Reinhardstein

Reinhardstein, Wallonie, Belgium

Take a tour to some of the most stunning of Wallonia's castles and gardens

Beloeil

Beloeil, Wallonia, Belgium

Built in the 14th century, this massive turreted chateau is surrounded by a wide moat connected to a series of lakes and channels which wind through one of the largest and most ornate French-style gardens in Belgium. Even better: you can jump on a small train to enjoy them in the most relaxing way.

Villers-la-Ville

Villers-la-Ville, Wallonia, Belgium

The Villers Abbey, built in 1146, now in ruins is a stunning witness of how the Cistercian Monks lived. The site is considered one of the most complete in Europe as it features remains of all the buildings used daily.

Dinant, Wallonia

Freÿr sur Meuse, a Renaissance castle with stunning gardens, is part of Wallonia's protected architectural heritage. The site, nestled by the Meuse, enjoys the breathtaking setting of a valley. In the same family for twenty generations, the Domaine de Freÿr dates back to the 14th century when a keep was built on a strategic band of the Meuse River.

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Houyet, Wallonie

Former kingdom of Pépin de Herstal in the VIIIth century, castle of the Beaufort lords (who reconstructed it in 1410) then home to their descendants, the counts of Liedekerke Beaufort... Vêves, despite turbulent history, appears to us now as a peaceful icon of centuries past and a masterpiece of military architecture. Built on a rocky peak, the castle features 5 stunning towers as well as a remarkable timbered gallery from the XVIth century.

La Roche-en-Ardenne

La Roche-en-Ardenne, Wallonia, Belgium

Overlooking the city and the Ourthe river, at the very heart of nature, this IXth century castle makes La Roche the gem of the Ardenne and the Luxembourg province. A wonderful journey to medieval times awaits... Built on the ruins of a Roman fortified camp, the first chateau was constructed here in the 9th century and for the next five hundred years, curtain walls, towers and bastions were added by successive local rulers as the strategic location on the River Ourthe became more vital for defence against invading armies.

Reinhardstein

Reinhardstein, Wallonie, Belgium

Suspended between heaven and earth on its rocky spur, Reinhardstein Castle blends into this forested landscape that is the Warche Valley. It is on this unassailable site that the fortress was built in the 14th century by the lord of this place, Renaud de Waimes.

Bouillon

Bouillon, Wallonia, Belgium

Dominating the small town of Bouillon, the chateau lies high on a ridge overlooking the town and the River Semois, the castle is a remarkable monument in the province of Luxembourg, retracing almost a thousand years of history and military architecture. The castle's history Constructed in the 10th century on a strategic crossroads between Reims, Liège and Aix-la-Chapelle, the chateau was in the 18th century radically rebuilt by Louis XIV’s military genius Vauban and is now considered to be one of the most beautiful medieval castles in Belgium.

Bouillon

Bouillon, Wallonia, Belgium

Fancy visiting a few during your stay? Have a look at ideas for fantastic castle days out.