Farciennes Castle, Protected heritage castle in Farciennes, Belgium.
The castle stands on an artificial mound near the Sambre River with four round corner towers and a central rectangular building from the 17th century.
Charles Albert de Longueval commissioned the construction of this aristocratic residence in 1630 on the site of a dismantled 14th-century fortress.
Louis XIV of France visited the castle in 1667 with his generals, referring to the property as the northern equivalent to Versailles.
Metal structures now support the remaining walls of this protected heritage site, which stands behind protective fencing in the town center.
The castle deteriorated after its conversion into a sugar factory in 1837, leading to the loss of numerous architectural elements and garden features.
Location: Farciennes
Inception: 1637
GPS coordinates: 50.42700,4.55700
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:42
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