Château royal d'Ardenne

#139 among destinations in Belgium

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Ardenne Castle, or the Royal Castle of Ardenne was situated in Wallonia in the municipality of Houyet in Belgium not far from Ciergnon Castle and 15 km from Dinant, was a royal castle that served as a luxury hotel from 1891 to 1949. It burned down in 1969. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°11'59"N, 5°0'44"E

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Château royal d'Ardenne – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Collégiale Notre-Dame de Dinant, Château de Freÿr, Citadel of Dinant, Château Miranda.

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13th-century church with a rounded tower
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Forts and castles, Historical place
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15th-century castle with 6 towers
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Forts and castles
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Forts and castles
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