Braine-le-Château facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Braine-le-Château
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Braine-le-Château: the castle
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 Braine-le-Château
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | French Community | ||
| Region | Wallonia | ||
| Province | Walloon Brabant | ||
| Arrondissement | Nivelles | ||
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| • Total | 22.70 km2 (8.76 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
1440
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| Area codes | 02 | ||
| Website | www.braine-le-chateau.be | ||
Braine-le-Château is a town in Wallonia, a region in Belgium. It is located in the Walloon Brabant province.
On January 1, 2006, Braine-le-Château had a total population of 9,446 people. The town covers an area of 22.70 square kilometers. This means there were about 416 people living in each square kilometer.
The town is made up of two main parts, or districts. These are Braine-le-Château itself and Wauthier-Braine. These two areas used to be separate towns until 1977.
Braine-le-Château is a very old village. It has many buildings that date back to the Middle Ages.
Discovering Braine-le-Château's History
Braine-le-Château is like a living history book. Many buildings from the Middle Ages are still standing today. These old structures tell stories of the past.
Famous Old Buildings
Some of the most interesting old buildings include:
- The pillory: This stone column was built in 1521. In the past, it was used to punish criminals in public.
- The village mill: This mill dates back to around 1200. It was used to grind grain for the local people.
- The Maison du Bailli: This house was built around 1535. It was once the home of an important local official called a "Bailli."
Images for kids
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the pillory and the Bailli House
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Moulin banal (mill)
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The Binchfort farm (16th century)
