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10 things to see and do in Mons

Sunset over Mons, the European Capital of Culture 2015
Sunset over Mons, the European Capital of Culture 2015
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Sunset over Mons, the European Capital of Culture 2015The annual Doudou features sword fighting and dragon slayingThe BAM explores Van Gogh's formative years in MonsPubs, restaurants and cafés abound in Mons' Grand PlaceCaress the lucky monkey and your dreams will come trueA poignant and peaceful memorial to those who fell in WWIPop in for a pint at La Pompe Benoit, a local institution

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