Niché dans un cadre naturel d’exception, le château de Waleffe, érigé en 1706, est l’extension d’une ferme fortifiée datant du XVIè siècle. Classée au patrimoine exceptionnel de Wallonie, il appartient depuis 1580 à la famille des barons de Potesta de Waleffe, descendants directs du Grand Curtius, célèbre industriel et grand mécène de la ville de Liège. 

PRESENTATION

Le château de Waleffe incarne l’élégance du style classique du XVIIIe siècle. Son intérieur somptueusement décoré mélange les influences Louis XIV et Louis XV, offrant un cadre raffiné avec meubles d’époque, tapisseries et œuvres d’art. Inspiré par l’architecte Daniel Marot, le château marie simplicité et sophistication. Ce lieu a joué un rôle stratégique durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale en servant de refuge pour des membres de l’Armée secrète. 

Le parc, avec son allée de tilleuls et sa charmille bicentenaire, fut réaménagé au XIXe siècle. Des sculptures en terre cuite ornent la cour d’honneur, tandis qu’un jardin en broderie témoigne du raffinement paysager d’autrefois. Un espace dédié à l’herboristerie propose des ateliers sur les plantes médicinales et la phytothérapie.

Lassus Castle, set in the picturesque village of Hamoir along the Ourthe River, is a historic residence full of character. 

To breathe new life into the estate, the current owners, Sabine and Jean-François Rancelot, have transformed part of the castle into charming holiday rentals. 

PRESENTATION

Built in three different periods, the 13th, 18th and 19th centuries, this castle is an interesting architectural ensemble. The building, surrounded by gardens and a landscaped park, is set in an exceptional green setting, the Ourthe valley immortalised by the great painter Richard Heinz, the “Master of Sy”.

Perched on a rocky outcrop in the heart of the High Fens, Reinhardstein Castle proudly overlooks the Warche River. It is the only Eifel style castle in Belgium and the highest in the country.

The castle is owned by the non-profit organisation Reinhardstein, which is dedicated to preserving, enhancing, and bringing this historic site to life.

PRESENTATION

In 1354, Wenceslas of Luxembourg granted Renaud de Waimes permission to build a castle on this site. Over the centuries, it changed hands between several noble families, including Zivelle, Schwarzenberg, Brandscheid, Spontin, and Nassau.

In 1550, following the marriage of Anne of Nassau and Wilhelm von Metternich, the castle became part of this influential Rhineland dynasty, which retained it until the French Revolution. Left abandoned for over 150 years, it fell into ruin until 1965, when historian Jean Overloop took on the challenge of restoring it. With the help of local craftsmen and a group of friends, he meticulously rebuilt the castle over eighteen months, establishing a non-profit organisation to support its revival.

Located in Saint-Georges-sur-Meuse, Warfusée Castle is a masterpiece of 18th-century architecture. Still home to the Counts of Oultremont, it embodies the elegance of the Louis XV era and is recognised as an exceptional heritage site of Wallonia. 

PRESENTATION 

Originally, a medieval seigneury, Warfusée belonged successively to the de Dommartin, Hamal, and Renesse families. At the time, it featured a Renaissance-style keep and main residence. In 1609, the Holy Roman Emperor elevated it to a county. 

. In 1707, Marie-Isabelle of Bavaria-Schagen brought the estate into the Oultremont family through her marriage to François d’Oultremont. The present castle was built in 1754 by Florent d’Oultremont, brother of Prince-Bishop Charles-Nicolas d’Oultremont. Its harmonious neoclassical architecture, the grand avenue leading to the 1622 gatehouse, and perfectly symmetrical outbuildings make it a remarkable sight. Perched 130 meters above the Meuse, its landscaped park, complete with a pond, offers breathtaking views. 

Inside, the castle displays 18th-century refinement, with exquisite marble, wood paneling, stucco, and wrought iron. The private apartments of the Prince-Bishop feature a four-poster bed, Oudenaarde tapestries depicting Don Quixote, and portraits of Louis XV and Louis XVI.