Slotje De Blauwe Camer, Monastic castle in De Heilige Driehoek, Netherlands
Slotje De Blauwe Camer is a castle built in red brick with limestone details and a slate-covered tower, dating to around 1400. The complex consists of four wings arranged around a cloister courtyard, forming the core structure of a monastic compound.
The castle was originally built around 1400 by Claes de Voocht Peters Schaertszn and passed to the Johannites in 1420, who added a tower. By the 1600s, it became home to a monastic community and has sheltered religious sisters since 1645.
This place has been home to religious communities for centuries and continues to shape daily life in Oosterhout today. The sisters here follow their routines, creating a quiet, reflective character that defines the space.
Access to the site is limited and requires advance contact with the monastic community before planning a visit. The location on Kloosterdreef in Oosterhout is accessible by car, with parking options available nearby.
Three fish ponds were dug in the mid-1700s to help feed the community while the monastery was being renovated. These water features remain visible today and show how residents managed their food supply.
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