Kasteel Le Paige, Protected monument in Herentals, Belgium

Kasteel Le Paige is a red-brick mansion with horizontal bands of lighter stone, built in 1892 in neo-Flemish Renaissance style with eclectic elements. A pointed slate-roofed turret rises at the left corner, while a taller square tower with a spire and corner pinnacles stands on the right. The upper floor has an arcaded gallery of three round arches and a balustraded balcony; a carved stone coat of arms sits above the windows, and a short stair leads to the central entrance behind an iron fence.

The estate dates to the early 18th century when Doctor François Thomas Le Paige established himself in Herentals. The building remained under the family's care through successive generations for many decades.

The name Ter Vesten recalls the city ramparts: the pond in the park is a remnant of the ravelin moat. Since 2005 the park has served as an open-air church, the "green cathedral", with an altar and benches where a few services are held each year. The castle itself is rented by the city of Herentals from the church fabric.

The park around the castle is freely accessible throughout the year, so the grounds can be walked without booking. The castle itself is not freely open: it is rented out by the city of Herentals, and the former park now serves as an open-air church with an altar and benches where a few services are held each year. The pond is a remnant of the old ravelijn moat, and the small bridge over it is in poor condition.

The trees surrounding the castle were grown from seeds brought by missionaries as tokens of gratitude to the family. Around 70 different tree species now thrive there, connecting the grounds to this historical gift.