Pont du Diable

Pont du Diable is a locality in Walcourt, Arrondissement de Philippeville, Wallonia. Pont du Diable is situated nearby to the village Chastrès, as well as near the locality Par de là l’Eau.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Walcourt railway station and Castle of Thy-le-Château.

Castle of Thy-le-Château

Castle

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The Castle of Thy-le-Chateau is a medieval castle located in Thy-le-Château, Walcourt in the Province of Namur in Belgium. Originally built in the 12th century, it served as the military fortress for several noble clans until the French Revolution, when it fell into disrepair. Castle of Thy-le-Château is situated 3½ km northwest of Pont du Diable.

Basilica of Saint Maternus

Church

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The Basilica of Saint Maternus, also known as the Basilica of Our Lady is a minor basilica in Walcourt, in the Namur Province of Belgium. According to legend, an oratory was founded here by Maternus of Cologne, who also carved a Madonna to replace an earlier pagan idol. Basilica of Saint Maternus is situated 3 km southwest of Pont du Diable.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Chastrès and Fairoul.

Chastrès

Village

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Chastrès is a village of Wallonia and a district of the municipality of Walcourt, located in the province of Namur, Belgium. Chastrès is located by the ancient Roman road connecting Bavay and Trier.