Les Waleffes (Faimes)

Belgium / Luttich / Grace-Hollogne /
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Les Waleffes is made up of the two ancient villages of Waleffe-Saint-Pierre and Waleffe-Saint-Georges. In the past, they belonged to different lords : Waleffe-Saint-Pierre belonged to the Prince-Bishop of Liège, whereas Waleffe-Saint-Georges belonged to the Prince-Abbot of Stavelot. The latter domain was eventually transferred in 1807 to the de Potesta, who built the beautiful castle still standing there. In 1339, the village had a mill grinding the plants used in dyeing in the cloth-producing towns. In the 19th century, the village experienced a limited industrialization, with two breweries. In 1896, there were 17 sewing workshops and a weaver.
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Coordinates:   50°38'18"N   5°12'50"E
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