11. He then restored three important forts on the lower Meuse river . 12. In 1887, a program of fortification construction began along the Sambre and Meuse rivers . 13. The area surrounding Vaals rose over Maastricht and the Meuse river was redirected there. 14. The Meuse river forms the north-eastern border of the commune as it flows north-west. 15. The Netherlands controlled the mouths of the Scheldt, the Rhine and the Meuse Rivers . 16. Their western starting point roughly begins where the Meuse river crosses the French-Belgian border. 17. The fort occupies a high position in the town, overlooking the strategic Meuse river . 18. ATTRACTIONS : Brasserie Caracole is a short drive from Dinant along the Meuse River . 19. Charleville-M�zi�res is located on the banks of the Meuse River . 20. The Meuse river ran past the villages of Eijsden, Epen and Vijlen towards the North-East.