Going down the Samson valley towards Goyet, after crossing the village of Faulx, we discover on the left a real fairy tale castle. Built at the end of the 13th century in Gothic style, the castle deteriorated considerably from the end of the Middle Ages until its restoration in the 19th century by the architect Henri Beyaert who kept its old towers and redid the left facade in style. reborn. After the terrible fire of 1961, the old main building on the north side was replaced by the current gallery. Curiosity: a few steps away, an old 18th century mill.

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November 2, 2025

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The Château de Faulx-les-Tombes was originally built in the 10th century as a fortified tower, of which few remains remain of the medieval structure. Around 1340, the castle came into …

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March 14, 2021

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Small walk in the village of Faulx-les-Tombes, passing from one path to another, visit of the lower part of the village

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1. Château de Faulx via la grotte d'Arville — boucle depuis Wierde

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2. The Royer Tower in Mozet – Countryside around Mozet loop from Wierde

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3. The Royer Tower in Mozet – Mozet Village Center loop from Mozet

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Elevation 180 m

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