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14-632: The city is located on the River Geer ( Dutch : Jeker ), in the loessic Haspengouw region. The economy is based on the cultivation of cereals and sugar beet, and on the food industry. The municipality includes the following districts: Bettincourt , Bleret , Bovenistier , Grand-Axhe , Lantremange , Oleye , and Waremme. Several findings were unearthed near Waremme containing remnants of Neolithic and Bronze Age settlements. The main Roman road linking Bavai to Cologne passed right through

28-673: Is a city and municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Liège , in Belgium . The city is located on the River Geer ( Dutch : Jeker ), in the loessic Haspengouw region. The economy is based on the cultivation of cereals and sugar beet, and on the food industry. The municipality includes the following districts: Bettincourt , Bleret , Bovenistier , Grand-Axhe , Lantremange , Oleye , and Waremme. Several findings were unearthed near Waremme containing remnants of Neolithic and Bronze Age settlements. The main Roman road linking Bavai to Cologne passed right through

42-599: The Duchy of Brabant , however, attracted several raids from the duke, causing it to be burnt to the ground and rebuilt at least a couple of times. In the 14th century, the town built a market place and a hospital, slowly becoming an important regional center, where coins were issued and important meetings held. During his conquest of the Prince-Bishopric of Liège , Charles the Bold burnt the city once more in 1468. In

56-430: The Duchy of Brabant , however, attracted several raids from the duke, causing it to be burnt to the ground and rebuilt at least a couple of times. In the 14th century, the town built a market place and a hospital, slowly becoming an important regional center, where coins were issued and important meetings held. During his conquest of the Prince-Bishopric of Liège , Charles the Bold burnt the city once more in 1468. In

70-485: The 16th century, the town became one of the 21 bonnes villes (main cities) of the prince-bishopric . In 1748, a quarter of the city was again destroyed by fire, this time accidentally. In 1792, the French Revolutionary troops entered the city and closed the convents. Three years later, the Prince-Bishopric of Liège was dissolved and the city became French . The 19th century was prosperous, thanks to

84-414: The 16th century, the town became one of the 21 bonnes villes (main cities) of the prince-bishopric . In 1748, a quarter of the city was again destroyed by fire, this time accidentally. In 1792, the French Revolutionary troops entered the city and closed the convents. Three years later, the Prince-Bishopric of Liège was dissolved and the city became French . The 19th century was prosperous, thanks to

98-584: The Jeker passes include Waremme , Tongeren , Kanne , (all three in Belgium) and Maastricht . Rafting on the Jeker is an entertaining recreational activity. Beginning in Kanne , it is possible to raft into the city of Maastricht on this relaxing river. The water flow is best in mid-autumn and spring. Obstacles may be present when the water is low. The trip from Kanne to Maastricht takes about two hours and crosses

112-471: The advent of the railways linking Mechelen to Ans , and the construction of two sugar refineries and several schools. In 1904, Guillaume Moës established his engine and locomotive company Ateliers Moës-Freres in Waremme; they continued manufacturing in the town until October 2013. World War I did not bring any destruction to the city, except for that of the old surrounding walls. World War II , however,

126-416: The advent of the railways linking Mechelen to Ans , and the construction of two sugar refineries and several schools. In 1904, Guillaume Moës established his engine and locomotive company Ateliers Moës-Freres in Waremme; they continued manufacturing in the town until October 2013. World War I did not bring any destruction to the city, except for that of the old surrounding walls. World War II , however,

140-530: The border between Belgium and the Netherlands. This article related to a river in Belgium is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article related to a river in the Netherlands is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Waremme Waremme ( French: [waʁɛm] ; Walloon : Wareme ; Dutch : Borgworm [ˈbɔr(ə)xˌʋɔr(ə)m] )

154-481: The river Meuse . The source of the Jeker is near the village of Geer , in the Belgian province of Liège . The river is approximately 54 kilometres (34 mi) long, of which about 50 kilometres (31 mi) is in Belgium (provinces of Liège and Limburg ) and 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) in the Netherlands (province of Limburg ), where it flows into the river Meuse at Maastricht (Netherlands). Places through which

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168-470: The territory. Tumuli and Roman villas were found nearby. Romans have also left a horse burial . The medieval hamlet of Woromia was cited for the first time in 965. On February 5, 1078, Woromia was ceded to the Prince-Bishopric of Liège , together with its castle, five mills, and six breweries. By 1215, with its 815 inhabitants, it had grown to town size. Its frontier position near

182-403: The territory. Tumuli and Roman villas were found nearby. Romans have also left a horse burial . The medieval hamlet of Woromia was cited for the first time in 965. On February 5, 1078, Woromia was ceded to the Prince-Bishopric of Liège , together with its castle, five mills, and six breweries. By 1215, with its 815 inhabitants, it had grown to town size. Its frontier position near

196-471: Was a lot worse as half of the city was destroyed by air raids, only days before Liberation Day . The city then counted about 5,000 inhabitants. Waremme is twinned with: Jeker The Jeker ( Dutch pronunciation: [ˈjeːkər] ; French : Geer , French pronunciation: [ʒɛʁ] ) is a river in Belgium and in the Netherlands . It is a left-bank tributary to

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