Fontaine-l'Évêque Castle, Fontaine-l'Évêque, Belgium

Fontaine-l'Évêque Castle was first constructed here by Nicolas de Fontaine in the 13th century. Nicolas's sister, wife of Baudouin de Hennin-Liétard, inherited it, after which it went on to become the property of renowned families such as the Hamals, Herzelles and Rodoans. In the 16th-18th centuries the castle was completely restored and was given a more refined interior. In the 19th century the Bivort de la Saudée family renovated the castle once more.

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Frank Spaapen (13 months ago)
Almost ruined castle, which makes it more interesting for me. I don't know if you can get in, I think it's privately owned. You can walk around it.

Cindy Mineur (14 months ago)
Really nice place to go for a walk. And we went for Scottish Easter, it was really great and well organized ??

Manuel Gonzalez (3 years ago)
Beautiful castle used for weddings. Also has its own chapel.

Mady Betune (3 years ago)
Promenade geocaching

Florent Recloux (3 years ago)
Absolutely to visit for castle lovers ?

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