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Enghien (Edingen)
Information
Country	Belgium
Regions	Wallonia ​Province of Hainaut
Area	40,59 km²
Population	13 734 hab. (1er january 2018)
Density	338,36 inhab./km²
Postal code	7850, 1393
Location
50 ° 42 ′ 0 ″ N 4 ° 2 ′ 0 ″ E
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Enghien is a French-speaking city of Belgium with minority Dutch speakers located in Wallonia in the province of Hainaut.

Understand

Enghien is known in Belgium for its lace, its tapestry, including the famous verdures. Five pieces dating from the 15th century are exhibited in the tapestry museum, located in the Jonathas house, the most important Romanesque keep in Wallonia. Enghien is also its beer (since 1975 it has been made in Silly), the Double d'Enghien and today its Double cheese, its chocolates, etc.

To go

Circulate

To see

• 50.692074.041321 The park of the castle of Enghien Clos du Parc 5, 7850 Enghien,   32 23 97 10 20, fax : 32 23 95 44 84, e-mail : [email protected] Open from April to October, every day from 10 h - 18 h. From November to March, open weekdays from 10 h - 16 h and weekends and public holidays, from 10 h - 17 h. Adults: 3 € (~ 3.32 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 4.49 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 3.62 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 1 966.82 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021). Adults, audioguide entry audio visual show: 5 € (~ 5.53 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 7.49 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 6.04 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 3 278.03 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021). Seniors, disabled and students: 2,5 € (~ 2.76 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ C $ 3.74 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ $ 3.02 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 1,639.02 F CFA - price on 04/27/2021). Free up to 8 years old. – Major Heritage of Wallonia. The Flower Garden, the Chinese Pavilion and the Chapel are the major elements of this site that the city, owner, is committed to promoting. It also hosts the European Dahlia Conservatory. (last update March 2018)
• St. Nicholas Church (On the main square) – This vast Gothic church houses a carillon of 51 bells. Inside, we discover the beautiful modern stained glass windows (1964) by Max Ingrand, whose large glass roof evokes the Apostleship. The chapel of Notre-Dame-de-Messine (formerly Saint-Éloi), the oldest part of the building, contains an admirable 16th century altarpiece of uncertain origins, illustrating scenes from the life of the Virgin. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Capuchin Church (Saint-François chapel)  – This 1616 building contains, in a chapel, a beautiful Renaissance mausoleum executed by the sculptor of Charles V, Jean Mone, for Guillaume de Croÿ (cardinal-bishop of Toledo). (last update Feb. 2018)
• Tapestry Museum  – This small museum reminds us that Enghien had important weaving workshops from the 15th to the 18th century. (last update Feb. 2018)

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Have a drink / Go out

Housing

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Around

• 50.629323.780071 Ath (To 20 km from Enghien) – City famous for its ducasse. There are several possibilities of accommodation in youth hostels, rural lodges, guest houses and hotels. (last update Feb. 2018)