Corroy-le-Château Castle

Gembloux, Belgium

Castle of Corroy-le-Château was built between 1220 and 1230 by William of Brabant, the castle is one of the best-preserved medieval buildings in Belgium, with gigantic round towers and a moat.

After some eight hundred years in the possession of the descendants of William of Brabant, the counts of Nassau-Corroy. One of the owners was Alexis of Nassau-Corroy, bastard son of Henry III of Nassau-Breda. His descendant Joseph-Ignace de Nassau, 1st Count of Corroy refurbished the castle and interior. The latest of whom to live there of their descendants is the Marquess of Trazegnies d'Ittre.

Today the castle is open to the public in summer season every Sundays.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Rue du Château de Corroy 4, Gembloux, Belgium

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Details

Founded: 1220-1230
Category: Castles and fortifications in Belgium

More Information

www.corroy-le-chateau.com
en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

St. Nicholas Church (41,1 km)
La Grand-Place (40,9 km)
Brussels Town Hall (40,9 km)
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium (40,3 km)
Saint Jacques-sur-Coudenberg (40,2 km)
Royal Palace of Brussels (40,1 km)
Church of Our Blessed Lady of the Sablon (40,2 km)
Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula (40,8 km)
Leuven Town Hall (38,6 km)

User Reviews

ANDREEA Lazaroiu (8 months ago)
We had a nice guided tour of the Chateau.We loved it.

Luis Gonçalves (9 months ago)
Private own castle with some nice details. You can visit a part of the castle with furniture. Always guided tour.

Joshua Harvey (2 years ago)
Visited for the medieval festival that was outside. The family allowed visitors on the first floor only. A very busy affair, we had a blast seeing all the costumes and enjoying all the terrific foods. ? @destinationeverywhere ? @comeseeitall ? @we_explore_everywhere ? @we.explore.everywhere

Adrien P (3 years ago)
Beautiful castle surrounded by trees, well located in a beautiful region! Pay attention not to enter the property, its private.

Bogdan Florescu (3 years ago)
Great time during medieval fair.

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