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Charleroi! That toddlin' town... - Charleroi


"You may never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious." cb%* b%*
(Obi-Wan Kenobi)

This is how they clean public buildings here.. - Charleroi

This is how they clean public buildings here..


Allez les Carolos... this is one craaaazy town. Surrounded by the shells of worn-out industry, monolithic steelworks and wasted green slag-heaps (or 'terrils'), it is a largely forgooten sprawl of a place, populated mostly by the descendents of Sicilians who came here to mine coal decades ago. Le Pays Noir %*, or Black Country. Worse, it has a reputation for crime, and in particular is known to Belgians as the town of Dutroux.
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Run-down it may well be, but vibrant it is too. After Euro 2000 Charleroi's promise of inclusiveness came to fruition, and it is now a major part of Ryanair's expansion into cheap-flight Europe. %*

moments later a huge football fell on pete's head - Charleroi

moments later a huge football fell on pete's head


This is where England faced Germany in the footy in the summer of 2000 (and Romania, too)...it's also where I spent my year abroad (99-00) where when I wasn't working as a language assistant I was sat on my bottom sipping Fruit Defendu. %*

  • Last visit to Charleroi: Oct 2003
  • Intro Updated Aug 13, 2004
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I said say "cheese", not pull your willy out - Charleroi Spirou Favorites (6)

Being the capital of BD (bandes dessinee, or comic strips), Charleroi honours its heroes with many statues. Here is... more travel advice

Vigie the best - Charleroi Vigie the best Favorites (6)

That is the motto of the tallest building in town, La Vigie, the student accomodation of the UT. It was on the... more travel advice

It looks like Barry Manilow's nose - Charleroi Le Luxembourg Nightlife (7)

The Luxembourg is an old place opposite the Parc Astrid, and is a little more stylish than most Carolo drinkeries. Right... more travel advice

la belle ville - Charleroi The smoky skyline Favorites (6)

Yes, this place has an atmosphere alright - mainly consisting of sulphurous fumes. The city is surrounded with a very... more travel advice

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