Castle of Vêves, Houyet

Name: Castle of Vêves
Address: Rue de Furfooz 3, Houyet, 5561, Belgium
Telephone: +32 82 66 63 95

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The Castle of Vêves occupies a rocky platform in Wallonia just outside the village of Celles, in the province of Namur, Belgium. It is classified as Major Heritage of Wallonia. According to tradition, the site has been occupied by castles since the time of Pippin of Herstal. In the later Middle Ages, the area fell under control of the Beaufort family, which oversaw the construction of a stronghold here in about 1230. ()

Local name: Château de Vêves Coordinates: 50°13'15"N, 4°58'57"E

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Rue de Furfooz 3Houyet 5561 Belgium

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+32 82 66 63 95

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Castle of Vêves – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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