Brussels–Charleroi Canal

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The Brussels–Charleroi Canal, also known as the Charleroi Canal amongst other similar names, is an important canal in Belgium. The canal is quite large, with a Class IV Freycinet gauge, and its Walloon portion is 47.9 kilometres long. It runs from Charleroi, Wallonia in the south to Brussels in the north. It is part of a north-south axis of water transport in Belgium, whereby the north of France including Lille and Dunkirk and important waterways in the south of Belgium including the Sambre valley and sillon industriel are linked to the port of Antwerp in the north, via the Brussels–Scheldt Maritime Canal which meets the Brussels–Charleroi Canal at the Sainctelette area. ()

Local name: Canal Bruxelles-Charleroi Coordinates: 50°36'31"N, 4°13'28"E

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Brussels–Charleroi Canal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nivelles Abbey, Écaussinnes-Lalaing Castle, Collegiate Church of Saint Gertrude, Bois-Seigneur-Isaac Abbey.

4.4 miE
Romanesque architecture, Monastery
Nivelles Abbey, Nivelles
113 min walk • The Abbey of Nivelles, is a former Imperial Abbey of the Holy Roman Empire founded in 640. It is located in Wallonia in the town of Nivelles in Province of Walloon Brabant, Belgium.
3.5 miSW
Forts and castles, Historical place, History museum
Écaussinnes-Lalaing Castle, Écaussinnes
89 min walk • Écaussinnes-Lalaing Castle is a castle in the village of Écaussinnes-Lalaing in the municipality of Écaussinnes in the province of Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium.
4.5 miE
Architecture, Romanesque architecture, Church
Collegiate Church of Saint Gertrude, Nivelles
114 min walk • The Collegiate Church of St. Gertrude is a historical building in Nivelles, Walloon Brabant, Wallonia, Belgium, which was built in the 11th century.
4.9 miNE
Monastery
Bois-Seigneur-Isaac Abbey
126 min walk • Bois-Seigneur-Isaac Abbey is a former Augustinian abbey in Wallonia, then a Premonstratensian priory, dependent on Averbode Abbey and now occupied by the Lebanese Maronite Order. It is located in Ophain-Bois-Seigneur-Isaac, Belgium.
4.9 miNE
Forts and castles
Château de Bois-Seigneur-Isaac
126 min walk • Bois-Seigneur-Isaac Castle is a stately home in Ophain-Bois-Seigneur-Isaac, Wallonia, part of the commune of Braine-l'Alleud, Walloon Brabant, Belgium. The present building dates from 1737, but the site is substantially older.
0.8 miS
Canal
Ronquières inclined plane
20 min walk • The Ronquières Inclined Plane is a Belgian canal inclined plane on the Brussels-Charleroi Canal in the province of Hainaut in Wallonia that opened in April 1968 after six years of construction. It is in the municipality of Braine-le-Comte and takes its name from the nearby village of Ronquières.
5.5 miN
Forts and castles
Braine Castle, Braine-le-Château
140 min walk • Braine Castle is a castle in Braine-le-Château, Walloon Brabant, Wallonia, Belgium. In 649 the Abbess of Mons St. Waudru ceded her "land of Ittre", including Braine, to the Chapter of Mons.
4.5 miE
50°35'30"N • 4°19'21"E
Parc de la Dodaine, Nivelles
114 min walk • Body of water, Park
3.8 miW
Locality
Braine-le-Comte
96 min walk • In addition to its historical attractions, Braine-le-Comte also boasts a thriving arts and cultural scene. The city is home to a number of art galleries and museums, showcasing the works of both local and international artists.
3.2 miNE
Locality
Ittre
83 min walk • One of the highlights of Ittre is the stunning Château d’Ittre, a 12th-century castle that has been lovingly restored and now serves as a museum. Visitors can explore the castle's impressive architecture, lush gardens, and learn about the history of the area.
5.5 miNW
Locality
Rebecq
140 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Rebecq is the Château de Rebecq, a magnificent castle that dates back to the 12th century. This historical landmark is a testament to the region's rich history and offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into the past.