The Renaissance castle, built in a U-shape, has a large garden. Next to the castle there is a pond that flows into a moat, over which a drawbridge leads to the entrance gate.

The oldest core of the castle dates back to the Middle Ages: in 1333 the castle belonged to the county of Loon.

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June 25, 2020

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The oldest part of this castle with drawbridge dates from the Middle Ages. In 1333 it belonged to the county of Loon.

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December 1, 2024

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The U-shaped Renaissance castle has a large garden. Next to the castle is a pond that flows into a moat, over which a drawbridge leads to the entrance gate. The oldest core of the castle dates from the Middle Ages: in 1333 the castle belonged to the county of Loon.

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