Villeret, Belgium Explained

Official Name:Villeret
Settlement Type:Hamlet
Pushpin Map:Belgium
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Belgium
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2: Namur
Subdivision Type3:Municipality
Subdivision Name3: Jemeppe-sur-Sambre
Timezone:CET
Utc Offset:+1
Coordinates:50.5071°N 4.6532°W
Elevation M:119

Villeret is a hamlet of Wallonia in the district of Saint-Martin and the municipality of Jemeppe-sur-Sambre, located in the province of Namur), Belgium.

Villeret is located at the confluence of the east flowing Ligny and another stream flowing down from the north (through Bothey). The Ligny then continues eastwards into the Orneau.

Sights

History

The hamlet of Villeret was on the extreme-left of the Prussian line during the Battle of Ligny on 16 June 1815. It remained in Prussian possession throughout the battle.

Notes and References

  1. Donjon de Villeret is located at 50.5081°N 4.6511°W