Emptinne Explained

Emptinne
Flag Size:120x100px
Pushpin Map:Belgium#Europe
Pushpin Label:Emptinne
Coordinates:50.3256°N 5.1219°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Belgium
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2: Namur
Subdivision Type4:Municipality
Subdivision Name4:Hamois
Population Density Km2:auto

Emptinne is a village and a district in the municipality of Hamois, located in the province of Namur, Belgium.

The area has been populated at least since Gallo-Roman times, as evidenced by archaeological discoveries. At the location of the hamlet Champion, a large Roman villa once stood. There are two châteaux in the district: the larger south of the village Emptinne, and the smaller Château de Champion in the hamlet of the same name. The two settlements also contain several large farm buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Menne. Gilbert. 2014. Le grand guide de Wallonie et de Bruxelles. Brussels. Racine. 508–509. 978-94-014-1418-0.