La Louvière

La Louvière stands between Mons and Charleroi, featuring multiple canals, historic boat lifts, and a central position in the former coal mining region of Wallonia.

The territory, initially named Menaulu, transformed from a forested area into an industrial center after coal was first extracted in 1390 through the local abbey's initiatives.

The Laetare Carnival fills the city streets for three days during Lent, with Gilles performers dancing and distributing oranges throughout the celebration.

The city connects to Brussels, Charleroi, and Mons through an extensive railway network and maintains the Central Canal for water transportation.

Four 19th-century hydraulic boat lifts on the Canal du Centre demonstrate industrial engineering excellence, raising vessels up to 17 meters in height.

Location: Arrondissement of La Louvière

Inception: January 1, 1977

Capital city: La Louvière

Operator: Ville de La Louvière

Part of: Emergency zone Hainaut Center, Politiezone La Louvière

Shares border with: Le Rœulx, Seneffe, Manage, Morlanwelz, Binche, Mons

Phone: +3264277811

Website: https://lalouviere.be

GPS coordinates: 50.47778,4.18806

Latest update: June 3, 2025 09:43