Battle of Quatre Bras

Quatre Bras ([kat.ʁə bʁɑ], French for crossroads; literally "four arms") is a hamlet in the municipality of Genappe, Wallonia, Belgium. It lies on the crossroad of the Charleroi–Brussels road (currently named N5) and the Nivelles–Namur road south of Genappe. On June 16, 1815, near the crossroads of Quatre Bras, the Battle of Quatre Bras (part of the Waterloo Campaign) was fought between contingents of the Anglo-Allied army and the left wing of the French Army. There are several monuments to the battle at Quatre Bras. Monuments in Quatre Bras

Genappe (French pronunciation: [ʒənap] ; Dutch: Genepiën, Dutch pronunciation: [ɣeːˈneːpijə(n)] ; Walloon: Djinape) is a city and municipality of Wallonia located in the Belgian province of Walloon Brabant. Just a 28 km away from Brussels, Genappe is easily accessible by train, bus, or car, offering a peaceful retreat from the city's energetic pace. Its proximity to the capital provides a serene escape, yet with convenient access to urban amenities. Rich in history that spans several centuries, Genappe beckons those keen on scenic strolls, venerable architecture, and a tranquil ambiance, embodying a charming blend of historical allure and modern accessibility.

Les Bons Villers (French pronunciation: [le bɔ̃ vilɛʁs]; Walloon: Les Bons Viyés) is a municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. On 1 January 2018 the municipality had 9,457 inhabitants. The total area is 42.55 km², giving a population density of 222 inhabitants per km². The municipality consists of the following districts: Frasnes-lez-Gosselies, Mellet, Rèves, Villers-Perwin and Wayaux.

Sart-Dames-Avelines (Walloon: Sårt-Dames-Avlenes) is a village of Wallonia and a district of the municipality of Villers-la-Ville, located in the south of the province of Walloon Brabant, Belgium.

Frasnes-lez-Gosselies (Walloon: Fråne-dilé-Gochliye) is a village of Wallonia and a district of the municipality of Les Bons Villers, located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium.

Villers-Perwin (Walloon: Viyé-Perwin) is a village in Wallonia and a district of the municipality of Les Bons Villers, located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. Villers-Perwin was a municipality in its own right until the fusion of the municipalities in Belgium in 1977.

Liberchies (Walloon: Luberciye) is a village of Wallonia and a district of the municipality of Pont-à-Celles, located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. It is situated along the previous Roman highway Bavay-Tongeren where a vicus was discovered. Geminiacum is the name of the vicus (Roman village) that developed along the Roman highway next to the center of today's Liberchies. This village was created in 30 BC and was occupied until the end of the 3rd century. Being created as a relay for the Roman troops, it developed as a small town with a cultural life and economic activities. In 1970, 368 golden Roman coins were discovered on the site of former Geminiacum. Liberchies was an independent municipality until 1964 when it was united with Luttre. In 1976 Luttre was united with Pont-à-Celles, of which Liberchies forms a district. Every year in May a Django Reinhardt Jazz Festival takes place in Liberchies, Django Reinhardt's birth village.

The Festival Django Reinhardt is a Gypsy jazz music festival held during late June or early July at Samois-sur-Seine, France, and, since 2017, in the grounds of the nearby Château de Fontainebleau. It began as a single evening festival in 1968, but in 1983, became an annual week-long event commemorating Django Reinhardt and his music.The festival combines a musical program with creative, leisure and artistic activities about jazz, guitars and Gypsies.

Bousval (Walloon: Bouzvå) is a town of Wallonia and a district of the municipality of Genappe, located in the province of Walloon Brabant, Belgium. Bousval is on the bank of the River Dyle.

Mellet (Walloon: Melet; in Old French Meflet) (pronounced [məlɛ] by the inhabitants) is a village of Wallonia and a district of the municipality of Les Bons Villers, located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium.

Villers Abbey (abbaye de Villers) is an ancient Cistercian abbey located in the town of Villers-la-Ville, in the Walloon Brabant province of Wallonia (Belgium), one piece of the Wallonia's Major Heritage. Founded in 1146, the abbey was abandoned in 1796. Most of the site has since fallen into ruins.

Django @ Liberchies is a gypsy jazz festival, taking place every May since 2003 in Liberchies (Pont-à-Celles, Belgium), in honour of Django Reinhardt.