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Mons is the Walloon capital of Hainaut, built around a 17th-century Baroque belfry and a pedestrian Grand-Place in an old town dating to the 12th century. It is best known for the Doudou, a Trinity Sunday procession and dragon-fight pageant recognised by UNESCO, and for the 1914 and 1918 battles fought nearby.

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Mons is the Walloon capital of Hainaut, built around a 17th-century Baroque belfry and a pedestrian Grand-Place in an old town dating to the 12th century. It is best known for the Doudou, a Trinity Sunday procession and dragon-fight pageant recognised by UNESCO, and for the 1914 and 1918 battles fought nearby.

Country: BelgiumLanguage: Dutch, FrenchCurrency: Euro (EUR)Time zone: CET (UTC+1)
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Mons is the Walloon capital of Hainaut, built around a 17th-century Baroque belfry and a pedestrian Grand-Place in an old town dating to the 12th century. It is best known for the Doudou, a Trinity Sunday procession and dragon-fight pageant recognised by UNESCO, and for the 1914 and 1918 battles fought nearby.

Best forUNESCO belfry and Grand-Place; the Doudou festival; day-trip history
When to goTrinity Sunday weekend for the Doudou festival; summer for milder weather
Getting aroundWalkable old town; direct trains to Brussels; local buses for the region
Where to stayAround the Grand-Place, within walking distance of the belfry and museums
Maybe skip ifYou want a big city, nightlife or crowds outside festival season

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