Mesen Castle, Noble castle ruins in Lede, Belgium
The remains of Mesen Castle exhibit a Dorian colonnade with a balustrade and a large pediment displaying the heraldic crest of House Bette.
French architect Giovanni Niccolò Servandoni rebuilt the castle in 1749 for Emmanuel de Bette, transforming it into an aristocratic estate of considerable size.
The castle functioned as Institution Royale de Messines from 1914 to 1970, teaching French, arithmetic, theater, and etiquette to 150 female students.
The castle grounds contain stabilized sections of the main facade and foundation stones, which visitors can observe in the public park area.
Between its noble period and educational phase, the castle housed industrial operations including a gin distillery, sugar refinery, and tobacco factory.
Location: Lede
Inception: 1749
GPS coordinates: 50.96742,3.98563
Latest update: May 28, 2025 03:05
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