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La Louvière (French pronunciation: [la luvjɛʁ] ⓘ; Walloon: El Lovire) is a city and municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. The municipality consists of the following districts: Boussoit , Haine-Saint-Paul , Haine-Saint-Pierre , Houdeng-Aimeries , Houdeng-Gœgnies , La Louvière, Maurage , Saint-Vaast , Strépy-Bracquegnies , and Trivières .
La Louvière, town, Hainaut province, southwestern Belgium, on the Central Canal, about 11 miles (17 km) east of Mons. It has been a centre of coal mining since the 14th century. La Louvière is also a major centre of steel manufacturing and produces sheet metal, furniture, and ceramics. Nearby is.
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The MiLL - la Louvière's Ianchelevici Museum. Le Mill manages the town of La Louvière's art collection, with over a thousand pieces either on show or archived. Amongst this rich cultural heritage, visitors can discover sculptures and drawings by Romanian artist Idel Ianchelevici's sculptures and drawings. The Keramis Ceramic Centre.
Belgium La Louvière is a city in the province of Hainaut, located in the Walloon region of Belgium. It is the capital of the province and the administrative center of the La Louvière municipality. La Louvière has a long and rich history, with the first written records of the area dating back to the 13th century.
We acknowledge the accessibility issues on our current website. Our upcoming websites, planned for development from 2024, will be crafted to be more inclusive, providing an improved online experience. Fifth Walloon town by its size, La Louvière takes pride in its industrial past: make the most of the canal, its folkloric traditions and its ...
Feb 16, 2021 · 15. La Louvière Carnival Source: miguel.discart / Flickr La Louvière Carnival. As with some carnivals in Wallonia, the one in La Louvière is called Laetare from the Latin for “rejoice”. The event takes place across three days from the Sunday to Shrove Tuesday, and La Louvière’s Gilles are out in force for all three days.
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History Mythical origins Birth of La Louvière Sights Climate Folklore Sports Famous inhabitants Twin cities References External links For the Bordeaux wine producer, see Château La Louvière . La Louvière ( French pronunciation: [ la luvjɛʁ ] ⓘ ; Walloon : El Lovire ) is a city and municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Hainaut , Belgium .
