Lassus Castle, Medieval castle on the Ourthe River in Hamoir, Belgium.
Lassus Castle is a fortress on the Ourthe River beside Hamoir with a keep and a smaller adjoining tower, crowned by a Louis XIV-style pediment facing the river. The building blends elements from different periods and rises above the surrounding landscape with its stone facades.
The castle was founded in the early 1300s and served the Maillen family as a residence while they held the hereditary office of mayor of Hamoir. In 1897 a major expansion followed when Georges Chaudoir from Liege added a large tower to the complex.
The chapel was built in 1633 by the Maillen family and holds gravestones that commemorate generations of residents. These spaces reflect the long connection between the family and this place.
The building is now divided into two separate holiday accommodations connected to tennis courts and hiking paths along the river. Visitors should know that direct river access is available and the surrounding area offers good opportunities for outdoor activities.
Banker Georges Chaudoir not only expanded the castle with a tower in 1897 but also doubled its overall footprint while preserving the original riverside facade. This enlargement shows how new construction was blended carefully into the existing structure.
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