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Vêves Feudal Castle

Description

As early as the 8th century, Vêves castle was known as the fief of Pepin de Herstal. It then became the fearsome stronghold of the Lords of Beaufort and finally the residence to their descendants, the Counts de Liedekerke Beaufort. Despite its long and eventful past, Vêves castle stands now as a living and harmonious testimony to the past centuries. Rising fairylike from the heart of the forest, romantic Vêves, with its mighty walls, grey stone dungeon and six eagle towers, proudly dominates two valleys. A startling contrast with the inner courtyard where the rustic beauty of a half-timbered double gallery gracefully faces an elegant facade built around 1715. Once inside, discover medieval and 18th-century splendours.

Description

As early as the 8th century, Vêves castle was known as the fief of Pepin de Herstal. It then became the fearsome stronghold of the Lords of Beaufort and finally the residence to their descendants, the Counts de Liedekerke Beaufort. Despite its long and eventful past, Vêves castle stands now as a living and harmonious testimony to the past centuries. Rising fairylike from the heart of the forest, romantic Vêves, with its mighty walls, grey stone dungeon and six eagle towers, proudly dominates two valleys. A startling contrast with the inner courtyard where the rustic beauty of a half-timbered double gallery gracefully faces an elegant facade built around 1715. Once inside, discover medieval and 18th-century splendours.

Extra infos

  • Opening dates and times

    30/03 > 02/11: WE and holidays + crocus holidays: 22/02 > 09/03: Wednesday > Sunday + Easter holidays: 26/04 > 11/05: Wednesday > Sunday ; summer holidays: 07/07 > 24/08: Everyday ; autumn holidays: 18/10 > 02/11: Wednesday > Sunday. 10:00-17:00 (last visit). Special visits for families and guided visits for groups (< 20 pers. - FR/NL/EN) by appointment. 

  • Opening dates and times

    Booking required.

  • Groups welcome
  • Minimum number of people 20
  • English
  • French
  • Dutch

Contact

Vêves Feudal Castle

  • Rue de Furfooz, 3
  • 5561 Celles
  • Belgique
  • 50.22072
  • 4.98237

Language(s)

  • English
  • French
  • Dutch

Booking

Price(s)

  • Further rate information

     Treasure hunt: +2.75 €/pers.

Visit

  • Average length of visit (hrs:mins) 1:00
  • Unaccompanied visits for individuals (always available)
  • Additional information

    30/03 > 02/11: WE and holidays + crocus holidays: 22/02 > 09/03: Wednesday > Sunday + Easter holidays: 26/04 > 11/05: Wednesday > Sunday ; summer holidays: 07/07 > 24/08: Everyday ; autumn holidays: 18/10 > 02/11: Wednesday > Sunday. 10:00-17:00 (last visit).

    Special tours for families by appointment, treasure hunt.

  • Average length of visit (hrs:mins) 1:00
  • Guided tours for groups (on request)
  • Additional information

    EN, F, NL on request. Combined programmes (Info: 082/66.66.78) ? Available for receptions / for guided family visits with mediaeval entertainments

  • English
  • French
  • Dutch
  • English
  • French
  • Dutch

Equipments & services

  • Shop
  • Cafeteria
  • Parking
  • Coach park
  • Picnic table
  • Cloakroom
  • Toilets

Themes

  • Rating No rating
  • Built heritage
  • Castle
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