Sars-la-Bruyère Castle, Frameries, Belgium

Sars-la-Bruyère Castle is a château-ferme, fortified farmhouse. The ruins of the 13th century donjon remain, but the greater part of the château was rebuilt in the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Amelie Bongiovi (3 years ago)
Very beautiful estate

Franck Poupon (4 years ago)
No visit possible except to see the building from the outside ... which is not in good condition. A dungeon classified by the RW inaccessible?

Xavier Glissoux (4 years ago)
Very good

Résidents Palissy (6 years ago)
The pottery is unfortunately closed

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