La Croix
District of Wiers
in Province du Hainaut of Wallonia, Belgium

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
50.509 and 3.535 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 50° 30' 31" and E 3° 32' 4"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Dutch, French, German
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 08:36 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Brussels
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:26 am and 7:14 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Belgium in Western Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Belgium.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Belgium. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into La Croix

The district La Croix of Wiers in Province du Hainaut (Wallonia) is a subburb in Belgium about 43 mi south-west of Brussels, the country's capital town.

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Valenciennes, Tournai, Frasnes-lez-Anvaing, Oudenaarde and Mouscron. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 8%
Air Humidity 90%
Air Pressure 991 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 15 km/h (9 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

12°C (53 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

14°C (56 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

8°C (46 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hôtel Saint Daniel

Address
2,4 mi
Rue bataille 16
7600 PERUWELZ
Belgium

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Published: November 05, 2011
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Battle of Fontenoy

The Battle of Fontenoy, 11 May 1745, was a major engagement of the War of the Austrian Succession, fought between the forces of the Pragmatic Allies – comprising mainly Dutch, British, and Hanoverian troops under the command of the Duke of Cumberland – and a French army under Maurice de Saxe, commander of King Louis XV's forces in the Low Countries. The battle is notable for several reasons.

Located at 50.5694, 3.475 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battles involving France, Battles involving Great Britain, Battles involving Hanover, Battles of the War of the Austrian Succession, Conflicts in 1745, 1745 in France, Flight of the Wild Geese

Paris–Roubaix

Paris–Roubaix is a one-day professional bicycle road race in northern France near the Belgian frontier. From its beginning in 1896 until 1967 it started in Paris and ended in Roubaix (hence the name); since 1968 the start city has been Compiègne (about 60 kilometres north-east from Paris centre) whilst the finish is still in Roubaix. Famous for rough terrain and cobblestones, it is one of the 'Monuments' or Classics of the European calendar, and contributes points towards the UCI World Ranking.

Located at 50.399, 3.4125 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cycle races in France, Paris–Roubaix, UCI ProTour races, Recurring sporting events established in 1896, 1896 establishments in France, UCI Road World Cup races, UCI World Ranking

Scarpe (river)

The Scarpe is a river in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France, left tributary of the Scheldt. It is approximately a hundred kilometers long, of which two thirds has been turned into canals. The source of the river is at Berles-Monchel near Aubigny-en-Artois. It flows through the cities Arras, Douai and Saint-Amand-les-Eaux. The river ends at Mortagne-du-Nord where it flows into the Scheldt. The river and its valley were important battlegrounds in the First World War.

Located at 50.4997, 3.44694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of France, Geography of Nord (French department), Geography of the Pas-de-Calais, First World War in the Pas-de-Calais, Scheldt basin, Rivers of Nord-Pas-de-Calais

ANF Industrie

Ateliers de Construction du Nord de la France was a French locomotive manufacturer, based at Crespin in the Arrondissement of Valenciennes, northern France. Later known as ANF Industrie or ANF the company was acquired by Bombardier Transportation in 1989 and is now part of Bombardier Transport France S.A.S.

Located at 50.4071, 3.66235 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Locomotive manufacturers of France, Companies established in 1882, Companies disestablished in 1989, Bombardier acquisitions

Dubuisson Brewery

The Dubuisson Brewery (Brasserie Dubuisson Frères) is a Belgian family brewery founded in 1769 in Pipaix, province of Hainaut. They brew one of the strongest beers in Belgium, the Bush Ambrée at 12% ABV.

Located at 50.5879, 3.54248 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Beer and breweries in Belgium

Tournai Cathedral

The Cathedral of Our Lady (French: Notre-Dame de Tournai, Dutch: Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Doornik) is Roman Catholic church, see of the Diocese of Tournai in Tournai, Belgium. It has been classified both as a Wallonia's major heritage since 1936 and as a World Heritage Site since 2000.

Located at 50.6065, 3.38886 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Wallonia's Major Heritage, Cathedrals in Belgium, World Heritage Sites in Belgium, 1250s architecture, 12th-century church buildings, Romanesque architecture in Belgium, Gothic architecture in Belgium, Churches in Hainaut (province), Tournai

Stade Nungesser

Stade Nungesser is a multi-use stadium in Valenciennes, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and was the home stadium of Valenciennes FC through the 2010-11 season. The stadium is able to hold 16,457 people and was built in 1930. It is being replaced by the Stade du Hainaut, which will hold 25,000 people, in July 2011. The stadium is named after the ace pilot Charles Nungesser, who was born in Valenciennes.

Located at 50.3489, 3.52685 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in France, Valenciennes FC, Sports venues in Nord (French department), Valenciennes

Belfry of Tournai

The belfry of Tournai, Belgium, is a freestanding bell tower of medieval origin, 72 metres in height with a 256-step stairway. This landmark building is one of a set of belfries of Belgium and France registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Construction of the belfry began around 1188 when King Philip Augustus of France granted Tournai its town charter, conferring among other privileges the right to mount a communal bell to ring out signals to the townsfolk.

Located at 50.6056, 3.38806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towers completed in the 13th century, Towers in Belgium, Carillon towers, Wallonia's Major Heritage, World Heritage Sites in Belgium, Buildings and structures in Hainaut (province), Visitor attractions in Hainaut (province), Protected heritage sites in Hainaut (province), Tournai

Antoing Castle

Antoing Castle is one of Belgium's most original and well-known castles, situated in Antoing in Hainaut. It was first mentioned in the 12th century. Although the present structure of the castle dates from the 13th and 15th centuries, it was redesigned in Neo-Gothic style in the 19th century by the French architect Viollet-le-Duc. The castle at Antoing first belonged to the powerful Melun family, then passed in 1634 to the Princes de Ligne by inheritance, who still own it.

Located at 50.565, 3.447 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Belgium, 12th-century establishments in Belgium, 13th-century architecture, 19th-century architecture, Castles in Hainaut (province)

Haine

The Haine is a river in southern Belgium and northern France, right tributary of the river Scheldt. The Haine gave its name to the County of Hainaut, and the present province of Hainaut. Its source is in Anderlues, Belgium. As the western end of the sillon industriel, Wallonia's industrial backbone, it flows through the heavily industrialized Borinage region, notably the towns La Louvière, Mons and Saint-Ghislain.

Located at 50.4381, 3.59417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Belgium, Rivers of France, Wallonia, International rivers of Europe

Stade du Hainaut

Stade du Hainaut is a multi-use stadium in Valenciennes, France. It is used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches of Valenciennes FC. It has replaced the Stade Nungesser as VAFC's home stadium. The stadium has a capacity of 25,000 spectators for football matches, but its capacity can be extended to 35,000 for concerts. The stadium was constructed at a total cost of 75 million euros. It contains 2,600 club seats and 16 luxury boxes.

Located at 50.3481, 3.53303 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in France, Valenciennes, Sports venues in Nord (French department)

Musée des Beaux-Arts Tournai

The Musée des Beaux-Arts in Tournai, Belgium, is an art museum. The inception of the museum was in the beginning of the 20th century when Henri Van Cutsem, a Belgian art collector, offered his collection to the city of Tournai in 1905. The collection contained important works of important 19th century French painters like Manet, Monet, Seurat and others.

Located at 50.6028, 3.38556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Art museums established in 1928, Art museums and galleries in Belgium, Museums in Hainaut (province), Victor Horta, Buildings and structures completed in 1928, 1928 establishments in Belgium

Tournai railway station

The railway station of Tournai, in Belgium, is situated on line 94. The first train arrived there on 24 January 1842. A first neo-classical stone building dating from the 1840s was later dismantled and replaced to serve as the railway station of the town of Leuze-en-Hainaut. The current station building was designed by Henri Beyaert and erected between 1874-1879.

Located at 50.613, 3.3966 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Belgium, Railway stations opened in 1842, Buildings and structures in Hainaut (province), Tournai

Dupont Brewery

Dupont Brewery is a brewery located in Tourpes, in the centre of West-Hainaut, Belgium. The current brewery, founded in 1950, is located on a working farm which dates back to 1759 and has significant brewing history. In the 1990s, a bread bakery and cheese-making facility were added. Historically, their best-selling beer was the Moinette Blonde.

Located at 50.572, 3.65076 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Beer and breweries in Belgium

La Croix de la Grise

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.

Located at 50.6332, 3.51483 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Monuments and memorials in Belgium

Roman Catholic Diocese of Tournai

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tournai, also called (Doornik), is a diocese of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic church in Belgium. The diocese was formed in 1146, by the splitting of the diocese of Noyon and Tournai that had existed since the 7th century. It is now suffragan of the archdiocese of Mechelen-Brussels.

Located at 50.6072, 3.3882 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bishops of Tournai, Roman Catholic dioceses in Belgium, Religious organizations established in the 1140s, 1146 establishments, Roman Catholic dioceses established in the 12th century

Wez-Velvain

Wez-Velvain is a village in the municipality of Brunehaut, which is located in the Belgian province of Hainaut. The municipality of Brunehaut was created in 1976 by the merging of the former municipalities of Wez-Velvain, Hollain, Laplaigne, Bléharies, Rongy, Lesdain, Howardries, Guignies and Jollain-Merlin. Wez-Velvain is made of two hamlets named after the Latin word vallis, "a valley", and fel vain, meaning "a fertile plain".

Located at 50.5333, 3.38333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Namur (province)

Rhonelle

The Rhonelle is a river of northern France, right tributary of the Scheldt. Its source is near Locquignol. It flows generally northwest along Le Quesnoy, Villers-Pol and Famars. It flows into the Scheldt in Valenciennes.

Located at 50.3608, 3.51472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Scheldt basin, Rivers of France, Geography of Nord (French department), Rivers of Nord-Pas-de-Calais

A16 motorway (Belgium)

The A16 is a relatively short Belgian motorway connecting Mons and Tournai.

Located at 50.5366, 3.59429 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Motorways in Belgium

Société Franco-Belge

The “Société Franco-Belge” was a French/Belgian engineering firm that specialised in the construction of railway vehicles and their components and accessories.

Located at 50.3861, 3.47488 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Locomotive manufacturers of France, Rolling stock manufacturers of France, Locomotive manufacturers of Belgium, Rail vehicle manufacturers of Belgium, Franco-Belge locomotives

Siege of Valenciennes (1676–77)

The Siege of Valenciennes took place from November 1676 to March 1677, during the Franco-Dutch War. A French army besieged the city of Valenciennes, which was then a part of the Spanish Netherlands and defended by a small army of the Holy Roman Empire. The city surrendered to the French on 17 March. It was formally ceded to France the following year in the Treaty of Nijmegen, which ended the war.

Located at 50.3571, 3.51833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Conflicts in 1676, Conflicts in 1677, Sieges involving the Holy Roman Empire, Sieges involving France

Anvaing Castle

Anvaing Castle (Château d'Anvaing) is a castle in the village of Anvaing in the municipality of Frasnes-lez-Anvaing, province of Hainaut, Belgium. A castle was known here as early as the time of the First Crusade. The first dated reference is from 1127. There is little documentation of the buildings on the site however until the reconstructions of 1561 and 1800.

Located at 50.676, 3.577 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Belgium, Castles in Hainaut (province)

La Berlière Castle

La Berlière Castle (French: Château de la Berlière) is a castle in Houtaing in Ath, province of Hainaut, Belgium.

Located at 50.641, 3.693 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Belgium, Castles in Hainaut (province)

Saint-Amand Abbey

Saint-Amand Abbey (Abbaye de Saint-Amand), once known as Elno, Elnon or Elnone Abbey, is a former Benedictine abbey in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, Nord, France.

Located at 50.4497, 3.42861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Nord (French department), Benedictine monasteries in France, 630s establishments in France, 1789 disestablishments in France, Visitor attractions in Nord (French department), Museums in Nord (French department), Ceramics museums in France

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