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Friday, 9 May 2025

Explore the Castles of Wallonia

Did you know that there are 1,500 castles in Wallonia? All open to the public with a story to share. With interior and gardens to explore they are beautiful places to spend a warm or wet summers day!
  • At Chateau de Seneffe you will find one of the largest silversmith collections in the country
  • Chateau de Modave inspired the one in Versailles
  • Bouillon Castle is famous for its birds of prey demonstrations
  • Fairytale castle Chateau de Veves invites the little ones to dress up as knights and princesses as they explore the castle
  • You will find an escape room at Chateau de Chimay
  • Bioul Castle boasts its own Vineyard
Plan your castle tour of Belgium and find out more information here.