CASTLE HISTORY
Château de Celles, also known as Château de Vêves, is a listed monument and one of the most remarkable examples of 15th-century military architecture.
According to tradition and chronicles, the foundations of the original castle date back to the time of Pepin de Herstal (670-714), who was attracted to the area by the proximity of Saint-Hadelin and the favorable location of the hill overlooking and commanding the old road from Dinant to Rochefort.
Destroyed in 1200, rebuilt in 1230, the buildings burned down in the early 15th century and were restored after the fire. The château remained a fortress until the end of the Middle Ages.
During the Renaissance period, the buildings were completely transformed; later, under Louis XV, further modifications were made, mainly to the interior layout, woodwork, alcoves and wall windows. The layout forms an irregular triangle flanked by four large towers and two smaller ones.
Visite du Château
Avec ses magnifiques tours et ses belles boiseries, le Château de Vêves semble tout droit sorti d’un conte de fée. Il est considéré comme l’un des plus beaux châteaux médiévaux de Belgique et sacré Patrimoine bâti préféré des Wallons!
Just 10 minutes from Dinant, come and discover this exceptional Walloon heritage. The Middle Ages with a capital M await you.
Proudly overlooking a superb valley, it’s just as pretty on the inside: still inhabited by the same family and fully furnished, the “Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant” is sure to delight young and old alike!
Staircases, galleries, terraces, grand halls, chapels and small cabinets all invite you to stroll for pleasure. Instead, we recommend that you let yourself be guided by your desires and the time you have available, progressing from floor to floor.
Chasse au Trésor Familiale
Oyez, Oyez ...
Anno 1229… A knight enters the courtyard of the Château de Vêves in a hurry. He is returning from the Crusades, exhausted, but has brought back a coveted treasure… the Real Blood or Holy Grail, for those in the know.
Knights, noble lords, miscreants and impostors seek this treasure in order to obtain eternal life.
No less than Lancelot, Perceval, King Arthus & Engrevain, son of Lot d’Orcanie and Morganse, 2nd best knight in the world, and many others are on the hunt.
But this one will be faithfully preserved here, within the walls of the Château de Vêves, for more than 800 years — protected and defended with heart and soul so it may be passed on to future generations…
And that generation is… you! WHO will find it?!
Réservez votre visite
Préparez dès maintenant votre visite en réservant vos billets via notre billetterie en ligne.
Plan your visit during the Château’s opening hours.
Practical info
Our address Rue de Furfooz, 3 5561 Celles
Access by car
30 min from Namur, 50 min from Charleroi, 1h15 from Brussels, 1h15 from Liège, 1h15 from Mons
Parking
Free parking is available at the Château.
Access by train
Dinant station, 15 min by cab from the Château.
Tour times
Chargement...Pets
Pets are not allowed in the castle, unless they can be carried in the arms.
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