A marked volume covered by a copper dome, a place of choice for a final resting place in the cemetery of Vierves-sur-Viroin.
In the surrounding landscape, the mausoleum stands out with its massive volume and the copper colour of its dome contrasting with the light grey of the limestone.
Built in 1906, it houses the graves of the Thomaz de Stave and Mesnil de Volkrange families, owners of the Vierves-sur-Viroin castle.
The imposing octagonal building sits at the centre of the cemetery, perpetuating the social hierarchy of the world of the living in the realm of the dead. Its position in the axis of the main alley and the fineness of the details accentuate this setting and reinforce the impression of majesty.
The mausoleum of the Counts of Hamal is a valuable monument of the funerary heritage and therefore deserves special protection.
For more information, see our heritage page.
MAUSOLEE DE VIERVES
Rue de la Gendarmerie, 23 – 5670 Vierves-sur-Viroin
MAISON DU TOURISME PAYS DES LACS
Route de la Plate Taille, 99 – 6440 Boussu-lez-Walcourt
+32(0)71/14 34 83
OFFICE DU TOURISME DE VIROINVAL
Rue Vieille Église, 5 – 5670 Nismes
+32(0)60/31 16 35
The association Les Plus Beaux Villages de Wallonie (The Most Beautiful Villages of Wallonia) oversees a network of 32 villages, bearers of a strong territorial identity and reflecting traditional architecture. It is committed to promoting the rural, cultural and natural heritage of Wallonia and is a part of the development of local and responsible tourism.
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