Tavier Explained

Tavier
Flag Size:120x100px
Pushpin Map:Belgium#Europe
Pushpin Label:Tavier
Coordinates:50.4969°N 5.4708°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Belgium
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2: Liège
Subdivision Type4:Municipality
Subdivision Name4: Anthisnes
Population Density Km2:auto
Area Code Type:Area codes

Tavier (Walloon: Taviere) is a village in Wallonia and a district of the municipality of Anthisnes, located in the province of Liège, Belgium.

The village name is given as Tauernas in the 12th century, deriving from the Latin word taberna, tavern. A lord of Tavier is mentioned for the first time in 1406. The village is centred around the village church and the fortified farmstead, dating from the 15th century. There are in addition several other historical farm buildings in the village, which in its entirety is a registered heritage site. The church is dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours and dates from 1765, when it was built to plans by . It was enlarged in 1852.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Menne. Gilbert. 2014. Le grand guide de Wallonie et de Bruxelles. Brussels. Racine. 53–54. 978-94-014-1418-0.