Located in a modern, light-filled building, the Mouscron Folklore Museum invites you to discover life on the border (Picardy Wallonia/West Flanders/Northern France) through a rich collection of objects, documents and testimonials.
Photo credit Folklore Museum : © Mouscron Folklore Museum
Photo credits technical gallery : © AccessAndGo-ABP - Gwen Fourmanois
Accessible! You can come alone. This location is fully accessible.
Strengths
Reserved parking spaces are clearly marked.
It is possible to drop someone off near the entrance.
Most passageways are wide enough.
There are no steps to negotiate.
The building and entrance are easily identifiable.
The main entrance is accessible.
There is a bell at the entrance to request assistance.
There is sufficient space in front of the counter.
The payment system is easy to use.
The floor is even and free of obstacles.
All passageways are wide enough.
There is a lift.
An accessible toilet is available, clearly signposted and easy to use.
All exhibition content is accessible and visible.
Accessible! You can come alone. This location is fully accessible.
Strengths
There is at least one reserved parking space within 50 metres of the entrance.
Reserved parking spaces are clearly marked.
All passageways are wide enough.
The ground is hard and even.
The building and entrance are easily identifiable.
The main entrance is accessible.
There is a bell at the entrance to request assistance.
Staff can see people arriving and can provide assistance.
The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
Seating is available near the reception.
There are no steps to negotiate.
Circulation is easy throughout.
The floor is hard, even and free of obstacles.
The corridors are wide enough.
There is a lift.
There is a toilet with grab bars and it is easy to use.
There is a washbasin in the adapted toilet.
Accessible! You can come alone. This location is fully accessible.
Strengths
There are no obstacles to traffic.
The entrance is easy to identify ; it is located in the logical continuation of the route.
The door opens automatically.
Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.
The reception is located opposite the entrance. It is quiet and not glass-fronted.
Dangerous objects on the route are secured.
Traffic is unobstructed.
A lift serves all floors accessible to the public.
Adapted guided tours are available upon reservation.
It is possible to touch reproductions of works.
Accessible! You can come alone. This location is fully accessible.
Strengths
There are no obstacles.
There is contrast.
The entrance is easily identifiable ; it is located in the logical continuation of the route.
There is a bell at the entrance to request assistance.
Staff can see people arriving at the building and can provide assistance.
The reception area is in a quiet environment.
Dangerous objects on the route are secured.
There are no obstacles to movement.
The furniture contrasts with its surroundings.
A lift serves all floors.
Adapted guided tours are available on reservation.
A visitor guide in large print is available.
Most of the works can be viewed at close range.
Accessible! You can come alone. This location is fully accessible.
Strengths
Parking is free.
The building and entrance are easy to find.
There is a doorbell near the door.
Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.
The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance. It is open, well lit and allows for lip reading.
The establishment can be contacted by email.
There is a video presentation in sign language.
Prices are displayed at reception.
The layout is easy to understand.
The floors of the building are clearly indicated on each landing.
It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
Documents in ‘easy-to-read’ format are available.
There are interactive terminals with subtitles in French.
Accessible! You can come alone. This location is fully accessible.
Strengths
Parking is free.
The building and entrance are easy to find.
There is a doorbell near the door.
Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.
The reception area is quiet, open, well lit and suitable for lip reading.
There is a magnetic induction loop at reception.
Prices are displayed at reception.
The floors of the building are clearly indicated on each landing.
It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
The environment is quiet.
A significant part of the exhibition content is diverse (touch, smell, sight, hearing).
Documents in an ‘easy-to-read’ format are available.
Accessible! You can come alone. This location is fully accessible.
Strengths
The building and entrance are easy to find.
There is a doorbell near the door.
Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.
The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance. It is located in a quiet area.
Cash payments (coins and notes) are accepted.
The venue is quiet and well lit.
The lift is easy to use or staff are available to help.
There is an audio announcement in the lift.
The toilets are easy to find.
A significant part of the exhibition is varied (touch, smell, sight, hearing).
Validity: From 1 August 2024 on 1 August 2027
Audit conducted by
Access-i informs you about the accessibility of this place based on data collected on-site at a given time. Any changes after the visit by Access-i are the responsibility of the operator.
Dernière mise à jour effectuée le 28 April 2026 - 11:09
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Court-Saint-Etienne
This year, for its twelfth edition, the festival will take place on Sunday 28 June, Monday 29 June and Tuesday 30 June.
"The Unisound Festival is committed to ensuring an inclusive experience that is accessible to everyone.
A number of measures have been put in place to meet the needs of people with disabilities and to foster a welcoming, comfortable and suitable environment."
We invite you to visit the website: http://www.unisound.be and the event’s Facebook page.
If you have any specific requirements or questions regarding accessibility during the festival, please contact us at accessibilite@unisound.be.
Mons
Whilst the Access-i certification covers the so-called "Lumeçon" event on 31 May (12.30 pm) on the Grand-Place and the "Petit Lumeçon" on 7 June, the Ducasse de Mons will take place from 27 May to 2 June 2026.
You can find the full programme via the link https://www.mons.be/fr/doudou/programme/programme-officiel/programme-2026/2026_04_24-programme-doudou-2026.pdf
You will find more specific information on accessibility on page 41.
The measures planned to make the Ducasse more inclusive are:
Reserved parking spaces (20) as close as possible to the Grand-Place, on Rue des Échelles;
A ‘Kiss & Ride’ zone (drop-off point) on Rue du Onze Novembre (entrance via Rue Tour Auberon);
For guests attending the reception in the Jardin du Mayeur, a dedicated entrance is provided via the entrance to the Musée du Doudou (Rue du Onze Novembre);
Toilets located on Rue Neuve between the car park and the Grand-Place;
A disabled viewing platform accessible from the theatre (side entrance on Rue Neuve). Please note: this is a paid area requiring a booking. Accessible toilets are available in the theatre.
City stewards trained to assist people with reduced mobility will be on hand.
Audio description of the battle, also during the Petit Lumeçon, will be provided by the ASA Foundation: please go to the foot of the PRM viewing platform where an area will be reserved.
Enquiries and bookings on +32 477 37 55 25 or via info@fondation-asa.org
A designated area at the Marché-aux-Poissons (at the end of Rue Froissart) will allow you to follow the procession;
During the Petit Lumeçon, a cordoned-off area (marked in purple) is provided for children with disabilities. This is a secure, supervised area accessible by booking: handicap@ville.mons.be
Photo credit Ducasse de Mons 2026 : © Ducasse de Mons 2026
Photo credits technical gallery : © Plain-Pied - Joël Nicolaï
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