Statue de Martine, Tournai

Name: Statue de Martine
Address: Tournai, Belgium

#11 among attractions in Tournai

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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. The book series has sold about 100 million copies and is one of the best-selling book series. When the author Gilbert Delahaye died in 1997, Jean-Louis Marlier, the son of Marcel Marlier, continued to write the stories. The series ended in 2011 when the illustrator Marcel Marlier died at the age of 80. The last book is the 60th, Martine et le prince mystérieux, published in 2010. ()

Local name: Martine Coordinates: 50°36'26"N, 3°23'4"E

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Tournai Belgium

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Statue de Martine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1050 ftE
Medieval place of worship with 5 towers
Tournai Cathedral, Tournai
6 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...
~1010 ftSE
, Gothic architecture, Tower
Belfry, Tournai
5 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...
~1770 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Art Nouveau architecture
Musée des Beaux-Arts, Tournai
9 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...
~1350 ftSE
50°36'16"N • 3°23'17"E
Musée de la Tapisserie, Tournai
7 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
0.4 miN
Bridge
Pont des Trous, Tournai
10 min walk • 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.
~580 ftN
Church
St. James Church, Tournai
3 min walk • The Saint-Jacques church rises in the rue du Palais Saint-Jacques in Tournai.
~250 ftSE
Church
Saint-Quentin Church, Tournai
2 min walk • The Saint-Quentin church is a Romanesque church located at the end of the Grand-Place in the city of Tournai.
~540 ftSE
50°36'23"N • 3°23'11"E
Princesse Despinoy, Tournai
3 min walk • Monuments and statues, Memorial
~1560 ftN
50°36'41"N • 3°22'57"E
Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Tournai
8 min walk • Church, Architecture
0.7 miE
50°36'39"N • 3°24'2"E
Monument des Vendéens, Tournai
20 min walk • Memorial
~1620 ftSE
50°36'12"N • 3°23'16"E
Louis Gallait, Tournai
8 min walk • Monuments and statues

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Statue de Martine?

Nearby attractions include Square Roger Delannay, Tournai (1 min walk), Saint-Quentin Church, Tournai (2 min walk), Princesse Despinoy, Tournai (3 min walk), St. James Church, Tournai (3 min walk).

How to get to Statue de Martine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Statue de Martine:

Bus

Tournai Rue Perdue • Lines: V, W, W-V, Z (2 min walk)
Tournai Grand-Place • Lines: K, R, V, W, Z (3 min walk)

Train

Tournai (17 min walk)