Cambron-Casteau

Cambron-Casteau is a French-speaking village located in the Hainaut province of Belgium, mid-way between Brussels and Lille. Its most notable attraction, drawing over 1.7 million visitors per year, is animal park Pairi Daiza.

Understand
Cambron-Casteau has a history dating back to the 12th century, when a Cistercian abbey was founded, and a town quickly grew around it. The name comes from the Celtic cambrone, meaning curve, and castellum meaning fortified place. The 18th century abbey tower with crypt, the staircase towards the river, and the 19th century castle remain today and can be visited.

Get in
The is the easiest way in an out of town. There is an hourly train connecting Cambron-Casteau to Ath in the north and Jurbise in the south. From Jurbise, the Brussels Airport Express connects directly to Brussels Airport, and the major train stations in Brussels, which can be reached in about 50 minutes.

With a motorized vehicle, Cambron-Casteau can be reached over the N56 between Ath and Jurbise. A large is available for parking near the entrance of Pairi Daiza.

The nearby is for military use only, and closed to civilian aircraft.

Get around
Cambron-Casteau can be easily explored by foot since the distances between tourist attractions are small. Locals frown upon motorized vehicles, which disturb the peaceful quietness of the town. Visiting Pairi Daiza requires considerable walking, so adequate walking shoes are highly recommended.

A leads travelers with a shortcut from the railway station to Pairi Daiza entrance.

See
The most important attraction of Cambron-Casteau is the Pairi Daiza park.

Connect
A can be found on the Place de Keyzer, across of the church.

Go next

 * Ath
 * Brussels