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Historic Site of the 1618 Witch Trials at Bel Air

Natural Monuments

Wallonie

Historic Site of the 1618 Witch Trials at Bel Air

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Historic Site of the 1618 Witch Trials at Bel Air

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Location: Tellin, Neufchâteau, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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1. Parc La Clusure – Lhomme River loop from Grupont

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2. View of the Forest Path – Saint-Denis Church Grupont loop from Awenne

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3. Parc La Clusure – Lhomme River loop from Grupont

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

November 23, 2023

This segment offers beautiful views of the Famenne. You will also walk along a historical route from the period of the 17th century witch hunt.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

November 23, 2023

Here you are at a historic location of the 17th century witch hunt and trial.

Historical facts: On Wednesday, April 11, 1618, an executioner from Namur burns Marie, Jeanne Il and Alix after strangling them. the execution takes place at Grupont, on Bel Air, nicknamed "a l'justice".
Several men from Mirwart, Smuid, Awenne and Lesterny stand guard during the execution.

An excerpt: "Today I am going to die. I am being taken to Grupont. The guards have asked the inhabitants of the village to erect the funeral pyre in the hamlet of Bel Air.
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The judges are present, as is the executioner. The guards are taking me to the pyre. The executioner is waiting for me. He's going to strangle me before burning me. He lights the fire. Soon, Marie and Alix will meet the same fate… Is Jejenne being saved because she is pregnant?”

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

November 14, 2023

Beautiful views over the Famenne are yours here. Enjoy it.

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Location: Tellin, Neufchâteau, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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Historic Site of the 1618 Witch Trials at Bel Air

1. Parc La Clusure – Lhomme River loop from Grupont

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