Blankenfelde Manor, Manor house in Vilce parish, Latvia
Blankenfelde Manor is a manor house built in 1743 in Vilce parish, Latvia, now operating as a hotel and restaurant. The complex sits within an English-style park featuring ponds and unusual fir species that shape the landscape.
The manor was founded in 1743 and later became significant during the French Revolution era. Louis XVIII, the future King of France, stayed there during 1804 and 1805 while exiled from his homeland.
The name Blankenfelde comes from German settlement in the region. Today the manor functions as a gathering place where history and contemporary life coexist in the daily rhythm of the estate.
The manor offers overnight stays in renovated rooms and features a restaurant in the gatehouse for meals. The English park invites walks and can be explored year-round in various weather conditions.
The manor houses a remarkable collection of over 1000 bells from around the world, with about half available for visitors to examine and ring themselves. This unusual collection adds a surprising cultural dimension to the property.
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