PARC PARADISIO & "LE PASS": TWO MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS

© Luc Wiseler

© Pass-S.Brison

© Xavier Bostem

© OPT / J.P. Remy

Booking :

Hôtel Infotel
Rue d'Havré 32,
7000 MONS

Tel.:+32 (0) 65 40 18 30

Fax:+32 (0) 65 35 62 24

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Parc Paradisio: visit the zoo of the future. The park contains the largest Chinese garden in Europe and, in 2009, "Ganesha's Kingdom" opened, the first and largest Indonesian garden in Europe, covering 4 hectares. "Le PASS": visit the exhibitions and take part in the activities. You will discover, through various sciences and experiments, the challenges facing our planet, on the themes of water, intelligent robots, genetics and optical illusions. Round off your visit with a stroll through the narrow streets and gardens of Mons, and have a look at the Gothic Town Hall, St Waldru's Collegiate Church and the UNESCO World Heritage Site Belfry ... then relax with a drink on one of the many terraces around the Grand'Place.

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This package is an exclusive offer from our brochure Escapades Wallonia. Download or order it on the OPT website!
You will find all the necessary information for booking and the coupons allowing you to benefit from the special rate mentioned on this page.
All inclusive rate per person € 70:
- 1 overnight stay sharing a double room at the three-star Infotel at Mons (free parking in hotel car park).
- 1 buffet breakfast.
- 1 audio-visual presentation of Mons and a brochure of city walks.
- 1 entry ticket to Paradisio Park.
- 1 entry ticket to the PASS.

Package subject to availability.
Single supplement: € 35
Supplement for 3rd person in double room: € 40 (under 11), € 50 (over 11)
Reservation code: Escapades 2010

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Where will I sleep?
In a comfortable double room at the three-star Infotel in an eighteenth-century building in the traditional local style in the heart of the city's historic centre, with its own charming private courtyard. The hotel's attention to detail, comfort and ability to offer advice and provide information will make your stay unforgettable. A free upgrade to a superior room is offered to any group of four people.

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HÔTEL INFOTEL *** (MONS) © Xavier Bostem Located in the heart of the most beautiful district of Mons, the hotel Infotel is a haven of peace and comfort. Private parking and internet access included in the price. Organisation of tourist stays. Address: Rue d'Havré 32 7000 MONS Tel.:+32 (0) 65 40 18 30 know more...

PARC PARADISIO (BRUGELETTE) © Luc Wiseler Only a few steps away, Paradisio offers you a journey to every part of the world! In a wooded and flowery surrounding, come and meet thousands of animals from all over the world. Admire giraffes, hippopotamuses, zebras, sea-lions, penguins, squirrel monkeys and lemurs. Dive among the tropical fish and attend a great raptor show. Go for a relaxing walk in our magnificent gardens: enter the Dream of Han Wu Di, the largest Chinese garden of Europe! Appreciate the charm of the 'queen of flowers' in our big rose garden. And finally, go to the south of Europe and admire our grand Andalusian Garden. Address: Domaine de Cambron 1 7940 BRUGELETTE Tel.:+32 (0) 68 25 08 50 know more...

SCIENTIFIC ADVENTURE PARK (PASS) (FRAMERIES) © Pass-S.Brison The Pass is a unique place. In 10 exhibitions, you can play, learn, touch, dream, and most of all have fun. Discover how the world changes, how the different sciences and technologies influence our everyday life. Enjoy nature in the 28-hectare park. Take a walk on the slag heap or take your children to the playground. The Pass is situated on the historical site of a former coal mine. It was renovated by the architect Jean Nouvel. Its exceptional architecture is really worth a detour. The Pass: 10 exhibitions on the most varied subjects. Don't miss the Palace of Images! You will discover the film "Is there a future for the future?" and "H2O !" shown on 5 giant sides of a cube to understand the challenges of sustainable development. Address: Rue de Mons 3 7080 FRAMERIES Tel.:+32 (0) 70 22 22 52 know more...

THE BELFRY (MONS) © OPT / J.P. Remy "El Catiau" (as he is fondly called in Mons) -symbol of Mons' identity- was erected in the 17th century, after the collapse of the bell tower in 1661. The only baroque belfry (high 87 m) in Belgium, classically decorated. The walls are made of Bray sandstone, the embellishments, pillars and pilasters of blue stone. Address: Square du Château 7000 MONS Tel.:+32 (0) 65 33 55 80 know more...

TOWN HALL OF MONS (MONS) © F. Daniel - Jemappes The oldest part of the Town Hall, located in the heart of the city, was constructed between 1458 and 1477. Although primarily built during the 2nd half of the 15th c., it retains a rather accentuated Gothic style strongly resembling the Collegiate Church of Saint Waudru. Of particular interest are the reception Chambers, built between the 16th and 18th-19th c. The Mayor's Chamber contains a collection of masterpieces of Mons silversmiths, as well as tapestries dating from the 17th c. These tapestries were actually a gift to the town from Louis XIV, the King of France, after the siege of 1691. The Mayor's garden, located behind the main building, is a picturesque and beautiful spot, containing, most notably, the "Ropieur" fountain, a bronze work representing a young lad from the town. Address: Grand-Place 22 7000 MONS Tel.:+32 (0) 65 33 55 80 know more...

TREASURY OF THE ST-WAUDRU'S COLLEGIATE CHURCH (MONS) © FTPH - c. Carpentier One of the most beautiful collections of goldsmith's works in Belgium (12th-19th C.). Statues, paintings,... located in the magnificent St-Waudru's Collegiate Church which was erected between the 15th and the 17th C. in the Gothic style of Brabant. There you have the chance to admire the splendid albaster statues of Jacques DU BROEUCQ (16th C.) and the high windows from 1510-1511. Address: Place du Chapitre 7000 MONS Tel.:+32 (0) 65 87 57 75 know more...