Wasmes
| Wasmes | |
|---|---|
  Wasmes Location in Belgium | |
| Coordinates: BE 50°25′N 03°50′E / 50.417°N 3.833°E | |
| Country | Belgium |
| Region | Walloon Region |
| Community | French Community |
| Province | Hainaut |
| Arrondissement | Mons |
| Municipality | Colfontaine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.87 km2 (2.65 sq mi) |
| Area codes | 065 |
| Website | www.colfontaine.be |
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Location of Colfontaine in Hainaut  | |
Wasmes is a village in the municipality of Colfontaine in the province of Hainaut, Belgium.
The church of Our Lady
Vincent van Gogh - 1878 1879 - Wasmes - House off baker Denis - Corner street e du petit-Wasmes and street Wilson
In January 1879 Vincent van Gogh temporarily moved to the village to take up a post as missionary.[1]
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