Vichte is a village in the south of West Flanders, Flanders

Flanders

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, Belgium

Belgium

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. It has 4,345 inhabitants (2004). Small, densely-populated village with an important textile industry. Famous for its 12th century Roman church (now serving as a cultural centre) and its 16th century castle (privately owned). It is also the location of Brewery Verhaeghe

Brewery Verhaeghe

Brewery Verhaeghe established in 1875, is a small brewery located in Vichte, West Flanders, Belgium.They specialise in Flanders red ales including Duchesse de Bourgogne, an internationally renowned Flemish red...

, well known for its Flemish Red Ales.