Modave Castle
Situated on a sixty-meter-high rock above the Hoyoux River Valley, in the center of a 450-hectare natural park. The first mention of a fortress built here dates back to the 13th century. The castle owes its modern appearance to Count de Marchin, who gave it its current shape in the 17th century.
In the twenty-five rooms open to visitors, you can admire beautiful 17th-century stuccos, Brussels tapestries, large paintings, magnificent sculptures, and unique furniture from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Over the centuries, the castle changed owners many times. Among the most distinguished was Maximilian Henry of Bavaria, Elector of Cologne and Prince-Bishop of Liège. Modave Castle has been added to the Walloon Cultural Heritage List. Today it is owned by the Belgian company Vivaqua, which runs a hotel and restaurant here. Visitors can also stroll through the adjacent gardens. There is a large parking lot next to the castle.
In the twenty-five rooms open to visitors, you can admire beautiful 17th-century stuccos, Brussels tapestries, large paintings, magnificent sculptures, and unique furniture from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Over the centuries, the castle changed owners many times. Among the most distinguished was Maximilian Henry of Bavaria, Elector of Cologne and Prince-Bishop of Liège. Modave Castle has been added to the Walloon Cultural Heritage List. Today it is owned by the Belgian company Vivaqua, which runs a hotel and restaurant here. Visitors can also stroll through the adjacent gardens. There is a large parking lot next to the castle.
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Adres:
Rue du Parc 4 4577 Modave |
Opening hours:
Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00-18:00 Last entry: 5:00 PM |
Fare:
9 euros |