DOMAIN OF THE CASTLE OF SOLVAY

© Domaine Solvay

Address:

Chaussée de Bruxelles 111
1310 LA HULPE
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Tel.:+32 (0) 2 653 64 04

Fax:+32 (0) 2 652 05 81

The Marquis of Béthune built the chateau of that name in 1842 in the style of a Loire chateau. It was donated to the State by its owner, Ernest-John Solvay. Situated in the heart of a 220 hectare green paradise, the house nestles in the midst of woodland and is surrounded by a French-style garden with decorative sculptures and a 36 metre obelisk. The estate was originally part of the Forêt de Soignes and still has the feel of a huge forest park with magnificent lakes and a splendid green bower the size of a ballroom. On this listed site nature lovers will find well-planned paths leading them through a variety of landscapes.

Comment:

Access : E411 motorway towards Namur, exit 3: Overijse. Follow signposts for La Hulpe (Terhulpen); in the village turn right at the "Trois Colonnes" crossroads. The chateau is 500m further on.
Park accessible all year round. Admission : Free.
No cars allowed in the park.

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