Château Ramet, Medieval castle in Ivoz-Ramet, Belgium.

Château Ramet stands at 193/195 Chaussée de Ramet in Ivoz-Ramet, in the Meuse valley. Its main building has three levels and five bays, with a round tower on the west side slightly taller than the rest; the two lower levels are sandstone and limestone rubble, the upper level added or replaced in 1724 is brick with cut-stone frames. A water-filled moat runs along the road, and a two-arch stone bridge leads toward the U-shaped Basse Cour farm, which sits higher than the castle.

Construction of the castle dates to the 13th century when Jean de Ramet, son of Guillaume de Flémalle, built the first fortress. Over time the structure underwent multiple transformations, with upper sections rebuilt in 1724 using brick and stone frames.

The name Ramet comes from the hamlet of Ivoz-Ramet where the castle stands, and the seigneurial family of Jean de Ramet, son of Guillaume de Flémalle, is tied to its origin. The castle was later held by the de Fassin family from the 17th to the 18th century. The U-shaped Basse Cour farmyard, about 50 metres long, still carries arched cart doors and a now-walled-up gate tower.

The castle is located on Chaussée de Ramet and is easily spotted from the surrounding countryside. Visitors should note that the property sits within a working farmstead with outbuildings, so respecting its private nature is important.

The weathervane atop the round tower carries the date 1794. The castle also sits lower than its own farmyard: the U-shaped Basse Cour, about 50 metres long, stands on higher ground, so the grassy courtyard slopes down toward the moat and the main building.