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Modave

Modåve  (Walloon)
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Flag of Modave
Flag
Coat of arms of Modave
Coat of arms
Modave is located in Belgium
Modave
Modave
Location in Belgium
Country Belgium
Community French Community
Region Wallonia
Province Liège
Arrondissement Huy
Area
 • Total 40.37 km2 (15.59 sq mi)
Population
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Postal codes
4577
Area codes 085
Website www.modave.be

Modave is a charming municipality located in the country of Belgium. It is found in the province of Liège, which is part of Wallonia. Wallonia is a region in Belgium where people mostly speak French.

On January 1, 2006, about 3,722 people lived in Modave. The total area of Modave is about 40.37 square kilometers. This means there are about 92 people living in each square kilometer.

Exploring Modave's Villages

The municipality of Modave is made up of several smaller districts. These include Modave itself, along with Outrelouxhe, Strée, and Vierset-Barse. There is also a small village called Limet that is part of the Modave municipality.

Modave Castle: A Historic Landmark

One of the most famous places in Modave is the Château des Comtes de Marchin, also known as Modave Castle. This beautiful castle is located very close to the main village of Modave. It is a very old and impressive building.

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Modave Castle, a famous landmark in the area.

Who Was Rennequin Sualem?

A very clever engineer named Rennequin Sualem worked at Modave Castle. He built something there that became a model for a much bigger invention. This invention was the famous Machine de Marly. The Machine de Marly was a huge machine that pumped water for the royal gardens in France. Rennequin Sualem's work at Modave helped him create this amazing water-pumping system.

See also

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