Trois-Ponts (; ; both literally "Three Bridges") is a municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Liège, Belgium.

On January 1, 2006, Trois-Ponts had a total population of 2,445. The total area is 68.90&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> which gives a population density of 35 inhabitants per km<sup>2</sup>. It is situated at the confluence of the rivers Amblève and Salm.

The municipality consists of the following districts: Basse-Bodeux, Fosse, and Wanne.

A railway junction at Trois-Ponts connected the Vennbahn with the Liège-Troisvierges, Luxembourg line.

History

During the battle of the Bulge in December 1944, Trois-Ponts saw heavy fighting.

See also

  • List of protected heritage sites in Trois-Ponts
  • Coo-Trois-Ponts Hydroelectric Power Station

References