Car rental Charleroi - Central, Belgium

Charleroi - A Beauty For the Soul

Charleroi, a small town in the southwest region of Wallonia, Belgium is considered as one of the best and most beautiful locations in Belgium. Charleroi was once a major port, but has now been transformed into an important tourist city with a pleasant climate and picturesque scenery. Charleroi was named after the river Charleroi, which flows through the city. The name "Charterloos" is derived from the French word for 'town'. It is also one of the oldest towns in Belgium, which has been home to a wide variety of European settlers.

Charleroi Central is the second most important central part of the town. It houses the famous Charleroi castle, which serves as a national historical landmark. In addition, it houses the famous Charleroi Palace, which is considered as a cultural and commercial center in Charleroi. In the center of Charleroi, the City Hall also has a belfry, with a clock chiming with chimes of local folk music. Apart from that, on the main square, St. Chris's Church is famous for the largest gold-leaf mosaic on the church.

Charleroi Central also has several beautiful gardens and parks. In addition, it is also a very popular destination for families with kids. Moreover, Charleroi Central offers an abundance of restaurants, bars and clubs, making it a very appealing place for tourists.

On the other hand, Charleroi Central is also renowned for its museums. Among the most popular among these museums is the famous Charleroi Art Museum. The art museum displays both modern and traditional Belgian art from various artists, like Renoir, Degas and Miro among many others. Additionally, it also offers some of the oldest furniture from the time of the Renaissance, as well as some of the most modern furniture and sculptures, from the time of 1980s.

Furthermore, Charleroi Central is also a very popular attraction for travelers, especially by honeymooners. Couples and honeymooners often enjoy the city's romantic atmosphere by staying at the luxury hotels in Charleroi, enjoying the views, sights and sounds of the city. Besides, couples and honeymooners can also have fun in the various attractions in Charleroi, such as a boat trip to the River Nore, a bike tour to the Old Port, or even a trip to the Spa of Charleroi.

Finally, Charleroi is also renowned for its wine. Its wines are known for their distinct taste and quality. The famous 'Wine of the Walloons' is a high-quality wine, which has been created by blending grapes grown on vineyards of the Loos de Gravenshoek in Charleroi. The same wine is also called the 'Dijon' wine. In fact, it is so famous that it is considered as one of the best wines of the world.