{"id":9984,"date":"2026-02-19T08:23:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T07:23:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beauraingtourisme.be\/listings\/froidfontaine-a-picturesque-village-in-the-heart-of-beauraing\/"},"modified":"2026-02-24T10:56:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T09:56:37","slug":"froidfontaine-a-picturesque-village-in-the-heart-of-beauraing","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.beauraingtourisme.be\/en\/listings\/froidfontaine-a-picturesque-village-in-the-heart-of-beauraing\/","title":{"rendered":"Froidfontaine – A Picturesque Village in the Heart of Beauraing"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

The name Froidfontaine<\/em> (Walloon: Froedfontinne<\/em>) comes from fre\u00fbde-fontinne<\/em>, meaning \u201ccold spring.\u201d According to local tradition, the village owes its name to a fountain whose water remained cool all year round, even in summer.
Crossed by the Wimbe, a tributary of the Lesse, Froidfontaine developed around this abundant water, which shaped both its history and its landscapes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Fountain and the Marian Grotto<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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The historic fountain of Froidfontaine, which gave the village its name, is an ancient well that is still supplied with water today.
Just above it stands a Marian grotto, a replica of Lourdes, overlooking the village\u2019s main street and serving as one of Froidfontaine\u2019s most emblematic landmarks.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Saint Catherine\u2019s Church<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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The church of Froidfontaine, dedicated to Saint Catherine, was built in 1872 using limestone and sandstone. Its simple, elegant style blends perfectly with the rural architecture of the village.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Former Water Trough, Now a Fountain<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Near the church is the old village water trough, which has since been transformed into a decorative fountain, still fed by natural water.
In the same street stands a traditional half-timbered house \u2014 a rare sight in the region \u2014 adding to the charm of the surroundings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Tanton Estate and the Legacy of the Von\u00eache Crystalworks<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Over the centuries, the Tanton Estate passed through the hands of several families, including Aim\u00e9-Gabriel d\u2019Artigues, a major figure in the region\u2019s industrial history and founder of the Von\u00eache crystalworks.<\/a>
A visionary, d\u2019Artigues built a mill on the estate for finishing crystal pieces, powered by the flow of the Wimbe.
This activity flourished until 1830, the year the Von\u00eache crystalworks closed, bringing an end to the crystal mill as well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Local Perspectives: Papylou & Thierry, Walk Ambassador<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

With Thierry, walk ambassador<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A passionate local resident and knowledgeable guide of Froidfontaine\u2019s walking paths, Thierry shares his authentic perspective on the village in our article<\/a> and this video.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Also discover Papylou\u2019s video<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Papylou, a well-known local figure, offers his own warm and genuine look at Froidfontaine in his video.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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