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Tournai

General Information about Tournai

Home to over 68,000 residents the historical city of Tournai is situated within the region of Wallonia approximately fifty minutes away from the city of Gent and under two hours away from Brussels. Tournai which has been inhabited since Roman times is the oldest city in the nation with many beautiful historical monuments. The main anguage spoken in Tournai is French.

While you are visiting Tournai be sure to visit the Tournai Cathedral which is listed as a World Heritage Site. Also known as Our Lady of Flanders' Cathedral of Tournai and the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Tournai. Boasting some spectacular architecture this beautiful cathedral was built back in the 12th century and is one of the most well known cathedrals in Belgium.

If you are travelling to Tournai in September you will be in for a treat because this is the month that the city's festival known as The Great Procession and has been running since 1092.

Belgium Destinations

Travel Guides for Other Destinations in Belgium

* Aalst * Antwerp * Arlon
* Bouillon * Bruges * Brussels
* Charleroi * Genk * Gent
* Kortrijk * Leuven * Libramont
* Liege * Mechelen * Mons
* Namur * Ostende * Stavelot
* Torhout * Tournai * Ypres

Hostels in Tournai

Below are a selection of Hostels located in Tournai, Belgium. Alternatively, you can browse through all Tournai Hostels.


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