Rachecourt Explained

Rachecourt
Flag Size:120x100px
Pushpin Map:Belgium#Europe
Pushpin Label:Rachecourt
Coordinates:49.5919°N 5.7253°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Belgium
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Type4:Municipality
Subdivision Name4: Aubange
Population Density Km2:auto
Area Code Type:Area codes

Rachecourt (Gaumais: Ratchcou; German: Ressig; Luxembourgish; Letzeburgesch: Réissech;[1] Dutch; Flemish: Roesig;[2] Walloon: Ratchcoû) is a village of Wallonia and a district of the municipality of Aubange, located in the province of Luxembourg, Belgium.

The village church dates from 1905 and is built in a Romanesque Revival style. The village contains an apple orchard for preserving traditional apple varieties, and an apple festival is held annually in Rachecourt in October.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Zesummegestallt vum Henri Leyder-Lëtzebuerger Mabelrienkalender 1997-iwwerschaft 3/2011.
  2. Web site: Belgische gemeenten en hun historische vertaling.
  3. Web site: Rachecourt. French. . Syndicat d'Initiative Aubange. 11 April 2021.