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Boetfort Kasteel
Town: Brussels Address: Melsbroek Phone: +32 02 751 64 00

The history of the castle of Boetfort, otherwise known as Madoets Castle, goes back to the beginning of the 17th Century. This castle was built in 1610 by the architect, Henricus Madoets. It was built in Diegem stone and was enriched in the third quarter of the 18th Century with several monumental statues of Louis XV. At the end of the 19th Century the castle was bought by Armand Steurs, whose daughter married the lawyer and artist Henri Dereine. In 1908, after the farm buildings were demolished, it was transformed into a romantic and charming castle site with a landscaped park ideal for public use. Although the castle endured substantial damage during the war, it remains an exquisite and valuable historical building open to the public all year round. Today the site is used as a museum for history and architectural work for Brussels.

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Chateau Charle-Albert
Town: Brussels Address: Watermael-Boitsfort

Chateau Charle-Albert, otherwise known as Maison Flamande, was a building renowned for its beauty after its completion in the late 19th Century. It was constructed and designed by architect Charles Albert in 1885, but was destroyed during World War II in 1942. Today, you can still visit the site of the ruins which is well worth the trip. Tour guides provide each visitor with a hard hat and you are unable to enter the building otherwise. Sadly the gabled castle, with its terrace and unusual shaped turret, lies in ruins and the remains of awnings have been left hanging over bare window frames. The impressive gardens, which are full of spectacular wildlife offer several excellent walking routes. Chateau Charle-Albert was finally classified as a landmark in 1988 after an arduous 10-year campaign.

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Chateau de Ganshoren
Town: Brussels Address: Ganshoren Phone: +32 02 425 14 28

Chateau de Ganshoren is situated in Brussels along the edge of the River d’Aaschot. The building was constructed in 1886 and underwent restoration in 1983. The castle has 1600 square metres of land, of which 454 square metres are taken up by the house alone. The castle has 10 bedrooms, which are all open to the public. The walls are highly decorated in the Baroque style, with large paintings and deep, dark colours. Today the building is often used for wedding ceremonies as the sights around Chateau de Ganshoren make for a beautiful backdrop. The extensive gardens are enjoyed by the public with people taking advantage of the excellent fishing, picnic facilities and wide open spaces.

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Chateau de la Fougeraie
Town: Brussels

The castle dates back to the 17th Century where it was erected in the Baroque style by an unknown architect; it overlooks the city of Brussels and has a small lake, which is great for fishing. Chateau de la Fougeraie continues to be hired for special occasions, including weddings and anniversary parties. The castle has three large living rooms, which can receive up to 80 people in a single meal sitting. Its attractive gardens can also be used as a great location for celebrations.

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Chateau de Wolvendael
Town: Brussels Address: Dieweg Phone: +32 02 513 89 40

Chateau de Wolvendael is privately owned property in the heart of Brussels. The castle was designed in the Baroque style with 22 acres of gardens, with old oak trees, shrubs, and small flowers scattered throughout the picturesque gardens. The castle itself has 13 bedrooms, a grand entrance hall, a large dining room and a library. In 1921, the castle was renovated in three stages: firstly the ground floor, followed by the first floor and finally the garden. This entire process took seven years and cost two million Euros.

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Chateau du Coudenberg
Town: Brussels Address: Place des Palais 7 Phone: +32 02 545 08 00 e-mail: info@coudenberg.com

Chateau du Coudenberg is a palace in the heart of Brussels named after the hill on which it sits – the Coudenberg. The Castle and then the Palace of Coudenberg were the seats for the government of counts, archdukes, emperors, kings and governors from the 11th Century until its devastation in 1731. Built in 1100 by the counts of Leuven and Brussels the castle's location on the hill allowed them to dominate the surrounding area.
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Chateau Malou
Town: Brussels Address: Parc Malou

Chateau Malou is designed in the Neo-Classical style. The building is located in the attractive Parc Malou in the Woluwe-Saint-Lambert district of Brussels. Its location is idyllic with views over the Woluwe River and the valley beyond as well as over the small lake and formal gardens. Chateau Malou was constructed in place of a small 17th-century hunting lodge in 1776 for a wealthy businessman by the name of Lambert de Lamberts. One former owner of the castle was the minister Pierre-Louis Van Gobbelschroy, who owned the chateau until 1829. After Belgium received independence from the Netherlands, the castle was sold a number of times and eventually became property of the Finance Minister of the new Belgian government, Jules Malou. Since 1885, Malou had lived in the castle and the building still bears his name.

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Chateau Rivieren
Town: Brussels Address: Drève du Château 66 Phone: +32 02 425 14 28

Chateau Rivieren has been constructed to a very unusual design. It is located in Ganshoren and the area is home to many examples of typical Belgian architecture. It is a beautiful castle, with a stunning park full of wildlife, making it ideal to walk in or have a nice picnic. The castle is completely renovated and was originally built in several phases between the 13th and 17th Centuries. The oldest part is the Weapon Room which is well worth seeing, but the real architectural attractions are the castle’s ceilings, each one is painted with dark blues and white decorative flowers.

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