CASTLE OF THE PRINCES OF CHIMAY

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Address:

Château des Princes de Chimay & Parc du Château
Rue du Château 14
6460 CHIMAY
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Tel.:+32 (0) 60 21 44 44

Fax:+32 (0) 60 21 23 24

Already in the year 1000, the old chronicles refer to a donjon destined to watch over the valley of the Eau Blanche. This will be the principle point around which the Castle of Chimay will be constructed.
The donjon, with its surbased vaults, is the most interesting architectural part. The façade still has scars from the slides supporting the suspended bridge. The Guard Room has conserved its ancient vaults as well as an ornamental tiling made up out of 45 000 slates.
The theatre, constructed in 1863, reminds us, by its decoration, of the one king Louis XV had built at the castle of Fontainebleau.
Every year the Prince and Princess of Chimay organise an International Baroque Chants Competition (October) and a Baroque Music Festival (June) there.

Comment:

Groups: min. 20 pers.

The castle reserves its right to modify the schedules and prices at any time.
Guided visits of the castle of Chimay: from Easter to 30 September: every day at 10 am, 11 am, 3 pm and 4 pm. Off season: by reservation. Duration 1h.
Guided visits of the Park - 'Le Maillon Vert': all year round by reservation for groups of minimum 10 persons. Duration 1h15.
Reception-shop at the Castle: from 1 April up to 10 September: every day from 10 am to 12.15 pm and from 2 pm to 4.30 pm. The shop is also open from 6.45 pm to 9 pm during Festival of Baroque Music.

Extra information:

Guided visits to the Castle of Chimay: 0 to 5 years: free of charge. 6 to 11 years: -50%

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