Bettincourt

Edit

Classify

Create

Description

Bettenhoven (or Bettincourt) is linked to the famous composer Ludwig van Beethoven. The village of Bettenhoven (Bettincourt) is located in Hesbaye, now part of Waremme in the province of Liège, in which case the etymology would refer to the farm of Bettingen (Betto family). To be on the safe side, you can also celebrate Ludwig van Beethoven here.

The name Beethoven is also linked to the meaning "original origin of a beet farm" (according to B. Cooper). But that's not true. The name Beethoven or Bettehoven has been around since the early Middle Ages, but beet farms have only existed -not only there- since the 19th century, after the composer's birth. So Cooper's hypothesis has had its day for some time. Even in the 14th century we find a couple 'van Roost - van Beethoven' (two neighbouring villages) in the southern county of Loon.

Source

Source: Carl Verbraeken

Dromos

Translated by Azure

| | Public | Dutch • French

Statistics

Quickly to

Things to do in surrounding Sights nearby Destinations close by

Looking for routes that pass here?

Nearby routes

Things to do in surrounding Show all

Select one of the most popular activities below or refine your search.

- RouteYou Selections -

Discover the most beautiful and popular trails in the area, carefully bundled into appropriate selections.

Sights nearby Show all

Select one of the most popular categories below or be inspired by our selections.

- RouteYou Selections -

Discover the most beautiful and popular attractions in the area, carefully bundled in appropriate selections.

Plan your route

With RouteYou, it's easy to create your own customised maps. Simply plot your route, add waypoints or nodes, add places of interest and places to eat and drink, and then easily share it with your family and friends.

Route planner