Poilvache Castle, Medieval castle ruins on limestone cliffs in Yvoir, Belgium
The castle remains stand 300 meters long on a rocky outcrop above the Meuse River, featuring defensive walls and fortification structures from medieval times.
Built in 1214 as a fortress to control Luxembourg territory, Poilvache Castle met its end in 1430 when forces from Liège and Dinant destroyed it.
The castle operated its own mint during its active period, producing currency that circulated through the region as a symbol of its economic power.
Visitors access the ruins through a 3-kilometer trail from Houx village, following red and blue rectangle markers along the limestone hillside path.
The final siege of the castle involved soldiers using cow hides as disguises to infiltrate the fortress, leading to its capture and subsequent destruction.
Location: Yvoir
Fee: Yes
Website: http://www.poilvache.be
Website: http://poilvache.be
GPS coordinates: 50.30515,4.89954
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:42
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