Losange Castle, Castle in Bastogne, Belgium
Château Losange is a stone castle from the early 1700s located near Bastogne, in the Belgian province of Luxembourg, set within a large park with old trees, open meadows, and a pond. The building was modified several times over the centuries, most notably in the 1920s and 1930s, while keeping its solid, traditional silhouette.
The name Losange traces back to at least the early 1400s, when a man named Nicolas de Losange held the estate. The current castle was built in the early 1700s by Herman de Trappé, and passed through several families over the centuries before reaching the d'Udekem d'Acoz family in the 20th century.
Château Losange is widely known as the childhood home of Queen Mathilde of Belgium, who grew up here before marrying Crown Prince Philippe. Her father, Patrick d'Udekem d'Acoz, was active in local life as mayor of the nearby hamlet and even opened a small dance venue on the estate called "Los Angeles", a playful nod to the castle's name.
The castle is privately owned and not open to visitors, but it can be seen from the road and appreciated from the outside. Walking along the surrounding area gives a good view of the facade and the park setting of the estate.
In 1941, when the pond on the estate was drained, the foundations of an even older structure were found beneath it, showing that the site had been occupied long before the current castle was built. During World War II, the castle was badly damaged during the Battle of the Bulge and had to be restored after the war.
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