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    Location: Malle, Antwerp, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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    2. De Renesse Castle – Zoersel Gravel Section loop from Sint-Antonius

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    3. Anti-tank canal – Zoerselbos Gravel Path loop from Berkenrode

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    June 8, 2021

    The Westmalle Castle is located in the village of Westmalle in the municipality of Malle. The origins of the castle go back to a large fortified farm, the Mansus de Trisco, which was founded around 1100. The farm was the residence of the representatives, the meiers, of the Dukes of Brabant. In 1449, the estate was sold by Philip the Good as Duke of Brabant to Henri van der Moelen, a municipal councilor of Antwerp. In 1505, his son, knight Hendrik van der Moelen, received all feudal rights from Philip the Fair. Hendrik's grandson, Evrard de Cottereau, built the current castle in 1561. The avenue to the church of Westmalle was constructed in 1650. In 1695, the last heir of the Cottereau family owed a lot of money to Pierre Farisau, and later to his heir Philip Robijns. In 1702 the castle was claimed by the creditors, but the court returned the castle to Lady Moytray, the widow of the Cottereau. In 1738 her brother inherited the castle and it was sold to the heirs of Filips Robijns. The castle then had the appearance of a fortified castle with a monumental gate, drawbridge, double rampart and forecourt. These heirs sold the castle to Jacques Benoit Pauwens in 1743. The Pauwens family lived in the castle until 1847. In 1829 Baron de Norman renovated the castle. In 1914 Baron Alfons van der Straten Waillet inherited the castle. By division among his children it passed to his 4th son, Baron Jacques van der Straten Waillet, in 1973. In 1978 the castle, which has perfectly preserved its appearance from 1561, was classified as a monument. the castle is currently (2022) still privately owned.
    Source: Wikipedia
    As of 5 May 25, the domain around the castle is open to the public.
    more info: toerisme-malle.be/domein-kasteel-westmalle-voortaan-volledig-toegankelijk

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      June 3, 2023

      The municipality has bought it and wants to open it to the public shortly.

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        March 12, 2023

        In the Middle Ages, Westmalle belonged to the Duchy of Brabant and was ruled by a mayor. The castle of Westmalle started as Hof ten Driesche in the year 1100 as a residence for the Meiers. In 1561, the old Hof ten Driesche was converted into a noble castle by the de Cotereau family. In the 17th century, the park was embellished and a maze was created, so that the castle became a home of Playsantie. The castle then had the appearance of a fortified castle with a monumental gate, double walls, drawbridge and forecourt. The castle remained within the De Cotereau family for several generations, until there was no male heir left. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the castle had several owners.

        East of the castle is a circular service building with a cone-shaped roof. The round construction is unique, and was probably built in 1841. After all, we find few buildings of this nature in our country. The origin and initial destination of this building remain a mystery.

        In 1878 it was bought by Baron Emile de Turck de Kersbeek, who restored the castle and converted it into the current appearance. To do this, he hired Antwerp architect J. Schadde, who also designed the Antwerp Stock Exchange and the railway station in Bruges. He completely restored the castle in the old style.

        In 1914, Baron Alphons van der Straten Waillet inherited the castle. In 1973, the castle passed to his fourth son, Baron Jacques van der Straten Waillet. In 1977, the castle, which perfectly preserved its appearance of 1561, was classified as a protected monument.

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          September 13, 2021

          In Westmalle there is a castle at the end of a beautiful lane. Westmalle Castle is privately owned and still inhabited. You cannot explore the domain, but you can see the castle from the beautiful avenue. Discover the area with a walk of 6 km: the Steenovenpad.

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            September 18, 2024

            The domain is open to walkers. The castle still needs some refreshment.

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              March 31, 2024

              a beautiful castle that transported me straight to Scotland...
              According to a gardener, it has been purchased by the public sector (so he says - whoever that is) and has been renovated and prepared for reopening to the public

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                July 28, 2024

                delicious Trappist beer on tap with a view of the castle in the castle farm tavern

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