Gardens of Castle of Freÿr, Castle garden in Hastière, Belgium
The Gardens of Castle of Freÿr are a castle garden in Hastière along the Meuse River featuring terraced levels, ponds, and fountains set against limestone cliffs. The layout follows strict geometric order with symmetrical patterns and stone walls throughout.
The gardens were laid out in 1760 in French formal style and witnessed an important diplomatic meeting that brought new knowledge to the region. This moment changed how people viewed exotic beverages at the time.
The gardens reflect the refinement that one family has maintained across generations. Visitors see formal French lines throughout, shaping how this space has been used since the 1700s.
The gardens are open to visitors from March through November when the grounds are accessible. A smartphone application provides information while walking through, and guided tours reveal details you might otherwise miss.
Hundreds of orange trees grow here in containers, with some tended for more than three centuries. These trees rank among Europe's oldest potted specimens still in cultivation.
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