Bois de Loumont

Bois de Loumont is a locality in Namur, Wallonia. Bois de Loumont is situated nearby to the village Falaën, as well as near the hamlet Flun.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Falaën Castle and Montaigle Castle.

Falaën Castle

Castle

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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.

Montaigle Castle

Ruins

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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 3 km northeast of Bois de Loumont.

Église Notre-Dame de la Nativité de Sosoye

Church

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Église Notre-Dame de la Nativité de Sosoye is a church, which is situated 3½ km north of Bois de Loumont.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Falaën and Weillen.

Falaën

Village

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Falaën is a village of Wallonia and a district of the municipality of Onhaye, located in the province of Namur, Belgium. Falaën is a member of the Les Plus Beaux Villages de Wallonie association. Falaën Castle and the ruins of Montaigle Castle are located in the village.