Wasmes

Wasmes is a village in the municipality of Colfontaine in the province of Hainaut, Belgium.

Vincent van Gogh - 1878 1879 - Wasmes - House off baker Denis - Corner street e du petit-Wasmes and street Wilson
Wasmes
The church of Our Lady
Wasmes
Location in Belgium
Coordinates: 50°25′N 03°50′E
CountryBelgium
RegionWalloon Region
CommunityFrench Community
ProvinceHainaut
ArrondissementMons
MunicipalityColfontaine
Area
  Total6.87 km2 (2.65 sq mi)
Area codes065
Websitewww.colfontaine.be
Location of Colfontaine in Hainaut

In January 1879 Vincent van Gogh temporarily moved to the village to take up a post as missionary.[1]

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