Mons heritage : Saint Waudru collegiate church and Artothèque

Skyline of city Mons with clouds moving fast, iconic medieval St Waudru collegiate church and Artothèque museum site designed for heritage promotion

Browse the collection : Mons capital of Hainaut Province

Right at the heart of the Pôle Muséal, Artothèque is a venue dedicated to preserving, researching, restoring and studying our heritage, bringing together all the municipality’s collections in one place ! As well as its commitment to conservation, the Artothèque plays also a significant role in the promotion of Mons’ heritage by making it accessible virtually
thanks to the virtual Artothèque, as well as by revealing the behind-the-scenes work that goes on in museums.
(Visit Mons)

The church was built in Gothic style and its uninterrupted columns make the inside of the church look higher than it really is.
Inside the church and above the altar there is a reliquary that contains the relics of the Saint.
(Travel Passionate)

Up until 2015, you would rarely hear a friend or relative tell you that they were planning on a trip to Mons. But since being crowned the European City of Culture in that particular year, Mons has put itself on the tourism map. Although it may not be as packed full of events as 2015, the city still has a great choice for travellers including a church that is often compared to the Notre Dame in Paris and some truly different museums.
(Crazy Tourist)