Bois de Besesse
Bois de Besesse is a forest in Namur, Wallonia. Bois de Besesse is situated nearby to the village Weillen, as well as near Sommière.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Falaën Castle and Montaigle Castle.
Falaën Castle
Castle
Photo: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, CC BY 3.0.
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 3 km northwest of Bois de Besesse.
Montaigle Castle
Castle
Photo: Lviatour, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Montaigle Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Falaën in the municipality of Onhaye, province of Namur, Wallonia. It was built in the 14th century, and destroyed by Henry II of France in 1554. Montaigle Castle is situated 3½ km northwest of Bois de Besesse.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Weillen and Sommière.
Onhaye
Village
Photo: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, CC BY 3.0.
Onhaye is a municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Namur, Belgium. On 1 January 2006 Onhaye had a total population of 3,120. The total area is 65.53 km2 which gives a population density of 48 inhabitants per square kilometre. Onhaye is situated 2½ km south of Bois de Besesse.
Bois de Besesse
Latitude
50.26549° or 50° 15′ 56″ northLongitude
4.83477° or 4° 50′ 5″ eastElevation
244 metres (801 feet)Open location code
9F267R8M+5WGeoNames ID
2802097
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Localities in the Area
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