Fort Leroy

Fort Leroy is a locality in Beaumont, Arrondissement of Thuin, Wallonia. Fort Leroy is situated nearby to the village Thirimont, as well as near the locality Malaise.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Château de Beaumont and Chapelle Saint-Julien de Beaumont.

Château de Beaumont

Museum

Photo: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, CC BY 3.0.

The Château de Beaumont was a castle in Beaumont, Belgium. In the 15th century, it became the main seat of the House of Croÿ, dukes of Aarschot. They turned the castle fortress into a palatial renaissance structure of unparalleled luxury and magnificence. Château de Beaumont is situated 3½ km south of Fort Leroy.

Chapelle Saint-Julien de Beaumont

Church

Photo: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, CC BY 3.0.

Chapelle Saint-Julien de Beaumont is a church, which is situated 3½ km south of Fort Leroy.

Église Sainte-Aldegonde de Bousignies-sur-Roc

Church

Photo: Havang(nl), CC0.

Église Sainte-Aldegonde de Bousignies-sur-Roc is a church, which is situated 3½ km west of Fort Leroy.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Beaumont and Hantes-Wihéries.

Beaumont

Town

Photo: Chatsam, Public domain.

Beaumont is a city and municipality of Wallonia located in the Belgian province of Hainaut, on the border with France. On 1 January 2012 Beaumont had a total population of 7,060. Beaumont is situated 3½ km south of Fort Leroy.