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Belœil (French pronunciation:; Picard: Baileul; Walloon: Beleul) is a municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. It is around 10 km south of Ath. On 1 January 2006 the municipality had 13,347 inhabitants. The total area is 61.55 km², giving a population density of 217 inhabitants per km².
The Château de Belœil is a château situated in the municipality of Belœil in the province of Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium. It serves as the main residence of the princes of Ligne. The château lies in the middle of a Baroque garden designed in 1664. The château and gardens can be visited during spring and summer.
The park is 25 ha large and forms with the castle one of the most beautiful curiosities of Belgium. In each room, real ancient furniture and unique collecties pieces testify of the glorious past history, which lays each day the link with present and future.
Sitting in an artificial lake within a vast manicured park, the Château de Belœil is a regal country palace-house that's packed with classical furniture and portraiture relevant to the princes ‘de Ligne’.
Chateau de Beloeil (Beloeil Castle) 229 reviews. #3 of 7 things to do in Beloeil. Castles. Write a review. What people are saying. “ Nice time in Beloeil ”. May 2023. Beautiful place for walking and enjoying the visit of an historical castle Don't forget to have a drink at the café a...
Until October 1, 2023, the Château de Beloeil will host a new scenography: an immersive experience showing visitors the defining moments in the history of Maison de Ligne as well as Belgium and Europe.
Loading… The Castle of Beloeil stands behind its moats and gardens in Hainaut for the last eight centuries. This vast stately home of the Princes de Ligne began life as a medieval fortress; over the course of centuries it has been transformed into a country home.
