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Church of St. Bartholomew Mouscron

is a church Belgian architectural style gothic located in the Walloon Region in the province of Hainaut.It is located northeast of the Grand-Place (Gerard Kasiers place).The documents already mentions the existence of a church in 1149.In 1509, Antoine de la Barre de Rome brought a relic of St. Bartholomew.Primarily, the present church built of Tournai and brick dates from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.However, the spire Gothic Revival dates back to 1837 and nave Central and the same amount of collateral form thanks to the transepts added in 1550 and 1638 and a triple vessel, a hallekerk ( church hall ).The building has undergone a complete restoration between 1972-1982.Today, the church is built in the parish of Comines-Mouscron-Dottignies itself part of the deanery of Mouscron and therefore the diocese of Tournai.

Castle of the Counts

the jewel Heritage Civil Mouscron, experienced over the centuries rise and fall.From the fifteenth century, the stronghold of Ramees is distinguished by its beautiful fortress that houses the Lords of Mouscron.At the time of its magnificence, the area consisted of the castle (tower and main building of the High Court) and farm buildings of the lower court.he wars of conquest of Louis XIV put Mouscron the front lines of battle and the castle suffered considerable damage.In the late eighteenth century, the family of Ennetieres undertake major works on the site: the filling of the moats, the refurbishment of the facade in Tournai style with large windows to cross Louis XVI the fortress was transformed into Manor craft.In 1898 the manor was sold to a French manufacturer and will be leased until 1961, by farmers.Properties of the town, the main building and the site are classified since 1945 and 1973. Remains idle for too long, there remains nothing of interior style of Louis XV.The old main building of brick is built on two levels and five bays.The items come from the stone quarries of Tournai.To the north, stands a beautiful staircase tower with a roof pepper.To the southeast, near the kitchen, is the well.The buildings around the farmyard are constructions / contemporary restorations that will be affected soon to tourist use.

Folklore Museum of Leon Maes

the Folk Museum leads the visitor the option of the border life between 1850 and 1950.In addition to its collections, the Museum also offers many activities, courses, workshops, discovery of intangible heritage, five audio-guided trail and a very detailed documentation center on the history, daily life and heritage MOUSCRONNOIS.At the opening, September 26, 1954, some 986 pieces were the first collection! Unfortunately, the museum will rapidly lose its creator and protector: Leo Maes died in 1956.Vandermeulen George took over and launched in the local press this simple advice: "Empty your attics, search for your records and bring them to us." Every week the local newspaper "Nord-Eclair" Releases "Remarks on the Folk Museum" and lists the gifts that enrich the collections of the Museum.Soon, the premises are too small.In 1978, the municipal administration of Mouscron decides to install the home of the former director of the local school's Centre Street Brewers.The Museum takes a new profile for better presentation of collections management and a more polished sets reconstructed.

Mouscron the Rock Festival

The Century festival takes place on the plain of Neckers, Chaussee d Aalbeke to Mouscron.The Century Rock is a music festival that was created by three units MOUSCRONNOIS Scout: The second unit Luingne the third Mont-to-Leux and Risquons-fifth of all. Four editions have been held that, on average, each gathered over 500 spectators.We will celebrate our first gloss on 6, 7 and 8 May 2011 with the specific atmosphere Century MOUSCRONNOIS recognized by many.Our fifth salvo music is not held on the plain in front of the pool Mouscron as in previous years but in the plain Deneckere.A dozen groups will perform on stage in different styles (rock, pop, ska) to celebrate with us and our loyal audience 5 years of an organization become indispensable.

Festivity of the hand

The festivity of the hand takes its name from the copper hand, possibly a symbol of fraternity, which tops the steeple of the church of Dottignies.During the third week-end of September, several Gilles, roam the streets and distribute the traditional oranges to passers-by.A Christmas Market takes place every year on the Grand Place.The vingt-quatre heure de Mouscron takes place each September to raise money for charity.The event includes groups of able-bodied individuals running around the city for 24 hours.

September - January
April - August

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