Cleydael is historically part of the castle park of Cleydael Castle. On the old map of Count de Ferraris (1770-1775), the forest area is almost identical to the forest area today. The background as a castle park is especially reflected in the avenues with a view of the castle, the alternation between forest and open area and the various remarkable trees, such as the extensive old oaks and the hill on which a gazebo once stood.
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Viviane

July 1, 2023

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A beautiful piece of nature where it is very quiet for a walk. Some paths are very dense,

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Michel Laruelle

June 10, 2023

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Today you can still see hints of the glorious past, when Cleydael belonged to the castle park of the same name: wide avenues, old imposing oaks and the alternation between …

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Thursday 12 March

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