Modave Castle — Attraction in Modave

We really enjoyed this Chateau. Easy to get there from Huy. Lovely walk direct from the carpark afterwards. The entry fee included an excellent audio guide (in multiple languages - we chose English) which mostly was the right length to keep you moving from room to room. Still quite a bit of pre-revolution furniture and tapestries. The ceiling decor is particularly fine. As an Englishman I'm not used to seeing tapestries since many were lost during our civil war. Reminded me a little of Cragside in Northumberland where similar enterprising engineering took place. We took lunch in the nearby village Pont-de-Bonne (choice of 6 - we ate at the hotel touriste!) then spent perhaps 2h30 in the castle and gorunds, then 2h30 walk on nearby land (Hint - Get a walks map from the tourist office in the local village). ...

Perched on a strategic rock high above the valley, this 17th-century Belgian château exemplifies Baroque grandeur. Its elevated position not only offered military advantage but also symbolizes the dominance and power of its aristocratic builders. The château's meticulously preserved interiors and ornate details reflect the opulence of the era, while the guided tours provide a rich narrative of its historical and cultural significance. The surrounding landscape, with its serene gardens, enhances the intellectual experience, offering insights into both historical land management and the aristocratic life...

This 17th century chateau with 13th century origins is now a gorgeous example of high baroque architecture. The interior has been fantastically preserved and the informative audio tour gives a great insight into how it must have been to live there. Entering through a forest and tree lined avenue, you pass under a grand gateway into a courtyard with fountain and the chateau in front of you. Only once you're in the chateau do you realise it's perched up high above the valley on a cliff. Truely impressive and definitely...