Attractions of Charleroi
Charleroi is the third largest Belgian city and offers a host of attractions that range from the historical buildings such as the Belfry to quieter areas such as the glass museum. The city caters for all types of tourists and is a popular place to visit.
Sights of Charleroi
The main sights are the Maison Doree and the Musee de Verre but they are in amongst a whole host of others such as the Musee des Beaux Artes and the Centre culturel scientifique de l'ULB. Car Hire Charleroi will help you explore this wonderful city.
Sport in Charleroi
Football and Basketball are the main staples for Charleroi with Royal Charleroi Sporting Club being the main football club for the town. Spirou Charleroi is a very popular basketball team that represents the town. All other sports can be found at various locations throughout the town and a check in the local paper will tell you where.
Nightlife in Charleroi
Boulevard Tirou is home to a very popular Irish Bar and La Cuve a Biere has a fine selection of Belgian beers near many small restaurants. Star Rock is also found on the Boulevard Tirou and is an American theme pub. Park up your Car Hire Charleroi vehicle and enjoy the night.
Shopping in Charleroi
Ville 2 is a shopping center next to Metro Samaritains where you can also find cinemas and restaurants. Rue de la Montagne is home to many clothes shops and Cora is another large shopping center where there are many shops to cater for all tastes.
Getting to Charleroi
Charleroi Airport is accessible by public transport including the local TEC Bus. They run between the airport and the train station leaving every 30 minutes on a weekday. The journey by bus takes approximately 18 minutes. Charleroi Airport can be reached by the Airport Express train which will take you to the Charelroi South Railway station.