Gerin

Gerin is a village in Onhaye, Arrondissement de Dinant, Wallonia and has about 377 residents. Gerin is situated nearby to the village Weillen, as well as near the locality Scoisbo.

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Type: Village with 377 residents
Description: section of Onhaye, Wallonia, Belgium
Also known as: “Onhaye (Gerin)”
Postal code: 5524

Places of Interest

Highlights include Falaën Castle and Château de Fontaine.

Falaën Castle

Castle

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Falaën Castle is a château-ferme, or fortified farmhouse, in the village of Falaën, municipality of Onhaye, province of Namur, Wallonia, Belgium. The castle was built between 1670 and 1673 by the Polchet Family to protect themselves from traveling bands of brigands. Falaën Castle is situated 4 km north of Gerin.

Château de Fontaine

Castle

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The Château de Fontaine is a chateau in the municipality of Onhaye, Wallonia in the Belgian province of Namur. It is located south of the village of Anthée. Château de Fontaine is situated 4 km southwest of Gerin.

Abbey Church of Saint Peter, Hastière

Church

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The Abbey Church of Saint Peter is a well-preserved Romanesque church in Hastière, Belgium. It was built c. 1033–1035, but traces its history back to the 900s. Abbey Church of Saint Peter, Hastière is situated 3½ km south of Gerin.