Grembergen (French: Grembergen-lez-Termonde) is a town in the municipality of Dendermonde in the Denderstreek in the province of East Flanders in Belgium. It is often confused with the municipality of Grimbergen in the province of Flemish Brabant. Overview Grembergen was first mentioned in 1019 as Grendberga. During the 13th and 14th century, the village was reasonably prosperous as a centre of lace production. The village was flooded several times. The old church was destroyed in 1706 by French troops. In 1709, the Saint Margaretha church was built partially from scavenged material of the old church. Born in Grembergen Frans Baert (1925–2022), lawyer, politician and philosopher. Fernand Khnopff (1858–1921), symbolist painter. References External links Dendermonde Populated places in East Flanders