Vezin, Wallonia Explained

Vezin
Flag Size:120x100px
Pushpin Map:Belgium#Europe
Pushpin Label:Vezin
Coordinates:50.495°N 5.0069°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Belgium
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2: Namur
Subdivision Type4:Municipality
Subdivision Name4: Andenne
Population Density Km2:auto
Area Code Type:Area codes

Vezin (Walloon: Bjin) is a village in Wallonia and a district of the municipality of Andenne, located in the province of Namur, Belgium.

There is a partially preserved fortified farm in the village, dating from the 14th century. The village church was reconstructed in 1979. In the hamlet Melroy, another fortified farm is located, dating from at least 1580. Similarly, the nearby hamlet of Sclairmont houses a historical farmhouse, from the 17th century.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Menne. Gilbert. 2014. Le grand guide de Wallonie et de Bruxelles. Brussels. Racine. 40. 978-94-014-1418-0.