| 1 Marvel at the Notre-Dame Cathedral, one of Belgium’s finest and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The building is a showcase of Romanesque and Gothic architecture and home to the shrine of Our Lady by Nicholas Verdun. |
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| 2 Treat yourself to a gourmet meal at the elegant Restaurant Le Charles-Quint (3 Grand-Place, tel. (0)69 221441), which attracts diners from across Belgium with its 400-strong wine list and dishes such as artichoke carpaccio and fig-roasted pigeon. |
| 3 Stroll past Romanesque houses in the Saint-Brice neighbourhood. They are among the oldest burgher houses in western Europe and feature facades with several rows of windows divided in two by small columns. |
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| 4 Sink your teeth into a ballon noir, a sweet made with three kinds of sugar, from the family-run establishment Pâtisserie Quénoy (2 Place Crombez). The shop’s art nouveau interior is also well worth a peak. |
| 5 Cross Pont-des-Trous, a bridge that was part of the 13th-century city ramparts constructed to defend Tournai from intruders. It was restored after World War II and raised two metres to meet the needs of modern navigation. |
| 6 Climb 256 steps to the top of the Belfry, built in 1187 and the oldest of its kind in Belgium. The 72m tower, located conveniently across from the local tourist office, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. |
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| 7 Take the children to the donkey farm at nearby Les Pays des Collines (asineriedupaysdescollines.be), open every Sunday from 2pm to 6pm. It’s the only place in Belgium where donkey milk is made – by some 50 hard-working jennies who love to have company. |
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| 8 Weave your way around the Museum of Tapestry and Textile Arts (Place Reine Astrid), located in a neoclassical building designed by Bruno Renard. Tapestries from the 15th and 16th centuries are among the most magnificent on display. |
| 9 Visit nearby Château d’Antoing (18 Place Bara, Antoing), which dates from the 12th century and is now owned by the Ligne family. Guided tours for groups can be arranged through the local tourist office (tel. (0)69 441729). Look for the remains of the 12th-century ramparts. |
| 10 Spend the night at the recently refurbished Hôtel Cathédrale (2 Place Saint Pierre, tel. (0)69 215077). This 59-room establishment is in the centre of town and serves Sunday brunch from noon till 2pm. |
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