.

• Shorts and Bermuda shorts are not permitted. Swimming caps are compulsory.

• Staff are trained to assist people with disabilities.

ZEYYA is the modern restaurant of The Liman Hotel in Brussels. It offers a unique culinary experience, based on Mediterranean fusion food that brilliantly blends the flavours of Greece, Turkey and Lebanon.

The hotel offers 220 m² of meeting space that can be divided into three separate rooms. Suitable for conferences, meetings and seminars, they are equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual technology and offer flexible configurations (rectangular, walking dinner) as well as catering services for successful business events.

The fortified castle of Montaigle stands on a rocky spur in a romantic setting that will transport you back to the age of knights.

A visit to the ruins of this imposing fortified castle, once the residence of the 14th-century count, and to the archaeological museum, will give you a real window onto an extraordinarily rich medieval world.

After your visit, a path will lead you to discover the local flora and fauna, ideal for a picnic break in the heart of nature.

Don't hesitate to visit the visitor centre to access the site and get all the information you need about the history of the castle.

Practical information:

An explanatory leaflet is available from reception.

Please note that there are no parking spaces in the immediate vicinity of the castle entrance. However, a space reserved for people with reduced mobility can be made available on request.

The route to the site is signposted.

The walk around the site is mainly on gravel and grass paths.

There are some areas that may cause vertigo.

Located in the historic heart of Liège, on the banks of the Meuse River, the Maison du Tourisme du Pays de Liège - Liège Tourist Office is housed in the former meat market, the oldest civil building in the city, built in 1546 for the butchers' guild and renovated in the 1990s.

The building is worth a visit for its stone columns and magnificent wooden framework.

Here you will find all the information you need for a pleasant and enriching stay in the region, as well as a shop offering a range of Liège products, souvenirs and a selection of books. You can also hire bicycles to visit the city.

Practical information :

• Open every day except 1 January, 1 May, 1 November and 25 December.

• La Batte tram stop nearby.

• The main entrance is on Rue de la Goffe, via an access ramp. Since the tram came into service, the street has been pedestrianised, like most streets in the neighbourhood.

• It is difficult to drive and park in the neighbourhood, but the Cité car park (paid) is located right next to the building. For able-bodied visitors, the side entrance (two steps without safety rail, 77 cm wide) is nearby. Wheelchair users must go around the esplanade (approximately 100 metres - down and up the access ramp) to enter through the main entrance.

• It may be possible to drop someone off near the foot of the access ramp, on the platform, at the entrance to Rue de la Goffe.

• The opening hours, landline number, website and email address are displayed at both entrances.

• The reception desk is not visible from the main entrance, but you will find it easily by walking a little further in.

• Staff will come out from behind the counter to welcome visitors and assist them if necessary. They have been trained in welcoming people with specific needs. One member of staff is trained in sign language.

• The building has standard toilets in the basement and an accessible toilet behind the reception desk.

• Wi-Fi is available.

• Seating is available.

• Admission is free.

Val Saint-Lambert, located in Seraing, is a unique heritage site that combines monastic history and glassmaking expertise. A former Cistercian abbey founded in 1202, it was transformed into a prestigious, world-renowned crystal works in the 19th century. Today, the site is home to Cristal Discovery, an immersive museum dedicated to the art of crystal, with glass-blowing demonstrations, art exhibitions and a remarkable architectural setting. A must-see visit to discover the industrial and artistic heritage of the Liège region.

Located in the historic heart of Liège, on the pedestrianised Rue Neuvice, the creative chocolate shop Carré Noir is housed on the ground floor of an old building. It is open from Tuesday to Saturday and on Sunday mornings during the Batte market.

Step inside and Mélanie Lemmens and her team will welcome you with a smile and the aroma of chocolate, and invite you to sample some of their pralines !

You can also sign up for a workshop for groups of 6 to 12 people.

Practical information :

• Street parking is difficult in the neighbourhood, but the Cité car park (paying) and the ‘La Batte’ and ‘Place Saint-Lambert’ tram stops are about 500 metres away.

• It is also possible to stop on Rue de la Cité to drop someone off at the entrance to the pedestrian street, less than 100 metres from the shop. During the day, tables and chairs are usually set up along the street by shopkeepers so that everyone can sit down or eat.

• Payment in cash or by card (touchscreen device).

• There are no public toilets in the shop.

The Centre for the Interpretation of Proto-Beguinism in Oignies (CIPO) is a cultural centre in Aiseau-Presles, Belgium, dedicated to the history of the beguinage, with a focus on Marie d'Oignies, considered to be the first beguine.

The CIPO is located in the Church of Saint Mary of Oignies, where the relics of Saint Mary of Oignies and the remains of Jacques de Vitry are kept.

In the heart of Tournai, TAMAT – Musée de la Tapisserie et des Arts Textiles de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles – is a must-see venue dedicated to tapestry and textile arts. TAMAT houses a rich collection dating from the 15th century to the present day and offers a varied programme of exhibitions and numerous artistic and cultural activities. As a museum and creative centre, it invites visitors on a sensory journey through textile heritage and contemporary creation, highlighting the diversity of styles, forms and artistic practices.