La Croix de la Grise

#445 among destinations in Belgium

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La Croix de la Grise is a monument atop an 81-metre hill in Havinnes, in the hills near Tournai, Belgium. It was put up in 1961 by Gabriel Dusquene de la Vinelle, leader of the French Resistance at Tournai during World War II. ()

Local name: Croix de la grise Coordinates: 50°37'60"N, 3°30'53"E

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La Croix de la Grise – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tournai Cathedral, Belfry, Anvaing Castle, Antoing Bridge.

5.8 miW
Medieval place of worship with 5 towers
Tournai Cathedral, Tournai
149 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...
5.9 miW
, Gothic architecture, Tower
Belfry, Tournai
150 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...
4.1 miNE
Forts and castles
Anvaing Castle
104 min walk • Anvaing Castle or Château de Lannoy is a historic residence in the village of Anvaing in the municipality of Frasnes-lez-Anvaing, province of Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium. The site of the Château d'Anvaing has been occupied by a castle since the time of the First Crusade. The first known reference dates from 1127.
6.2 miSW
Bridge
Antoing Bridge
158 min walk • The Antoing Bridge is a railway bridge over the river Scheldt, located near Antoing, Belgium, on the HSL 1 line between Paris and Brussels.
5.9 miW
50°36'16"N • 3°23'17"E
Musée de la Tapisserie, Tournai
151 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
4.7 miSE
50°35'54"N • 3°36'25"E
Musée de l'Auto Mahymobiles, Leuze-en-Hainaut
120 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
5.6 miSW
Historical place, Forts and castles
Antoing Castle, Antoing
142 min walk • Antoing Castle is one of Belgium's most original and well-known castles, situated in Antoing in Hainaut, Wallonia. It was first mentioned in the 12th century.
6.1 miNW
50°42'50"N • 3°27'32"E
La Feuillerie, Celles
156 min walk • Park
5.2 miW
50°36'39"N • 3°24'2"E
Monument des Vendéens, Tournai
134 min walk • Memorial
5.9 miW
50°36'12"N • 3°23'16"E
Louis Gallait, Tournai
152 min walk • Monuments and statues
5.3 miW
Memorial
War Memorial, Tournai
136 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.