{"id":16544,"date":"2026-08-11T13:49:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T11:49:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zoneo.be\/blog\/non-classe\/what-to-do-in-mons-and-the-borinage-the-guide-to-unusual-outings\/"},"modified":"2026-10-19T11:29:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T09:29:16","slug":"what-to-do-in-mons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoneo.be\/en\/blog\/zoneo\/what-to-do-in-mons\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in Mons ? 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Forget frozen-in-time tourist trails. The Borinage is on the move and reinventing itself: repurposed industrial heritage, protected nature and futuristic technology. Here\u2019s your guide to the best of Mons and the surrounding area.<\/p><p class=\"art-meta\"><span><svg class=\"ic\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><path d=\"M12 7v5l3 2\"\/><\/svg>6 min read<\/span><\/p><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoneo.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AdobeStock_563425937-768x511-1.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.zoneo.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AdobeStock_563425937-768x511-1-300x200.jpeg 300w\" class=\"hero-split__img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoneo.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AdobeStock_563425937-768x511-1.jpeg\" alt=\"View of Mons\" fetchpriority=\"high\"><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fe4cf2e e-con-full zn e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4fe4cf2e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c35679d elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"4c35679d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sec on-light\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"art\"><nav class=\"toc\" aria-label=\"In this article\"><h2>In this article<\/h2><ol><li><a href=\"#history-boldness\">Where history meets boldness<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#hidden-gems\">Unusual gems<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#nature-culture\">Nature, culture and great escapes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#evenings\">Where to go out at night?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#perfect-day\">Your perfect day in Mons<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><article class=\"prose\"><h2 id=\"history-boldness\">Where history meets boldness<\/h2><p>The Borinage has a unique soul. Shaped by its mining and industrial past, the area has turned old scars into hubs of creativity and entertainment.<\/p><div class=\"who\"><div><h3>Living heritage<\/h3><p>From slag heaps turned wildlife havens to industrial buildings restored as cultural or leisure venues: every place tells a story.<\/p><\/div><div><h3>A festive spirit<\/h3><p>People here know how to welcome you: from great traditions like the Doudou to new entertainment venues like Zoneo, the local energy is infectious.<\/p><\/div><div><h3>Unapologetically modern<\/h3><p>A border region that combines its legendary warmth with a real appetite for innovation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><h2 id=\"hidden-gems\">Unusual gems<\/h2><p>To surprise your friends, family or team, here are three experiences that beat the usual bars and cinemas.<\/p><h3>BattleKart: mechanical and visual immersion<\/h3><p>Forget traditional karting: here, the track becomes a huge games console thanks to floor projection. You drive real electric karts while interacting with scenery, power-ups and five game modes (racing, football, cooperation\u2026).<\/p><figure><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoneo.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC02044-Avec-accentuation-Bruit-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.zoneo.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC02044-Avec-accentuation-Bruit-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zoneo.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC02044-Avec-accentuation-Bruit-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zoneo.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC02044-Avec-accentuation-Bruit-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zoneo.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC02044-Avec-accentuation-Bruit-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.zoneo.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC02044-Avec-accentuation-Bruit-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoneo.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC02044-Avec-accentuation-Bruit-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"BattleKart kart on the projected track\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><h3>Swarms VR: futuristic virtual reality<\/h3><p>Dive into the most immersive LBE VR in the region. On the Corigis-B12 mining base, your body becomes your controller: an intense cooperative adventure to share as a squad.<\/p><figure><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoneo.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Control_Room-6.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.zoneo.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Control_Room-6-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.zoneo.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Control_Room-6-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.zoneo.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Control_Room-6-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.zoneo.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Control_Room-6-1536x864.png 1536w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoneo.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Control_Room-6-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Swarms VR control room\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><h3>The Arcade Zone: physical play is back<\/h3><p>Air hockey and table football for fierce duels, Kickboxer and Basketball to let off steam: the perfect spot to rediscover the physical joy of play, token by token.<\/p><figure><img decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zoneo.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-18-juil.-2026-22_10_09.png 1448w, https:\/\/www.zoneo.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-18-juil.-2026-22_10_09-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.zoneo.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-18-juil.-2026-22_10_09-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.zoneo.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-18-juil.-2026-22_10_09-768x576.png 768w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoneo.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-18-juil.-2026-22_10_09-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Arcade Zone machines\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure><div class=\"inline-cta\"><p>Your next day out in Mons? <span>From \u20ac22<\/span><\/p><div class=\"btns\"><a class=\"btn btn--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/booking-mons.zoneo.be\/activities\">Book a session<\/a><\/div><\/div><h2 id=\"nature-culture\">Nature, culture and great escapes<\/h2><div class=\"who\"><div><h3>Le Grand-Hornu<\/h3><p>A masterpiece of industrial architecture listed by UNESCO, home to the MAC\u2019s contemporary art museum: where working-class history meets art.<\/p><\/div><div><h3>The slag heaps<\/h3><p>Turned into nature reserves, the Borinage\u2019s slag heaps offer breathtaking views over the whole area.<\/p><\/div><div><h3>Green walks<\/h3><p>Along the canals and through the Mons countryside, trails for walking or cycling far from the bustle.<\/p><\/div><\/div><h2 id=\"evenings\">Where to go out at night?<\/h2><p><strong>Mons historic centre<\/strong>: around the Grand-Place, terraces, brasseries and speciality beer bars invite you to make the day last. Tasting a local beer is a must.<\/p><p><strong>Zoneo<\/strong>: designed as a real place to hang out, where you spend a whole afternoon or evening mixing games, food breaks in the Lounge Zone and time with friends. On Fridays and Saturdays, it\u2019s open until midnight.<\/p><h2 id=\"perfect-day\">Your perfect day in Mons<\/h2><p>A ready-made, tried-and-tested programme:<\/p><ol class=\"steps\"><li><h3>Morning: culture and fresh air<\/h3><p>A walk along a slag heap trail or a visit to Le Grand-Hornu to spark your curiosity.<\/p><\/li><li><h3>A tasty lunch<\/h3><p>A friendly meal in the historic centre to enjoy local specialities.<\/p><\/li><li><h3>An action-packed afternoon<\/h3><p>Head to Zoneo: a BattleKart session, a Swarms VR mission, then a game of air hockey in the Arcade Zone.<\/p><\/li><li><h3>Evening<\/h3><p>End the day with a drink in the Lounge Zone.<\/p><\/li><\/ol><blockquote class=\"quote\">Mons and the Borinage have swapped coal dust for futuristic neon and boundless creative energy.<\/blockquote><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30b0e20a e-con-full zn e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"30b0e20a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d6799cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"6d6799cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sec \"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"sec__head sec__head--row\"><div><h2>Read next<\/h2><\/div><a class=\"btn btn--ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoneo.be\/en\/blog\/what-to-do-in-mons\/the-zoneo-blog\/\">All articles<\/a><\/div><div class=\"posts\"><a class=\"post\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoneo.be\/en\/blog\/what-to-do-in-mons\/bachelor-parties-in-mons\/\" data-cat=\"mons\"><span class=\"tag\">Zoneo & Mons<\/span><h3>Bachelor party in Mons<\/h3><p>The option everyone loves at Zoneo<\/p><span class=\"post__more\">Read the article<\/span><\/a><a class=\"post\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoneo.be\/en\/blog\/what-to-do-in-mons\/gift-idea-in-mons\/\" data-cat=\"mons\"><span class=\"tag\">Zoneo & Mons<\/span><h3>Gift idea in Mons<\/h3><p>Give a Zoneo session in 2 minutes flat<\/p><span class=\"post__more\">Read the article<\/span><\/a><a class=\"post\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoneo.be\/en\/blog\/zoneo\/zoneo-subscriptions\/\" data-cat=\"mons\"><span class=\"tag\">Zoneo & Mons<\/span><h3>Discover Zoneo memberships<\/h3><p>How to choose the right pass<\/p><span class=\"post__more\">Read the article<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52a6c9f e-con-full zn e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"52a6c9f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1938bf5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"1938bf5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sec on-yellow final\"><div class=\"wrap\"><h2>So, what are you waiting for?<\/h2><p class=\"lead\">For an hour or a whole weekend, the area always has a surprise in store. Start by booking your session at Zoneo.<\/p><div class=\"btns\"><a class=\"btn btn--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/booking-mons.zoneo.be\/activities\">Book a session<\/a><a class=\"btn btn--ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoneo.be\/en\/activities\/\">See the activities<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home The blog What to do in Mons Complete guide What to do in Mons and the Borinage? Live near Mons or planning a weekend there? Forget frozen-in-time tourist trails. The Borinage is on the move and reinventing itself: repurposed industrial heritage, protected nature and futuristic technology. 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