Grand Large, Mons

Name: Grand Large
Address: Mons, Belgium

#11 among attractions in Mons

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The Grand Large is an artificial lake in Wallonia, not far from the city of Mons in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. The lake is situated along the highway E19 between Paris and Brussels. Its marina can host 157 boats. The lake is linked to two canals: to the east, the Nimy-Blaton-Péronnes Canal, to the west the Canal du Centre. ()

Alternative names: Area: 98.84 acres (0.1544 mi²)Length: 3281 ftWidth: 3281 ftElevation: 105 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 50°28'17"N, 3°56'10"E

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Grand Large – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum François Duesberg, Maison Losseau, Mundaneum, Belfry of Mons.

1.3 miS
Museum, Art museum
Museum François Duesberg, Mons
33 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mons, Belgium, the Museum François Duesberg stands as a testament to the finesse of decorative arts from the late 18th to the early 19th centuries. This museum, dedicated to the works of the eponymous François Duesberg, an avid collector...
1.3 miSE
Museum, Architecture
Maison Losseau, Mons
34 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mons, Belgium, Maison Losseau stands as a testament to the Art Nouveau movement that swept through Europe at the turn of the 20th century. This museum, once a private residence, is a jewel of architectural and decorative art, offering visitors a...
1.3 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Mundaneum, Mons
33 min walk • The Mundaneum, often regarded as the precursor to the modern internet, is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Mons, Belgium. This unique museum is dedicated to the ambitious project of Paul Otlet and Henri La Fontaine, who in the early 20th century sought to gather...
1.4 miSE
, Tower, Observation decks and towers
Belfry of Mons, Mons
35 min walk • The Belfry of Mons stands as a proud emblem of the city of Mons, Belgium, and a distinguished member of the UNESCO World Heritage List. This historical tower, which punctuates the skyline at a height of 87 meters, is a testament to the civic pride and architectural...
1.1 miSE
50°27'25"N • 3°56'53"E
Natural History Museum, Mons
29 min walk • Museum
1.6 miSE
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Monument Baudouin de Constantinople, Mons
42 min walk • Baldwin I was the first emperor of the Latin Empire of Constantinople; Count of Flanders from 1194 to 1205 and Count of Hainaut from 1195-1205.
1.2 miSE
Memorial
Monument à Antoine Clesse, Mons
31 min walk • Antoine Clesse, born on May 30, 1816 and died on March 9, 1889, was a Belgian poet and songwriter.
1.1 miSE
Universities and schools
University of Mons-Hainaut, Mons
29 min walk • The University of Mons-Hainaut, in Mons, Wallonia, Belgium, was a university in the French Community of Belgium. Its official language was French.
1.4 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Stade Charles Tondreau, Mons
36 min walk • The Stade Charles Tondreau is a multi-purpose stadium in Mons, Belgium. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of R.A.E.C. Mons. The stadium holds 8,000.
0.7 miNW
Sport, Sport venue
Hippodrome de Wallonie, Mons
19 min walk • Hippodrome de Wallonie is a horse racing venue located in Mons, Wallonia, Belgium.