La Falize Castle

Namur, Belgium

The name of the Château de La Falize is derived from the Latin word Falise (Cliff, falaise) because of its position close to the top edge of a steep declivity of the valley sides of the river Meuse at the foot of which is city of Namur. Just south west of the Château the steep side of the Meuse valley is cut by the Houyoux, a tributary of the Meuse, which has created a smaller valley in the steep declivity of the Muse valley. The Houyoux is used by the land transport routes from Gembloux and Namur, to descend into the Meuse valley from the plain above.

In 1638, King Philip IV of Spain, leased this manor in 1638 to Gilles I of Glymes, Lord of La Falize, for the sum of 1500 florins. Honore de Glymes-Brabant, son of Ignace-François de Glymes-Brabant, Lord of la Falize built most of the current structure in 1757. The Château was the headquarters of William of Orange during the Siege of Namur in 1695.

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Founded: 15th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Belgium

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Luc Keuleers (2 years ago)
Nice quiet walking environment
Ray Barton (3 years ago)
Beautiful
pitou pierrouix (4 years ago)
Whoever seeks peace and relaxation is the ideal place
Alex CHAMPENOIS (5 years ago)
Superb area, very well maintained.
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Very well ! The best strawberries from Belgium!
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