Gosselies BioPark — North of the city, near the airport, this life-sciences hub brings together around a hundred companies,
research institutes and training centres. Despite a slowdown in the sector in 2026, it still counts around 3,300 jobs according to RTBF.
Aerospacelab in Marcinelle — The satellite “Megafactory” is being built on the former ACEC site, less than a kilometre from Charleroi-Central station.
It will be able to produce up to 500 satellites a year; its opening is announced for the end of 2026.
Grand Hôpital de Charleroi — Since late 2024, the new Viviers hospital in Gilly has brought five former hospital sites together,
making it one of the region’s largest employers.
Google data centre in Farciennes — Google’s campus, east of Charleroi, creates jobs in security,
logistics and maintenance with its partners.
Quartier du Futur — The future barracks in Marchienne-au-Pont are expected to host around 1,500 military and civilian jobs,
with the first units planned to move in around 2032.
Charleroi Centre (Upper and Lower Town) — The most practical choice without a car: Charleroi-Central station, light metro, TEC buses,
shops and restaurants within walking distance. Ideal for Aerospacelab (Marcinelle) and for trips to Brussels.
Charleroi North and Gosselies — Best if you work at the BioPark, the Aéropole or the airport.
Charleroi East (Gilly, Montignies) — Close to the Viviers hospital and the Farciennes data centre.
Trains to Brussels — The main station has been called Charleroi-Central since December 2022 (formerly Charleroi-Sud).
According to SNCB, the journey to Brussels takes 58 minutes on average, by direct train, with around forty trains a day.
Metro, buses and airport — The light metro and TEC buses serve the city and its districts; Brussels South Charleroi Airport
connects the region with many European cities.
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Major employment hubs include the Gosselies BioPark (biotechnology), Aerospacelab and its satellite Megafactory in Marcinelle, the Grand Hôpital de Charleroi in Gilly, Google’s data centre in Farciennes and, in the longer term, the Quartier du Futur in Marchienne-au-Pont.
According to SNCB, the train journey between Charleroi and Brussels takes 58 minutes on average, with direct trains from Charleroi-Central station.
The city centre is the most practical without a car (station, metro, shops). Gosselies and the north suit the BioPark and the airport, Gilly and the east the Grand Hôpital and Farciennes. For the first weeks, an equipped flat rented by the month saves you from committing too quickly.