Pont des Trous, Tournai

Name: Pont des Trous
Address: Quai Donat Casterman, Tournai, Belgium

#5 among attractions in Tournai

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Facts and practical information

The Tournai Bridge of Holes is a 13th-century Gothic-style water gateway, framed by two towers and spanning the Scheldt River in Tournai, Belgium. The central arch was dynamited at the beginning of the Second World War. In the post-war reconstruction, the two intact arches were removed and the whole structure was rebuilt to new proportions - partly with the materials of the historic arches - to widen the central arch, and the whole bridge was raised by 2.40 m to facilitate river navigation, while preserving what defined the structure as a medieval water gate.

In 2019, the three arches are again "deconstructed" to increase the navigable gauge in order to favor river traffic and should be rebuilt again, reusing the stones of the previous arches, enlarging again the central arch.

Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 50°36'46"N, 3°23'0"E

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Quai Donat CastermanTournai Belgium

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Pont des Trous – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tournai Cathedral, Belfry, Musée des Beaux-Arts, Musée de la Tapisserie.

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Medieval place of worship with 5 towers
Tournai Cathedral, Tournai
13 min walk • Tournai Cathedral, with its five imposing bell towers, stands as a remarkable example of both Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles in the city of Tournai, Belgium. This historic church, officially known as the Cathedral of Our Lady (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de...
0.5 miSE
, Gothic architecture, Tower
Belfry, Tournai
14 min walk • The Belfry of Tournai is a historic watchtower that proudly stands in the heart of Tournai, Belgium. With a history that dates back to the 12th century, this medieval tower is an emblem of the city's rich heritage. At a height of 72 meters, the Belfry of Tournai is the...
0.7 miS
Museum, Art museum, Art Nouveau architecture
Musée des Beaux-Arts, Tournai
19 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Tournai, Belgium, the Musée des Beaux-Arts stands as a beacon of fine art and culture. Established at the turn of the 20th century, this museum is housed in a distinctive building designed by the renowned architect Victor Horta, a pioneer of...
0.6 miS
50°36'16"N • 3°23'17"E
Musée de la Tapisserie, Tournai
16 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
~1450 ftS
Church
St. James Church, Tournai
7 min walk • The Saint-Jacques church rises in the rue du Palais Saint-Jacques in Tournai.
0.4 miS
Church
Saint-Quentin Church, Tournai
11 min walk • The Saint-Quentin church is a Romanesque church located at the end of the Grand-Place in the city of Tournai.
0.5 miS
50°36'23"N • 3°23'11"E
Princesse Despinoy, Tournai
12 min walk • Monuments and statues, Memorial
~550 ftSW
50°36'41"N • 3°22'57"E
Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Tournai
3 min walk • Church, Architecture
0.4 miS
Monuments and statues
Statue de Martine, Tournai
10 min walk • Martine is the title character in a series of books for children originally written in French by the Belgians Marcel Marlier and Gilbert Delahaye and published by Casterman. The first one, Martine à la ferme, was published in 1954, followed by 59 other books, which have been translated into many different languages.
0.8 miE
50°36'39"N • 3°24'2"E
Monument des Vendéens, Tournai
20 min walk • Memorial
0.7 miS
50°36'12"N • 3°23'16"E
Louis Gallait, Tournai
18 min walk • Monuments and statues

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pont des Trous?

Nearby attractions include Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Tournai (3 min walk), St. James Church, Tournai (7 min walk), Statue de Martine, Tournai (10 min walk), Square Roger Delannay, Tournai (11 min walk).

How to get to Pont des Trous by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pont des Trous:

Bus

Tournai Dépôt • Lines: 1, 2, 4, 7, R, V, W (3 min walk)
Tournai Floc à Brebis • Lines: 1, 2, 483, 491, 8, 9, 95, 97, 98, R, V, W (4 min walk)

Train

Tournai (16 min walk)
Froyennes (41 min walk)