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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Charleroi

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Charleroi, Belgium

Updated June 19, 2026
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Bois du Cazier

This former coal mine, now a fascinating museum, was the site of Belgium's worst mining disaster.

Charleroi, Belgium

Jardin Mémorial Entre Terre et Ciel

A memorial garden at what was the home of Belgium's most notorious serial killer
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‘La Grande Assiette Brisée’ (‘The Large Broken Plate’)

This surprising work of art reminds us that La Louvière was once home to one of Europe’s most famous stoneware factories.
12 miles from Charleroi
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Binche, Belgium

Carnival of Binche

The tiny Belgian town's ancient version of Mardi Gras involves eerie wax masks, sticks for warding off evil, and ostrich plume hats.
12 miles from Charleroi
Villers Abbey church ruins

Genappe, Belgium

Abbaye de Villers

A magical and peaceful ruined Cistercian abbey in what is now southern Belgium.
12 miles from Charleroi
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Collegiate Church of St. Gertrude

The patron saint of cats founded this stunning Romanesque church in the 7th century.
14 miles from Charleroi
Strépy-Thieu Boat Lift

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Strépy-Thieu Boat Lift

The world's tallest boat lift stands as a massive piece of industrial tourism.
15 miles from Charleroi
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