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Things to do in Charleroi when you're bored

  • 22-12-2009 3:08pm
    #1
    gaf1983
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    We're gonna be arriving in Charleroi at 10.45 of a Sunday in January, departing there at 21.00 the same day, any ideas for how we should amuse ourselves?

    Been to Brussels a good few times and don't fancy shelling out the €22 for the shuttle bus - are there any attractions in Charleroi and the immediate surroundings?

    Do you reckon it would be feasible to do a daytrip to Bruges in that relatively short timespan?


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  • #2
    Sir Gallagher
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    I've been to the Airport many times but not the actual town, it's a pain in the arse how secluded it is but that's Ryanair for you.

    I'd suggest going to Ghent if you can, Brugges is lovely but i think it's further away than Ghent which is a lovely city in its own right. I'm not sure of the trains in Charleroi i've only ever got the shuttle bus from the Airport, if you've got the money get a return ticket to Brussels midi then in the train station get a return to Ghent. The bus to Brussels as you already know takes about 45 mins then the train to Ghent takes about 25 mins, train ticket should cost you about 14-15 quid return.

    The train station in Ghent is called St. Peters station which is a bit outside the city centre so you just hop on the Number 4 tram there and 10 minutes leter you'll be in the city centre.

    If you've got the energy and the money you should give it a go as it's a beautiful city, the only thing is, time might not be on your side.


  • #3
    gaf1983
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    Just got back last night, spent the afternoon in Bruges, well worth the visit. Travelled by train from Charleroi, got the ticket for €13 return by booking a "shopping" ticket online.


  • #4
    Aibreann
    Registered Users Posts: 78 ✭✭Aibreann


    gaf1983 wrote: »
    We're gonna be arriving in Charleroi at 10.45 of a Sunday in January, departing there at 21.00 the same day, any ideas for how we should amuse ourselves?

    You can visit Charleroi, that a population of 200.000 inhabitants. There are 2 squares in there situated in upper and lower sides of the city. There are lot of nice buildings and statues you can visit in there.
    It's a nice place to take pictures and it's very close by train. You have time to go and come back for your flight.


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