"In Hourpes, the second residence linked to the family of Thomas Bonehill, an English engineer and founder of the Forges de la Providence in Marchienne-au-Pont (a company specializing in steel …
Since feudal times, in 1143, the fortified castle of Monceau has featured prominently in the history of Charleroi. Belonging to the noble Hamal family, it has suffered many attacks over …
Fun fact: the name of Solre-sur-Sambre originates from the Celtic word sol-ara meaning "muddy water". Solre-sur-Sambre is located at the confluence of the Thure, which borders the fortified castle and …
Origins of the château can be traced back to the 17th century, around 1635, when the Honoré family builds a castle on the Sambre river bank. The place had formerly …
Origins of the château can be traced back to the 17th century, around 1635, when the Honoré family builds a castle on the Sambre river bank. The place had …