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The 10 Best Castles in The Ardennes, Wallonia
A smorgasbord of flavors come from this lofty land in the hilly southeast of Belgium: game, wild boar, venison, smoked ham, the region's famous paté and world-renowned Trappist beers. Primarily located in Belgium, the Ardennes mountains also nudge into France and Luxembourg. Dense forests flank the steep hillsides, and market towns and villages perch on river banks. Spring and summer show this lush area at its best, but cross country skiing opportunities make a good case for winter visits.
Restaurants in The Ardennes
1. Chateau de Sohier - Propriete privee
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Chateau de Fernelmont
3. Castle of La Roche
4. Chateau de Bouillon
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4.5 based on 1,303 reviews
The castle of Bouillon, the oldest vestige of feudalism in Belgium Visit one of the largest fortified castles in Belgium and embark on a journey through more than 1000 years of history. Standing on three rocky peaks, the castle of Bouillon dominates the city and offers a magnificent view of it. During your visit, you will also be able to discover an art very widespread in medieval times: falconry. Admire the majestic flight of hawks, eagles and owls in a show with humor (from 01/03 to 11/11 inclusive). Finally, end the visit with the Scriptura museum which will tell you the history of the school and the exhibition of the fresco "The Armed Pilgrimage of Godfrey of Bouillon".
Reviewed By yeetfamlol - Brussels, Belgium
The Chateau de Bouillon is an impressive medieval castle with raptor shows and beautiful raptors that you can get quite close to. Well worth a visit and lots of good restaurants in the village below.
5. Chateau et Jardins de Freyr -Waulsort
6. Chateau de Modave
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4.5 based on 239 reviews
Situated on a rock 60 meters above the valley of the Hoyoux river, the castle offers a magnificent view over the surrounding nature reserve of 450 hectares. The castle was the house of several famous owners, among them the Count de Marchin to whom it owes its present appearance, Maximilian-Henry of Bavaria, Prince Bishop of Liège, the Cardinal von Fürstenberg or the families de Montmorency, Lamarche and Braconier. Since 1941 it belongs to VIVAQUA. An audioguide available in 8 languages enabling visitors to discover this unique place, belonging to the Major Heritage of Wallonia. Remarkable 17th century stuccowork decorates the ceilings while the walls are covered with carved panelling, tapestries and large paintings. The furniture, with some exceptional 18th and 19th century pieces, fits perfectly into this historic setting. One of the rooms is dedicated to an hydraulic wheel built in Modave in the 17th century which was the model for the machine at Marly in Versailles.
Reviewed By xia0wenc - Haarlem, The Netherlands
Lovely castle, it is very beautiful. It is well organized given the corona measures. We booked ticketed online and at the entrance they immediately recognized us and well come us. The route is well designed and you can keep perfect distance with others and take your time to visit
7. Chateau de Freyr
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4.0 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By sallywM2933DJ
Well worth a visit beautiful inside and outside in the gardens. Nice position by the river. Loved it
8. Radhadesh - Chateau de Petite Somme
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4.0 based on 209 reviews
Chateau de Petite Somme also known as Radhadesh is a 12th century castle located near Durbuy in the Belgian Ardennes. Combining medieval European scenery along with ancient eastern culture, Radhadesh offers a unique experience to its visitors. Along with daily guided tours of the castle in French, Dutch and English, visitors will find spiritual art galleries, ethnic gift shop, the only pure restaurant vegetarian in the region and the artisanal bakery.
Reviewed By Himanshu_Tripathi - Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Visit to the Krishna Temple at the Chateau is a beautiful experience. The place is nestled on hillocks and with vast green fields surrounding it , there is natural calmness about the place . Add to it, Castle's tour and Museum of Sacred Art and Bhaktivedanta library you have plenty to take away. Go there and have a wonderful time.
9. Castle Veves
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4.0 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By DVreis - Vienna, Austria
What a nice surprise! Such a nicely restored castle with lots of interesting exhibits inside. It is privately held, but one can visit probably half of the castle, which is furnished with various fitting styles. Most interesting, though, are the exhibits about the history of the owners and the castle.
