Péronnes-lez-Antoing, a village in Belgium’s Hainaut province, sits at the junction of the Canal Nimy-Blaton-Péronnes and the River Escaut, making it an important link in the country’s inland waterway network. With roots dating back to Roman times, the village has a long history reflected in its evolving name and preserved heritage. Today it is a quiet community of about 1,300 residents, known for its war memorials honoring local victims of the World Wars and for its pastoral setting within the municipality of Antoing.