Tour Burbant
Baudouin IV, Count of Hainaut, began construction of this Norman-style keep in 1166. Sandwiched between the two arms of the Dender, it was the perfect position to defend against his ambitious neighboring lord, the Count of Flanders. These days it overlooks a few utility buildings and an adjacent schoolyard—a less menacing threat! Inside are treasures of the age and a video on its history in the guard room, but interior visits are restricted to guided tours, which can be arranged via the tourism office (currently in Espace Gallo-Romain).
