Château de Hierges

The Château de Hierges is a castle with three large round towers built from red brick and blue stone, positioned on a rocky hilltop near the Meuse valley. The structures show a compact layout combining defensive walls and residential sections within a unified design.

The fortress was founded in the 9th century under the name Château de Jerusalem and was substantially rebuilt around 1560 following contemporary building practices. This reconstruction shaped the architectural character that defines the site today.

The castle shows how residential spaces and defensive structures were combined in French Renaissance buildings, a balance that shaped how such fortresses looked and functioned. This mixing of practical needs and display elements remains visible in what survives today.

The castle remains privately owned and closed to the public, but the exterior walls and towers can be viewed from several spots around Hierges. Walking the paths near the rocky hilltop offers clear views of the structure from different angles.

One of the semicircular towers, faced with blue Givet stone, remains inhabited and shows how parts of the complex continue to be lived in. The gardens have kept their Renaissance-era layout structure, though they have evolved over time.