Castle of Lavaux-Sainte-Anne

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The Castle of Lavaux-Sainte-Anne is listed as "Exceptional heritage of Wallonia". It is one of Wallonia's most famous buildings, as well as a symbol of the Famenne region. The origins of the castle date back to the 13th century. Three museums are present: the first one presents rural life in the Famenne area, the second one shows how lords lived at the 17th and 18th centuries, and the third one presents stuffed typical animals from hte Famenne area. The main tower, its frame and the humid zone (swamp, meadow and pond) can also be visited.Come and visit the most beautiful castle built on a plain in Wallonia with its brand new portrayal of seigniorial life during the 17th and 18th century as well as the completely renovated Nature Museum! You can continue your visit in the Marshy Area where you will be pleasantly surprised by the wealth of fauna and flora that is typical to the Famenne area! The Castle of Lavaux-Sainte-Anne is listed as “Exceptional heritage of Wallonia”. It is one of Wallonia’s most famous buildings, as well as well-known symbol of the Famenne area. While strolling through the Castle, you can sometimes hear echoes from the castle’s eventful past… A couple of the castle’s highlights: The walk around the moat that will take you alongside the deer park; Discover the inside of the fortress; you can visit it from top to bottom, from cellar to dungeon! The Museum of the Lords of Lavaux during the 17th century : see how they enjoyed life in their luxurious surroundings; The first floor hosts the Nature museum, and exhibits an impressive collection of stuffed animals that demonstrate the variety of the fauna in the Famenne; The museum in the castle cellars evokes rural life in the Famenne area through typical 19th century customs, everyday objects, and celebrations; Our wetland, a natural shelter for all kinds of animal species is protected by the Walloon government as a natural area of “great biological interest”. It is dotted with information panels packed with interesting facts; Children will be disguised as princesses or knights, to make the adventure even more exciting !

Visit

Average length of visit (hrs:mins) 1:30

Unaccompanied visits for individuals (always available)

All year round. Wednesday > Sunday ; Belgian school holidays and bank holidays: every day. 10:00-18:00 (last entry at 16:45). Closed on 01/01, 18/04, 27/10, 01/11, 24/12, 25/12 et 31/12. The castel is available for private events.