Villeret, Belgium facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Villeret
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Hamlet
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Le donjon de Villeret (the dungeon of Villeret)
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 Villeret, Belgium
Location in Belgium
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| Country |  Belgium |
| Region |  Wallonia |
| Province |  Namur |
| Municipality |  Jemeppe-sur-Sambre |
| Elevation | 119 m (390 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
Villeret is a small village, also called a hamlet, located in the beautiful region of Wallonia in Belgium. It is part of the larger area known as Saint-Martin and the municipality of Jemeppe-sur-Sambre. You can find Villeret in the province of Namur.
Villeret is situated where two streams meet. The Ligny River flows from the west and joins another stream coming from the north, which passes through Bothey. After they meet, the Ligny River continues flowing eastwards until it reaches the Orneau River.
Cool Places to See in Villeret
- The Villeret Dungeon (Le donjon de Villeret) is a very old tower. It was made stronger and fortified in the 1200s. Imagine what it was like back then!
- The Lower Villeret Farm (La ferme de Basse-Villeret) has been around since the 1500s. The buildings you see today were built in the 1800s.
Villeret's History
Villeret played a small but important role in a famous battle. On June 16, 1815, the village was on the far left side of the Prussian army's battle line during the Battle of Ligny. The Prussian forces managed to keep control of Villeret throughout the entire battle.
