Castle of Faing

The castle of Faing is a fortress in the Belgian village of Jamoigne featuring three wings arranged in a U-shape with four rounded corner towers of limestone. Horizontal bands of stone stripe the facades and give the structure its distinctive appearance on the square.

The structure dates from the 12th century and remained in the hands of the Faing family for centuries. In the 19th century, it was rebuilt entirely between 1872 and 1880, gaining the form we see today.

During World War II, the castle became a hiding place where 87 Jewish children were sheltered from deportation under false identities. The walls hold memories of this hidden chapter from one of history's darkest periods.

Today the building houses the local municipal administration and is accessible from the outside. Visitors can freely explore the exterior grounds at no cost and view the architecture from different angles.

A crow emblem sculpted into each tile of the entrance hall pavement marks the personal signature of the castle's builder. This recurring motif creates a subtle artistic signature woven into the heart of the structure.

Location: Chiny

Location: Jamoigne

GPS coordinates: 49.69450,5.41096

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:26