The Castle of Beloeil
Beloeil
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Aubechies-Beloeil Archeosite and Museum
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Information
The Aubechies-Beloeil Archeosite and Museum leads visitors on an exciting 5,000-year journey into history!
A genuine open-air museum, it realistically portrays the daily life of the successive inhabitants of our regions, through reconstructions based on numerous archaeological digs.
The Prehistoric age is illustrated by Neolithic dwellings (the first farmers and breeders) from the Bronze and Iron Ages.After stopping off at a Gallic house, you will discover the Gallo-Roman era, with a temple, necropolis, villa and barge (flat-bottomed boat).
The Léonce Demarez Interpretation Centre for Ancient Religions and Beliefs unveils the polytheistic religions practised in Northern Gaul until the dawn of Christianity.
The site comes to life on Sunday afternoons from mid-April to mid-October, with various craft demonstrations (bone carving, weaving, pottery, forging, bronze melting, Gallic cooking, etc.).
The last weekend of August is dedicated to experimental archaeology, with demonstrations of military manoeuvres, gladiator fights, etc.
Disabled access.
Shop selling books, jewellery and archaeological reproductions.
Playground and cafeteria.
Opening times
• March to October: weekdays 9.00-17.00 - Sundays and public holidays 14.00-18.00 • July and August: weekdays 9.00-18.00 - Sundays and public holidays 14.00-19.00 • November to February: weekdays 9.00-17.00 - Sundays and public holidays 13.00-17.00 • Closed on Saturdays and from 19/12/2026 to 3/01/2027 inclusive.
Price
adults €13 • students €11 • children (4-12 years) €6.50 • children (<4 years) free of charge
Guided tour
Guided tours on Sundays, public holidays and school holidays (free, minimum 5 people, only in FR and by online booking).
Tour length
Self-guided tours: 2 hrs • Guided tours: 1hr
Price From €5.50 for schools and €11 for adults
Guided tour Guided tours (EN, FR, NL), craft demonstrations and hands-on workshops for groups and schools from nursery level 3 upwards, by prior arrangement.
More information • 5 packages available for adults, including tasting of "Cervoise" Gallic beer.
Weather in Aubechies
Events
Experience demonstrations of traditional activities, experimental archaeology, lots of entertainment and concerts. In Aubechies on 23 and 24/08/14!
This unique event allows Belgian and foreign archaeologists and experimenters to gather together in order to share their latest research in this field.
Throughout the weekend you can discover shows, entertainment and experimental archaeology demonstrations organised by historical re-enactment companies: Gallic entertainment, gladiator fights, Roman military exercises and more.
