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Pairi Daiza est un parc zoologique belge wallon situé dans la province de Hainaut, à Brugelette. Fondé en 1994, il s'est d'abord appelé Paradisio de son ouverture jusqu'en 2010.

When a former coal mine, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and recognized as an exceptional heritage of Wallonia, the Grand-Hornu, welcomes you for an exceptional day! Explore the site of this former neoclassical coal mine, which now houses two ""musts"" of contemporary art and design in Wallonia: CID - center of innovation and design Immerse yourself in the world of contemporary design, architecture and applied arts and discover a program of exhibitions and activities highlighting innovation, experimental research, the emergence of new themes and research horizons related to these fields. MACS - Museum of Contemporary Arts Bluff your alter ego with a visit to this space dedicated to international contemporary creation in all its aspects. Among the artists already presented:Luciano Fabro, Giuseppe Penone, Marie José Burki, Anish Kapoor, Patrick Corillon, Jean-Luc Mylaine, Christian Boltanski, Ann Veronica Janssens, Thierry De Cordier, Gilbert and Georges, Art and Language ... The Rizom restaurant welcomes you in its majestic setting and offers a tasty menu favoring local products and regional recipes, generous and authentic. Then, a visit to the Artshop is essential. You will find books and catalogs there that will complete your visit.

Put into service at the dawn of the 2000s, the funicular lift of Strépy-Thieu is one of the most beautiful technological feats of modern Belgian civil engineering. Located at the heart of the European river network, this structure of titanic dimensions allows the new generations of inland waterway vessels to cross a 73.15 metre difference in height, making it the largest boat lift in Europe!

Tradition brewed with elegance Brasserie St-Feuillien was founded in 1873 by Stéphanie Friart, great-grand-aunt of the current owners, Benoît and Dominique Friart. In 2018, a new organization was put in place in order to consolidate the family and independent structure of the company, which Philippe Lenfant, CEO, now leads. With Ann Friart, the 5th generation is now on board. The Brewery continues to produce a wide range of beers, including the beers of the Abbaye St-Feuillien , the "Signature" products such as the famous Grand Cru and the Saison , without forgetting the Grisette , thus proving its desire to be rooted in the history of its region, to perpetuate the tradition of the land and to ensure its influence beyond the borders.

 Discover a set of hydraulic structures unique in the world and be surprised by the creativity of our engineers, who have allowed generations of inland navigation boats to overcome important reliefs over the centuries!