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Villa Marguerite Yourcenar
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DirkWi
June 21, 2024
Hiking
Villa built in 1930 in a mixed Art Deco and neo-Norman style.
It stands on the site of the former neo-Louis XIII style castle of the Dufresne family. It was completely destroyed in 1918.
The villa is now a residence for writers. Stefan Hertmans was selected as the first Belgian writer in residence. Anne Provoost stayed at Villa Marguerite Yourcenar from 2 to 29 March 2012.
A long banner on the façade lists the names of all the authors who have resided here since 1997.
It stands on the site of the former neo-Louis XIII style castle of the Dufresne family. It was completely destroyed in 1918.
The villa is now a residence for writers. Stefan Hertmans was selected as the first Belgian writer in residence. Anne Provoost stayed at Villa Marguerite Yourcenar from 2 to 29 March 2012.
A long banner on the façade lists the names of all the authors who have resided here since 1997.
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Peter 🥾🐾🌲
August 26, 2025
Hiking
Interesting history about this house. Worth a visit for both young and old.
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jeanpierre59 🥾🌲🌳☀️
February 16, 2024
Hiking
Great hike to do absolutely and a magnificent view. 😉
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Elevation 120 m
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