Bois de Lens
Bois de Lens is a locality in Jurbise, Arrondissement of Mons, Wallonia. Bois de Lens is situated nearby to the hamlet Colroy, as well as near the locality Les Bailles.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Chièvres Air Base.
Chièvres Air Base
Aerodrome
Photo: Gtosti, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Chièvres Air Base, also referred to as SHAPE Airfield at Chievres Air Base, is a NATO airfield operated by the United States Air Force. It is located 1 nautical mile east southeast of the Walloon town of Chièvres in the province of Hainaut, Belgium and about 12 mi from Headquarters, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, in Casteau. Chièvres Air Base is situated 3½ km north of Bois de Lens.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Cambron-Casteau and Mévergnies-lez-Lens.
Cambron-Casteau
Photo: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, CC BY 3.0.
Cambron-Casteau is a French-speaking village located in the Hainaut province of Belgium, mid-way between Brussels and Lille. Its most notable attraction, drawing over 1.7 million visitors per year, is animal park Pairi Daiza.
Mévergnies-lez-Lens
Village
Photo: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Mévergnies-lez-Lens is a village, which is situated 7 km north of Bois de Lens.
Huissignies
Village
Photo: Laika, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Huissignies is a village, which is situated 7 km west of Bois de Lens.
Bois de Lens
- Type: Locality
- Location: Jurbise, Arrondissement of Mons, Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium, Benelux, Europe
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Latitude
50.54616° or 50° 32′ 46″ northLongitude
3.84315° or 3° 50′ 35″ eastElevation
83 metres (272 feet)Open location code
9F25GRWV+F7GeoNames ID
2801657
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Colroy and Les Bailles.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Bois de Lens and Bois de Baudour.
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