Saint-Gérard (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ ʒeʁaʁ]; Walloon: Sint-Djuråd) is a village of Wallonia and a district of the municipality of Mettet, located in the province of Namur, Belgium.
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Coordinates: 50°18′N 04°42′E / 50.300°N 4.700°E | |
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Its name refers to Gerard of Brogne, who founded Brogne Abbey here in the 10th century. The place, originally called Brogne, was subsequently named after the saint.
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50°21′N 4°45′E / 50.350°N 4.750°E