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CASTLE OF BOUSSU

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CASTLE OF BOUSSU
© ASBL "Gy Seray Boussu"

Address:

Rue du Moulin 43
7300 BOUSSU
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Tel.:+32 (0) 65 77 82 65

Fax:+32 (0) 65 77 82 65

The enormous, 100-metre high ruins of the Renaissance style castle of Boussu, which was built by Jacques Du Broeucq, are classified as an Exceptional Heritage Site. Situated in a 12-hectare park, visitors can visit both the ruins and an archaeological dig on the site. The funerary chapel features the Renaissance mausoleums of the Hennin-Liétard family, some beautiful tombstones and a religious art museum.

CAR PARK DOGS ALLOWED GREEN AREA ACCESSIBLE BY TRAIN PARKING FOR TWO-WHEELED VEHICLES

Visit type: CASTLE, ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE

Comment:

Open every day, by prior arrangement only.
Guided visit of the Castle of Boussu and the Chapel possible all year round (€ 4,-/pers.).
Guided tours for groups only - duration: 2h30 to 3h for the 2 sites - languages: FR, NL.

Chapel open on Sunday from 10 am to 12 pm, from May to September.
Address of the chapel: near the parish church of Saint-Géry (Boussu Centre).
Contact: M. Capouillez +32 (0)475/84 40 07.

Access: Motorway E19 towards Mons, exit 25, trunk road 51 / Train: Boussu / Bus: 7, 9, 11, 28, 78.

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