Lavaux-Sainte-Anne Castle
One of the most famous buildings in Wallonia. Included on the list of the most important monuments of the Famenne region. Situated near Rochefort in the province of Namur. The first mention of Lavaux appeared in 1244. It was then that Jacques de Wellin de la Vaux built a simple tower to monitor the Roman road Bavay-Nassogne. Two owners, Jean II de Berlo and Jacques Renard de Rouveroit, are particularly noted in the history of the castle.
The rule of the former fell in the 15th century. A period of stormy fighting between Liege and the Duchy of Burgundy. In 1450, the castle of Lavaux-Sainte-Anne was designed to repel enemy attacks.Round towers with arches were built, a drawbridge was built and everything was surrounded by a moat. In 1630, during the Renaissance, Baron Jacques Renard de Rouveroit transformed the fortress into a Renaissance-style residence. The northern curtain wall was demolished and bell-shaped roofs were added to the towers. A gate was also built in the Renaissance style.
Museums in the Castle of Lavaux-Sainte-Anne
The castle's 32 decorated rooms house three museums, telling the story of life that took place in the castle over the centuries. On the ground floor, the Museum of the Life of the Lords displays an extraordinary collection of antique furniture, a Romanesque bathroom, a chapel, a dining room, a beautiful fireplace and the rooms of the castle's inhabitants. The Museum of Rural Life is located in the basement. Regional crafts, old tools and warehouses are presented here. On the first floor of the Hunting Museum there is an impressive collection of stuffed animals, testifying to the rich fauna of the Famenne region.
This beautiful castle combines medieval and Renaissance architecture. Inside the courtyard you can admire the French gardens. Outside the castle, behind the moat, a wetland area with marshes and meadows was created to recreate the typical ecosystem of the Famenne region at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. In the orchard where the hive was placed, there are 52 tall trees. This beautiful area is an oasis of peace and a wonderful place for hiking.
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Adres:
Rue du Château, 8 5580 Lavaux-Sainte-Anne |
Opening hours:
Wednesday-Sunday: 10.00-18.00 June-September: Monday-Sunday: 10.00-18.00 |
Fare:
8 euros |