Point of interest Sivry-Rance - The Pont De Sorbait (Sorbait Bridge) - Photo

The Pont De Sorbait (Sorbait Bridge)

Description

The Pont De Sorbait (Sorbait Bridge) over the Ry de Fromont is named after the most famous son of Montbliart; Paul De Sorbait. Born on 24 January 1624 to a modest family, this famous

figure had an eventful life. As a teenager, Paul De Sorbait enjoyed playing music. With his violin under his arm, he left for the Collège des Oratoriens

in Thuin. In around 1641, charmed by a travelling healer, he left town in the company of this "artist". He was found in Vienna two years later. At the age of 19, he joined the

army as a soldier and healer. His reputation as a healer became such that one day, he was summoned by the Empress of Austria, who was ill. He managed to cure her, which made his name. In 1652, he became a doctor, and later a professor of medicine.

Finally, he was made rector of the University of Vienna. Covered with honours, Paul De Sorbait passed away on 21 April 1691, aged 67.

Photos

The Pont De Sorbait (Sorbait Bridge) can be discovered in the following trails...
Trail Walking Sivry-Rance - Sivry-Rance (13) -  Vallée de l'Eau d'Eppe (Eppe Water Valley) Walk - Photo
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Walking

Very easy
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Sivry-Rance, Wallonia, Hainaut, Belgium
6.6 km | 8.4 km-effort
2h 0min
Yes

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Positioning

Country:
Belgium
Region :
Wallonia
Department/Province :
Hainaut
Municipality :
Sivry-Rance
Location:
Montbliart
Creation date :
2018-04-09 13:16:32.57
Updated on
2018-04-09 13:16:32.57

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