La Blanche-Porte

La Blanche-Porte is a neighborhood in Châtelet, Arrondissement de Charleroi, Wallonia. La Blanche-Porte is situated nearby to the village Bouffioulx, as well as near Montignies-sur-Sambre.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Bois du Cazier and Châtelet railway station.

Bois du Cazier

Museum

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The Bois du Cazier was a coal mine in what was then the town of Marcinelle, near Charleroi, in Belgium which today is preserved as an industrial heritage site. Bois du Cazier is situated 4 km west of La Blanche-Porte.

Châtelet railway station

Railway station

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Châtelet railway station is situated 3 km northeast of La Blanche-Porte.

Église Saint-Laurent de Couillet

Church

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Église Saint-Laurent de Couillet is a church.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Châtelet and Charleroi.

Châtelet

Town

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Châtelet is a city and municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. It lies on the river Sambre. As of January 1, 2018, Châtelet had a total population of 36,101. Châtelet is situated 2½ km northeast of La Blanche-Porte.

Charleroi

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Charleroi, on the river Sambre, is the third largest municipality and fifth-largest city of Belgium. It is in Hainaut province of Wallonia, the French speaking part of Belgium.