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Wallonia - Belgium

Hainaut (province)

Hainaut is a province of Wallonia, one of the three regions of Belgium. It borders (clockwise from the North) in Belgium on the provinces of West Flanders, East Flanders, Flemish Brabant and those of Walloon Brabant and Namur, and on France. It has an area of 3,800 km² which is divided into seven administrative districts containing 69 municipalities. Its capital is Mons.

Located at 50.5, 3.91667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Hainaut (province), NUTS 2 statistical regions of the European Union, Walloon provinces

Bever, Belgium

Bever is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality only comprises the town of Bever proper. It is located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:50|43|N|3|56|E||| | |name= }}. On January 1, 2006 Bever had a total population of 2,023. The total area is 19.78 km² which gives a population density of 102 inhabitants per km². It is a Dutch-speaking village with language facilities for French-speakers.

Located at 50.7167, 3.93333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Municipalities of Flemish Brabant

Battle of Jemappes

The Battle of Jemappes (6 November 1792) took place near the town of Jemappes in Hainaut, Belgium, near Mons during the War of the First Coalition, part of the French Revolutionary Wars. One of the first major offensive battles of the war, it was a victory for the armies of the infant French Republic, and saw the French Armée du Nord, which included a large number of inexperienced volunteers, defeat a substantially smaller regular Austrian army.

Located at 50.4559, 3.8886 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1792, Battles of the French Revolutionary Wars, Battles involving Austria, Battles involving France, 18th century in Belgium, 1792 in Austria, 1792 in France, War of the First Coalition, Battles of the War of the First Coalition, French Revolutionary Wars

Ghislenghien

Ghislenghien is a small town in Belgium near Ath. On July 30, 2004 a high-pressure natural gas pipeline operated at a pressure of 70 bar ruptured following recent third party damage. Twenty-four people died as a result and 150 survivors were hospitalised, most with severe burns. It is thought that damage to the pipeline occurred during the final stages of a car park construction project.

Located at 50.65, 3.86667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Populated places in Belgium, Disasters in Belgium, Pipeline accidents

Jemappes

Jemappes is a Walloon town in south-western Belgium, province Hainaut. Since 1976, it is part of the city Mons. Jemappes is known for the Battle of Jemappes between the French and Austrian armies in 1792. During the French occupation of Belgium (1792–1814), there was a département named after the Battle of Jemappes, see Jemmape. Jemappes was also a battleground in the First World War.

Located at 50.45, 3.88333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Populated places in Belgium

Jemmape (department)

Jemmape is the name of a département of the First French Empire in present Belgium. It was named after the Battle of Jemappes, fought between the French and the Austrians in 1792 near the village Jemappes, near Mons. Jemappes was spelled Jemmape, Jemmapes or Jemmappes at the time. Its territory corresponds more or less with that of the Belgian province Hainaut. Its capital was Mons. The département came into existence in 1795, when the Southern Netherlands were occupied by the French.

Located at 50.45, 3.88333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Former departments of France in Belgium

Mark (Dender)

The Mark (Dutch) or Marcq (French) is a river in Belgium, right tributary of the Dender. It rises south-west of Enghien, Hainaut. It passes through the homonymous village Marcq, Enghien and Galmaarden. The Mark flows into the Dender between Lessines and Geraardsbergen. The Dender is a tributary of the Scheldt.

Located at 50.7333, 3.85 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Rivers of Belgium

Saint-Ghislain Airport

Saint-Ghislain Airport (in French, Aérodrome de Saint-Ghislain) is a small airfield located in Saint-Ghislain, province of Hainaut, Belgium. Privately managed, the airport is home to an active flight school (Aéroclub du Borinage), but also to other aeronautical oriented leisure activities, such as old aircraft restoration, or amateur aircraft building. A modernization of the airport was completed in 1992, including a hard-surfacing of the single runway.

Located at 50.4583, 3.82222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Airports in Belgium, Buildings and structures in Hainaut (province)

Ormeignies

The village of Ormeignies has an ancient history. Farmers in Neolithic time were settled there, as far back as 4000 BC. The village church, dedicated to Saint Ursmer and built from stone and brick c.1780, is a good example of neo-classical architecture.

Located at 50.6, 3.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Populated places in Hainaut (province)

SHAPE High School

SHAPE American High School is a US Department of Defense Dependents high school (DoDDS) for grades 7-12 located at Casteau, a town north of the city of Mons in Belgium. SHAPE American High School provides education for the dependants of people associated with the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE), a NATO military installation. SHAPE High School adheres to a typical United States curricular and extracurricular program.

Located at 50.5056, 3.97509 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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International schools in Belgium

Mons.Arena

Mons. Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Mons, Belgium. Mons. Arena holds 3,700 people. It hosts the home games of Dexia Mons-Hainaut basketball club.

Located at 50.4502, 3.87614 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Basketball venues in Belgium, Indoor arenas in Belgium

Grand Large

The Grand Large is an artificial lake of Belgium, not far from the city of Mons. The lake is situated along the highway E19 between Paris and Brussels. Its marina can host 157 boats. The lake is linked to two canals: to the east, the Nimy-Blaton-Péronnes Canal, to the west the Canal du Centre.

Located at 50.4714, 3.93611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Lakes of Wallonia, Artificial lakes

Château de Belœil

The Château de Belœil or Château of Belœil is a château situated in the municipality of Belœil in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. Since the 14th century it has been the residence of the Prince de Ligne. The château lies in the middle of a magnificent Baroque garden designed in 1664. The château and gardens can be visited during spring and summer.

Located at 50.551, 3.73 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Wallonia's Major Heritage, Castles in Belgium, Castles in Hainaut (province), Gardens in Belgium, Museums in Hainaut (province), Historic house museums in Belgium

Chaussée-Notre-Dame-Louvignies

Chaussée-Notre-Dame-Louvignies is a village near the Belgian town Soignies in the province of hainaut. With the others villages Casteau, Horrues, Naast, Neufvilles, Soignies (town), and Thieusies, they compose the municipality of Soignies since 1977. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:50|35|33|N|3|59|53|E|region:BE_type:city |primary |name= }}

Located at 50.5925, 3.99806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Villages in Belgium

Neufvilles

Neufvilles is a village near the Belgian town Soignies in the province of Hainaut. With the others villages Casteau, Horrues, Chaussée-Notre-Dame-Louvignies, Naast, Soignies (town), and Thieusies, they compose the municipality of Soignies since 1977. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:50|34|06|N|4|00|11|E|region:BE_type:city |primary |name= }}

Located at 50.5683, 4.00306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Villages in Belgium

Ghlin

Ghlin is a village near the Belgian town Mons in the province of Hainaut.

Located at 50.4722, 3.91389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Villages in Belgium

Baudour

Baudour is a village near the Belgian towns of Saint-Ghislain and Mons in the province of Hainaut. Henri Delmotte and Michel Daerden were born in Baudour

Located at 50.4833, 3.83167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Villages in Belgium

Masnuy-Saint-Jean

Masnuy-Saint-Jean is a village near the Belgian town of Jurbise in the province of hainaut.

Located at 50.5314, 3.94333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Villages in Belgium

Chièvres Air Base

Chièvres Air Base is a United States Air Force airfield located in the Belgian town of Chièvres and about 12 miles from Headquarters, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE), in Casteau. It is mainly used to provide logistic support to NATO and SHAPE. The station and support facilities are operated by the United States Army Garrison Benelux.

Located at 50.5758, 3.831 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Bases of the United States Air Force, Belgian airbases

Attre Castle

Attre Castle (Château d'Attre) is a former castle, now a country house or château, in Attre in the municipality of Brugelette, province of Hainaut, Belgium.

Located at 50.608, 3.842 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Castles in Belgium, Castles in Hainaut (province), Wallonia's Major Heritage

Castle of l'Estriverie

Castle of l'Estriverie (French: Château de l'Estriverie) is a castle in Bois-de-Lessines, a village in Lessines, Hainaut, Belgium.

Located at 50.7028, 3.879 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Castles in Belgium, Castles in Hainaut (province)

Thoricourt Castle

Thoricourt Castle is a castle in Belgium. Thoricourt is rumored to be haunted by a number of ghosts, including the ghost of Dr. Ranbak Gloki.

Located at 50.617, 3.952 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Castles in Belgium

Basilica of Our Lady of Tongre

The Basilica of Our Lady of Tongre (French: Basilique de Notre Dame de Tongre) is a Roman Catholic parish church and minor basilica in Tongre-Notre-Dame, Chièvres, Belgium. Designed by architect J.F. Demarbaix, it is the smallest basilica of Belgium.

Located at 50.5816, 3.77544 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Roman Catholic churches in Belgium, Basilica churches in Belgium, Churches in Hainaut (province)

Pairi Daiza

Pairi Daiza (formerly Paradisio) is a privately owned 55-hectare zoo and botanical garden located in Brugelette in the province of Hainaut in Belgium. The zoo is located on the site of the former Cistercian Cambron Abbey, and is home to over 4,000 animals. Pairi Daiza is owned and operated by Pairi Daiza Belgium SA, a limited company listed on NYSE Alternext Brussels .

Located at 50.5847, 3.88722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Visitor attractions in Hainaut (province), Zoos in Belgium, Buildings and structures in Hainaut (province)

Cambron Abbey

Cambron Abbey is a former Cistercian abbey in Belgium, located in Cambron-Casteau in the municipality of Brugelette in Hainaut. It stands on the little River Blanche, a tributary of the Dendre, about 9 kilometres to the south-east of Ath. The site is now used as a zoo.

Located at 50.5869, 3.88611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Cistercian monasteries in Belgium, Buildings and structures in Hainaut (province), Christian monasteries established in the 12th century