Andenne (; ) is a city and municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Namur, Belgium.

On January 1, 2006, Andenne had a total population of 25,240. The total area is 86.17&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> which gives a population density of 292 inhabitants per km<sup>2</sup>. The municipality, and the central city, extend on both sides of the river Meuse.

The municipality consists of the following districts: Andenne, Bonneville, Coutisse, Landenne, Maizeret, Namêche, Sclayn, Seilles, Thon-Samson, and Vezin.

History

The city is symbolized by a bear, originating from the legend that saw Charles Martel, while still a child, use a hammer to kill a bear that terrorized the inhabitants.

The Collegiate Church of Saint Begga, located in Andenne, was founded in the 7th century. Andenne is the location of the Château du Moisnil.

Andenne is associated with the Rape of Belgium in 1914, during which between 211 and 225 townspeople were massacred.

Notable individuals

  • Saint Begga (613–693), daughter of Pepin of Landen and mother of Pepin of Herstal. She founded a convent in Andenne of which she was the first abbess. She is buried in the Collegiate Church of Saint Begga in Andenne.
  • Gertrude of Nivelles, (ca.628–659), abbess, who, with her mother Itta, founded the Nivelles Abbey; younger sister of St. Begga.
  • Carl Johan Frederik Jakhelln (1914–1987), Norwegian diplomat and writer
  • Fats Sadi (1927–2009, Huy), jazz musician
  • Roger Laboureur (1935–2025), sports journalist
  • Cécile de France (born 1975), actress

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File:Andenne JPG10.jpg|The Meuse River

File:Hotel de Ville Andenne.JPG|The City Hall

File:Andenne JPG03.jpg|Place des Tilleuls – The kiosk (1879)

File:Andenne Collegiale kerk Heilige-Begga voorgevel.jpg|Collegiate Church of Saint Begga

File:Andenne JPG0H1.jpg|The St. Begge fountain

File:Andenne JPG07.jpg|Office du Tourisme – "Art Nouveau" house (1907)

File:Andenne JPG04.jpg|St. Begge house (1623)

File:Andenne JPG06.jpg|Classical house called "Maison de Chanoinesses"

File:Château du Moisnil.png|Old engraving of the Château du Moisnil in Andenne

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See also

  • List of protected heritage sites in Andenne
  • Maizeret
  • Château du Moisnil

References

  • Information and pictures about Andenne (English pages)