Tournai

Located 89 kilometers southwest of Brussels, Tournai stands along the Scheldt River at an elevation of 24 meters above sea level.

The city served as the first capital of the Frankish Empire, marking its significance as the birthplace of King Clovis I in the 5th century.

The Cathedral of Our Lady and the Belfry of Tournai, both recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, display Romanesque and Gothic architectural elements.

The city provides guided tours, bicycle rentals, and multiple recreational activities throughout its medieval streets and along the riverside paths.

Since 1092, the annual Great Procession commemorates the city's response to a plague epidemic, featuring traditional ceremonies and local customs.

Location: arrondissement of Tournai-Mouscron

Inception: January 1, 1977

Capital city: Tournai

Elevation above the sea: 24 m

Operator: Ville de Tournai

Part of: Emergency zone Hainaut West, Politiezone Du Tournaisis

Shares border with: Estaimpuis, Toufflers, Sailly-lez-Lannoy, Willems, Baisieux, Camphin-en-Pévèle, Wannehain, Bachy, Rumes, Brunehaut, Antoing, Péruwelz, Leuze-en-Hainaut, Frasnes-lez-Anvaing, Celles, Pecq

Address: Tournai, Belgium 7506 Tournai

Phone: +3269332211

Email: info@tournai.be

Website: https://tournai.be

GPS coordinates: 50.60556,3.38806

Latest update: July 22, 2025 14:24