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Friday, August 29, 2025

BELGIUM: Château de Freÿr

The Château de Freÿr in Wallonia has a rich, architectural history and enchanting gardens, so makes for a perfect day out. 



Although the Château dates back to 1378, its current format started to take shape in 1571 after the destruction of the original Castle Keep.

You will find a blend of renaissance and baroque styles throughout the building and when exploring the Château interior, keep your eyes peeled for the award winning Children’s Coach.

In the gardens you can visit Europe’s largest potted Orange trees that date back to the early 18th Century and incredibly, they still live in their original wooden cases! There is also a labyrinth to explore in the beautiful grounds of this stunning Castle.

Château de Freÿr is located in 5540 Hastière and is family friendly place to visit with interactive tours, special events tailored for children, enchanting gardens and captivating stories of the history of this grand old Château.


Information provided by SHAPE HIVE.