Genappe (French pronunciation:[ʒənap]ⓘ; Dutch: Genepiën, Dutch pronunciation:[ɣeːˈneːpijə(n)]ⓘ; Walloon: Djinape) is a city and municipality of Wallonia located in the Belgianprovince of Walloon Brabant. Just a 28 km away from Brussels, Genappe is easily accessible by train, bus, or car, offering a peaceful retreat from the city's energetic pace. Its proximity to the capital provides a serene escape, yet with convenient access to urban amenities.
Rich in history that spans several centuries, Genappe beckons those keen on scenic strolls, venerable architecture, and a tranquil ambiance, embodying a charming blend of historical allure and modern accessibility.
As of 2023, the tranquil municipality of Genappe boasted a population of 14,266 [2] residents. Spanning a total area of 89.57km2 , the region enjoys a population density of 15,26 inhabitants per km2.
Localitiesedit
Nestled within the bounds of Genappe are several quaint villages, each bearing its unique charm and historical narrative:
Genappe: The namesake village, where the echoes of the past blend with the gentle rhythm of daily life.
Vieux-Genappe: A glimpse into bygone eras, Vieux-Genappe is a journey through time with its historic edifices.
Bousval: A village where the canopy of nature meets the legacy of tradition.
Villages of Genappeedit
Baisy-Thy: A village that cradles the simplicity of rural living, offering a peaceful retreat.
Ways: A hamlet where every path tells a story, leading towards either verdant fields or historic dwellings.
Houtain-le-Val: With its rustic charm, Houtain-le-Val is a portrait of pastoral beauty.
Loupoigne: A village where the past and present engage in a gentle dialogue amidst scenic landscapes.
Glabais: A realm where tradition holds a gentle conversation with the present amidst a backdrop of natural splendor.
Each village within Genappe is a chapter in a tale that melds the serenity of nature with the tapestry of history, offering residents and visitors alike a serene escape amidst a historically rich setting.
Historyedit
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Although his birthplace was probably Boulogne-sur-Mer, one 13th-century chronicler cites Baisy (now Baisy-Thy in Genappe), as the birthplace of Godfrey of Bouillon, the best-known leader of the First Crusade (1096-1099).[3]
Postal historyedit
The Genappe post-office opened before 1830. It used a postal code 48 with bars (before 1864), and 145 with points before 1870. BOUSVAL opened on 8 April 1880.[4]
Postal codes in 1969 (before the merger of municipalities in 1977):[5] - 1470 Genappe - 1471 Loupoigne - 1472 Vieux-Genappe - 1473 Glabais - 1474 Ways - 1475 Baisy-Thy - 1476 Houtain-le-Val - 1488 Bousval.
genappe, french, pronunciation, ʒənap, dutch, genepiën, dutch, pronunciation, ɣeːˈneːpijə, walloon, djinape, city, municipality, wallonia, located, belgian, province, walloon, brabant, just, away, from, brussels, easily, accessible, train, offering, peaceful, . Genappe French pronunciation ʒenap Dutch Genepien Dutch pronunciation ɣeːˈneːpije n Walloon Djinape is a city and municipality of Wallonia located in the Belgian province of Walloon Brabant Just a 28 km away from Brussels Genappe is easily accessible by train bus or car offering a peaceful retreat from the city s energetic pace Its proximity to the capital provides a serene escape yet with convenient access to urban amenities GenappeMunicipalityFlagCoat of armsLocation of GenappeGenappeLocation in Belgium The municipality of Genappe in Walloon BrabantCoordinates 50 36 N 04 27 E 50 600 N 4 450 E 50 600 4 450Country BelgiumCommunityFrench CommunityRegionWalloniaProvinceWalloon BrabantArrondissementNivellesGovernment MayorGerard Couronne MR Governing party iesMR cdHArea Total90 35 km2 34 88 sq mi Population 2018 01 01 1 Total15 353 Density170 km2 440 sq mi Postal codes1470 1474 1476NIS code25031Area codes067Websitewww genappe beRich in history that spans several centuries Genappe beckons those keen on scenic strolls venerable architecture and a tranquil ambiance embodying a charming blend of historical allure and modern accessibility Contents 1 Demographics 2 Localities 3 Villages of Genappe 4 History 4 1 Postal history 5 Twinned cities 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksDemographics editAs of 2023 the tranquil municipality of Genappe boasted a population of 14 266 2 residents Spanning a total area of 89 57km2 the region enjoys a population density of 15 26 inhabitants per km2 Localities editNestled within the bounds of Genappe are several quaint villages each bearing its unique charm and historical narrative Genappe The namesake village where the echoes of the past blend with the gentle rhythm of daily life Vieux Genappe A glimpse into bygone eras Vieux Genappe is a journey through time with its historic edifices Bousval A village where the canopy of nature meets the legacy of tradition Villages of Genappe editBaisy Thy A village that cradles the simplicity of rural living offering a peaceful retreat Ways A hamlet where every path tells a story leading towards either verdant fields or historic dwellings Houtain le Val With its rustic charm Houtain le Val is a portrait of pastoral beauty Loupoigne A village where the past and present engage in a gentle dialogue amidst scenic landscapes Glabais A realm where tradition holds a gentle conversation with the present amidst a backdrop of natural splendor Each village within Genappe is a chapter in a tale that melds the serenity of nature with the tapestry of history offering residents and visitors alike a serene escape amidst a historically rich setting History editThis section needs expansion You can help by adding to it November 2020 Although his birthplace was probably Boulogne sur Mer one 13th century chronicler cites Baisy now Baisy Thy in Genappe as the birthplace of Godfrey of Bouillon the best known leader of the First Crusade 1096 1099 3 Postal history edit The Genappe post office opened before 1830 It used a postal code 48 with bars before 1864 and 145 with points before 1870 BOUSVAL opened on 8 April 1880 4 Postal codes in 1969 before the merger of municipalities in 1977 5 1470 Genappe 1471 Loupoigne 1472 Vieux Genappe 1473 Glabais 1474 Ways 1475 Baisy Thy 1476 Houtain le Val 1488 Bousval Twinned cities editNarborough United Kingdom Littlethorpe United Kingdom Franklin Louisiana United StatesSee also editList of protected heritage sites in GenappeReferences edit Wettelijke Bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2018 Statbel Retrieved 9 March 2019 Population of Cities in Belgium 2023 worldpopulationreview com Retrieved 2023 10 21 L Brehier Godfrey of Bouillon in The Catholic Encyclopedia 1909 citing Haignere Memoires lus a la Sorbonne Paris 1868 213 Catalogue Specialise des Obliterations Belges 1849 1910 Nationale en Internationale Postzegelmanifestaties Antwerpen NIPA Antwerp 1999 Liste des Numeros Postaux Administration des Postes Bruxelles 1969 External links edit nbsp Media related to Genappe at Wikimedia Commons nbsp This Walloon Brabant location article is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Genappe amp oldid 1182310701, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
