Château de Fallais, Castle in Braives, Belgium
The Château de Fallais is a medieval castle in the village of Fallais, part of the municipality of Braives in the Belgian province of Liège. It has a rectangular plan with rounded corner towers and a water-filled moat running around the building.
The castle dates back to the 13th century and was built by the Beaufort family. In 1465, it became a focal point in the struggle between the Duke of Burgundy and the city of Liège, and a century later it passed through the hands of several rulers including Louis XIV, who ordered two of its towers demolished during a military campaign.
The castle displays a blend of different building styles that document several centuries of Walloon architecture. From outside, visitors can observe the various phases of reconstruction through different stone types and construction techniques.
The castle is private property and not freely open to the public, but the exterior and moat are clearly visible from Rue du Château. Some events during the warmer months open the grounds to visitors, and guided tours can be arranged in advance by contacting the owners directly.
In June 1675, Louis XIV stayed at the castle in person before ordering two of its towers torn down. The northern wing, damaged by a fire in 1937, was later rebuilt, and the difference in stonework between old and new sections is still visible to anyone walking around the exterior.
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