Is there a connection between the names Louvre (Paris), Louvain (Leuven), la Louviere and other similar names?

I’ve been led to believe that these names come from a designation for Viking winter camps that were located there. Is that correct or is the similarity just coincidence?

Asker: Tim, 16 years old

Answer

Dear sir,

You can find the full explanation of the origin of the Louvre’s name at the following electronic address:
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palais_du_Louvre#Origine_du_nom

Answered by

Professor Cecilia SAERENS

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Is there a connection between the names Louvre (Paris), Louvain (Leuven), la Louviere and other similar names?

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