Thema route

Mons City center

België

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Type

Wandelen
Fietsen

Afstand

3.42 km

This walking tour lets you discover the city centre of Mons and the story of the end of the war and the liberation.

Situated at a strategic European geographical crossroads, the City of Mons and its region have been the scene of several major historical events over the centuries. In particular, our city was an important stage on the journey made by thousands of soldiers during the First World War and the Second World War.

When the 1940-1945 war broke out, the French armies tried to contain the German advance around Mons. However, the influx of thousands of refugees on the roads and enemy air attacks plunged the town back into a second occupation. This lasted until August 1944.

The City of Mons keeps the memory of the many victims of the Second World War alive through commemorative ceremonies.

The city also invites you to discover the Mons Memorial Museum, whose collections offer a fresh look at the relationship between civilians and the military.

Another of its initiatives is the number of monumental frescoes that have been painted around the city in honour of the courage and sacrifice of our Resistance fighters, notably Marguerite Bervoets and Gabriel Ottelet.