Château de Robersart

Château de Robersart is a Renaissance-style castle in Wambrechies featuring a U-shaped layout built with red bricks and white stones in the local rouge-barres architectural tradition. The façade displays the distinctive pattern of colored materials typical of the region.

The original medieval castle underwent complete reconstruction in 1760 after structural collapse, when Louis Joseph de Broide transformed it into a Renaissance residence. This rebuilding fundamentally shaped the structure that stands today.

The castle now houses a doll and ancient toy museum that opened in 1998, inviting visitors into the world of childhood memories from different times. The collection displays how children played in the past and what objects mattered to them.

The property features a 9-hectare park with ponds, an arboretum with evolving plant collections, and themed gardens that operate on seasonal schedules. Visitors should allow plenty of time to explore the different garden areas at a leisurely pace.

The gardens contain the Countess Garden, a circular space divided into four sections, each representing a different season. This geometric layout creates a special harmony that visitors experience as they move through the different areas.

Location: Wambrechies

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture

Website: http://musee-du-jouet-ancien.com

GPS coordinates: 50.68640,3.05500

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:27