Montaigle Medieval Castle

  • Monday : Closed
  • Tuesday : Closed
  • Wednesday : Closed
  • Thursday : Closed
  • Friday : Closed
  • Saturday : -
  • Sunday : -
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  • E411, exit 19 Spontin ; towards Yvoir then Abbaye de Maredsous (N 971 - Km7 - Vallée de la Molignée). Parking at 50m from the castle, or at the begining of the street Rue du Marteau 5522 Falaen.

Information

Set at the confluent of the Molignée and Flavion rivers, on a rocky outcrop occupied by man from the Iron Age (5 BC) until the late Middle Ages, the medieval fortress of Montaigle was built in the early 14th century by the Dampierre family, Guy de Namur, regent of Flanders and figurehead of the legendary Battle of the Golden Spurs (1302).

This impressive stately home then became the seat of the County bailiwick, but was destroyed in 1554 by the troops of France's King Henry II.

Since 1965, the critical condition of this magnificent, listed site has prompted volunteers to assist the owner in preserving and enhancing the ruins and their environment; the association "Les Amis de Montaigle" has successfully developed a consolidation technique using sprayed concrete.

The various initiatives aimed at preserving and enhancing these romantic ruins also benefit from subsidies from the Walloon Region.

The monument and surrounding site are now ranked as part of Wallonia's Exceptional Heritage.

The Archaeological Museum (mock-ups, pottery, spoons, dice, crossbow bolts, etc.) offers an interesting illustration of life in the Middle Ages.

Tour guides for adults and children - Braille guide available.

  • velo
  • Car park
  • Dogs admitted

Opening times

• From April 1 to October 31: Tuesday to Sunday, 10.00 – 17.00 (closed on Mondays, except public holidays) • November, December and March: open on weekends and public holidays, 10.00 – 17.00 • From November to March: open every day during Belgian school holidays, 10.00 – 17.00 (closed on non-holiday Mondays). • Closed: December 24, 25, 31 and January 1

Price

adults €6 • seniors €4 • teachers and students with card €3 • youngsters (12-18) €3 • children (6-11) €2 • children (<6) free

Guided tour

Self-guided tours with leaflet in EN, FR, NL, DE • Guided tours in French, Dutch and English subject to prior booking

Tour length

1.5 hrs • Self-guided tour with information leaflets in EN, FR, NL, DE.

Price 1 free entry per 20 paying visitors.

Guided tour Guided tours in English, French and Dutch subject to prior booking (info@chateau-fort-de-montaigle.be) • Educational activities for school groups • Team building activities.

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