Tongrenelle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tongrenelle
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Hamlet
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 Tongrenelle
Location in Belgium
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| Country |  Belgium |
| Region |  Wallonia |
| Province |  Namur |
| Municipality |  Sombreffe |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
Tongrenelle is a small village, called a hamlet, located in Wallonia, a region in Belgium. It is part of the Sombreffe area, specifically in the district of Tongrinne, within the Namur Province.
Tongrenelle is situated to the east of the village of Ligny. It is also north of Boignée and on the southeastern side of Tongrinne.
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Discovering Tongrenelle
Tongrenelle is a quiet and historic place in Belgium. It is known for its peaceful countryside and a special old building. This building has a long and interesting past.
The Historic Ferme-Château
One of the most important places in Tongrenelle is the Ferme-Château de Tongrenelle. A "ferme-château" means a farm-castle. This shows that it was once a strong castle that also had farm buildings.
A Castle's Long History
Records show that a castle stood on this spot as early as 1209. Imagine how many stories those walls could tell!
Role in the Battle of Ligny
The castle played a part in a famous historical event. This was the Battle of Ligny on June 16, 1815. During this battle, the castle was a strong point. Soldiers from the Prussian army used it as a defense.
From Castle to Manor House
After the battle, the castle slowly fell apart. By the mid-1800s, it was in bad condition. In 1860, the old castle was taken down. What you see today is a beautiful manor house. It has a moat, which is a ditch filled with water around it. The buildings that stand there now were built in the 1600s and 1700s.
