Château de Cambron

Château de Cambron is a neoclassical castle in Brugelette with a facade of limestone and painted brick spanning five levels across twenty-one bays. The property combines the main castle building with ancient abbey structures, now integrated into a modern wildlife park.

The site was first documented in 751 when Pepin the Short returned it to the Abbey of Saint-Denis, and later a Cistercian abbey was established there in 1148. Over the centuries, noble families acquired and transformed it into an aristocratic residence.

The entrance gates display intricate ironwork with the DVB initials, a mark of the Count du Val de Beaulieu family who shaped this place for generations. Visitors can sense how the building moved between religious and aristocratic purposes through its layout and decoration.

The castle is now part of a large wildlife park, so visiting requires entry to the park grounds. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes as the grounds are expansive and involve considerable walking.

The castle basement was transformed into an aquarium connected to a lake through a monumental staircase built in 1776. This unusual conversion creates a rare link between the building and aquatic life.

Location: Brugelette

Inception: 1852

Architectural style: neoclassicism

Part of: Cambron Abbey

GPS coordinates: 50.58520,3.88845

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:22