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Nonceveux | |
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  Nonceveux | |
| Coordinates:50°28′05″N5°43′52″E / 50.468°N 5.731°E /50.468; 5.731 | |
| Country |  Belgium |
| Region |  Wallonia |
| Province |  Liège |
| Municipality |  Aywaille |
Nonceveux (French pronunciation:[nɔ̃svø]) is a village ofWallonia in the municipality ofAywaille,district ofSougné-Remouchamps, located in theprovince of Liège,Belgium.[1]
The village is situated inside a meander of theAmblève. Nonceveux is located on the left bank, six kilometres south-east and upstream of Sougné-Remouchamps.
Nonceveux has a nature and wildlife area with hiking trails, calledVallee du Ninglinspo. There are waterfalls and a walk with a distance of up to 6.0 kilometres (2 hours and 45 minutes walking distance).[2] Another trail, called theQuarreux which travels through Nonceveux and is 9.4 kilometres in length (2 hours and 57 minute walking distance). The highest elevation of this trail is 271 metres.[3]
Nonceveux, located in theArdennes, attracts campers throughout the year. It has several camping grounds, both on the Amblève's left bank near the village, as well as on the right bank, which is more downstream.[1]
The village dates back to the 15th century, when the metallurgical factories were built along its river. A furnace and forge was built by Jean de Playe in 1635 and ran regularly from 1636 to 1661, until it was demolished in 1672. The chapel that became theSaint Teresa of Avila church was built in 1790 and is dedicated to SaintThérèse d'Avila.[4]
Hiking routeGR 571 crosses the village.