Celles, Houyet
The former collegiate church of St. Hadelin (11th century)
Celles is a village in the municipality of Houyet in the province of Namur, Belgium.
It is a member of the heritage group Les Plus Beaux Villages de Wallonie ("The Most Beautiful Villages of Wallonia").
It is served by Gendron-Celles railway station, located several kilometres south-west of the village centre, next to the river Lesse.
The Château de Vêves is near the village.
It is also the farthest point that the German Army advanced during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, which is commemorated by a preserved Panther tank.
Coordinates: 50°13′48″N 5°00′29″E / 50.23°N 5.008°E
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