Croix Scaille
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The plateau of Croix Scaille is Belgium's eighth highest point, standing at 1,657 feet (505 meters) above sea level. Croix Scaille plateau is a forested area in the Ardennes that is bounded to the north by the Semois River and to the east by the Meuse River.
The plateau is situated on the Belgian-French border, with the Belgian portion being within the Namur province. Croix Scaille was a stronghold for the Maquis French Resistance fighters during World War II, because the wooded surroundings provided a superb shelter and set up for guerrilla attacks.
The only other claim to fame for the site came in 2001, when a one-of-a-kind tower known as the Tour du Millénaire was built to provide tourists with a panoramic view of the region. The tower has three platforms, each measuring 15, 30, and 45 meters (49,98, and 147 feet) in height. Unfortunately, due to wood rot, the tower had to be completely demolished in 2008, but it was completely reconstructed in 2012 out of metal.
Location: Province of Namur, Wallonia, Belgium
Parent range: Ardennes
Elevation: 1,657 feet
