Charleroi a gateway to great gastronomy

Thanks to the busy airport just north of the city, Charleroi has become a gateway to Wallonia and a food destination in its own right, according to the New Zealand Herald. Travel writer Harriet O’Brien says, “Granted, your initial sight is of gritty industry, but once you start exploring Charleroi you’ll discover a rich architectural legacy and you’ll inevitably become hooked on the enterprising good spirits here. This is a city of very fine Art Nouveau houses – and an even more handsome Art Deco town hall. The city also boasts a lively food scene. Head to the city centre on a Sunday morning for one of the largest and oldest markets in Wallonia – dating back to 1709. Stalls groaning with vegetables, fruit, olives, bread, plants and more radiate from Place Charles II, and the air is filled with the aromas of spices, freshly grilled chicken and more. But on any day of the week you can take an epicurean tour around town.”

Read O’Brien’s gastronomic recommendations here.