Les Quais et l'Escaut

The city of Tournai crosses the Escaut, a major river that has made an important contribution to the city's economic development. As you walk around town, you can't fail to cross the slowly-moving river. Sometimes you might even see a heavy barge, as the river is still used to transport goods (although to a much lesser degree than in the past). An ideal place to go for a romantic stroll on a sunny day.