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Hastière

Astire  (Walloon)
Municipality
Town Hall of Hastière
Town Hall of Hastière
Coat of arms of Hastière
Coat of arms
Hastière is located in Belgium
Hastière
Hastière
Location in Belgium
Country Belgium
Community French Community
Region Wallonia
Province Namur
Arrondissement Dinant
Area
 • Total 56.46 km2 (21.80 sq mi)
Population
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Postal codes
5540-5544
Area codes 082
Website www.hastiere.be

Hastière is a small town in Belgium. It is located in the province of Namur, which is part of Wallonia.

As of January 1, 2006, about 5,230 people lived in Hastière. The town covers an area of 56.46 square kilometers. This means there are about 93 people living in each square kilometer.

Discover Hastière

Hastière is a charming place in Belgium. It is known for its beautiful natural areas. The town is also home to some interesting old buildings.

Where is Hastière?

Hastière is in the southern part of Belgium. It is located in the province of Namur. This area is part of Wallonia, where people speak French. The town is also close to the Meuse River.

Exploring Hastière's Villages

The municipality of Hastière is made up of several smaller villages. Each village has its own unique feel. The main villages include:

  • Agimont
  • Blaimont
  • Hastière-Lavaux (where the town hall is located)
  • Hastière-par-delà
  • Heer
  • Hermeton-sur-Meuse
  • Waulsort

Fun Things to See in Hastière

Hastière has many cool places to visit, especially along the Meuse River.

  • The Abbey Church of Saint Peter is in Hastière-Lavaux. It is a very old church built in the Romanesque style. It used to be part of a Benedictine monastery.
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Abbey Church of Saint Peter, Hastière
  • The Castle of Freÿr is a beautiful old castle. It was built during the Renaissance period. The castle has amazing gardens from the 18th century. It also faces the impressive rocks of Freÿr. This castle is located north of Waulsort.
  • In Waulsort, you can see buildings from another old Benedictine monastery. These buildings were built in the 17th century.
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