Tour du Cygne

Wallonia


One of two towers preserved from the original 1202 city wall, this is a surprising sight at the end of a nondescript lane.


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1. Cathédrale Notre Dame

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2. Trésor de la Cathédrale

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There are some impressive pieces in the treasury in the heart of Tournai's cathedral, including a fabulous 'Last Judgement' châsse (casket), a striking…

3. Grand Place

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4. Église St-Quentin

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Église St-Quentin is a hefty Romanesque church with a 12th-century nave, posterior Gothic features and a striking red-tiled roof. When viewed from near…

5. Halle Aux Draps

0.2 MILES

Tournai's former cloth hall is the Grand Place's finest building, with an elegant gilt-detailed facade and a brick-vaulted interior that opens for…

6. Beffroi

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7. Musée de Folklore

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8. Tour St-Georges

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One of two towers preserved from the original 1202 city wall.