Meuse Collection (page 2)

Eglise Saint-Hilaire, Givet, Ardennes, France
Eglise Saint-Hilaire, built 16th century in classical style, and a boat on the river Meuse, in Givet, near the Belgian border, in Ardennes, Grand Est, France

Givet, Ardennes, France
Tour Victoire, built 13th - 16th century as part of a manor house, and the Eglise Saint-Hilaire, built 16th century in classical style, on the banks of the river Meuse, in Givet

Forteresse Charlemont, Givet, Ardennes, France
Forteresse Charlemont, built 1555 under Charles V and completed by Vauban in 17th century, reflected in the river Meuse, in Givet, near the Belgian border, in Ardennes, Grand Est, France

Portrait, Castle of Freyr, Wallonia, Belgium
Portrait of Gilde de Beaufort-Spontin, oil painting, by Antoine Wiertz, 1806-65, in the Antechamber, at the Castle of Freyr, in Wallonia, Namur, Ardennes, Belgium

Fresco, Castle of Freyr, Wallonia, Belgium
Animals, birds, musical scores and instruments, fresco on the staircase in the Great entrance hall, late 18th century, at the Castle of Freyr, in Wallonia, Namur, Ardennes, Belgium

Fresco, Castle of Veves, Wallonia, Belgium
Fresco of men fishing in river, above the fireplace in the Living Room of Hilarion de Gavre, in the Castle of Veves, built c. 1410, at Celles in Wallonia, Namur, Ardennes, Belgium

Eglise Saint Jean-Baptiste, Hierges, Ardennes, France
Eglise Saint Jean-Baptiste, built 1579 in Renaissance style by the lords of Hierges, Gilles de Berlaymont and his wife Lamberte de Croy, in Hierges, in the Meuse valley on the Belgian border

Meuse, Wallonia, Belgium
Terrace beside the river Meuse at the hotel-restaurant Les Sorbiers in the village of Hastiere, Wallonia, Namur, Ardennes, Belgium. Date: 2009

Chapel, Castle of Freyr, Wallonia, Belgium
Chapel, by Guillaume de Beaufort-Spontin, 1708-66, in Rococo style, at the Castle of Freyr, in Wallonia, Namur, Ardennes, Belgium. The wood panelling is in Regency style and the altar is Baroque

Citadel of Dinant, Wallonia, Belgium
Cannon balls in the courtyard of the Citadel of Dinant, a fortress originally built 1051 and rebuilt 1818-21 on a cliff above the town and river Meuse, at Dinant, Wallonia, Namur, Belgium

Trench, Citadel of Dinant, Wallonia, Belgium
Dutch bakery with bread ovens in the Citadel of Dinant, a fortress originally built 1051 and rebuilt 1818-21 on a cliff above the town and river Meuse, at Dinant, Wallonia, Namur, Belgium

Collegiale Notre-Dame de Dinant, Dinant, Wallonia, Belgium
Nave, looking towards the choir with stained glass windows, in the Collegiale Notre-Dame de Dinant, or Collegiate Church of Our Lady, a Gothic cathedral built 13th century, in Dinant, Wallonia

Sculpture, Collegiale Notre-Dame de Dinant, Dinant, Wallonia
St Peter as pope, polychrome oak statue (painted later) by an unknown artist, 16th century, from the Eglise Saint-Pierre in Furfooz, in the Collegiale Notre-Dame de Dinant

Statue, Dinant, Wallonia, Namur, Belgium
Statue of Charles de Gaulle, 2014, by Guido Clabots, commemorating the centenary of the Battle of Dinant in 1914, where he fought and was wounded, on the river Meuse in Dinant, Wallonia, Namur

Le Rocher Bayard, Dinant, Wallonia, Namur, Belgium
Le Rocher Bayard (right), a 40m high rock needle associated with the Four Sons of Aymon legend, on the river Meuse in Dinant, Wallonia, Namur, Belgium

La Croisette, Dinant, Wallonia, Namur, Belgium
La Croisette, a promenade along the river Meuse with shops, restaurants and boat moorings, redeveloped in 2018, seen from the Charles de Gaulle bridge, in Dinant, Wallonia, Namur, Belgium. Date: 2021

Convent of the Capuchins, Dinant, Wallonia, Namur, Belgium
Convent of the Capuchins or Couvent des Capucins (left), built 17th century, and the river Meuse, in Wallonia, Dinant, Namur, Belgium. Date: 2021

Dinant, Wallonia, Namur, Belgium
Town of Dinant and boats on the river Meuse on a misty day, Wallonia, Namur, Belgium. Date: 2021

Gardens, Castle of Freyr, Wallonia, Belgium
Gardens, 18th century, of the Castle of Freyr, aerial view, beside the river Meuse, in Wallonia, Namur, Ardennes, Belgium

Hierges, Ardennes, France
Village of Hierges in the Meuse valley on the Belgian border, aerial view, Ardennes, Grand Est, France. On the hill is the Chateau de Hierges, rebuilt 16th century in Renaissance style

Castle of Veves, Wallonia, Belgium
Castle of Veves, built c. 1410, aerial view, at Celles in Wallonia, Namur, Ardennes, Belgium. A castle has occupied this site since the 7th century

Castle of Freyr, Wallonia, Belgium
Castle of Freyr and its 18th century gardens, aerial view, beside the river Meuse, in Wallonia, Namur, Ardennes, Belgium. Originally a medieval keep then a Renaissance castle

The chain, 1870 (oil on canvas)
CUL4929245 The chain, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Bastien-Lepage, Jules (1848-84); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tournai, Belgium; (add.info.: by BASTIEN-LEPAGE, Jules Naturalism); Photo © Maeyaert/AIC

French Soldiers in the Trenches, Verdun, c. 1916-1917 (b/w photo)
1701963 French Soldiers in the Trenches, Verdun, c. 1916-1917 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info)

Refugees from the Meuse, 1915. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Refugees from the Meuse, 1915

Plaque with Saints James and John the Evangelist, Meuse, 1160 / 80. Creator: Unknown
Plaque with Saints James and John the Evangelist, Meuse, 1160/80

Virgin and Child, 1350 / 75. Creator: Unknown
Virgin and Child, 1350/75

Bridge over the Meuse, near Namur (engraving)
5221333 Bridge over the Meuse, near Namur (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bridge over the Meuse, near Namur)

Dinant sur Meuse (bodycolour on paper)
1214720 Dinant sur Meuse (bodycolour on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 18.8x13.6 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

The War, Town of Sedan, with Overflow of the Meuse (engraving)
1104627 The War, Town of Sedan, with Overflow of the Meuse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, Town of Sedan, with Overflow of the Meuse)

War Aspects of Paris (engraving)
1104626 War Aspects of Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: War Aspects of Paris)

Eix (Meuse Department), France - High Street (Rue Haute). Date: 1911

Locomotive no 3302, 4-6-0. Engine constructed by the Societe de la Meuse, Liege, Belgium. Date: circa 1905

The Meuse and Verdun with severely damaged buildings along the river
697625 The Meuse and Verdun with severely damaged buildings along the river, September 1916 (autochrome) by Gervais-Courtellemont, Jules (1863-1931); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

Lieutenant Colonel Driant and his Chasseurs battalions defending the Bois des Caures
698808 Lieutenant Colonel Driant and his Chasseurs battalions defending the Bois des Caures, Verdun, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, 2nd April 1916 (colour litho) by Damblans

In the Semois Valley, Ardennes (engraving)
1591469 In the Semois Valley, Ardennes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Semois Valley, Ardennes)

Promotional and educational cards for children depicting food specialities of
CHT218531 Promotional and educational cards for children depicting food specialities of the Lorraine region, c.1910 (colour litho) by French School

Rocks on the Meuse (engraving)
5221335 Rocks on the Meuse (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rocks on the Meuse)

View on the Meuse, near Namur (engraving)
5221332 View on the Meuse, near Namur (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54); Private Collection; (add.info.: View on the Meuse, near Namur)

Verdun, Abside de la Cathedrale, Vue prise de la rive droite de la Meuse (colour photo)
2803798 Verdun, Abside de la Cathedrale, Vue prise de la rive droite de la Meuse (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Verdun)

Part of the Meuse and St Martins Church (engraving)
605247 Part of the Meuse and St Martins Church (engraving) by Wale, Samuel (1721-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Part of the Meuse the Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields)

In the Ardennes (engraving)
1037624 In the Ardennes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Ardennes. Illustration for The Graphic)

Peasants of Damvillers, Meuse (engraving)
966940 Peasants of Damvillers, Meuse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peasants of Damvillers, Meuse)

Bayard rock on the Meuse (photo)
6025406 Bayard rock on the Meuse (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bayard rock on the Meuse)

Commencement of the Works of the Namur and Liege Railway, near Seraing, on the Meuse, 24 January 1846 (engraving)
1593975 Commencement of the Works of the Namur and Liege Railway, near Seraing, on the Meuse, 24 January 1846 (engraving) by English School

Porte Chaussee, a Verdun, Meuse (chromolitho)
974673 Porte Chaussee, a Verdun, Meuse (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porte Chaussee, a Verdun, Meuse)

Dutch Boats on the Ms, running for Rotterdam (engraving)
1057663 Dutch Boats on the Ms, running for Rotterdam (engraving) by May, Walter William (1831-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dutch Boats on the Ms, running for Rotterdam)

Sketches on the Meuse between Namur and Givet (engraving)
1044465 Sketches on the Meuse between Namur and Givet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches on the Meuse between Namur and Givet)

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"Meuse: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Natural Beauty" Step into the rich tapestry of Meuse, a region that has witnessed significant historical events and boasts breathtaking landscapes. From its pivotal role in the Battle of Verdun during the First World War to its charming towns and stunning natural wonders, it offers a captivating journey through time. In 1916, amidst the ravages of war, Meuse became synonymous with resilience as it served as one of the key positions in the Battle of Verdun. The scars may have faded over time, but this northern French region still stands as a testament to human endurance. Crossing borders into Wallonia, Belgium lies Dinant – a picturesque town nestled along River Meuse. Here, you can marvel at the Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame which proudly overlooks the tranquil waters. Its grandeur is matched only by its historical significance. Venturing further south into Lorraine, France brings you to Hattonville – an enchanting region renowned for its Mirabelle plum harvests. Immerse yourself in this annual tradition where locals gather to celebrate nature's bounty while savoring delectable treats made from these succulent fruits. As you make your way back towards Belgium's Liege province on River Meuse barges become a common sight. These vessels gracefully navigate their way through Europe's waterways carrying goods and stories from different lands. Givet awaits those who venture deeper into Ardennes' embrace - an idyllic French town boasting architectural gems like Eglise Saint-Hilaire and Forteresse Charlemont. Each stone whispers tales from centuries past while offering glimpses into medieval life. Castle enthusiasts will find solace within Wallonia's Castle of Freyr and Castle Veves adorned with intricate frescoes that transport visitors back to bygone eras. Their beauty serves as reminders that history lives on through artistry etched into stone.