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Quick facts for kids Onoz Ôno (Walloon)
Village
Watermill in Onoz
Onoz, Namur Location in Belgium
Country	Belgium
Region	Wallonia
Province	Namur
Municipality	Jemeppe-sur-Sambre
Elevation	106 m (348 ft)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)

Onoz (which is Ôno in the local Walloon language) is a charming village in Belgium. It's part of a larger area called Wallonia. Onoz is also a district within the municipality of Jemeppe-sur-Sambre. You can find this village in the Namur Province, which is a province in Belgium.

Discovering Onoz

Onoz is a small, quiet village. It sits on the west side of the Orneau River. This river flows through the area. The village is a peaceful place to visit.

The Ancient Castle of Mielmont

One of the most interesting spots in Onoz is the Château de Mielmont. A "château" is a French word for a large country house or castle. This castle is very old! It was first built way back in the 12th century. That's over 800 years ago!

Over the centuries, the castle was changed and updated. People added new parts and made repairs. These changes continued all the way up to the 19th century. Imagine all the history this castle has seen! It stands as a reminder of the past in Onoz.

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