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Vresse-sur-Semois

Vresse  (Walloon)
St. Lambert's church and the former town hall
St. Lambert's church and the former town hall
Coat of arms of Vresse-sur-Semois
Coat of arms
Vresse-sur-Semois is located in Belgium
Vresse-sur-Semois
Vresse-sur-Semois
Location in Belgium
Country Belgium
Community French Community
Region Wallonia
Province Namur
Arrondissement Dinant
Area
 • Total 101.04 km2 (39.01 sq mi)
Population
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Postal codes
5550
Area codes 061
Website vresse-sur-semois.be

Vresse-sur-Semois is a cool place in Belgium. It's a type of local government area called a municipality. You can find it in the province of Namur, which is part of Wallonia. The name "Vresse-sur-Semois" means "Vresse on the Semois River."

Discover Vresse-sur-Semois

Vresse-sur-Semois is a municipality in the southern part of Belgium. It's known for its beautiful natural surroundings. The area is perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and cycling.

Where is Vresse-sur-Semois Located?

This municipality is in the province of Namur. Namur is one of the ten provinces in Belgium. Vresse-sur-Semois is also part of Wallonia. Wallonia is the French-speaking region of Belgium.

Bordering France

Vresse-sur-Semois shares a border with France. To its south and west, you'll find the Ardennes department of France. It's only about 10 kilometers (6 miles) north of a French town called Sedan. This close connection means the area has a mix of Belgian and French influences.

Exploring the Districts of Vresse-sur-Semois

A municipality like Vresse-sur-Semois is made up of several smaller towns or villages. These are called districts. Vresse-sur-Semois has 12 different districts.

The Twelve Districts

The districts that make up Vresse-sur-Semois are:

  • Alle
  • Bagimont
  • Bohan
  • Chairière
  • Laforêt
  • Membre
  • Mouzaive
  • Nafraiture
  • Orchimont
  • Pussemange
  • Sugny
  • Vresse

Each of these districts has its own unique charm. They all share the same postal code, which is 5550.

What is a Municipality?

In Belgium, a municipality is like a local government area. It's similar to a town or a county in other countries. Each municipality has its own mayor and local council. They make decisions about local services.

Local Government in Action

The mayor of Vresse-sur-Semois is Arnaud Allard. He works with the local council to manage the area. They handle things like roads, schools, and local events. The council has 11 seats. The majority party is ECD.

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