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HAMOIR, BELGIQUE
Hamoir & the Parish of Xhignesse: An Exceptional Heritage to Discover
L'église St Pierre de Xhignesse jouxte le gîte
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Discover Hamoir & the Parish of Xhignesse: An Exceptional Heritage in the Heart of the Ourthe Valley
Hamoir, a charming rural commune crossed by the Ourthe valley, seduces with its authenticity and the richness of its heritage.
Its tourist development is based on remarkable natural assets and a varied range of shops, accommodation and leisure activities, particularly in Hamoir, Comblain-la-Tour and Fairon.
The commune extends over four distinct natural regions: Ardennes, Calestienne, Famenne and Condroz, thus offering a diversity of landscapes and experiences.
Hamoir is also a member of the Regional Economic Group of the Ourthe, Vesdre and Amblève Valleys (GREOVA) and of the Tourist Office of the Pays d'Ourthe-Amblève.
A remarkable religious and artistic heritage
Local history is inseparable from the parish of Xhignesse, founded in medieval times and closely linked to the Stavelot Abbey. Its Romanesque church, the Church of Saint-Pierre de Xhignesse, built in the 11th century, is a jewel of Mosan Romanesque art and is today part of the
A major heritage site in Wallonia. To learn more, a free brochure is available at the Hamoir Tourist Office, and an explanatory panel awaits you at the entrance to the church.
The legacy of Jean Del Cour
Hamoir is also the birthplace of the famous Baroque sculptor Jean Del Cour (1631-1707), whose major works adorn many buildings in Belgium.
In Hamoir, admire the bronze Virgin and Child on Place Del Cour and the oak doors of the church tabernacle.
A brochure and the itinerary for the ""Jean Del Cour"" walk are available at the Tourist Office.
Villages and hamlets of character
The commune includes several charming villages and hamlets: Comblain-la-Tour, Fairon, Filot (the birthplace of composer Édouard Senny), Xhignesse, Tabreux, Lassus, Comblinay, Lawé, Spârmont, Chirmont and Insegotte. Each offers its own unique set of discoveries, traditions and landscapes to explore.
To plan your stay and discover the region's fascinating history, visit the A Little History page of Hamoir's official website or visit the Tourist Office.
Immerse yourself in the authenticity and heritage of Hamoir and its surroundings, and let yourself be seduced by the timeless beauty of the Ourthe Valley!