Royal Castle of Ciergnon, Summer royal residence in Houyet, Belgium
The Royal Castle of Ciergnon stands on a terrace overlooking deep forest valleys within the Domain of Ardenne near Namur in Wallonia.
King Leopold I acquired the estate in 1840 for Queen Louise-Marie, initially building a hunting lodge before King Leopold II constructed the current castle.
The castle chapel holds royal significance as the baptism location for all children of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium.
The Royal Trust manages and maintains the castle, which continues to serve as a private retreat for members of the Belgian royal family.
The castle design, created by court architect Alphonse Balat, incorporates strategic positioning to provide views across the extensive hunting grounds and river landscapes.
Location: Ciergnon
Inception: 1842
Architects: Alphonse Balat
GPS coordinates: 50.16611,5.10806
Latest update: May 28, 2025 22:11
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