Vezonchaux

Vezonchaux is a hamlet in Antoing, Arrondissement de Tournai, Wallonia. Vezonchaux is situated nearby to the suburb Morlies, as well as near the village Maubray.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Antoing Castle and Parc naturel des Plaines de l’Escaut.

Antoing Castle

Castle

Photo: Tiotr, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Antoing Castle is one of Belgium's best-known castles. The castle is situated along the Scheldt River in Antoing in Hainaut, Wallonia. Locally, it is known as Château d'Antoing and Château des Princes de Ligne. It is held by the Princes de Ligne. Antoing Castle is situated 2½ km northwest of Vezonchaux.

Parc naturel des Plaines de l’Escaut

Nature reserve

Photo: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Parc naturel des Plaines de l’Escaut is a nature reserve.

Tumulus of Trou de Billemont

Archaeological site

Photo: Varech, Public domain.

Tumulus of Trou de Billemont is an archaeological site.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tournai and Thimougies.

Tournai

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Tournai is a city in Wallonia. It is famed for its impressive Romanesque Cathedral. It was also the only Belgian city to ever be controlled by the English Throne.