Casteau

Geschiedenis

Casteau is a village of Belgium in the French-speaking region. With the others villages Chaussée-Notre-Dame-Louvignies, Horrues, Naast, Neufvilles, Soignies (town), and Thieusies, they compose the municipality of Soignies.The village is located between the towns of Mons and Soignies on the road Mons-Brussel. The river Aubrecheuil flows through the village. In the past, there were some watermills along the river. Postal code : 7061 Province : Hainaut District : Soignies Gentilic : Castellois(e) Elevation: 63 to 115 m (207 to 377 ft) Area: 11,11 km² (4,3 square miles) Time zone: UTC+1EtymologyThe name Casteau comes from the Latin word castellum, meaning Castle.