CASTLE OF TRAZEGNIES

CASTLE OF TRAZEGNIES
© OPT / J-L. Flemal

Address:

Place Albert I 32
6183 TRAZEGNIES (COURCELLES)
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Tel.: +32 (0) 71 45 10 46

Fax: +32 (0) 71 45 10 46

Email : chateaudetrazegnies@skynet.be

Historical monument, listed on 14/01/1950. Beautiful castle-fortress from the 11th c, ravaged by fire in 1554 and reconstructed as a residential castle in the late 16th and 17th c. Façade in the style of Louis XIII, the lower part of the elegant entry castle dates from the 13th c. Roman and gothic caves. The visit to the museum "The Life and Work of our Ancestors" is currently not possible due to damages to the beams. In the entirely renovated east wing, there is an exhibition of paintings by Albert Mascaux, Jean Ransy and Roméo Dumoulin, as well as from sculptures from Charles Delporte.
Every year: organisation of thematic exhibitions from 1 May to 30 September.

Opening periods:

from Thursday 1 July 2010 to Tuesday 31 August 2010 (Only on: Saturday, Sunday)
- sat, sun and bank holidays : 14:30-17:30
from Wednesday 1 September 2010 to Thursday 30 September 2010 (Only on: Sunday)
- sunday and public holidays : 14:30-17:30

Visit type: Castle, Architectural heritage, Museum /discovery

Comment:

Guided tours at 2.30 pm, 3.30 pm and 4.30 pm.
Guided tours from 1/3 to 30/11, by appointment for groups (minimum 10 persons).
Visit to the vineyard for groups of at least 10 persons by appointment.

Information: Les Amis du Château de Trazegnies, Place Albert Ier, 32, 6183 TRAZEGNIES. Tel.: +32 (0)71/45 10 46 (8.30 am-5 pm) - Cell phone: +32 (0)477/28 62 99.
Access: Motorway E42, exit 18 when coming from Mons, exit 17 when coming from Namur; then trunk road R3, exit Charleroi Ouest, dir. Trazegnies / Train: Charleroi / Bus: 83.

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Extra information:

New: educational workshops about fortresses and knights.
Rental of the castle's halls for receptions, banquets, weddings, events...

The Educational Service of the Castle of Trazegnies organises educational workshops for primary schools. € 3,- per child (free entrance for accompanying adults). Visits by appointment all year round.
Info and reservation: Meurs Sophie - educatif.chateaudetrazegnies@gmail.com