Celles, Faimes Explained

Celles
Flag Size:120x100px
Pushpin Map:Belgium#Europe
Pushpin Label:Celles
Coordinates:50.6542°N 5.2453°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Belgium
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2: Liège
Subdivision Type4:Municipality
Subdivision Name4:Faimes
Population Density Km2:auto
Area Code Type:Area codes

Celles is a district of the municipality of Faimes, located in the province of Liège in Wallonia, Belgium. It consists of the village of Celles and the hamlet of Saives.

The oldest discovered human settlements in the area date from prehistoric times. Celles has a village church with an intact medieval tower. In Saives, there is a château dating from the 16th century and a chapel built in 1754.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Menne. Gilbert. 2014. Le grand guide de Wallonie et de Bruxelles. Brussels. Racine. 393. 978-94-014-1418-0.