Valenciennes and surrounding area

A remarkable heritage

A land of conviviality by excellence, Valenciennes has retained its charm of yesteryear.
Its remarkable architectural and cultural heritage is a source of pleasant strolls.

Come and discover its magnificent 15th-century houses, its fine arts museum and its old town steeped in history.

Surrounded by several nature parks, one of which, 15 minutes from La Gentilhommière , is home to a renowned golf course, the region has everything to seduce you.

Links and partners

• www.pro-live.be
• www.logisdefrance.com
• www.cdt-nord.fr
• www.valenciennes.fr
• www.golf-mormal.com
• www.tourismevalenciennois.fr

Activities and tourism

On-site activities

Valenciennes Golf Club (9 holes)
Vignoble water sports centre
Walking trails in the Plaine, Scarpe and Escaut Regional Nature Park
Raismes leisure centre
Activities in the surrounding area

Mormal Golf Club (18 holes)
Etang d'Amaury
Sabatier slag heap (mountain biking, hiking, etc.)
Local visits and museums

Valenciennes Fine Arts Museum
Old town of Valenciennes
Town Hall
Spanish House
Auditorium
Library
Prevost House
Hainaut Hospital
Visits and museums in the area

Mining museum in Lewarde
Matisse Museum in Le Cateau
The fortifications of Le Quesnoy
Chicory museum in Orchies
Archaeological museum in Bavay
Glass museum in Sars Poteries
Lace museum in Caudry
Cambrai Cathedral
Vaucelles Abbey