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Hydraulic lifts, mining sites, a ceramics museum... are amazing witnesses of the Industrial Era in La Louvière.
The Canal du Centre and its boat lifts
Listed by UNESCO, this structure amazes by its technology and its longevity. The 4 lifts, built at the beginning of the 19th century, help boats over a thousand tons to go over a drop of 66 metres on the Canal du Centre. Even more impressive is the fact they are hydraulically driven by the power of the water of the canal only. Com and discover this incredible site: a cruise maybe? Or would you prefer to rent an electric boat? Or cycle along the RAVel path.
The Bois du Luc mining site
Explore a mining town unique in Europe: industrial buildings, school, hospice, kiosk, workers' lodgings, church... Walking through this preserved microcosm, you will learn about the daily life of the mine, where the workers came from. This incredible testament of the Belgian industrial history is protected by UNESCO.
The Keramic ceramics centre
This museum space dedicated to ceramics was built on the site of the former Boch ceramic factory, a real institution in Belgium. Its contemporary architecture integrates a listed building, home to three bottle shaped kilns. Today, exceptional pieces are shown side by side by more common ones, witnesses of the economic and social importance of ceramics in La Louvière at the time.
Vhello, the node network in Hainaut
This node network allows cyclists to design a bespoke itinerary, thanks to markets featuring the number of the intersection and which direction to take (all numbered too). Perfect to explore the 24 communes of the Hainaut region.
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- P.A.R.C. | The largest museum space in Belgium
© Bruno FischerLa LouvièreP.A.R.C. | The largest museum space in Belgium
Discover the central regional of Wallonia's cultural heritage thanks to the P.A.R.C and its 8 museums. - The Centre for Engravings and Prints in La Louvière
© Nalini Malani – photo Maria SalamoneLa LouvièreThe Centre for Engravings and Prints in La Louvière
The Centre for Engravings and Prints is a place for encounters, creation and research, dedicated solely to contemporary prints... - Le Point d'eau, La Louvière's aquatic centre
© WBT - Denis ClosonLa LouvièreLe Point d'eau, La Louvière's aquatic centre
Le Point d'Eau is an aquatic centre dedicated to leisure and sports in La Louvière. There is something for everyone and much fun to be had! - The Daily-Bul & Co Centre in La Louvière
© Centre Daily-Bul & C°La LouvièreThe Daily-Bul & Co Centre in La Louvière
The Daily-Bul & Co centre, in La Louvière, aims at preserving, cataloguing, hosting, protecting and valorising the collections and activities of Daily-Bul and its national and international colleagues. - The MiLL - la Louvière's Ianchelevici Museum
© Nathalie HupinLa LouvièreThe MiLL - la Louvière's Ianchelevici Museum
Le Mill manages the town of La Louvière's art collection, with over a thousand pieces either on show or archived. Amongst this rich cultural heritage, visitors can discover sculptures and drawings by Romanian artist Idel Ianchelevici's sculptures and drawings. - The Keramis Ceramic Centre
© KeramisLa LouvièreThe Keramis Ceramic Centre
Discover the new Centre Keramis de la Louvière. A museum dedicated to ceramics and earthenware installed on the site of the factory Royal Boch .... - Electric boat rentals for cruises on the Canal du Centre
© Utopix - VhelloLa LouvièreElectric boat rentals for cruises on the Canal du Centre
The boatlifts of the Canal du Centre Historique, listed by UNESCO, are iconic sights in the Region. From the Cantine des Italiens, you can rent electric boats (no permit required!) and indulge in a journey through time. - The hydraulic boat lifts of the Canal du Centre
© WBT - SPRL Cernix-Pierre PauquayHoudeng-GoegniesThe hydraulic boat lifts of the Canal du Centre
Situated in the province of Hainaut, these 4 hydraulic lifts, built beginning of the XIXth century, are standing monuments to the Belgian Industrial revolution. These timeless masterpieces, listed by UNESCO, can be visited. - Bois-du-Luc: a UNESCO mining site, witness of the Industrial Revolution
© Bernard VanroyHoudeng-AimeriesBois-du-Luc: a UNESCO mining site, witness of the Industrial Revolution
The Bois-du-Luc mining site was one of the main witnesses of the industrial revolution in Wallonia. This extraordinary historical heritage, wonderfully well preserved, is protected by UNESCO. - Le p'tit train d'Houdeng brings the trains of your childhood back to life
© Paula MondragonHoudeng-GoegniesLe p'tit train d'Houdeng brings the trains of your childhood back to life
Riding a train, impossible? Dreams do come true at the P'tit train d'Houdeng. Sitting on your own electric or steam train, you can enjoy being the driver on a 1,600 m long network of tracks. - le Moulin du Loup distillery | La Louvière
© WBT - Sébastien RobertyTrivières (La Louvière)le Moulin du Loup distillery | La Louvière
Discover this fantastic distillery, nestled in a former water mill near La Louvière. An interactive, passionate visit awaits! There you will learn more about the making of gin and rum. - Musée Royal de Mariemont | Morlanwelz
© Musée royal de MariemontMorlanwelzMusée Royal de Mariemont | Morlanwelz
Opened since 1975, set in a splendid park, the Musée royal de Mariemont features collections gathered by its founder Raoul Waroqué.