Honnay – Revogne

Although now a small hamlet of Honnay, Revogne was once the village to which Honnay belonged. Nevertheless, while the Wimbe passes at the foot of Honnay, Revogne is crossed by this tributary of the Lesse. 

The church in Honnay

This neo-Romanesque building with three naves dates from 1868. It is the church of Our Lady.

The chapel of Revogne

The present chapel (dedicated to St Stephen) dates from 1777. In the bell tower is a bell from 1502 which was originally in the Romanesque church near the feudal castle. This is a rare occurrence as bells were often melted down to make cannons. 

The Lomprez Gate

In the 10th century, the old fortified castle of Revogne became a provostry and the defence point of the principality of Liège. In 1241, Revogne was a walled town with three gates: the Lomprez gate (the only gate still visible), the Levant gate and the Sunset gate. Following conflicts between the prince-bishop and the people of Liège in the 1450s, the castle was destroyed and the ramparts dismantled. Today, only a hundred metres of ramparts remain around the present castle-farm. 

The castle-farm of Revogne

Built from the stones of the old castle, it represents a typical example of 17th century Famenne architecture. This building is on private property.

The Notre-Dame grotto

This Marian grotto was built by the inhabitants in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes to thank her for her benevolent protection. 

The old mill

The old Revogne mill was built in the second half of the 18th century. Made of limestone and bluestone, it has a magnificent arched door. Although the mechanical part has remained intact, the mill has not been in operation since the 1960s. Unfortunately, the mill is not visible from the street.

Natagora Nature Reserve

Good to know:

• there is an outdoor playground in Honnay