Florennes Castle

Florennes Castle is a fortified structure in Wallonia featuring two stone towers joined by a defensive wall positioned on elevated terrain. The buildings display construction techniques from different periods, reflecting the modifications made across several centuries.

A wooden fortress stood on this site from 842 until Count Eilbert replaced it with stone walls in 944, establishing its permanent defensive role. Subsequent generations modified and reinforced the structure to meet changing military and residential needs.

The castle was home to noble families for generations and shaped the region's identity over time. Its current use as a school shows how such structures adapt to serve modern communities.

The site is located in Namur province and currently houses a primary school within its grounds. You can walk around and view the exterior sections, though access may be limited depending on school activities.

Queen Margaret of Navarre took refuge within these walls in 1577 after overcoming initial resistance from the castellan's wife. This episode links the fortress to the royal dramas of the French Renaissance.