Grand-Place de Mons — Attraction in Mons

Visiting Grand-Place in Mons was one of the highlights of my trip. The square is full of charm, surrounded by beautiful historic buildings, and has such a warm, local vibe. I spent a few hours here just soaking in the atmosphere — it’s lively but not overwhelming, and the pedestrian-only layout makes it feel really relaxed and welcoming.

What really stood out to me were the cafés and restaurants around the square. I enjoyed a delicious lunch at one of the terrace spots with a perfect view of the Town Hall — the food was great, and the service was friendly. Whether you’re in the mood for Belgian classics or something more modern, there’s something for everyone.

Don’t forget to rub the little brass monkey on the Town Hall for good luck! It’s a fun local tradition and easy to miss.

If you’re in Mons, definitely make time to stop here — it captures the heart of the city...

The Grand Place is the public square of the historic centre of Tournai. As it’s common with European public squares, there’s an array of cafes and restaurants arranged around the square. There’s also a nice mix of historically important civic buildings in the square such as Hotel de ville and The Royal Theatre of Mons. Architecturally, the square mirrors the development of the city with a mix of Gothic and Flemish.

Not amazing, but worth visiting when...

Passive aggre is the name of the server here. Took us about 2h to have a lunch. They definitely didn't want to have any clients. Starters were on a weird side. I did enjoy the main and dessert I have to say. How they treated a group of other customers in front of us..I wouldn't wanna tell you. But yes the moral of the story is- if you want any kind of service don't come here, if you want some decent food in the middle of nowhere it's not a bad...