Le château de Porcheresse est un château rural situé à Porcheresse sur la commune belge de Daverdisse dans la province de Luxembourg.

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Le château de Porcheresse a été détruit et reconstruit plusieurs fois.

Les premières traces de ce château rural remontent au début du xviie siècle. En 1917, le château et les dépendances ont été incendiés par l'armée lors des atrocités allemandes. Le baron Henry Moortgat qui occupait les lieux en ces moments, a fait reconstruire ce château rural sur les mêmes vestiges.

Architecture
Cette reconstruction a changé ce château et après la rénovation en 1920 le château de Porcheresse est devenu un château néo-classique d’inspiration Napoléon III.

Ce véritable château de plaisance possède des salons et des décors comme les magnifiques hôtels de maître de la fin du xixe siècle à Bruxelles.



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Le Château de Resteigne disposant de différentes salles, d’une grange, d’un parking, d’une chapelle et de jardins sera le lieu idéal pour votre réception, vos mariages, team building, anniversaires,…

Resté authentique, avec sa tour cochère, son corps de logis de style Louis XV, sa chapelle néogothique et ses espaces insensés, le Château de Resteigne datant du XVIeme siècle, renvoie à notre imaginaire d’enfants, peuplé de chevaliers et de seigneurs…

Le Château de Resteigne, situé en bord de Lesse dans un parc fleuri, vous offre l’infrastructure idéale pour votre réception, vos mariages, diners de Noël, week-ends familiaux, ou événements d’entreprise, sans oublier les manifestations de plus grande ampleur qui peuvent prendre place sous chapiteaux dans la cour ou dans le parc.

Les premières sources situent les origines du château de Resteigne au 12ème siècle. Même si de nombreuses modifications de l’architecture initiale ont été réalisées au cours des siècles qui ont suivi, le matériau choisi pour la construction (le moellon de calcaire) a toujours été respecté. Au 19ème siècle, le château est occupé par Edmond d’Hoffschmidt (1777-1861), ermite philosophe. Il marqua l’histoire de Resteigne par ses œuvres philanthropiques dont on retrouve la trace sur sa pierre tombale au cimetière de la commune.


http://www.chateauderesteigne.be/chateau/#son-histoire

Kasteel van Resteigne

Mirwart Castle is situated in Mirwart in Saint-Hubert, in the province of Luxembourg, Wallonia, Belgium.

The castle is built on a rock rising above the "Vallée de la Lomme" (the Valley of the Lomme). The oldest parts of the castle date back to the 11th century. It was a stronghold belonging to the duchy of Lorraine. The lords of Mirwart had many bloody conflicts with other feudal lords of the region, such as the lords of Bouillon and Orchimont.

The lords of Mirwart came into conflict with the monks of the powerful Saint-Hubert Abbey, supported by the Prince-Bishop of Liège, who wanted to extend his power in this region to the disadvantage of the Dukes of Lorraine.

The castle was reinforced, sometime between 1077-1082, by Henry of Verdun, bishop of Liege. Following complaints from the abbey of Saint-Hubert, the castle was to be destroyed. This act, however, was not approved by the bishop. In 1099, after regaining control over the fief, Bishop Otbert ordered the reconstruction of the castle, which he granted to Bavon de Waha (also known as Bovo de Duras).

In 1293, against the bishop's wishes, the castle and its estates was acquired by Jean d'Avesnes. This resulted in a conflict between the Prince-Bishop of Liège and his new vassal, who sought support from the Counts of Hainaut, Luxembourg, Namur and Loon, and even from the Dukes of Brabant. Control of the castle changed regularly until it was finally held by Prince-Bishop Adolph II of the Marck.

During the numerous conflicts between Spain, Austria and France in the 17th and 18th centuries, the castle was damaged several times. It was only at the beginning of the 18th century that a long undisturbed period began when extensive renovations and embellishments could be undertaken. During this process the castle gradually lost its strongly fortified character.

At the beginning of the 19th century, the castle was acquired by Aimé-Gabriel d'Artigues, the founder of the famous "Cristallerie de Vonêche", or Vonêche glassworks. Successive proprietors—the families Van der Linden d'Hoogvorst, d'Arrigade and von der Becke—further embellished the castle and turned it into a beautiful country residence. In the middle of the 19th century it was renovated by Alphonse Balat, architect to King Leopold II of Belgium.

After World War II the castle was acquired by the province of Luxembourg. The building was renovated but the province failed to find a use for it. As a result, little by little, the castle was neglected and was subsequently looted by burglars who removed valuable furniture and decorative fittings from the interior.

Mirwart Castle


Lavaux-Sainte-Anne Castle, locally known as Château de Lavaux-Sainte-Anne, lies next to the town with the same name, in the province of Namur in the Wallonia region in Belgium.

The castle dates back to the first half of the 15th century when it was built by the Berlo family. It was built on a swampy plain near the small Wimbe river (an affluent of the river Lesse).

In 1450 the keep was built and some years later the castle was strengthened by Jean II de Berlo. Local history has it that he went on crusade in 1453 to free Constantinople of the Turks, but he took so long getting there that he arrived too late.

In 1464 the castle was besieged by the citizens of Dinant. They could not take the castle.

In 1630 the castle was bought by the baron Jacques-Renard de Rouveroy, an infantry colonel in the service of Emperor Ferndinand III. Because of the evolution of war tactics the castle's defenses were rendered useless. So he turned it into a country mansion. He took down one curtain wall and remodeled the facade of the inner courtyard into Italian baroque. He also covered the castle in red bricks and added the bulbous roofs.

During the French Revolution the castle was abandoned and fell to ruin.

In 1934 the castle was bought by a baroness Lemonnier followed by the "Friends of Lavaux-Sainte-Anne Castle"-foundation who restored the castle to its present glory.

Since 1958 the castle houses a museum dedicated to the hunt. 


https://www.castles.nl/lavauxsa-castle

Kasteel van Lavaux-Sainte-Anne

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This castle was dominating the city of Beauraing, until on December 3rd 1889 over ight a huge fire only left the walls and towers, changing it into ruins. This was a tragic happening: the castle had been sold, and it's furniture was to be sold in Cologne. The workers who had to pack the stuff, had taken pertol lamps to have enough light... probably the cause of the fire.

But this was not the first time that the castle was seriously damaged:

On May 22nd, 1436 the castle was the battleground between Jehan II of Herbigny and the bishop Liège.
The major of Givet, a certain De le Colle, destroyed the castle during the French Revolution with his soldiers.


The French architect Mestral restaurated the castle (paid by the duke of d'Osana). At those days, the calste was very attractive. There were greenhouses with plants from all over the world... and even 2 monkeys. Quite some famous people visisted the castle... of which we name the future king of England...


http://www.belgiumview.com/belgiumview/tl3/view0000210.php4?pictoshow=0000210ab

Kasteel Sainte-Marie in Beauraing

HISTORY

Château de Vignée is a landmark amidst the strong-willed landscape of the Ardennes.

Sprouting from a 400-year-old hunting narrative and acting as a field hospital in the Second World War, the 17th-century castle has always been a stronghold in the Famenne region.

HERE AND NOW

Over the years, Château de Vignée has gained deeper insight into the needs of its guests only to arise anew as a lavish boutique estate. The opulent suites are tailored to unwind, restaurant ARDEN caters to any gastronomical urges while the spa site tends to physical and spiritual solace. The tailored event spaces add to the flourishing spirit of the chateau site.

ANCIENT ROOTS

Drawing from its ancient roots, the chateau is raised from regional marbles and the ruins of the previous building. The interior takes cues from the overwhelming force and beauty of the native scenery surrounding the estate. Aware of its ever-evolving setting, Château de Vignée has aligned with the seasons both aesthetically and gastronomically offering a genuine Ardennes experience.



https://www.chateaudevignee.be/about/

Kasteel van Vignée in Villers-sur-Lesse

Bouillon Castle, locally known as Château-Fort de Bouillon, lies above the town of the same name, in the Luxembourg province in the Wallonia region in Belgium.

Bouillon Castle was probably built during the 8th century on a narrow ridge inbetween a meander of the Semois river. It was first mentioned in 988 AD.

In 1076 Bouillon Castle was given to Godfrey of Bouillon by Henry IV, the Holy Roman Emperor. He had a keep built between 1080 and 1090. In 1095 Godfrey answered the call of Pope Urban II to go on the First Crusade. So Godfrey took out loans on his lands and Bouillon Castle from Otbert, Prince-Bishop of Liège, to finance his crusade. After Godfrey died in Jerusalem in 1100 the castle became the full property of the Prince-Bishop. During the next 4 centuries the castle was besieged and taken several times.

In 1415 the Prince-Bishop John III granted the position of castellan of Bouillon Castle to the House of La Marck. This family delivered several Prince-Bishops in the next centuries and started to call themselves Dukes of Bouillon. During the Italian War of 1551–1559, Bouillon was occupied by the forces of Henry II of France to keep them free from Habsburg influence, but Henry confirmed Robert IV de La Marck as Duke of Bouillon. In 1574 the castle went from the House of La Marck to the La Tour d'Auvergne family through marriage.

France invaded the Duchy of Bouillon in 1676, during the Franco-Dutch War. In 1680 Louis XIV of France sent Vauban, the famous military engineer to Bouillon. Vauban then transformed the castle into a first-class fortification.

In the wake of the French Revolution, the French Revolutionary Army invaded the Duchy of Bouillon in 1794, creating the short-lived Republic of Bouillon. In 1795, Bouillon was annexed to France. In 1815 Bouillon Castle was annexed to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. During that time the keep was destroyed. In 1830, after the Belgian Revolution, the castle became part of Belgium. The Belgian authorities downgraded it in 1853.

After the Battle of Sedan, in 1870, Bouillon Castle was used as a military hospital by the Prussian army. In the 20th century the castle became a tourist destination.

https://www.castles.nl/bouillon-castle

Bouillon Castle

Ciergnon Castle, or the Royal Castle of Ciergnon (Château Royal de Ciergnon; Koninklijk kasteel van Ciergnon) is a residence and summer retreat of the Belgian Royal Family situated near the town of Ciergnon in the municipality of Houyet, province of Namur. The castle is a property of the Belgian Royal Trust.

The domain with its woods, river and vast hunting grounds was acquired in 1840 by King Leopold I of Belgium at the request of his spouse Queen Louise-Marie. At first a hunting lodge was erected on a beautiful terrace overlooking a deep forested valley. The present château was erected later by King Leopold II of Belgium. The edifice was designed by his court architect Alphonse Balat. Since then it has always served as a holiday retreat to the Royal Family. In 1960 it was the venue for the press presentation of King Baudouin's fiancé Dona Fabiola de Mora y Aragon.

More recently the children of Philippe, King of the Belgians, Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel and Princess Eléonore were baptised in the chapel of the château.

The Royal Family also owned other castles in the direct vicinity of Ciergnon. Fenffe Castle is still in use as a holiday retreat by the royal family. Ardenne Castle was, according to the wish of King Leopold II, converted into a luxury hotel. It was closed after World War II and destroyed by fire in 1968.

Royal Castle of Ciergnon

Rochefort Castle, locally known as Vieux Château Comtal de Rochefort, lies in the center of the town with the same name, in the province of Namur in the Wallonia region in Belgium.

A castle was first mentioned at this site in 1155. At that time it was owned by the Montaigu family. Later on it was owned by the Walcourt family and was known as the largest castle in the Famenne region. Not much is known about the history of the castle in those times.

It was built on a strategic location which caused it to be besieged several times.

In 1445 a French colonel; Nadonnet, and his soldiers set up headquarters in the castle to aid the Lord of Rochefort; Evrard de la Marck, in his uprising against the Duke of Burgundy. As a result the bishop of Liège besieged the castle. After several days Nadonnet was bribed and escorted back to France.

In 1651, during the war between France and Spain, the castle was taken by a colonel Latour who served Spain. In 1653 the castle was sieged twice, without result, by French troops. The castle was garrisoned by French imperial troops in 1674.

In 1746 the castle was thoroughly rebuilt into a real palace for the Count of Rochefort. He found the old castle too oldfashioned with its military, and thus unappealing, appearance. He tore down the medieval keep and added a large esplanade built on 10 large arches and French garden.

At the end of the Ancien Régime, in 1774, the castle was stormed by the angry townspeople of Rochefort. It was then owned by the Stolberg family. After the French Revolution the castle was sold. The new owner couldn't pay the cost of its upkeep and started to sell building materials. This eventually turned the castle into a quarry.

A new, neogothic castle was built on a small part of the original castle's foundations in 1904. Since 1966 the castle ruins were consolidated. And from 1987 the castle is maintained by the "Friends of Rochefort Castle"-foundation. The castle can be visited for a small fee. There is a small archaeological exposition. This castle is not very spectacular but nice to visit when you are in the neighbourhood. I especially liked the arches under the esplanade with the hanging plants.