Henegouwen / Hainaut

Region

Waals Gewest

Capital

Bergen / Mons

Language

Frans

Important cities/municipalities

Charleroi, Mons, Tournai, La Louvière, Mouscron

Short history

Henegouwen / Hainaut has its own regional history within Belgium. The province is connected with industrieel erfgoed, Waalse cultuur en grensregio.

Practical information for newcomers

For documents, first contact your municipality. OCMW/CPAS may be important for social support. VDAB is important for work in Flanders; Actiris in Brussels; Forem in Wallonia.

Local services

Municipality, OCMW/CPAS, integration service, VDAB/Forem/Actiris where relevant, health insurance fund, school and CAW.

Landmarks and culture

Mons, Tournai, Charleroi en industrieel erfgoed