A stone's throw from the thermal baths of Saint-Amand-les-Eaux and in the heart of the Scarpe Escaut Regional Nature Park, the Maison des Augustines welcomes you to the heart of a rich and revitalizing environment.
Enjoy the cultural richness of our region, the attractions of our spa town and its casino, and take a stroll Discover the second largest forest in the North, the Raismes-Saint-Amand-Wallers forest...
Find the traces of our former miners in the heart of our mining area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A stone's throw from la Maison des Augustines, take advantage of the thermal spa of Saint-Armand-les-Eaux. It offers dual-orientation cures - Rheumatology and Respiratory Tract - in a soothing setting. Spa guests and visitors benefit from modern spaces: aquabike pools, collective air bath, hydrotherapy treatments, manu-showers/pedi-showers, or respiratory treatments.
With 4,600 hectares, the Raismes-Saint-Amand-Wallers State Forest is the second largest forest in the Nord department, but the largest forest in the Scarpe-Escaut Regional Nature Park.
165 km of trails and 60 km of forest roads and tracks are accessible to the public, including the Beech Avenue lined with two-hundred-year-old trees, and the Arenberg Trench, famous for its cobblestones, which host the annual cycling race. Paris-Roubaix.
Sites are set up with parking, picnic tables, information panels, trails, etc.
Several circuits allow you to discover the mining heritage (Sabatier site, Miners' Circuit) and natural heritage (Coucou Trail, Goriaux Pond). While most of these short loops are suitable for families, some have a more challenging profile for hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding enthusiasts.
A renowned spa town, Saint-Amand-les-Eaux is located in the North of France, in the Hauts-de-France region. Its 16,000 inhabitants are located right in the heart of the Scarpe-Escaut Regional Natural Park, not far from the Belgian border, and in the Mining Basin listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The town also has tourist city status and is the only thermal spa north of Paris. Its mineral waters have made it famous throughout the country and beyond, while its cultural and historical heritage attracts many tourists. The national forest surrounding Saint-Amand-les-Eaux offers various possibilities for hiking, horseback riding, or cycling, and you can admire very beautiful local wildlife there.
Visitors to the spa town greatly appreciate the regional specialties that tempt all taste buds, like its abbey beer.
Dynamic and green, Saint-Amand-les-Eaux holds various labels such as "Villes et villages fleuris" (Towns and Villages in Bloom), "Les plus beaux détours de France" (The Most Beautiful Detours in France), and "Pavillon Bleu" (Blue Flag) for its river port, La Porte du Hainaut. It is an ideal place to spend a relaxed and green holiday!
Tournai is one of the oldest cities in Belgium, and its heritage offers many traces of its multi-millennial history. during your visit, be sure to admire the oldest belfry in Belgium as well as the Notre-Dame Cathedral, both medieval legacies listed as UNESCO sites. Also, don't miss the Cloth Hall, the Pont des Trous (Bridge of Holes), and, more recently, the many Art Nouveau buildings that line the streets.
But Tournai can also be visited by strolling around, according to your desires and the weather. Our suggestion? Get the game bag on sale at the Tourist Office and the Youth Hostel. It offers a circuit with a mission: to free the city from a curse! The bag contains various utensils necessary to carry out this adventure.
Mons, capital of Hainaut and a city with a rich heritage, invites you to explore its many facets through its major themes. From its fascinating historical past, to its vibrant cultural life, including its heritage sites and its economic dynamism, Mons is a city where every corner tells a story.
Immerse yourself in the major areas that shape Mons' identity: UNESCO, Art inhabits the City, Remembrance Tourism, Van Gogh in the Borinage, cycling, the slag heaps, and much more. Let yourself be guided and discover what makes Mons a unique city, where tradition and modernity meet to offer an unforgettable experience.
Brussels is not only the fascinating capital of Belgium, it is also the administrative capital of the entire European Union. Indeed, Brussels is full of hidden architectural treasures and multicultural activities that proudly display their rich and living history. The urban landscape itself is absolutely majestic, shifting in turn from the dilapidated to the bizarre and the magical. Thus, in the city center, one becomes aware of the medieval history of Brussels. Indeed, one only has to observe the incomparable Art Nouveau facades that line its streets to realize this. In addition, many luxurious and grandiose buildings are scattered throughout the city.
