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Castles of Belgium
Belgium can boast a number of great castles that illustrate the beauty of different styles throughout the centuries.
From mediaeval fortresses to residential castles, you'll be spoilt for choice among the most romantic and adventurous mansions.
Find below a list of the most famous castles with a large array of styles and attractive features.
Check the links and discover the ancient marvels of Belgium!
Bouillon Castle and its Birds of Prey Show (BOUILLON) © J. Barras The castle-fortress of Bouillon is one of the most ancient and interesting remains of feudalism in Belgium... |
Castle of Attre (ATTRE) © OPT - JP Remy The remarkable, historic Château d'Attre is one of the most authentic of 18th century Belgium... |
Castle of Celles-Vêves (CELLES) © OPT - I.Monfort Under the dominion of Pepin de Herstal in the 8th century, the fortress of the Sires de Beaufort, who reconstructed it in 1410, subsequently became the residence of their heirs,... |
Castle of Deulin (HOTTON) © Château de Deulin / Globalview Built from 1758 onwards by Guillaume-Joseph de Harlez, the castle was then completed and decorated by his son Simon-Joseph de Harlez in 1770... |
Castle of Harzé - Milling and Baking Museum (HARZE) © WBT / Joseph Jeanmart At the doors of the Ardennes, in the unique setting of the Castle of Harzé (17th century), the Milling and Bakery Museum will take you through the extraordinary adventure of... |
Castle of Lavaux-Sainte-Anne (LAVAUX-SAINTE-ANNE) © Château de Lavaux-Sainte Anne / Alain Petit Discover the castle of Lavaux-Saint-Anne, its three museums and the wetland... |
CASTLE OF RIXENSART (RIXENSART) © SI-Rixensart The castle of Rixensart, still occupied by the princes of Merode, can be ranked among the most beautiful in Belgium... |
Château de Jehay (AMAY) © GlobalView / Simon Schmitt As you come around the woods, you will see before you the Château de Jehay, an imposing 16th-century edifice surrounded by moats... |
Château d'Havré (HAVRE) © OPT - S.Wittenbol The Havré castle is a beautiful ancient building dating back to the 12th century just on the outskirts of Mons.... |
Chimay Castle (CHIMAY) © WBT - JL Flemal The Chimay Castle reopens its doors and offers a new, innovative way to discover this magnificent building. Spring 2013.... |
Estate of the Seneffe Castle - Silver Museum (SENEFFE) © Domaine Seneffe The Château de Seneffe was awarded the 2011 Museums Prize (Jury Prize)... |
FEUDAL CASTLE OF LA ROCHE EN ARDENNE (LA ROCHE-EN-ARDENNE) © SI La Roche - O Lefevre Perched on the Deister rocky spur, this site has over time housed a Neolithic residence, a Roman, the house of the Kings of the Franks... |
FORTIFIED CASTLE OF ECAUSSINNES-LALAING (ECAUSSINNES-LALAING) © Fondation van der Burch Still marked with medieval austerity, this historical monument keeps alive the memory of the big families who lived here: the Lalaings, the Croÿs, the van der Burchs... |
Franchimont Castle (THEUX) © Compagnons de Franchimont asbl The Franchimont castle was built on a rocky outcrop dominating three valleys north of the Ardennes, at about 8 km from Spa... |
Freÿr sur Meuse Castle and its Gardens (HASTIERE) © OPT - JL Flemal Freÿr sur Meuse is a Renaissance castle with stunning gardens and is part of Wallonia's protected architectural heritage.... |
LES AMIS DU CHATEAU D'HERBEUMONT (HERBEUMONT)These 13th century medieval ruins that are situated on a rocky Spur that dominates the village of Herbeumont are another of Wallonia's exceptional sites... |
LOGNE FORTRESS (VIEUXVILLE) © Falconidae / Ronny Broos Erected in the twelfth century by the Abbot of Stavelot, Wibald, the castle was given to Everard II of la Marck, lord of Aremberg, in 1427 and became the fief of this formidable... |
LOUVIGNIES CASTLE (CHAUSSEE-NOTRE-DAME-LOUVIGNIE) © Tous droits réservés HCD asbl - DIN Consult sprl - 2003 The castle of Louvignies with its turrets and pinnacles recalls the eclectic and neo renaissance architecture of the late 19th century... |
MEDIEVAL RUINS OF POILVACHE (FORMER MERAUDE) (YVOIR)Poilvache (13th-15th c.) is one of the vasted medieval castles of the Middle Meuse (2,5 ha)... |
Modave Castle (MODAVE) © OPT / J-L. Flemal Superb 17th century castle situated on a rock. Inside the castle, where about twenty richly decorated and furnished rooms are open to the public, one may admire remarkable... |
Reinhardstein Château in Metternich (ROBERTVILLE) © OPT / S.Wittenbol Built in 1352 by Renaud de Waimes, the castle was home to many a family, including the Nesselrode, the Nassau and finally the counts of Metternich, who were lords of the region... |
RUINS AND MUSEUM OF THE FORTRESS OF MONTAIGLE (FALAEN) © OPT - JL FLEMAL The Montaigle castle, the former count's residence (14th century) that is listed as exceptional Walloon Heritage is built on a rocky spur, in a romantic setting. Video... |
The Belœil Castle and its Park - The Belgian Versailles (BELOEIL) © OPT - JP Remy The Belœil castle, owned by the Princes of Ligne since the 14th century, houses a rich collection of art objects from the 15th to the 19th century and its famous library with... |
