Seneffe
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State : | Belgium | |
Region : | Wallonia | |
Province : | Hainaut | |
District : | Soignies | |
Coordinates : | 50 ° 32 ' N , 4 ° 15' E | |
Area : | 62.67 km² | |
Residents: | Error in expression: Unexpected operator < (Jan. 1, 2019) | |
Population density: | Error in expression: Unexpected operator < inhabitants per km² | |
Post Code: | 7180-7181 | |
Prefix: | 064 | |
Mayor: | Philippe Busquin ( PS ) | |
Local government address : |
Rue Lintermans, 21 7180 Seneffe |
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Website: | www.seneffe.be |
Seneffe is a Belgian municipality in the province of Hainaut .
The municipality consists of the main town Seneffe, Arquennes, Familleureux, Feluy and Petit-Roeulx-lez-Nivelles.
history
During the Dutch War , on August 11, 1674, the Battle of Seneffe took place in the area around Seneffe . A French army under the Prince of Condé and an allied army of Spaniards, Dutch and troops of Emperor Leopold I under the command of William of Orange fought against each other. The losing battle ended in a draw, both sides claimed victory for themselves.
Culture and sights
There are many castles, palaces and fortified farms in the city and districts.
- Le Château de Seneffe , built between 1763 and 1768 in the Seneffe Museum
- Le Château Scrawelle a little north of Seneffe, was built in the Moorish style and is located in a park with exotic trees and plants - museum
- Le Château de Miremont, built in the 19th century in the Renaissance style , is located a little outside of Feluy - private
- Le Château de Feluy was built as a moated castle in the 14th century and converted into a magnificent moated castle in the 17th century. It stands in the center of Feluy - privately and used for events.
- Le Château Trichon is in Feluy - private
- Le Château Searon is a former Trappist monastery and is located in Feluy - private
- Château de la Rocq was built in 1390 from a moated castle and was converted into a moated castle in the 17th century. It is in the Arquennes district. - private, but can be rented for events.
- Le château de Familleureux a castle stood here as early as the 15th century, and the Familleureux family's castle is in the district with the same name
Personalities
- Jean-François Tiby , violinist, born April 25, 1772.
- Philippe Busquin , politician, born January 6, 1941.
Web links
Commons : Seneffe - collection of images, videos and audio files