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Rendeux

Rindeu  (Walloon)
View of Marcourt, Wallonia [fr]
View of Marcourt, Wallonia [fr]
Flag of Rendeux
Flag
Coat of arms of Rendeux
Coat of arms
Rendeux is located in Belgium
Rendeux
Rendeux
Location in Belgium
Country Belgium
Community French Community
Region Wallonia
Province Luxembourg
Arrondissement Marche-en-Famenne
Area
 • Total 68.83 km2 (26.58 sq mi)
Population
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Postal codes
6987
Area codes 084

Rendeux (pronounced "rahn-duh") is a lovely place in Wallonia, which is one of the three main regions of Belgium. It's located in the province of Luxembourg.

As of January 1, 2007, Rendeux was home to 2,274 people. The area of Rendeux is about 68.83 square kilometers. This means there were about 33 people living in each square kilometer.

Exploring Rendeux

Rendeux is made up of a few different areas. These are like smaller towns or villages that belong to the main municipality. They include:

  • Beffe
  • Hodister [fr]
  • Marcourt, Wallonia [fr]
  • Rendeux itself

Nature and Fun in Rendeux

The main village of Rendeux sits in the beautiful valley of the River Ourthe. This area is very popular with visitors. People come here to enjoy the amazing natural environment.

One special place to visit is the Robert Lenoir Arboretum. An arboretum is like a botanical garden, but it focuses on trees and woody plants. It's a great spot to see many different kinds of trees.

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The Robert Lenoir Arboretum is a great place to explore different trees.

Nearby Medieval Villages

Rendeux is also close to some really old, medieval villages. These villages are famous for their history and charm. Two well-known ones are:

These villages are fun to explore and feel like stepping back in time!

Famous People from Rendeux

  • Theroigne de Mericourt (1762–1817) was a singer and a revolutionary. She was born in Marcourt, one of the villages in Rendeux. She was known for her role in the French Revolution.

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If you want to learn about Rendeux in Spanish, you can visit: Rendeux para niños

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