Dive into the past of De Wijers

Immerse yourself in an exciting audio story from the rich history of this place.

The story takes you back to 1810, just after the French Revolution. Properties are being sold as if they belong to no one. The Hasselt merchant Jacques-Célestin Jouguet tries to claim municipal land and has already built dikes around the ponds Pootweyer, Platweyer, and Reedweyer. Mayor De Montaigne is at his wits' end…

Will you listen along?

Also discover the other locations with audio stories on the heritage app or www.dewijers.be/luisterverhalen