{"id":28198,"date":"2022-04-30T15:58:57","date_gmt":"2022-04-30T13:58:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/?p=28198"},"modified":"2022-08-03T12:51:05","modified_gmt":"2022-08-03T10:51:05","slug":"royal-hainaut-hotel-valenciennes-terrils","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/30\/royal-hainaut-hotel-valenciennes-terrils\/","title":{"rendered":"Enjoy a magical journey at the Royal Hainaut Hotel in Valenciennes and admire some UNESCO registered terrils!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"auto\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_28231\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28231\" style=\"width: 472px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-28231\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_204017-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"472\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_204017-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_204017-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_204017-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_204017-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_204017-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28231\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This 17th century <strong>City Hall<\/strong> is composed by some <strong>Gothic<\/strong> architecture, so typical of the bygone <strong>Spanish Netherlands<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Let&#8217;s get loud into the so-called Northern Athens, which is also known for its successful football club, its lucullus speciality and especially its wide Museum of Fine Arts (actually under renovation)&#8230; Thus, the city of Valenciennes is a must see from many points, in the Esprit Hauts de France territory. First of all, you have to know that Valenciennes is the first city in France to count the most sculptures per sqkm&#8230; Naturally, Art is everywhere in the streets, and the locality was logically chosen to be the first regional capital of culture in 2007 (before B\u00e9thune in 2011 and Dunkerque in 2013).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>In this article, we are glad to guide you around the many surprises of this fascinating locality, at the border of the Belgium border, by notably introducing some cultural and historical facts (inside or close to Valenciennes) but also culinary spots to enjoy in the center or inside the flagship Royal Hainaut Hotel, as real pride of this Hauts de France territory. <\/strong><em>By AP<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Explore Valenciennes from its Prix de Rome, the Royal Hainaut &amp; many other surprises \ud83d\udc51 (Bibi Flash)\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jkpESJsKDIw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28388\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28388\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28388\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220330_234553-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220330_234553-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220330_234553-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220330_234553-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220330_234553-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220330_234553-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220330_234553-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28388\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">..not far from the&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28234\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28234\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28234\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_204057-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_204057-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_204057-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_204057-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_204057-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_204057-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_204057-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28234\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The <strong>Lille<\/strong> native <strong>General de Gaulle<\/strong> is still remembered here..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>City of <strong>Art<\/strong>, capital of a former <strong>industrial basin<\/strong>, with many visible <strong>Flemish<\/strong> <em>Neo-Renaissance<\/em> districts and which continues on this path, since its illustrious <strong>Art School<\/strong> of <strong>Valenciennes<\/strong> had won the greatest number of <strong>Prix de Rome<\/strong>, namely around fifty <strong>laureates <\/strong>and no less than 21 <strong>Premier Grand Prix de Rome <\/strong>(photo credits: AP).<\/p>\n<p>As a tribute to these local prides, several <strong>avenues<\/strong> have been named and you could as well admire duplicata of the <strong>artworks<\/strong> of those <strong>artists<\/strong> exhibited in the eponym <strong>Park<\/strong>. Indeed, commonly known as the <strong>Jardin Jacques Chirac &#8211; Parc des Prix de Rome<\/strong>, this urban <strong>garden<\/strong> offers a permanent outdoor <strong>exhibition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n<figure id=\"attachment_28405\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28405\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28405\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_210710-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_210710-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_210710-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_210710-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_210710-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_210710-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_210710-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28405\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">..otherwise you could also contemplate some <strong>projections<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28267\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28267\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28267\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220321_111551-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220321_111551-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220321_111551-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220321_111551-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220321_111551-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220321_111551-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220321_111551-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28267\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of the artworks to admire in this <em><strong>Promenade des Arts<\/strong><\/em>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Situated at the replacement of the former municipal <strong>swimming-pool<\/strong>, bathed in an eco-friendly <strong>lighting<\/strong>, essentially adapted to the respect of the surrounding <strong>ecosystem<\/strong>, enjoy a walk through this surprising <strong>space<\/strong>, combining <strong>Art<\/strong> and <strong>green<\/strong> environment. In addition, you could pursue arty <strong>pilgrimage<\/strong>, by exploring the random houses where those <strong>artists<\/strong> used to live, and the <strong>Saint Roch Cemetery<\/strong> where more than 18 <strong>Prix de Rome<\/strong> were buried, whose <strong>graves<\/strong> are worth a visit.<\/p>\n<p>On top of that, don&#8217;t miss the two <strong>illuminated<\/strong> paths of the <em><strong>Promenade des Arts<\/strong><\/em>, which cross the city center from East to West and from North to South, with the majestic <strong>Place d&#8217;Armes<\/strong> as a hub. Along 1100 meters, they allow the discovery of the <strong>architectural<\/strong> and <strong>artistic<\/strong> heritage of <strong>Valenciennes<\/strong>, notably after dark.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_1_placeholder\n<figure id=\"attachment_28062\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28062\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28062\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220318_172620-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220318_172620-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220318_172620-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220318_172620-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220318_172620-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220318_172620-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220318_172620-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28062\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">..contrasting with the <strong>Litanie<\/strong> needle of 45m by <strong>JB Metais<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28055\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28055\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28055\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220318_172346-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220318_172346-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220318_172346-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220318_172346-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220318_172346-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220318_172346-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220318_172346-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28055\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The XVIIth century <strong>Saint Nicolas <\/strong>Church used to be a <strong>Jesuit<\/strong> chapel..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In the case, you look further <strong>tourism<\/strong> information or any type of <strong>guided tours<\/strong>, we invite you to visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourismevalenciennes.fr\"><strong>Valenciennes Tourism Office<\/strong><\/a>, located in an old <strong>mansion<\/strong>, called the <strong>Maison Espagnole<\/strong>. Inside stands a <em><strong>souvenirs<\/strong><\/em> shop, you will find souvenirs from <strong>Valenciennes<\/strong>, such as T-shirts, mugs, pencils, magnets, postcards, but also local <strong>gourmet<\/strong> specialities, including regional <strong>wines<\/strong> from the <strong>C\u00f4teaux de L&#8217;Escaut<\/strong> or <strong>Lucullus<\/strong> from <strong>Valenciennes<\/strong>, among many other surprises.<\/p>\n<p>Adding to this, find a beautiful collection of <strong>items<\/strong> specially made for <strong>ALL<\/strong> (meaning of <strong>Around the Louvre Lens<\/strong>), illustrated by candles, bookmarks or even snow globes\u2026 Those <strong>products<\/strong> are created by regional <strong>designers<\/strong>, along many <strong>books<\/strong> about regional <strong>History<\/strong> and tourist <strong>paper<\/strong> <strong>guides<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourismevalenciennes.fr\"><strong>Office de Tourisme et Congr\u00e8s Valenciennes<\/strong><\/a>, Maison Espagnole, 1 Rue Aski\u00e8vre, 59300 Valenciennes (France) \/ Phone : 00 33 (0)3 27 28 89 10. More information on the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourismevalenciennes.fr\"><strong>website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28119\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28119\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28119\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175823-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175823-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175823-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175823-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175823-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175823-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175823-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28119\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">..unless you prefer visiting its nearby <strong>church<\/strong>!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28132\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28132\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28132\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180133-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180133-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180133-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180133-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180133-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180133-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180133-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28132\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">View from the <strong>pastry<\/strong> store above the <strong>Saint-G\u00e9ry Square<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This <strong>Valenciennes<\/strong> entity also has a promotion role, since it tends to highlight <strong>hot spots<\/strong> of this city, and notably new <strong>culinary<\/strong> addresses. Among them, don&#8217;t miss the amazing <strong>tea-salon<\/strong> and <strong>restaurant<\/strong>, named <a href=\"https:\/\/laverandarestaurant.fr\"><strong>La Veranda<\/strong><\/a>. For instance, opened its doors recently on a ravishing vintage <strong>mansion<\/strong>, on <strong>rue de Paris<\/strong>, just opposite the <strong>Saint-G\u00e9ry Church<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss its numerous fancy <strong>decorative<\/strong> details, visible from the noble green <strong>facade<\/strong>, passing by the luminous <strong>glass roof<\/strong> and of course its <em><strong>veranda<\/strong><\/em>, overlooking a <strong>vegetal<\/strong> terrace. Once inside, you would enjoy a cosy <strong>interior<\/strong> decoration mixing a certain <strong>modernity<\/strong> and still a certain <strong>ancient<\/strong> charm.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_2_placeholder\n<figure id=\"attachment_28131\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28131\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28131\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180105-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180105-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180105-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180105-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180105-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180105-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180105-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28131\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">..one of the Belgian prides available in <strong>La Veranda<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28122\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28122\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28122\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175854-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175854-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175854-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175854-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175854-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175854-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175854-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside a cosy <em><strong>veranda<\/strong><\/em> with a possibility of a <strong>terrace<\/strong> time!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Founded by the <strong>Chaillet<\/strong> family, who already took part into the <strong>Bistrot d&#8217;En Face <\/strong>adventure, have turned this former <strong>decoration store<\/strong>, after two years of <strong>renovation<\/strong>, into a new <strong>gastronomic concept<\/strong> in the heart of <strong>Valenciennes<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Open from 8 am to 2 am, from Wednesday to Sunday, you would be either able to enjoy a <strong>brunch<\/strong> in the morning, while sitting (or not) in the <strong>terrace<\/strong>, or pursuing with a <strong>bistronomic<\/strong> moment, fulfilled with a menu of seasonal <strong>fusion<\/strong> specialities, such as delicious tuna <strong><em>tataki<\/em><\/strong>, slightly spiced <strong>grilled gambas<\/strong> or an honorable sized <strong>lobster roll<\/strong>. This ensemble eventually needs to be completed by a <strong>piece<\/strong> from the selection of the <em>more life-like than nature<\/em> <strong>pastries <\/strong>imagined by <strong>Cl\u00e9ment Wartelle <\/strong>(possibly to take away), sometimes cradled with some <strong>DJ set<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>ngg_shortcode_3_placeholder<a href=\"https:\/\/laverandarestaurant.fr\"><strong>La Veranda<\/strong><\/a>, 50 Rue de Paris, 59300 Valenciennes (France) \/ Phone : 00 33 (0)3 61 25 78 77. More information on their official <a href=\"https:\/\/laverandarestaurant.fr\"><strong>website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28068\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28068\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28068\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_174528-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_174528-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_174528-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_174528-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_174528-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_174528-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_174528-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28068\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">..unless you prefer offering a <strong>high heel<\/strong> shoe to your lady?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28077\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28077\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28077\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_174729-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_174729-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_174729-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_174729-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_174729-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_174729-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_174729-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28077\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Which <em><strong>Toffine<\/strong><\/em> would you choose this time?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Another pride of <strong>Valenciennes<\/strong> needs to be discovered just opposite the <strong>Museum of Fine Arts<\/strong>, still under renovation. Already known for his itinerant <strong>chocolate bus<\/strong>, known under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AuTourduKiosque\/?_rdr\"><em><strong>&#8220;Autour du Chocolat&#8221;<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, the <strong>chocolate<\/strong> chef <strong>Christophe Tahier<\/strong> now offers to all gourmets a friendly <strong>stopover<\/strong> under his sedentary <strong>bandstand<\/strong>, named under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AuTourduKiosque\/?_rdr\"><em><strong>&#8220;Au Tour du Kiosque&#8221;<\/strong><\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In this lair of a thousand <strong>colors<\/strong> and <strong>flavors<\/strong>, you can taste its latest <strong>cocoa<\/strong> creations, sometimes in original shapes, and its tasty <strong>hot chocolate<\/strong>, prepared before your eyes. Among its specialties, do not miss the <em><strong>Toffines<\/strong><\/em>, which were imagined during the passage of <strong>Christophe Tahier<\/strong> with master <strong>chocolate<\/strong> makers in <strong>Belgium<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_4_placeholder\n<figure id=\"attachment_28072\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28072\" style=\"width: 467px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-28072\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_174617-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"467\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_174617-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_174617-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_174617-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_174617-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_174617-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28072\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Let&#8217;s meet <strong>Christophe Tahier<\/strong> in person at the kiosk!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Inspired by the diminutive of his first name, these <em><strong>rochers<\/strong><\/em> are a delicious and surprising mixture of <em><strong>feuilletine<\/strong><\/em> biscuit, decorated with <strong>praline<\/strong> and <strong>chocolate<\/strong>. These authentic creations are even available in several <strong>flavors<\/strong>, including <strong>chocolate <\/strong>of course, <strong>speculoos<\/strong> or even <strong>coconut<\/strong>. However you are invited to discover the other <strong>surprises<\/strong> prepared by the <strong>Chef <\/strong>and always worked as much as possible with his <strong>artistic<\/strong> potential.<\/p>\n<p>Adding to this, if you already have followed a tuition <strong>chocolate<\/strong> class in the <strong>Chocolate Bus<\/strong>, you could also bring your children in this <strong>kiosk<\/strong> behind the <strong>Fine Arts Museum<\/strong>&#8230; Plus, without forgetting that space seemed to lack on the <strong>bus<\/strong>, here the <strong>kiosk<\/strong> leaves more surface for larger <strong>chocolate<\/strong> pieces and <strong>fantasies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AuTourduKiosque\/?_rdr\"><strong>Au tour du Kiosque<\/strong><\/a>, Place Verte, 59300 Valenciennes (France) \/ Phone : 00 33 (0)6 66 08 39 45<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_28406\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28406\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28406\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_210723-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_210723-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_210723-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_210723-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_210723-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_210723-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_210723-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28406\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">..that as well contains unmissable walls of <strong>bricks<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28407\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28407\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28407\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_210750-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_210750-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_210750-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_210750-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_210750-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_210750-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_210750-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28407\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The wonderful <strong>Northern<\/strong> stoned facade of this <strong>Hotel<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After more than 5 years of hard <strong>renovation<\/strong> work, discover the very ambitious project of <strong>rehabilitation<\/strong> and conversion of the former <strong>Hainaut Hospital<\/strong>, in the heart of <strong>La Caserne<\/strong> quarter of <strong>Valenciennes<\/strong>. As its name tells it, this animated area used to host military <strong>barracks<\/strong>, and now welcome a luxurious <strong>four star<\/strong> hotel in a new exceptional condition, accessible from a wide inner <strong>courtyard<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For your information, the total surface of this amazing <a href=\"https:\/\/royalhainaut.com\/?utm_source=MyBusiness\"><strong>Royal Hainaut Hotel<\/strong><\/a>, member of <strong>Les Collectionneurs<\/strong> hospitality chain, settled in this former medical and social <strong>edifice<\/strong>, represents no less than 32,000 m\u00b2, built under <strong>Louis XV<\/strong>. This <strong>royal<\/strong> device played many roles, since it served as a <strong>military<\/strong> hospital, prison, retirement home, before being abandoned during many years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">ngg_shortcode_5_placeholder<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_28252\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28252\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28252\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205341-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205341-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205341-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205341-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205341-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205341-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205341-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28252\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">..closely monitored by one of those wallpapered royal <strong>portraits<\/strong>!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28243\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28243\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28243\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205135-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205135-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205135-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205135-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205135-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205135-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205135-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28243\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">What a clear perspective over the bright covered <em><strong>patio<\/strong><\/em>!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This unfortunate situation lasted until the entity of <strong>Valenciennes M\u00e9tropole<\/strong> decided to settle some of its <strong>administrative<\/strong> offices in the right wing. In another hand, the <strong>Financi\u00e8re Vauban<\/strong>, which is notably specialized in the preservation and protection of historical <strong>edifices<\/strong>, was seduced by this colossal conversion project to transform those centenary walls into a <strong>contemporary<\/strong> space to adopt. Indeed, while respecting the <strong>architecture<\/strong> and spirit of this prestigious <strong>building<\/strong>, the different efforts were high to give back its original <strong>hospitality<\/strong> duties, by welcoming now customers willing to spend a real relaxing <strong>experience<\/strong>. Therefore, thanks to the mobilization of those different actors, supported by the <strong>Maes Architectes Urbanistes<\/strong> agency, this imposing <strong>Valenciennes<\/strong> edifice, classified as a <strong>Historic Monument<\/strong> in 1945, was saved.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">ngg_shortcode_6_placeholder<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_28245\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28245\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28245\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205224-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205224-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205224-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205224-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205224-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205224-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205224-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28245\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">..the <strong>Atrium Bar Lounge<\/strong> is surrounded by classy entrances.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28411\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28411\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28411\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_210854-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_210854-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_210854-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_210854-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_210854-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_210854-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_210854-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28411\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An other gigantic <strong>facade<\/strong>, introducing the <strong>chapel<\/strong> access..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As you can see, those <strong>architects<\/strong> have essentially succeeded to conserve the original <strong>18th century <\/strong>architecture, while turning it into a modern <em><strong>pace of heaven<\/strong><\/em>, carefully decorated by the <strong>Lucas<\/strong> couple.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Thus, the new vocation of this <strong>Northern<\/strong> jewel marries the ancestral high <strong>ceilings<\/strong> and ancient noble <strong>materials<\/strong>, either on floors and walls, with modern <strong>facilities<\/strong>, that can match each other. That&#8217;s why, among them, you can notice the <strong>restoration<\/strong> of the 11,000 m\u00b2 of <strong>roofing<\/strong>, and its extension with a glassed <strong>canopy<\/strong> that covers the elegant <strong>lobby<\/strong> and <strong>bar<\/strong> area. This is where, beneath the sculpture of <strong>Christophe Charbonnel<\/strong>, you could use the <strong>coworking<\/strong> facilities or just enjoy delicious <strong>cocktails<\/strong>, in one of the multiple tables in the <strong>Atrium Bar Lounge<\/strong>, open 24\/7.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">ngg_shortcode_7_placeholder<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_28241\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28241\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28241\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205114-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205114-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205114-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205114-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205114-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205114-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205114-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28241\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">..while those seats seem ready to host a <strong>concert<\/strong> soon!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28246\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28246\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28246\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205240-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205240-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205240-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205240-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205240-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205240-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_205240-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28246\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The original chapel <strong>organ<\/strong> is quietly exhibited here..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Therefore, just behind this <em><strong>ocean of light<\/strong><\/em> stands a bewitching <strong>chapel<\/strong> which has been unfortunately <b class=\"b1\">de<\/b><b class=\"b2\">conse<\/b><b class=\"b3\">cra<\/b><b class=\"b4\">ted <\/b>a couple of years ago, in order to welcome any kinds of <strong>events<\/strong> (with a capacity of 300 <strong>guests<\/strong>), such as <strong>weddings<\/strong>, <strong>seminaries<\/strong> but also <strong>concerts<\/strong>. Indeed, the direction has recently opted for the organization of <strong>private concerts<\/strong>, open to anyone, where the rock legend <strong>Johnny Hallyday<\/strong>&#8216;s impersonator <strong>Jean-Baptiste Gu\u00e9gan<\/strong> and the <strong>French<\/strong> popstar <strong>Calogero<\/strong> played in front of a bunch of <strong>happy few,<\/strong> who also enjoyed a pleasant <strong>cocktail time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p>On top of that, the first edition of the <em><strong>\u201cRencontres Cl\u00e9s\u201d<\/strong><\/em>, notably around the<strong> Schubert <\/strong>musical <strong>repertoire<\/strong>, a classical music <strong>festival <\/strong>has been also settled between the <strong>spiritual<\/strong> walls of this <strong>chapel<\/strong>, from last March 25th until 27th 2022.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">ngg_shortcode_8_placeholder<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_28189\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28189\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28189\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211700-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211700-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211700-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211700-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211700-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211700-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211700-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28189\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">..if you prefer put in writing <strong>menus<\/strong>, here is the silver <strong>easel<\/strong>!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_29079\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29079\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-29079\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_20220313_211039-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_20220313_211039-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_20220313_211039-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_20220313_211039-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_20220313_211039-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_20220313_211039-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IMG_20220313_211039-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-29079\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Which side of the <strong>table<\/strong> would you decide to position yourself?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Apart from this, the <strong>Royal Hainaut Spa &amp; Resort Hotel<\/strong> offers two thematic <strong>restaurants<\/strong>, from an <strong>Italian<\/strong> gourmet <strong>La Storia<\/strong> in a styled <strong>structure<\/strong>, completed with exclusive <strong>Italian<\/strong> products. Otherwise, you prefer a traditional but premium <em><strong>brasserie<\/strong><\/em>, nested among the tall stoned <strong>arcades<\/strong> of the former <strong>refectory<\/strong>. Baptized <strong>La Galerie<\/strong>, you can be sure to enjoy a quality homemade <strong>lunch<\/strong> or <strong>diner<\/strong> in a relaxed <strong>atmosphere<\/strong>, but still in a <em><strong>grandiose<\/strong><\/em> setting.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, a <strong>regional<\/strong> cuisine is naturally served as much as possible and simmered with local <strong>flavors<\/strong>, coming straight from a fine <em><strong>locavore<\/strong><\/em> selection of surrounding producers from <strong>Hauts de France<\/strong>, such as <strong>craft beer<\/strong> masters and <strong>farmers<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">ngg_shortcode_9_placeholder<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_28426\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28426\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28426\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211224-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211224-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211224-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211224-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211224-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211224-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211224-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28426\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">..where you could eventually ask for this delicious <em><strong>cr\u00e8me brul\u00e9e<\/strong><\/em> revisited with <strong>chicory<\/strong>. &nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28416\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28416\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28416\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211007-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211007-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211007-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211007-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211007-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211007-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211007-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28416\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">After crossing an impressive double <strong>metallic doors<\/strong>, you may benefit of a&nbsp; lovely moment in this <strong>alcove<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Thereafter, the <strong>culinary<\/strong> team tends to offer a personalized <strong>menu<\/strong>&nbsp;of <strong>typical<\/strong> dishes from this so gourmet <strong>Northern<\/strong> region of <strong>France<\/strong>.&nbsp;Always punctuated by the rhythm of the random <strong>seasons<\/strong>, either discover <strong>French<\/strong> classics, such as here revisited <em><strong>mimosa eggs<\/strong><\/em>, and a <strong>salmon steak<\/strong> with its ancestral <strong>endive pie<\/strong>&#8230; Proposed in parallel of <strong>Northern<\/strong> specialities, which are the <em><strong>lucullus<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp; from <strong>Valenciennes<\/strong>, or a new version of <strong>chicken<\/strong> cooked with <strong>vegetables<\/strong> and <strong>Maroilles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>By the way, this same <strong>cheese<\/strong> is also proposed over the eclectic <strong>cheese platter<\/strong>, composed of slides of <strong>Tomme de Cambrai<\/strong>, again <strong>Maroilles<\/strong> cheese, <strong>Camembert de Roncques<\/strong> and some fresh <strong>goat cheese<\/strong> from the <strong>Artoise<\/strong> farm, and naturally accompanied by a glass of red <strong>Bourgueil<\/strong>. At last, another update of the illustrious <em><strong>cr\u00e8me brul\u00e9e<\/strong><\/em> but this time filled with <strong>chicory<\/strong>. &nbsp;<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_10_placeholder\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_28196\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28196\" style=\"width: 475px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-28196\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211520-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211520-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211520-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211520-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211520-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211520-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28196\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A significant <strong>billiard<\/strong> is waiting for the next players..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In this same beautiful <strong>hall <\/strong>takes place the fully furnished <strong>breakfast<\/strong> moment to share with other guests. The fresh selection is served as a <strong>buffet<\/strong>, with a choice of homemade <strong>pastries<\/strong>, <strong>pancakes<\/strong>, smoked <strong>salmon<\/strong>, broiled (or not) <strong>eggs<\/strong>, tasty <strong>cereals<\/strong>, along different types of <strong>breads<\/strong> and many other delights.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">In another hand, don&#8217;t also miss the <strong>Royal Bar<\/strong>, for the more nocturnal ones among you. In this <strong>cosy<\/strong> space, nestled under the century-old <strong>vaults<\/strong>, you can taste premium <strong>spirits<\/strong> or signature <strong>cocktails<\/strong>. All facing a <strong>billiard<\/strong> table or comfortably seated in deep and soft <strong>armchairs<\/strong>, facing the <strong>fireplace<\/strong>. Icing on the cake, a <strong>large screen<\/strong> is also provided for the broadcast of major <strong>sporting<\/strong> events. Open from Thursday to Saturday from 6:00 pm to 1:00 am.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">ngg_shortcode_11_placeholder<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>La Galerie<\/strong>, open from Monday until Thursday from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm and 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm, and from Friday until Sunday from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm \/ For breakfast, open from 7:00 am to 10:00 am on weekdays and from 7:00 am to 10:30 am on weekends (22 for adults and 9 for children). More information about <a href=\"https:\/\/royalhainaut.com\/la-galerie-brasserie-de-tradition-2\/\"><strong>booking<\/strong><\/a> and updated <a href=\"https:\/\/royalhainaut.com\/la-galerie-brasserie-de-tradition-2\/\"><strong>menu<\/strong> here<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_28165\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28165\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28165\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180432-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180432-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180432-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180432-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180432-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180432-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180432-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28165\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">..just open a bit the window, to let the <strong>Sun<\/strong> shining in.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28261\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28261\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28261\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220321_111713-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220321_111713-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220321_111713-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220321_111713-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220321_111713-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220321_111713-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220321_111713-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28261\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A majestic <strong>staircase<\/strong> to reach your suite..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Now, it&#8217;s time to focus on the choice you have between the&nbsp;79 <strong>rooms<\/strong>, including 42 generously sized <strong>suites<\/strong> (up to 120 m\u00b2 for the <strong>Royal Suite<\/strong>)&#8230; For your information, you can access to your <strong>private space<\/strong>, from corridors and stairs, which are preserved with a certain yesteryear <strong>appeal<\/strong>, and even sometimes random ancient pieces of <strong>Art<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Once inside those charming <strong>rooms<\/strong>, you would be pleased to benefit from modern facilities, such as <strong>espresso machines<\/strong> and of course a garnished <strong>minibar<\/strong>. Ideal, while wearing your hotel signed <strong>slippers<\/strong> and <strong>dressing gown<\/strong>, for relaxing on the elegant creamy <strong>Eichholtz<\/strong> furniture, lighting and accessories visible in and around. Without forgetting, the prestigious <strong>Baccarat<\/strong> candelabras, also visible on common portions.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">ngg_shortcode_12_placeholder<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_28162\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28162\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28162\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180521-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180521-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180521-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180521-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180521-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180521-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180521-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28162\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">..inside the <strong>Presidential Suite<\/strong>, with two rooms and a living room.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28155\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28155\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28155\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180639-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180639-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180639-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180639-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180639-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180639-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180639-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28155\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Between <strong>suites<\/strong>, take some time to admire those impressive corridors..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Depend on your <strong>room<\/strong> category, remind that you could always enjoy an honorable and generous <strong>surface<\/strong>, proposing the modern <strong>comfort<\/strong> drown in the poetry of a <strong>vintage<\/strong> framework. For instance, you could also opt for <strong>duplex<\/strong> suites, offering two distinct <strong>living rooms<\/strong> thanks to the presence of metal <strong>staircase<\/strong>, without missing the possibility to admire a starred <strong>sky<\/strong> with a <em><strong>Velux <\/strong><\/em>or simply a program on one of the two <strong>flat-screen<\/strong> <strong>TVs <\/strong>(with <strong>satellite<\/strong> channels) and of course a free <strong>WiFi<\/strong> connection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Nonetheless, large <strong>beds<\/strong> are enriched with high-end <strong>bedding<\/strong>, leaving enough space to circulate and eventually work on the <strong>design desk<\/strong>, not far from the belongings <strong>safe<\/strong>. Perfect to get ready for your upcoming visits, passing by the wide bathroom, including complimentary <strong>toiletries<\/strong>.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">ngg_shortcode_13_placeholder<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_28183\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28183\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28183\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211840-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211840-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211840-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211840-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211840-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211840-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220313_211840-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28183\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">..an <strong>immaculate<\/strong> sample from the <strong>antiques<\/strong> collection.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28180\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28180\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28180\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220318_170745-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28180\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You&#8217;re always in contact with <strong>history<\/strong>, even while taking shower..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In order to pursue your experience at this <strong>Royal Hainaut Hotel<\/strong>, we deeply invite you to use the <strong>recreational<\/strong> amenities, embodied by a <strong>symposium<\/strong> center represented by 9 halls, an incredible and giant <strong>indoor pool<\/strong>, settled in a <strong>Spa<\/strong>, that includes a 24-hour <strong>fitness center<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">In fact, the <strong>Spa<\/strong> <strong>by Royal Hainaut<\/strong> proposes 8 care rooms, where you could benefit different services such as <strong>massages <\/strong>(upon <strong>booking<\/strong>). This welcoming <strong>Spa<\/strong> is installed in the old <strong>cellars<\/strong>, in the basement of the <strong>edifice<\/strong>, and is able to offer to any <strong>hotel<\/strong> customer, an extraordinary <strong>experience<\/strong> in a unique setting of 1200 m\u00b2. Open everyday, come as you are, with our without your <strong>children<\/strong>, although kids under the age of 16 are not permitted in the <strong>Spa<\/strong> grounds without any <strong>adult<\/strong> supervision.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">ngg_shortcode_14_placeholder&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28177\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28177\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28177\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220318_170840-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220318_170840-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220318_170840-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220318_170840-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220318_170840-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220318_170840-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220318_170840-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28177\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">..offering <strong>translucent<\/strong> reflects to this pleasant water.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_28172\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28172\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28172\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180312-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180312-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180312-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180312-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180312-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180312-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220320_180312-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28172\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The <strong>swimming-pool<\/strong> remains enlightened in the underground..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once you reach this impressive and contemporary <strong>wellness<\/strong> area, you couldn&#8217;t miss then the amazing indoor <strong>swimming pool<\/strong> of 22 meters by 10. This blue <strong>horizon<\/strong> is surrounded and contrasted by the support of <strong>blue stone<\/strong> pillars, where you leave your wet <strong>hands<\/strong> marks. Thus, it&#8217;s an evidence that this honorable <strong>pool<\/strong> size allows many <strong>swimming<\/strong> and even <strong>relaxing<\/strong> possibilities beyond the various <strong>loungers<\/strong> around the <strong>basin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Don&#8217;t also miss the opportunity to complete your journey while alternating with a nice moment in the <strong>steam bath<\/strong> or the <strong>sauna<\/strong>, before your different sessions at the <strong>Spa<\/strong>, or eventually at the fully equipped <strong>gym room<\/strong>.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\" aria-hidden=\"true\">ngg_shortcode_15_placeholder<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/royalhainaut.com\/?utm_source=MyBusiness\"><strong>Royal Hainaut Spa &amp; Resort Hotel<\/strong><\/a>, 6 Place de l&#8217;H\u00f4pital G\u00e9n\u00e9ral, 59300 Valenciennes (France) \/ Phone : 00 33 (0)3 27 35 15 15. More information on the official <a href=\"https:\/\/royalhainaut.com\/?utm_source=MyBusiness\"><strong>website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_28096\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28096\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28096\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175221-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175221-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175221-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175221-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175221-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175221-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175221-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28096\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">..before climbing this mysterious mineral and vegetal <strong>pile<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28107\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28107\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28107\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175604-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175604-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175604-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175604-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175604-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175604-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175604-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28107\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The full view of this <strong>Ledoux<\/strong> mine <strong>headframe<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Last but not least, if you wish going further and around <strong>Valenciennes<\/strong>, we invite you to reach the local <strong>Northern<\/strong> mountains. Indeed, born from the <strong>coal mines<\/strong>&#8216; wastes, those dark <strong>peaks<\/strong> are baptized <em><strong>terrils<\/strong><\/em>. The <strong>Hauts-de-France<\/strong> region counts no less than 340 of those slag <strong>heaps <\/strong>and even 51 of which have been listed as <strong>UNESCO World Heritage<\/strong> since 2012.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, around <strong>Valenciennes<\/strong>, where the first <strong>coal source<\/strong> seems to have been discovered in 1720, a couple of <strong>slag heaps<\/strong> need to be explored, among other remains of <strong>mines<\/strong>, <strong>pits<\/strong> and mining <strong>headframes<\/strong>. For instance, we could enunciate you the <strong>Fosse Ledoux<\/strong>, pictured here.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_16_placeholder\n<figure id=\"attachment_28089\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28089\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28089\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175021-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175021-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175021-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175021-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175021-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175021-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175021-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28089\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">..including countless of <strong>assembling<\/strong> hours!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28088\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28088\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28088\" src=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175010-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175010-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175010-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175010-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175010-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175010-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_20220319_175010-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28088\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This metallic <strong>headframe<\/strong> is rich of a 33m height..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Settled at a few miles away from <strong>Valenciennes<\/strong>, and even accessible with a <strong>tramway<\/strong>, this <strong>mine<\/strong> was sunk in 1901, reaching approximately 700m in <strong>underground<\/strong>, for the <strong>Compagnie des Mines d&#8217;Anzin<\/strong>. Nowadays, you could admire (without any ticket) the surviving <strong>headframe<\/strong>, built by the <strong>Delattre et Frouard<\/strong> company, in 1951.<\/p>\n<p>Witness of the post-war <strong>modernization<\/strong> era, this site is a <em><strong>must-see<\/strong><\/em>, surrounded by typical <strong>minor<\/strong>&#8216;s bricked <strong>quarters<\/strong>, don&#8217;t hesitate to climb one of those four <em><strong>terrils<\/strong><\/em>. Those <strong>lunary<\/strong> lands of mixed <strong>soil<\/strong> materials ten are covered now by a lush <strong>fauna<\/strong> and <strong>flora<\/strong>. A perfect spot to play with your children, walk around the various mine <strong>lakes<\/strong> or train for the upcoming <strong>trail<\/strong>, while keeping in memory the hard work paid by retired <strong>minors<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>ngg_shortcode_17_placeholder<strong>Fosse Ledoux<\/strong>, Cond\u00e9-sur-l&#8217;Escaut (France)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let&#8217;s get loud into the so-called Northern Athens, which is also known for its successful&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":28280,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[26,24,1,1177,23],"tags":[1206,632,1201,1205,1192,1207,1204,637,574,1194,293,1203,1193,1202],"class_list":["post-28198","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-art","category-gastronomy","category-hospitality","category-northern-france","category-sightseeing","tag-baccarat","tag-boutique-hotel","tag-chocolate-master","tag-eichholtz","tag-hauts-de-france","tag-les-collectionneurs","tag-mine","tag-museum","tag-restaurant","tag-royal-hainaut","tag-tea-salon","tag-terril","tag-valenciennes","tag-veranda"],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28198","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28198"}],"version-history":[{"count":54,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28198\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":32218,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28198\/revisions\/32218"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28280"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28198"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28198"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28198"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}