Bouvignes-sur-Meuse

Bouvignes-sur-Meuse (French pronunciation: [buviɲ syʁ møz], lit.

[1] In 1320, on a high rock cliff next to the town, Crèvecœur Castle was constructed to build up the defences of Bouvignes during the hostilities.

The castle held out, with leadership of the defence being taken over by the wives of three officers, but eventually the fighting ceased because the defenders had run out of ammunition.

At this, the three wives threw themselves hand-in-hand off the castle walls, preferring to die than to be captured.

Crèvecœur Castle is now freely accessible, offering beautiful views over the river and scenery.