Aubechies

Aubechies

The church of Saint-Géry in Aubechies
Aubechies

Location in Belgium

Coordinates: BE 50°34′N 03°40′E / 50.567°N 3.667°E / 50.567; 3.667
Country Belgium
Region Walloon Region
Community French Community
Province Hainaut
Municipality Belœil

Aubechies is a village in Wallonia, Belgium. It is part of the municipality of Belœil.

Aubechies is a member of the Les Plus Beaux Villages de Wallonie ("The Most Beautiful Villages of Wallonia") association.[1] The Archeosite and Museum of Aubechies is located in Aubechies. A museum dedicated to the period of history from pre-history until Roman times, it is the largest archaeological open-air museum in Belgium.[2] The village has a Romanesque village church dedicated to Saint Géry, a town hall and a school. It is a typical example of Wallonian villages in this area.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Aubechies". Les Plus Beaux Villages de Wallonie. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
  2. "Archeosite and Museum of Aubechies". Office du Tourisme Tournai. Retrieved 18 July 2015.

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