Bouillon Castle
A must-see attraction in the Ardennes
Bouillon Castle, the oldest vestige of feudalism in Belgium!
Visit one of the largest fortresses in Belgium and embark on a journey through over 1,000 years of history!
Perched on three rocky peaks overlooking the Semois and the town, Bouillon Castle, with its maze of corridors and immense vaulted rooms, is considered the oldest and most interesting vestige of feudalism in Belgium.
The origins of the first fortifications date back to the 8th century! It became famous through Godfrey of Bouillon, the leader of the first crusade in 1096 and advocate of the Holy Sepulchre, who engaged the castle with the Archbishopric of Liège to finance his expedition to the Holy Land.
Finally, during the wars of Louis XIV, it underwent significant modifications carried out by Vauban and remained occupied by the military until 1830.
Get ready for an unforgettable journey through time!