Étang Virginette

Étang Virginette is in Fleurus, Arrondissement de Charleroi, Wallonia. Étang Virginette is situated nearby to the forest Terril Saint Auguste, as well as near the historic site Terril Bois Communal Ouest.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Brussels South Charleroi Airport and Soleilmont Abbey.

Brussels South Charleroi Airport

Aerodrome

Photo: Fernandopascullo, CC BY 3.0.

Brussels South Charleroi Airport, informally called Brussels-Charleroi Airport, Charleroi Brussels-South or Charleroi Airport, is an international airport located in Gosselies, part of the city of Charleroi, Wallonia, Belgium. Brussels South Charleroi Airport is situated 4 km west of Étang Virginette.

Soleilmont Abbey

Theme park

Photo: Grentidez, Public domain.

Soleilmont Abbey is an abbey of Trappistine nuns situated in the forest and commune of Fleurus, at Gilly near Charleroi, Belgium, founded, according to tradition, in the 11th century, which became Cistercian in 1237. Soleilmont Abbey is situated 2 km southwest of Étang Virginette.

Coron d’Appaumée

Historic building

Photo: Boutroule, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coron d’Appaumée is a historic building, which is situated 1½ km west of Étang Virginette.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Fleurus and Châtelet.

Fleurus

Town

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Fleurus is a municipality and city of Wallonia located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. It has been the site of four major battles. The municipality consists of the following districts: Brye, Heppignies, Fleurus, Lambusart, Saint-Amand, Wagnelée, Wanfercée-Baulet, and Wangenies. Fleurus is situated 4 km northeast of Étang Virginette.

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 6 km south of Étang Virginette.