The village of Bossière

Under the Ancien Régime, Bossière was divided between three distinct seigneuries: Bossière, Golzinnes and Vichenet. Historical events, such as the destruction of the Golzinnes fortress in 1430 and the French occupations in 1675, have left their mark.

In the 17th century, Bossière was acquired by Jean t'Serclaes, Count of Tilly. The wars of the 17th and 18th centuries caused considerable damage, but Bossière was repeatedly raised by various noble families.

After the annexation of the Austrian Netherlands to France in 1795, the seigneuries were abolished, and Bossière became a commune. In 1977, it became part of Gembloux.

What to see :

Bossière church, dating from the 12th, 17th and 19th centuries, is considered one of the oldest in the Namur diocese. The Alvaux farm in the Orneau valley, dating from the early 19th century.The Coqueronfarm, dating mainly from the mid-18th century.Some remains of the ancient Golzinnes fortress, destroyed in 1430.The Château de Vichenet, rebuilt in neo-Gothic style in the 19th century, with the associated farmhouse dating from the 17th and 19th centuries.