Hierges

For centuries this Ardennes village in the Meuse valley marked the southern edge of the principality of Liège, and its people spoke Walloon until the 20th century. Its castle stands on the site of a 9th-century stronghold raised against Norman raids, close to the Belgian border.

Highlights

• The Château de Hierges, built on a 9th-century castrum
• The Meuse flowing along the southern edge of the commune
• Walloon place names, including the village's own: Idje

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