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There are several buildings on the Bouvigne estate. The oldest and most famous is the castle of the same name. Bouvigne was first mentioned in an official document as early as the 15th century. But the estate also has a chapel, a special burial chapel, the coach house and not to forget the Hof van Bouvigne, the head office of the Brabantse Delta water board. During your visit to the gardens, it is not permitted to enter the castle, chapel and coach house.
Source: estatebouvigne.nl
March 6, 2024
Bouvigne Castle in the Dutch province of North Brabant is located just outside the Ginneken district and close to the Mastbos south of Breda. Behind it lies the Markdal.
There are three different gardens, all with statues:a French garden, created around 1913 on the initiative of Mr. Leopold de Bruyn (the then owner)
an English garden, built around 1920. In the center is a chapel built in 1932 by the Pius X Foundation
a German garden, created in the 1930s, with the former burial chapel of the Mgr., who died in 1946. Frans Frencken, the spiritual leader of the catechists.
Source and more information: Wikipedia
March 6, 2024
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