Seneffe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Seneffe
Sinefe (Walloon)
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Château de Seneffe
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 Seneffe
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | |
| Community | French Community | |
| Region | Wallonia | |
| Province | Hainaut | |
| Arrondissement | Soignies | |
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| Postal codes |
7180, 7181
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| Area codes | 064 | |
| Website | www.seneffe.be | |
Seneffe is a town in Belgium, located in the province of Hainaut. It's part of Wallonia, which is the French-speaking region of Belgium.
As of January 1, 2006, Seneffe had about 10,743 people living there. The town covers an area of 62.77 square kilometers. This means there were about 171 people per square kilometer.
Seneffe is made up of several smaller areas called districts. These include Arquennes, Familleureux, Feluy, Petit-Rœulx-lez-Nivelles, and Seneffe itself.
The famous Château de Seneffe, a beautiful old castle, is located here. Today, it is a museum.
Seneffe was also the site of an important historical event. In 1674, a major battle took place here. French and Dutch armies fought during the Franco-Dutch War.
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Car Manufacturing in Seneffe
Between 1965 and 1982, Seneffe was home to a large car factory. This factory belonged to a company called British Leyland.
Assembling Popular Car Models
The factory assembled popular car models like the Mini and the Austin Allegro. These cars were shipped to Seneffe in parts from a factory in England. Workers then put them together. In June 1977, the Seneffe plant built its 500,000th car. This was a special Austin Allegro 1300 Special.
Why the Factory Closed
The Seneffe car plant closed down in 1982. At that time, British Leyland's car designs were getting old. They were not selling as well across Europe. The economy in the UK was also struggling. This meant fewer people were buying cars. The closure of the factory caused sadness in the local area. Many people lost their jobs, and it was hard to find new work.
Famous Monuments and Castles
Seneffe is home to some interesting historical buildings.
- Seneffe Castle: This beautiful castle is now a museum. It's a great place to learn about history.
- Feluy Castle: This castle was once the home of Philippe François de Berghes, 1st Prince of Grimberghen.
See also
In Spanish: Seneffe para niños
