"Mons, the heart of my student life ;-)" Mons by Djinn76

Mons Travel Guide: 212 reviews and 416 photos

Mons is situated in an area called "Le Borinage"in the "Province de Hainaut". Untill WW2, it was part of a prosperous industrial area. The coal mines are now closed but the students are still there...

I've spent 5 years studying in this charming town. However I've to confess that as a student I was more interested by my studies and the student life than by the local history...
I won't have too many cultural tips to share but instead many local custom ones ;-)

Last WE, I had a drink with some friends. It was a good opportunity to bring my camera and take a few pictures...

More to come...
... simply need to go back for another walk once it not freezing anymore and this time with enough batteries!

Last visit to Mons: Dec 2002
Intro Updated Jun 29, 2004
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Reviews (16)

Traditional students... Local Customs (3)

If you meet weird people wearing a dirty coat and a long cap at the end of a big chain, don't be scared, they are simply... more travel advice

Le Chinchin, a famous cocktail... - Mons

Le Chinchin Nightlife (5)

Going to a cellar to have a drink is already not that common but even less if this is to taste the Mons famous Chinchin,... more travel advice

Faculté Polytechnique de Mons (FPMs) - Mons

Three different universities... Favorites (1)

Mons is quite a little town but there are three different official universities... * Faculté Polytechnique de Mons :... more travel advice

Typical in Belgium and North of France, a belfry ! - Mons

The Belfry Things to Do (5)

This is probably the first thing you would see when arriving in Mons... Unfortunately as long as I remember I've always... more travel advice

Restaurants (2)
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BillNJ Dec 20, 2009 at 11:08 AM

Great tips and photos of the city of Mons where you were a student! If I ever visit, I would like to have some Belgian beer in L'Excelsior and some pommes frites in Chez Bily.
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Jim_Eliason Apr 2, 2005 at 12:08 AM

Nice page!
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Goldenboy Oct 22, 2003 at 11:01 AM

lemon based cocktail, beer cocktail ... sounds as a must try then :)
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Norali Apr 27, 2003 at 5:32 AM

Nice page on Mons,... Lived ther for months but did not take any pics :( Yours are nice
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lmkluque Mar 31, 2003 at 5:52 PM

Thanks for the memories Jean-François! A very nice page on Mons, Province de Hainaut!!
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bonio Feb 17, 2003 at 3:44 PM

this looks like a place I should visit!