Tournai: Mont-Saint-Aubert

Built around a crossing of the River Scheldt, Tournai grew into one of Belgium’s oldest cities and an important centre of Wallonia. The river still runs through its historic core, where the Notre-Dame Cathedral rises with five Romanesque towers; the cathedral forms part of Tournai’s UNESCO World Heritage heritage. Nearby, the city’s medieval belfry is another enduring emblem of civic life. French is the everyday language here, while the streets, squares and churches reflect Tournai’s long role in the cultural landscape of western Belgium. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Tournai, the Scheldt valley and Wallonia.

Among Belgium’s regions, Wallonia stands out for its French-speaking identity and the Meuse and Sambre valleys that helped shape the country’s industrial age. The Meuse runs through a chain of historic towns, including Namur, where the Sambre joins it beneath the city’s citadel, and Dinant, the birthplace of saxophone inventor Adolphe Sax. South and east, the terrain rises into the Ardennes, with forests, river valleys and smaller settlements replacing the denser urban belt. Wallonia’s towns still reflect long traditions of mining, metalworking and river trade, while abbey brewing remains part of the regional culture. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Wallonia.

Belgium occupies a low-lying North Sea coastline and river plain in northwestern Europe. Dutch-speaking Flanders lies largely to the north, while French-speaking Wallonia reaches south towards the wooded Ardennes; Brussels is officially bilingual. The Scheldt and Meuse have long connected Belgian cities with the North Sea and continental Europe. Brussels’ Grand-Place, framed by ornate guildhalls and the Town Hall, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Medieval Bruges retains canals and merchant architecture, while Antwerp remains a major port on the Scheldt. Belgian beer culture is recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage. See how Belgium connects with the North Sea coast and neighbouring regions by browsing webcams nearby.