WELCOME TO THE CITY OF CHARLEROI

Tips and sharing
for an unforgettable stay in photos


Street art murals to discover in Charleroi – urban culture and graffiti | SOFIEFLAT

Street Art

• Urban culture

• Murals

• World reference


Art Deco architecture in Charleroi – Hôtel de Ville and Maison Dorée | SOFIEFLAT

Architecture

• Town Hall

• Golden House

• Exhibition Centre


Comics heritage in Charleroi – Bande Dessinée capital of Wallonia | SOFIEFLAT

Comics

• Wealth

• Diversity

• Publishing


Classic sightseeing Charleroi – Place Vauban and Charleroi-Sud station | SOFIEFLAT

Classic Tour

• Place Vauban

• Charleroi-Sud station

• Museum of Photography


Abandoned industrial sites Charleroi urbex – coal mine n°10 and cooling tower | SOFIEFLAT

Abandoned Sites

• Coal Mine No. 10

• The cooling tower

• The metro line


Industrial heritage Charleroi – Bois du Cazier and historic factories | SOFIEFLAT

Factories

• Bois du Cazier

• Montigny-le-Tilleul factory

• Marchienne-au-Pont factory


Sporting Charleroi Zebras – Belgian Pro League football | SOFIEFLAT

Football

• The Charleroi Zebras

• Stade du Pays de Charleroi

• UEFA Euro 2000


Hiking trails near Charleroi – Ravel de la Sambre and terril trail | SOFIEFLAT

Hiking

• Bois du Cazier

• Ravel de la Sambre

• The Slag Trail


Best bars and nightlife in Charleroi – Rockerill, Carolo Cat, Quai 10 | SOFIEFLAT

Pubs

• The Rockerill

• The Carolo Cat

• The Quai 10


Best restaurants in Charleroi – Les Templiers, Nonna Rita, La Bouche des Goûts | SOFIEFLAT

Restaurants

• Les Templiers Charleroi

• Nonna Rita

• La Bouche des Goûts


Wines, beers and spirits Charleroi – craft drinks and local producers Belgium | SOFIEFLAT

Wines, Beers…

• Pays Noir Beers

• Charlemagne Beer

• Wines, Beers, Spirits


Theme parks near Charleroi – Walibi Belgium, Pairi Daiza, Mont Mosan | SOFIEFLAT

Amusement Parks

• Walibi Belgium

• Pairi Daiza

• Mont Mosan


Charleroi strategic location in Belgium – Brussels, Antwerp, Namur within reach | SOFIEFLAT

Heart of Belgium

• Belgium

• Brussels

• Antwerp


Museums in Charleroi – Museum of Photography, BPS22 and Fine Arts | SOFIEFLAT

Museums

• Fine Arts Museum

• Photography Museum

• BPS22


Activities and guided tours Charleroi – urban paddle, freefall simulator | SOFIEFLAT

Activities

• Urbex on paddle

• Free fall simulator

• Charleroi Adventure


Charleroi athletes at Paris 2024 Olympic Games – Carolos in force | SOFIEFLAT

Carolos in Force

• Paris 2024

• Olympics Games

• Infrastructure


Distance from Charleroi to Paris 2024 Olympic venues – Belgium | SOFIEFLAT

Carolos to Paris

• Paris 2024

• Olympics Games

• Events & Distances


Future urban projects Charleroi – Zebrarena, Aerospacelab, marina | SOFIEFLAT

Ambitious Projects

• Promising Future

• Urban Renaissance

• Development


Georges Lemaître, Big Bang theory – Belgian scientist born in Charleroi | SOFIEFLAT

Georges Lemaître

• Big Bang Theory

• Universe

• Primeval Atom


Live air quality map Charleroi – Ambios AQI pollution monitoring Belgium | SOFIEFLAT

Air Quality

• Ambios

• Sensor

• Crypto


Helium HNT coverage map Charleroi – DePIN IoT wireless network Belgium | SOFIEFLAT

HNT Network

• Helium

• IoT & Mobile

• Crypto


Some experiences
shared on video


Discover a few videos that immerse you in the unique atmosphere of Charleroi 😀

Every year, the city comes alive through many local and international events filled with energy, creativity and friendliness.

The Charleroi Carnival brings the streets to life with colorful costumes and festive parades, while the Wallonia Festivals gather locals and visitors around concerts, entertainment and regional traditions.

The famous comic book festival “Bulles en Tête” attracts comic enthusiasts from many different backgrounds.

And for nature lovers and fans of unusual landscapes, the slag heaps offer beautiful hiking trails with impressive panoramic views over the region.

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