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Boussu-lez-Walcourt in the region of Walloon Region is a town located in Belgium - some 43 mi or ( 69 km ) South of Brussels , the country's capital .
Local time in Boussu-lez-Walcourt is now 06:32 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Brussels " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: The Hague, Haarlem, Amsterdam, Yves-Gomezee, and Thuin. When in this area, you might want to check out The Hague . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Boussu-lez-Walcourt ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Compagnie Royale des Chasseurs Carabiniers de la Ville-Basse de Thuin
Les Carabiniers de Thuin, St-Roch 15-05-2011 ..
Saint Roch Thuin 2009
Messe entrée zouaves français ..
SNCV Steam locomotive No 979 on the Lobbes-Thuin line
A video made in 1985 along the Anderlues-Thuin line (Belgium) on the occasion of celebration of the 100th anniversary of the SNCV (Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Vicinaux). The last opportunity ..
Chastres Marche Saint-Roch - 15 Août 2012
Chastres Marche Saint-Roch - 15 Août 2012 ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Battle of Walcourt
The Battle of Walcourt was fought on 25 August 1689 during the Nine Years' War. The action took place near the ancient walled town of Walcourt near Charleroi in the Spanish Netherlands, and brought to a close a summer of uneventful marching, manoeuvring, and foraging. The battle was a success for the Grand Alliance – the only significant engagement in the theatre during the campaign of 1689. The Allied army was commanded by the Prince of Waldeck; the French army by the duc de Humières.
Located at 50.25 4.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Eau d'Heure lakes
The Eau d'Heure lakes (French: lacs de l'Eau d'Heure) is a complex of five artificial lakes, forming the largest lake area in Belgium. The dams were built during the seventies. The lakes are not far from the village of Cerfontaine (50 km south of the city of Charleroi) and the border with France. They are situated within the municipalities of Cerfontaine and Froidchapelle. The primary river feeding the lakes is the Eau d'Heure. There are five dams and one hydro-electric power station.
Located at 50.18 4.37 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Castle of Thy-le-Château
The Castle of Thy-le-Chateau is a medieval castle located in Namur, Belgium. Originally built in the 12th century, it served as the military fortress for several noble clans until the French Revolution, when it fell into disrepair. The castle was successfully restored in 1939.
Located at 50.28 4.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Thuillies Castle
Thuillies Castle is a castle in Belgium.
Located at 50.30 4.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Ham-sur-Heure Castle
Ham-sur-Heure Castle is a castle in Ham-sur-Heure, a village in the municipality of Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes, province of Hainaut, Belgium. From 1491 to 1941 it belonged to the de Mérode family, and from 1941 to 1952 to the d'Oultremonts. They sold it to the municipal authorities of Ham-sur-Heure, who used it as their town hall. After the local government reorganisation of 1977 it became the town hall of the present municipality of Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes. \t\t \t\t\tHam-sur-Heure 050525 (4).
Located at 50.32 4.39 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
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