Exploring the Charm of Placette du Bas Quartier

Getting There

• Walking

  Start from the Tournai Train Station (Gare de Tournai). Exit the station and head southeast on Rue de la Gare. Continue straight onto Rue de l'Enseignement. After about 450 meters, you will reach the central square, Grand Place de Tournai. At the Grand Place, you can see the Tournai Cathedral (Cathedral of Our Lady). From the Grand Place, walk towards Rue de l’Evêché, and follow it as it turns into Rue de la Cité. Continue straight for about 300 meters until you reach Place de l'Evêché. From there, take the first left onto Rue de l'Ordinaire. Walk for about 200 meters. Placette du Bas Quartier will be on your right, a small square known for its quaint atmosphere.

• Walking

  If you are starting at the Tournai Tourism Office (Office de Tourisme de Tournai), exit the office and turn left onto Rue de la Reine. Walk straight until you reach the main square, Grand Place de Tournai. Once there, head towards Rue de l’Evêché and follow the same route as described above, turning left onto Rue de l'Ordinaire to reach Placette du Bas Quartier.

• Public Transportation

  Although Tournai is a small city and walkable, if you are at a further location, take a local bus to the Tournai central area. Buses 1, 2, and 3 frequently stop at the Grand Place. Once you arrive at the Grand Place, follow the directions provided from there to reach Placette du Bas Quartier.