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The Top 10 Castles around Thuin

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 10 beautiful castles to choose from around Thuin. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Hourpes Castle

Chimay Castle

Château de Solre-sur-Sambre

Château de Ham-sur-Heure

Barbençon Castle

Ruins of the Castle of Mary of Hungary

Information stand The Tower on the Rock

Salamander Tower

Sign From medieval castle to Renaissance palace

Information panel The Walls and Towers as Defense

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Hourpes Castle
Hiking Highlight
"In Hourpes, the second residence linked to the family of Thomas Bonehill, an English engineer and founder of the Forges de la Providence in Marchienne-au-Pont (a company specializing in steel …
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Chimay Castle
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Chimay, before being known for its superb castle, its monastic life, and its famous beer, is above all a forest town. The town is located in a clearing overlooking the …
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Château de Solre-sur-Sambre
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Fun fact: the name of Solre-sur-Sambre originates from the Celtic word sol-ara meaning "muddy water". Solre-sur-Sambre is located at the confluence of the Thure, which borders the fortified castle and …
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Château de Ham-sur-Heure
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The Château de Ham-sur-Heure is a historic castle complex with origins in the 15th century, located in the centre of the village of Ham-sur-Heure. This well-preserved building, with its robust …
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Barbençon Castle
Hiking Highlight
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Ruins of the Castle of Mary of Hungary
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The Château de Marie de Hongrie, also known as the Palace of Binche, is a former royal residence. The medieval castle and subsequent Renaissance palace served as a residence for …
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Information stand The Tower on the Rock
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The Tour sur Roc is a prominent tower that is part of the medieval city walls of Binche. This tower dominates with its height, raised by a hill in the …
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Salamander Tower
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Built around 1070, this small fortress dominated the valley of Hantes. It now houses a museum retracing the history of the city and the castle.
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Sign From medieval castle to Renaissance palace
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The Château de Marie de Hongrie, also known as the Palace of Binche, is a former royal residence located in Binche. The medieval castle and subsequent Renaissance palace served as …
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Information panel The Walls and Towers as Defense
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This information panel is located at the Tour Faubourg Saint Paul:
The Tour Faubourg Saint Paul is part of the medieval city walls of Binche. These walls were built between …
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