History of the city Chièvres, Hainaut in photos A small historical reference Geography: The municipality consists of the following sub-municipalities: Chièvres proper, Grosage, Huissignies, Ladeuze, Tongre-Saint-Martin, and Tongre-Notre-Dame. Date of foundation: History: Population: 6 665 Sights: Chapelle Saint Jean, 1903 Coin de la rue Favarcq, 1902 Grand Place La rue St. Jean, 1905 La Station La Tour de Gavre Le Château d'Egmont et vue de côté du cercle Notre-Dame, 1933 Rue Hoche, 1903

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