Castle of Freÿr
15th-century castle in Wallonia, Belgium / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Castle of Freÿr (French: Château de Freÿr,French pronunciation: [ʃato də fʁɛjʁ] ⓘ) with its gardens in the style of Le Nôtre is located in Wallonia on the left bank of the Meuse, between Waulsort and Dinant (province of Namur, Belgium). They form one of the most magnificent natural sites in Belgium. It has been classified as one of Wallonia's major heritage sites. It is often called a greatly reduced Versailles. Originally a Renaissance castle, it was extended in the 18th century and was once the residence of dukes and their royal guests. It has gardens including orange trees. The more than three-hundred-year-old orangeries are the oldest in the Low Countries.
Castle of Freÿr | |
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Wallonia, Belgium | |
Type | Hunting Lodge |
Site history | |
Built | 15th Century |
Built by | Guillaume de Beaufort-Spontin |