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Monceau Castle

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Location: Hainaut, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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1. Saint-Théodore Spoil Tip – Monceau Castle loop from Roux

22.5km

05:58

220m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Château de Monceau – Saint-Théodore Spoil Tip loop from Villette

21.6km

05:44

210m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Black Loop – Monceau Castle loop from Monceau-sur-Sambre

6.22km

01:40

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Willem VS

March 1, 2021

Since feudal times, in 1143, the fortified castle of Monceau has featured prominently in the history of Charleroi. Belonging to the noble Hamal family, it has suffered many attacks over the centuries as well as many domestic improvements. Louis XIV stayed there in 1665 during the fortification of Charleroi planned in his military campaign against the Queen of Spain.
A few years later, the Gavre family inherited the castle and lived there for two centuries; then it was acquired by the Houtard family. In 1936, the town of Monceau bought it. On August 22, 1914, the Château de Monceau-sur-Sambre narrowly escaped the scorched earth policy led by the Germans when 251 houses in the town were ransacked.
The domain passed into the hands of the City of Charleroi during the merger of the municipalities. Unfortunately the site had suffered a lot of damage. In 1977, the City of Charleroi, owner of the castle, decided to carry out major restoration work there.
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Pierre

May 19, 2025

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Elevation 180 m

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Location: Hainaut, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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Monceau Castle

1. Saint-Théodore Spoil Tip – Monceau Castle loop from Roux

2. Château de Monceau – Saint-Théodore Spoil Tip loop from Villette

3. Black Loop – Monceau Castle loop from Monceau-sur-Sambre

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