Houyoux

The Houyoux is a northern tributary stream of the river in Belgium, flowing through Hesbaye in the province of Namur. The Houyoux rises in passing through the villages of Villers-lez-Heest, , the Namur city suburbs of Saint-Servais and before its confluence with the Meuse in the city of Namur.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Fresque des Wallons and Namur Railway Station.

Work of art
is a work of art.

Railway station
is the main railway station serving , Belgium. The station is used by 18,600 people every day, making it the eighth-busiest station in Belgium and the busiest in . It is operated by the National Railway Company of Belgium.

University
The University of Namur or is a Jesuit university in Namur, in the French Community of Belgium. Both teaching and research in the university are carried out by six faculties.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Namur and Bomel.

's location at the head of the Ardennes has made it a popular tourist centre. The town's most prominent sight is the Citadel of , now demilitarised and open to the public.

Hamlet
Photo: Fabrice75, CC0.
is a borough of the city of , . It is located behind the Namur railway station and limited by the slopes that rise to the north of Namur.

Locality
is a locality.

Houyoux

Latitude
50.46667° or 50° 28′ north
Longitude
4.86667° or 4° 52′ east
Elevation
89 metres (292 feet)
Open location code
9F26FV88+MM
Geo­Names ID
2795236
Wiki­data ID
Q3141411
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Houyoux” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Houyoux
  • Chinese: 乌尤河
  • Dutch: Houyoux
  • French: Houyoux
  • German: Houyoux
  • Latin: Huyuxum
  • Swedish: Houyoux

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Namur and Jambes.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Sambre and Faculté Universitaire De Namur / Algemeen.

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