An eco-chic, cultural weekend
in the city of five bell towers

 Whether you are after a guest room or a suite with a private spa, ONIRO will charm you.

Passed its Art Deco façade await soft and contrasting materials, sober and warm tones, luxurious furniture, sweet touches...

In a few words: refined, serene, flawless

The joys of sustainable cuisine

 Walk to the immediate vicinity of the Grand-Place. The NOU restaurant serves original, reasoned dishes in a contemporary and cozy setting. The key words of the evening? Colours, textures and flavours. The chef delicately showcases local products, for your greatest delight!

 Fancy sipping a cocktail before heading home? Push the door to Arthur's Bar and order one of the eco-responsible recipes. Thes bartender who always pushes the limits of mixology a little further.

Fantastic eco-friendly addresses

From the Grand-Place, take the cobbled street towards the Scheldt. A few independent boutiques there are sure to catch your eye.

Céleste Store celebrates local sustainable ideas with decorative and fashion items inspired by natural materials respecting the environment.

A little further down, in the concept store Green Terra, Sophie features a mini urban jungle full of plants and gift items.

Don’t miss Stories either, an address highlighting eco brands for all audiences, coupled with an art gallery and a divine café.

Fabulous tapas for lunch

 Corto Malté, located on the water's edge, is perfect to enjoy Tournai on a sunny day.

Every week, the chef designs 6 tapas, 2 dishes, 2 salads and a few suggestions inspired by his mood and seasonal market ingredients.

The atmosphere is relaxed, the upcycled decor inspiring and the shaded terrace delightful: what a gem!

A design tour of the city

A flamboyant bee, climbing puppets, enormous yellow rabbits, an intriguing “400 bells” selfie spots, the keys to the city, a celestial vault… : there are 12 contemporary artworks to discover along this off the beaten path trail.

On the interactive map, you will also find local addresses businesses with designer treasures. What a way to explore Tournai.

A culinary journey

It is in a cozy atmosphere, with subdued lighting and raw materials, Le Greco is the perfect  place for dinner. Choose from vibrant Mediterranean cuisine infused with flavours and spices.

To extend the evening, go right next door, to Oenobar, for great Greek wines, cocktails and tapas.

Appréciez les beaux-arts dans un bâtiment signé Horta

After sleeping in, go and tour some of the main museums of the city, starting with the Musée des Beaux-Arts.

This architectural pearl designed by Horta is bathed in light thanks to the glass roofs that cover the entire building. Perfect to enjoy a magnificent collection of paintings, drawings and sculptures…

The museum also houses two Manets, the only ones in Belgium.

A no-fuss, cheerful lunch

 Tatie Danielle by Emma, on the docks, offers a short menu changing every week, featuring fresh, homemade products.

There you can count on Chef Lucie to surprise you with her generous, gourmet cuisine. You will leave with a smile and will want to return and try everything.

Animals of all kinds, live and stuffed

Tournai museums are cleverly grouped in a small area: perfect for a culture marathon.

After the Musée des Beaux Arts, head to the Natural History Museum and its vivarium. It is worth the detour just for the charm of its old windows, its atmosphere, its cabinet of curiosities and its butterfly greenhouse. But the life-size stuffed animals, boas and tarantulas in the living collections will equally fascinate you.

Hanging by a thread

To end the day in style, stroll through TAMAT, a place dedicated to tapestry and textile arts, quite dear to Tournai. This small museum retraces five and a half centuries of leather and textile heritage. Above all, it highlights astonishing contemporary creations: marvel at the stories told through these old and new masterpieces. You might very well see artists and restorers at work there too…