A sleepy Wallonian town where a medieval castle lords over the Nimy-Blaton-Peronnes Canal. River cruisers dock at Peronnes-lez-Antoing, a short walk from cobbled streets and one of Belgium's finest ancestral châteaux.
Ships dock at the canal quay in Peronnes-lez-Antoing, roughly 1 km from the town center — a flat, easy walk.
💡 Pro move: The area is flat and walkable but services are minimal — bring cash, as not all local spots accept cards.
River cruise ships moor alongside the canal quay at Peronnes-lez-Antoing with direct gangway access to the towpath.
| Cruise Line | Typical Berth / Arrival | Dock or Tender |
|---|---|---|
| CroisiEurope & most river lines | Canal quay, Peronnes-lez-Antoing📍 | Docked |
| Small hotel barges | Canal quay, Peronnes-lez-Antoing📍 | Docked |
Antoing is a small call best used for the château tour or a quick escape to Tournai's UNESCO-listed cathedral and belfry.
The ancestral home of the Princes of Ligne, this 12th-century castle was redesigned by Viollet-le-Duc in the 19th century. Guided tours cover the dungeon, knights' room, 15th-century bastion, and lapidary museum. Charles de Gaulle once stayed here.
Book château tours →Just 7 km north, Tournai is one of Belgium's oldest cities. Visit the Cathedral of Notre-Dame (UNESCO), the Belfry, and the Victor Horta–designed Fine Arts Museum — all within easy walking distance of each other.
Find Tournai guided tours →On the Franco-Belgian border about 12 km away, 2,000 hectares of forest surround the neo-Gothic Basilica of Notre-Dame de Bon-Secours. Trails range from easy strolls to longer hikes through the Mer de Sable nature reserve.
Find nature tour options →A beloved local summit popular with cyclists and runners, Mont-Saint-Aubert offers winding low-traffic roads and a satisfying climb with pleasant views over the Hainaut countryside.
Find cycling tours →Antoing is flat and compact — a single town loop takes in the château, historic town hall, and canal views in under an hour.
From the canal quay, walk north along the towpath to Antoing town center. Visit the Halle aux Draps (1565 cloth hall / town hall), then continue to the Château d'Antoing gatehouse. Return via the main road.
🗺️ See full route in Maps →A relaxing out-and-back along the Nimy-Blaton-Peronnes Canal. Flat, shaded in places, with views of passing barges and the castle silhouette — a good option if the château is closed.
📍 Open in MapsClimate normals for Antoing, Wallonia, Belgium (2014–2023 averages). Pack for the month you sail — highs, lows, and how many rainy days to expect.
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainy Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F / 7°C | 35°F / 2°C | 14 |
| Feb | 47°F / 8°C | 36°F / 2°C | 12 |
| Mar | 52°F / 11°C | 38°F / 3°C | 12 |
| Apr | 58°F / 14°C | 41°F / 5°C | 9 |
| May | 64°F / 18°C | 48°F / 9°C | 12 |
| Jun | 72°F / 22°C | 55°F / 13°C | 10 |
| Jul | 74°F / 23°C | 58°F / 14°C | 10 |
| Aug | 74°F / 23°C | 58°F / 14°C | 12 |
| Sep | 68°F / 20°C | 54°F / 12°C | 10 |
| Oct | 61°F / 16°C | 49°F / 9°C | 12 |
| Nov | 51°F / 11°C | 42°F / 6°C | 13 |
| Dec | 46°F / 8°C | 38°F / 3°C | 14 |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 (10-yr daily averages)
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