Fort Rouge, Tournai

#18 among attractions in Tournai

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Fort Rouge is a place located in Tournai (Wallonie region) and belongs to the category of sightseeing.

It is situated at an altitude of 82 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 50°36'27"N latitude and 3°23'5"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Fort Rouge is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Tournai Rue Perdue (bus, 2 min walk), Tournai (train, 17 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Statue de Martine (monuments and statues, 1 min walk), Square Roger Delannay (memorial, 1 min walk), Saint-Quentin Church (church, 2 min walk).

Coordinates: 50°36'27"N, 3°23'5"E

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Fort Rouge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~990 ftE
Medieval place of worship with 5 towers
Tournai Cathedral, Tournai
5 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...
~960 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...
~1790 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...
~1330 ftSE
50°36'16"N • 3°23'17"E
Musée de la Tapisserie, Tournai
7 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
~1990 ftN
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.
~550 ftN
Church
St. James Church, Tournai
3 min walk • The Saint-Jacques church rises in the rue du Palais Saint-Jacques in Tournai.
~260 ftS
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.
~510 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
~90 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Statue de Martine, Tournai
1 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.
0.7 miE
50°36'39"N • 3°24'2"E
Monument des Vendéens, Tournai
19 min walk • Memorial

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Rouge?

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

How to get to Fort Rouge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort Rouge:

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)