La Roche-en-Ardenne
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: La Roche-en-Ardenne is a French-speaking municipality and historical town located in the Belgian province of Luxembourg, along the Ourthe River. It is a popular tourist destination known for its medieval castle ruins and the picturesque landscapes of the Ardennes.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes: white, red, and white. The wider central red stripe features a white double-tailed lion with crossed tails, rampant towards the hoist (left from the viewer's perspective). The lion is charged on its upper portion with a blue label of three points.
Symbolism: The flag is derived from the historical coat of arms of the Lords of La Roche. The white lion on a red field, charged with a blue label of three points, represents the traditional heraldic symbol linked to the history and lordship of the area.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes: white, red, and white. The wider central red stripe features a white double-tailed lion with crossed tails, rampant towards the hoist (left from the viewer's perspective). The lion is charged on its upper portion with a blue label of three points.
Symbolism: The flag is derived from the historical coat of arms of the Lords of La Roche. The white lion on a red field, charged with a blue label of three points, represents the traditional heraldic symbol linked to the history and lordship of the area.
Statistics
Area
147.52 km²
Population
4,162