Rahier
Rahier
Rahier
Rahier is located in Belgium
Rahier
Rahier
Location within Belgium
Rahier is located in Europe
Rahier
Rahier
Location within Europe
Coordinates: 50°23′08″N 05°46′41″E / 50.38556°N 5.77806°E / 50.38556; 5.77806
Country Belgium
Region Wallonia
Province Liège
Municipality Stoumont

Rahier is a village and district of the municipality of Stoumont, located in the province of Liège in Wallonia, Belgium.

The village is mentioned in 1131 in a charter belonging to the Princely Abbey of Stavelot-Malmedy. The village economy has traditionally been based on agriculture, though some mining did take place during the 19th century. The village church, as well as a 17th-century château, are listed historic buildings.[1]

References

  1. ^ Menne, Gilbert, ed. (2014). Le grand guide de Wallonie et de Bruxelles. Brussels: Racine. p. 1004–1005. ISBN 978-94-014-1418-0.
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