Top 11 Castles around Ieper

Formerly called "Chalet Schabaillie" after its builder and former resident, brickmaker A. Schabaillie. This mansion features a tower that gives the entire building the appearance of a small castle. The building stands in the middle of a partially wooded garden with an L-shaped carriage and stable wing to the north, the facade of which overlooks the street. A garden pavilion leans against the garden wall to the northeast. On the street side, a low garden wall with a gate between pedestals is located to the right of the paved driveway. The entire property was later subdivided: the former carriage and stable wing now serves as a warehouse, while a section of the garden on the street side was subdivided and includes low-rise new buildings. The eclectic architectural style is characterized by, among other things, the decorative use of yellow and yellow-painted bricks and references similar local "castles" from the same period. Mansion on a rectangular plan. A two-bay double house with a central tower and entrance projection of one bay, a wide bay ending in a gabled dormer window, and two stories under a flattened hipped roof with an iron ridge crest, decorated with lilies, small dormers, and tall chimneys. A 1900 date stone is incorporated into the gable. The red brick construction uses yellow bricks for horizontal facade bands, cornerstones, aligning paneling, and stretcher lintels of the Tudor and round-arched wall openings. A wooden loggia is located on the right side of the main floor. The three-bay tower is under a truncated pyramidal roof with a lantern beneath a slate spire. The other facades have similar facing. On the left side of the rear facade is a partially adjoining low extension (kitchen) under a hipped roof (ridge perpendicular to the house, tiled), in a similar style; a conservatory is attached to the garden facade. L-shaped carriage and stable wing of one and a half stories under a saddle roof with mechanical tiles. The striking corner tower with a slate spire is crowned with iron ornamentation, referencing the mansion's ridge crest. The inscription 'Anno 1914' is incorporated into the cemented casement of the dormer window. Analogous brick architecture; additional decorative motifs in yellow brick, including St. Andrew's crosses. The street facade is a variation on the traditional chapel facade: the stepped gable with a Bruges bay, and the central arched carriage entrance above which is a round-arched window crowned with a cross of yellow brick. The garden pavilion against the northeast garden wall is a variation on the medieval dovecote type. This low, octagonal building is under a slightly constricted spire (slate) with wooden dormers. The building style is similar. Source: DELEPIERE A.-M. & HUYS M. 1989: Inventory of Cultural Heritage in Belgium, Architecture, Province of West Flanders, District of Ypres, Canton of Poperinge, Building through the Ages in Flanders 11n2, Brussels-Turnhout. Authors: Delepiere, Anne Marie; Huys, Martine Date: 1989 The text is provided by: Flanders Heritage Agency (AOE) Additional information Number 20 is the last section of the stable wing. The section facing the street has since been demolished, but the rear section with the tower has been preserved. Information obtained from the Intermunicipal Heritage Agency CO7 (July 29, 2021). Authors: Jacobs, Els Date: April 11, 2022 The text is provided by: Flanders Heritage Agency (AOE)

A truly beautiful place! To be explored both by bike and on foot! Excerpt: https://top.vlaanderen/fr/park/kasteelpark-de-lovie-poperinge/ A beautifully landscaped park around a castle. Open to the public. In spring, the crocuses and a row of Japanese cherry trees are particularly eye-catching. The castle building itself is currently being renovated. This estate is home to the non-profit organization De Lovie, which supports children, young people, and adults with intellectual disabilities in the Westhoek region.

Zonnebeke, a charming municipality in West Flanders, is a place where history and nature come together. Known for its role in the First World War, it is home to impressive memorial sites such as Tyne Cot Cemetery, the largest British military cemetery in the world. In addition to its historical significance, Zonnebeke offers beautiful landscapes and recreational routes, ideal for a trip through the rolling Flemish countryside. The Zonnebeke Castle Estate is an absolute must, where you can not only enjoy the green surroundings, but also take a culinary break at Koklikoo, a charming place for lunch, coffee and sweet temptations.

Château du Parc, or Château de Vlamertinge, is a 19th-century castle in Vlamertinge, a municipality of Ypres in West Flanders. Located west of the Kemmelbeek stream, the castle was built between 1857 and 1858 by order of Pierre-Gustave du Parc (who would become Viscount in 1888), based on plans by architect Joseph Schadde. The castle is built in the Neo-Flemish Renaissance style and has a relatively symmetrical layout. During the First World War, the castle was damaged by war; it was restored in 1920.

The Polderhoek is currently a forgotten piece of land near the A19 motorway, next to the Witches Monument. It is almost unthinkable, but during the war there was a beautiful park in the Polderhoek valley. The southern Polderhoek Castle stood in the middle of the park. The Polderhoek Castle, popularly known as the “Flower Castle”, was one of the most beautiful castles in the region. The castle was built around 1850, was over 30 hectares in size and had Italian architectural influences. From the beginning of the First World War, the beautiful park was occupied by the Germans. In 1914, the front ran right through it and the park was then on German territory. On 4 October 1917, British troops succeeded in taking the northeastern part of the park. However, they did not get any further and the offensive was stopped on the ridge. The entire area was shot to pieces and the Reutelbeek, which flowed through the park, formed a wide swamp. Triggered? Want to know more about the war past? Click through to https://www.toerismezonnebeke.be/nl/zien-en-doen/polderhoek-chateau-verdwenen-kasteel/

The castle was built in 1925 by order of Jacques Bruneel de la Warande, mayor of Kemmel. Previously there was a castle, which was destroyed in 1918 during the First World War. Architects were Henri Carbon and Charles Pil. After the castle served as a holiday home for a while, it was put into use as the town hall of Heuvelland in 1979. https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kasteel_De_Warande

Part of the domain is always accessible to hikers, another part around the castle is private property. Because it is being restored with government money, it is open to the public on certain (Saturday) days.

The beautiful castle grounds are central to the town of Zonnebeke. Here you will also find the Passchendaele Museum and Koklikoo, an excellent restaurant. This is accessible through an imposing stone gate next to The Church of Our Lady.